The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-10-13

were going along TO our rooms: Nj. Thompson was
along together; he asked II wouldn't como I'M he
had picture be said he wanted TO show us think o.
something Of the kind, ana 80 we went in Mr. Thomp-
SON. Mr.. Ricketson, Mrs Harris and myself, then Mr.
Thompson left and was gone about 1--WE minutes guess
somewhere along there and then he back To ths
and took hold of Mrs Harris and told her u was
time for her 70 70 bed and pulled her Of the room
then went TO her with her. and then returned 70
my room she Mrs Harrs) ro0med with Mrs. Sea-
bury and Miss jennie Harris. e.twt.
Question 6y counsel for respondsnt.whas was inc
conduct OF Mrs. Harris during that nights A. Perfectly
proper ~ u
9. BY same-If anything was said after you wen.
sons room, please state A. We went in and told Mrs.
Seabury aud Miss Jennie Harris Of Mr. Thompson treat
men and Miss Jennie Harris made the remark that she
would let Mr. Thompson know la the morning that he
couldn't treat her mother In the manner ne had
Question and answer objected to by counsel for peN
Q By counsel for rcspondent--were you present in
Mr. Ricketson's room during all the time Mrs. Harris
@ What was Mrs Harris conduct A. Perfectly
proper.
O. By sameDid Mrs Harris recline in the Of Mr..
kckctson during the ride? A. She did not
DEPOSITION W. y. FLErcHER.
This deposition also read by Mr. Converse As re-
CARDS the omnibus affair, II was nearly similar TO that OF
Miss Iawt0n There reference made to any other
important transaction
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The court rcassembed ut two o'clock.
TESTIMONY OF MARY r. DOUGLASS
Mary +. Douglass exanined-Reside in New london
have been acquainted with the Harris family eight
years; dresslnaker; attended, in company with Miss
Amelia Douglass To all the work OF the family incidental
TO my business have stopped Mt the house several nights
had frequent opportunities meeting the entire family
noticed good deal OF indifference exhibited by Mr. Har
rs to his wife heard him harsh language TO Mrs Har
rs Witness here related some small household dicu
ties that occurred between Mr. and Mrs. Harrs) saw
bruises the side of Mrs Harris head occasion
also on her back and shoulders.
TESTIMONY r.. y. BROWN
Mrs. B. +. Brown examined--I am tho wife Of Mrs
Harris brother; first became acquainted with the am
ly In July, 1882; was married to Mr. Brown in 1875;
Mrs Harris was then in her eighth year; first became
acquainted with Mr. Harris In 1872 was present at the
birth Of Miss Jennie; saw Mr.. Harris about hour
after the BIRTH he came in while the baby was being
dressed, and said rather premature; his
was not like other gentlemen under tho circumstances
and considered very unsind did not see any OK,
remark in the family; Mrs. Harris in her PROSTATE
dton seemed sad at this conduct Of her husband
continually calling his vile from the bedside Of this
child TO minister TO his wants, bathing his head
rheumatisrn she asked him to hold her hand; be
asked why he should do so again he was
asked to assist in lifting her, when he said that
Mr. Harris to his wife the 9TH Of December 1893 Mrs.
Hurts came to house that evening" her dress
very much torn around the sleeve; shortly after
teng she asked me- Has John Harris any right to beat
mey'' said "No; man has no right 10 strike a wo-
man. che then threw uP her veil and saw dark In
famed spot from the middle Of her forehead below her
eye she then said that her husband had beaten her
The remaining testimony Of hs tness prime paiy
f.
examined by Mr. LippittIt is only seven years
that Dir. Harris has been professor Of religion
Several letters dated February H. 10 aud "a 1885, from
Miss Jennie Harris TO her mother then read by Mr.
Converse These letters go prove the acctonate rea
tons which existed between bliss Harris aud her mother
up 70 q recent date. .8
NINTH DAY-xORNiSa SESSION.
NRw LONDON, Oct. IL. 1865
The court opened at nine O'Clock As the case draws
to close much interest Is manifested in the result
Counsel both sides have prepared themselves Tor the
argument, which will proceed tomorrow. Hon. Angus
tus Brndegee member Of Congress for the Third district
and Andrew 9. Lpptt, Esq., will argue the on be-
half Of Mr. Harris Messrs. Jeremiah Hafsey and Abel
Converse will perform a similar duty the part Of Mrs
Harris The entire examination OF witnesses for Mrs.
