The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-12

with her daughter; desired 70 remain ignorance Of
ss ssu ,ss q % s %
counsel Ia the suit; Mr. Siman the nsss appheo
him previously about these matters examined
| ON the haoeas corpus proceedings; aon iencnA-
ssr ,nns op,ns sad had or this sus
don't recolect what then said; don rccoicct tnai
then said Mr. silliman had been employed two years
less; Mr. Strong had demanded the custody OF
Alice while she my house, and was refused this
| demand was made before the habeas corpus, doA't
recoleet demand afterwards In 1861 during and after
Mr. strongs residence Islip he did not occupy the
ZANE bedroom with Mrs strong to my knowledge.
Mr.. Cram-Is il true that Mr. Bdweli approved OF the
criminal prosecution against MI. strongf
Mr.. AcKeon-I object to that
| Mr. Cram-rhey have said in their opening that Mr..
OConor and Mr. Bdwcli approved Of it, and want to
show it is false and an imputaon against each Of those
l MT McKeon--I never mentioned any of those names
| Mr. Cram Mr.. Gerry used the names in his opening.
/ Court will not allow the question.
Mr. CraIn-Shortly before the commencement OF this
trial application enter into negotiations for
| settlement Of the suit made to your
Wtness-Mutnal friends called on asking II 30 and
1 50 should be doEe what would think Of It,
Mr. Mckeon objected to any thing Of this kind being
received in evidence The defendant In this case was
lady, and the witness the stand Any offer for
settlement made between strangers and the witness
could not bind the defendant and could have weight
with the jury.
The Court ruled out the question
Counsel for deence-When you went to the street
door the Sunday Of the first interview with the plaintiff
in East Twenty first street and let your daughter did
you tell her wha, the plaintiff had said to your
band has been telling about you and Edward2n she
said, 1T is true father; every word of it, did
tell her what that story was; never afterwards reverted
to that interview.
Counsel for defence asked the witness the agree
ment with the plaintiff about secrecy.
Witness-The agreement as TO secrecy
A COURT
Mr. Gram objected to the witness giving his impression
as To the meaning OF the agreement respecting secrecy
He desired say word that would nure MIR. Ste
vens; but II there witness who had interest
of an overwhelming character that might induce
ment, that witness was the one on the stand
Witness TO the Court)-Can say one words
witness want say word -
Counsel for dcfence-stop stop; have something to
state first The counsel then proceeded at great length
argue In favor Of allowing the witness 10 give his evil
dence on the subject.
the counsel had right TO have answered. but would
allow the counsel ask all that said at the inter
view not, however TO go over the whole thing anew
but TO ask particular question assto some part OF IT,
Counsel for defence here repeated the question as TO
what was the agreement respecting secrecy.
Court-The witness has asked TO be allowed to make
| explanation and have granted him the privilege.
don't know what it is about but we will hear it.
WITNESS MAKES SPEECH AND A REroRT
winess-Mr. Cram has said to me that have an over
whelming motive bear false testimony. In answer
will tell him that have not spoken word with coun
sci respecting my evidence Ny of delicacy and
what due my character prevented me from
| seeing Mr.. -. Mr. Gerry did not see Mr. Mckeon
did He TO me most distressing occasion
at Greenwood, when l attending the funeral Of
nephew, and in the goodness OF his heart spoke to
what right Mr. Cram, from himself-when | have
| avoided any intercourse with my counsel-why il is
that be tainted with violation OF my oathy II is
insult and that Mr. Cram must withdraw. Such
nsinuations an insult and Mr. Cram must withdraw
IT, If indeed he has not lost the power OF insulting any
| decent man.
This little speech caused quite sensation and de-
| livered with much vigor by tho witness.
Mr.. Stevens then continued follows-In reference
r. secrecy concea'mcnt It was said between Mr..
| 81 i.. lysef that concealment of the agreement
n.d; have said did not remember that the
o.
objected TO- and long argument ensued as to the
| right to state Mr. strong motive.)
