The New York herald., 1869-06-29
The VREELASD CASE AGAIN.

HE vhEELAND tASE hOAtNs
Fresh Charge Against George Vreeland-
He is Charged With hAbandonment-Howt the
Defendant was Arrestel-The Case Up Be
fore Justice MansGeld- Belligcrent Lawyers
The Testimony in the Case.
The case OF Vreeiand vs. Vreelaud, which excited
20 much interest during the trial in New Jersey, has
again turned up in a somewhat new phase, and one
winch VIII no doubt lead to some fresh and interest
ing Developments IL Will be remembered that in
the Jersey courts the case took the shape OF on
action on the part Of Mrs. Vreeland for divorce and
ainiODy and that after long and Interesting trial
the c)urt decided against Mrs. Vreeand. The lady
has recently commenced an action against Mr.. Nree
land for abandonment and the case came mp for
hearing yestesday at the Essex Market Police Colrt
before Justice Mansfield.
HOW vREELAND WAS ARRESTED.
A few weeks ago Mrs. vreeland determined to
commence this suit for abandonment against her
husband, but as he was in Jersey and the alleged
abandonment took place in New York. the first diffi-
Guilty which presented itself was found In the dinl
Guilty of causing his arrest. nice little plot was
however laid, which successful IN its re-
suits as it was ingenious its conception.
Mrs. Vreeland's stepdaughter, Miss Ada Meyers,
very handsome aud engaging young lady Of some
seventeen years of age, wrote to Mr.. Vreeland and
represcnted tnat SHe was IN uOuDie, NJ lHe same
time begging him to come and her. yreeland an
swered the letter and appointed meeting place on
Broadway for certain day. vreeand-aged, de-
crepit and doubled with the weight OF many years
me- the enid OF seventeen summers, according
to appointment, and after wishing her the
ordinary compliments proposed to her to
accompany him TO house OF questionable repu-
taton in street of disreputabe character The girl
consented and went with him, but just as they
reached the destination chosen by the aged step
father, policeman who had been detailed for the
duty stepped up and took Nreeand into custody.
The officer took his prisoner before Justice Mans
field at Essex Market Police Court, and he was adj
mitted to bail to answer the charge. After one or
two delays, at the request Of the counsel represent
ing the husband the case came up for hearing yes
terfay.
THE SCENE IN COURT.
The examination room adjoining the court room
was filed by persons who had gathered to hear the
testimony which should be given. Mi vreeland was
present, as also was Mrs. vreeland and her step.
aud decrepit, and has the appearance Of . man Of
seventy years Of age His face Is wrinkled his long,
s very % sd sw wS r
vreeland is young and stylish lady, good looking
and ladylike in her manners. She was dressed III
very neat suit Of black SILK, ana conducted herself
even when subjected 10 somewhat harsh treatment,
with great coolness and dignity. Sir members or
centre Of which Mr.. Webster saved for himself q
place where he could take the testimony Of the wit
nesees.
Just before the examination commenced quite a
concerned in the case took part. Mr. c. Fl. Sne6ley,
who appeared as counsel for Mrs. Vreeiand Was
talking rather londy some OF his friends, and IN
the course OF bis remarks stated that vreelaud
would not be able to buy on everybody TINS time as
se eeSy hs ne that him thirty
dollars to fix the case in Jersey" MT. Bookstaver.
who appeared for vreeland when he heard this rose
to his feet and addressing MIR. Snebley, said.
THAT'S lie. sir % Mr. snebley replied, ana the
two gentlemen took pP menaeing positions n,. and
the CLERK OF the court, stepped In between them and
thus separated them from each other. Order having
Mrs vreeland was sworn. Messfs. q. Schalfer and
e. ii. Snebley appeared for the complainant ana
Messrs. Bookstaver and Lowery for the defendant
TESTIMONY OF MRS. vRERLAND.
Catharine Vreeland swornl preside at NO. 409la
Sixth avenue; am the wife Of George vreeland and
the complainant Ia the case now pending, III which
George Vreeland is the defendant.
About what time we're you married TO the defend
MI. Bookstaver objected to the question on the
ground that the witness had been Grimm al, con-
vicied in the State Of Massachusetts.
Mr.. Snebley stated that Mrs. vreeand had been
Mr.. Bookstaver produced the record Of the con-
yction ana said thai ne was not aware OF any par
Mrs. vreeland stated that she had been perdoned;
that her innocence had been made clear TO senator
her: she was Innocent OF the cnarge preferred
against her; in fact che was IN manner female
Alter some discussion the examination was pro-
ceeded with. In answer TO the question directed TO
day OF June, 1864, / was married to hiIp,
a, the house OF the Rev. James o. Murray In
| time 10 be a Presbyterian minister; there We're
present al the marriage Mr.. Murray and Mfs Har-
s boarding. WITH Mrs ~ H. G L. s iohnson in Vest twenty
second street. and after the performance or the mar
| riage Mr.. vreeand and returned together TO Mrs.
SsDs as msn ana w sepe
| Der following; We then took house in seventy
aud there went to housekeeping together and con.
tinued there with him until some time In the mouth
ans vent re e Ss% sy ys Tss @ h $ SsSf @
has refused TO provide for me; have one child, @hd
Is now living the fruit OF my marriage with George
on The lsi OF May 1859.
DO you know what your husband is worth In
| property, personal and real estatei
Yes. He s worth between 5000 900 and 500, 600 IN
bonds and mortgages. IN addition to which he u
worth upwards Of $4,000 in real estate situated III
In the course Of the cross-examination the follow
| ing testimony was given;-
We're you ever married 10 a Mr.. Shelly
Yes. was once married 10 Richard l.. Shelly, In
| this city, In 1859.
IL he shelly, now lv.ngS
| lido not know. ] have not seen him dead.
Were you in Boston in the month Of January
| cannot say whether was or not l was ther
| known a. Mrs. Caroline f. Shelly.
We're you ever before any court In Massachusetts
Yes, but cannot tell what court II was or when.
| was on trial there for taking my own things frvrr
| ms husbands harlot; | was charged with TAX inc
some things from that woman; was tried before .
Jury, convicted and sentenced N~
| A copy Of the record OF conviction was here sub
| mltted and admitted under objection.
Upon further redirect examination the witness de-
| posed that she had been divorced rom Richard L.
shelly: obtained the divorce In this city IN March
1865, prior 10 my marriage with defendant, vreeand
Have you been pardoned for the offence OF which
| you were convicted In Bost0nf
| was pardoned three months prior 10 the expira
ton Of the term for which had been SENTENCED AND
liberated from prison az the time OF the pardon b,
Governor Andrew, OF Massachusetts,.
TESTIMONY or GEORGE vREELAND.
George Vreeland, Of the township OF Grecnvlle
county OF Hudson ana state OF New Jersey beins
sworn, dep0sed--I believe In the solemnlty of ar
OATH and The manner OF the administering of IN,
which has hQan Administered me hl.,.t