Harris, with the determination. has been almost
clusively aud ably conducted by Colonel John 7. Wat
LETTER From MRS. MAJOR WILLIAMS TO MRS. HAFRH
Mr.. Converse, at the assembling of the court read
letter from Mrs Major Williams TO Mrs. Harris This
communication went prove tic close intimacy and
all elton which existed between both parties. There was
u sck OF hair enclosed belonging 10 Of Major viii
lians who had been chrstened by the name Of iona
than Harris Williams in compliment 10 the Harris IAN
lily. The letter was dated June, 1866.
TESTIMONY or MRS. nArRIs
Mr.. Jane d. Harris examiued-I first became
quainted with my husband ia February, 1912; he
my sutton niue mont hs before marriage; married in
May, 1913; ] was then nineteen years Of age; we went
to Boston wedding tour; stopped ut the fremont
House. about one week. thirty SIX hours
after marriage he accused Of having improper rea
ons with person before marriage this accusation
made very unhappy, making my stay any thing but
pleasant; return to New London stopped al the
City Hotel boarded there until December during this
time he sometimes treated me kindly and sometimes re-
ncwed the charges made in Boston; went to i've at
my fathers house In Deccmber returned 10 my fathers
house, as expected soon TO be confined the 2sh OF
January. 1874 Miss Harris horn; my husband came
TO my shortly after the birth; my aunt had the
child in her lap dressing IT, and said TO Dir Harrs "fou
havc fine little child he never noticed the remark;
this made me very unhappy; al tina. time M Harris
manifested pleasure nj tho birth; next
spring went TO housekeeping commenced bousekeep-
ing In Golden street; in the isll was passing
one day with my sister; my babe was then
nine months old returned home; my sisters nephew,
Mr. Allen y. Miner, offered 10 me home, he did 20,
and invited him in; after he played the piano While
Indifferent manner; he passed through the room and
went up stairs Mr. Miner ef soon after feeling that he
unwelcome guest; in the evening went up to my
room retired Mr. Harris very silent, not speak
ing nj all thai nigb he treated me with GOODNESS
al the fremont House FOR ten years; removed from
Golden PEARL brother OF Mr. Harris dol Har
rs since deceased) lived with us here Mr. Harris never
showed Jealousy or hs brother except at ono time
down stairs day and inquired Of the girl what
made the house smell strongly of paint she said Mr.
Joel had been homo and painting the mantel pieces;
when Mr.. Harris came homo 70 dinner lac seemed much
dpeased with al tea he had The same appearance OF
displcasurc; went sat in ms lap, and asked him
what the matter; he first would not tell me: after
wards he said that Joel had remained Ia the house paint
ing longer than he need to- that he bad been in my
did that Joel IN the house, just before the
birth OF the second child eighteen months having elapsed
since the birth OF the first Mr.. Harris home late at
night hs brother came home at half past tn O'Clock
Mr. Harris arrived about twelve; came down 10 lot him
In he going up stairs he said that he had heard
me unork my door and lot his brother out; told him
that lac had accused wrongfully that joel had come
home and retired TO his room; this made me very I'M
happy for o long time he treated me very cooy; my
second child was born In August; before its birth MT
Harris used wake up at night and fnd fault with
uscd 10 sc, up and SIT IN the char until he was asleep
and then creep beside him. next year moved 10 lilly
street; up 10 1S49 hts treatment about the same
two children were born In Tiliy street, and
| lost two tleIe Nelly died in eighteen hours after
birth; remained In Tilly street until 1885, Minnie was
born In 1887 after we removed to Huntington street one
Of my servants became nsolent and while In the act OF
discharging her Mr. Harris said you are biting OIL your
have gwen birth 10 eight living children the last one
Edith, born In April, 1888 Mr. Harris was united
TO The church in the mouth; was taken quite ~
sone morning near my confinement, and sent for my
physician told Mr. Harris, when he said that might
not be III until next day he told Dr. Perkins when ne
Had l.op ind a.