Wness-The motive forgiveness in order for con-
cealment. tAnswer excluded and excepted toy never
suggested 70 Mr. Strong 10 live without work never
approved of his living in dleness IL his means were in
sufficient 10 support his family.
Counsel Tor defeneeDo you remember scene at the
dinner table in your house at which Mrs. Hccksher was
| PRESENT.
w,ness-l remember scenes tina, took place dinner
| when Mrs. hecksher present. Mr. Strong refused
conversation with his wife; refused to answer her and
treated her with marked dsTespec much SO that Mrs
Hecksher and the other members OF the family inferred
that trouble existed and derived IL from his conduct in
our presence This answer was all exoauded as
| not evidence.) His conduct ut The table did
not produce any remark al the tine; afterwards
1t did produce remarks among my married daughters
and my Wife since the commencement OF the proceed.
ings have done anything without the advice OF my
| counsel Mr. Noyes died Christmas Gay OF 1854;
bad the utmost confidence III Nj. Noyes; had acted
under his advice down the time Of his death; can't
tete of counsel fees paid TO Mr. Moves for
professional services; they were moderate twelve 10
nieeu hundred dollars; paid i've hundred dollars TO
Nr o'conor geld; may have given double that TO
Mr. McKecn; I can't remember how much have paid
10 Nr Gerry; have not made settlement with Sir.
Gerry when the hahcas corpus was served on me
went TO Mr. Siilmau and asked hun to lTcpare an
answer it was prepared, signed and sworn TO be me.
iAnswer produced aud read by counsei)
Counsel tor deience-What is your opinion 20
whether your daughter has been treated decency,
ana as 10 whether sie is an injured woman.
Gfk pEYfNeE oRJEcr 10 STAGGERING.
Mr.. Cran-l object to that question. tIaughing)
some Of the audience here joined Mr. Cram IN his
counsel for deienec asked Il such unseemly demon
STATIONS this laughter would be allowed II be-
coming 20 lively indecent some o the audience snig
grcd II they had been brought there Tor the purpose
II the audience packed should be made to observe
thr rules OF pfoprioty.
| Mr. Crsn-Ihe gentleman cannot complain II he makes
tie Court rcprmardod the audience for induiging in
lau,L stated that must be rerress cd
A 10 the question asked the Court thought II mad
| fnssibie
produced the mind OF the witness by tho con ersaon
| respecting forgiveness that occurred With painn He
wanted TO prove tina, the witness would not have snf-
iered the pann to hold possession q The person o. his
daughter single moment II he hat not Understood
than she b. forgiven by her husband Hc wsnted
10 show that The plaintiff had abandoned several RENE
aies wcn lac might have resorcd TO, such a. having
Edward stricken IRON the stan oi General Foster, and
mat nc ala % because he desired to Keep MS troubles
secret.
The Court would allow questions the subec, TO
| be asked.
Whncss-l never sept carriage, properly speaking
under the habeas corpus proceeding daughters Abbey
and Gertrude and Mrs Colyle examined; don't
recall amy else that exam ned under the proceed
| ING.
t'ross- examincd-I never complained 10 Mr. Strong
about his not having otcupation bes des the sums
paid to counsel have paid additional sums Of money
amounting 10 thousands OF dollars
rh concluded the testimony Of Mr.. Stevens and the
next witness called
VT Richard HeCksher. who was duly sworn, but not
Immediately examined the court granting the usual
tess al The request OF the Jury.
On the reassemDling OF the court Dir. Richard Heck
! sher gave bis testimony as follows
1 TESTIMONY or Mr.. RICHARD HECKsHER.
know Mr.. and Mrs Strong married sister Of Mrs,
Strong nrst Peter Strong after from I'm.
rope, with his wife, and Rocsaway lac spoke OF his
visit TO Europe; said he had been there before; had
| some interviews with him after the trouble In the
family; in the spring Of 1865 had conversation
with him. u IN April, 1853 al The IT. Denis Hoel.
corner OF Broadway and Eleventh street; wssstoppng
there with my family; that Interview asked by me
by letter letter shownI received tia, letter in reply
INTERVIEW Al DENIS ~ 1885.
W. aons undnr Anil al Qania