The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-20

A Father Steals His Daughter
From Her Mother.


answering to the name OF Cornna Lewis, seven
years OF age, with long flowing axen hair ana clear
hazel eyes, The mother inserted this advertisement
and she also gave description Of the man she had
good reason to believe had kidnapped her daughter
The little girl and the man. who Is the father Of the
child were both met with in this city early yester-
day morning ana about twelve O'Clock yesterday
were taken before Judge Hogan at the TomDs Police
Court. They were accompanied BY detective Heath,
Of Boston, and Francis M. Smith, constable Of
the same city, and detective Woodbridge. OF the
Sixth precinct The name OF the man, who
Ia twenty-nine years Of age ana Of gentlemanly
appearance IS Dr.. William Lewis, OF Boston, The
circumstances as related In court, afford another
confirmation OF the od-fashioned adage that truth
is stronger than fiction and another powerful Illus
tration or woman's devotedness and mans villany.
Little Corinna had been placed by an oroer OF the
Supreme Court OF Massachusetts, in the custody Of
the mother, Mrs. Lewis. as the result OF divorce
suit which she had been under the necessity OF
entering In that court, constrained thereto by her
husbands inconsistencies and crueties DR.. Lewis
had by force Obtained this child from her mother,
and had brought her into this city after travelling
through Canada 80 Us to avoid pursuit or the datec
tives, who were placed Immediately on the track as
az the mother discovered The loss OF the child
About two O'Clock Yesterday morning the Boston
detectives assisted by Woodbridge, found father and
chid at 70 East SEVENTEEN street.
When DR.. Louis was brought before Judge Hogan
he complained that he had been taken from his bed
with the child, and brought through the streets to
the station by the police they having warrant or
magiseral authority TO justify the arrest and said
that such proceeding was very h2h-handed out
rage He appealed to the Judge that before any cx-
animation took place that he should have an OppOr
tunity OF consulting with counsel; Judge Hogan at
once consented TO this, and said the request was
very reasonable one, and the hearing was adjourned
until twelve O'Clock.
MANIFESTED in the case by all VINO had an opportu-
nifty OF hearing anything about the arrest On be-
half OF the molner the detectives from Boston re.
tanned Mr.. w. +. Howe as counsel and DR.. Lewis
had secured Mr.; H. L; Crosby as ms counsel
MIR. Crosby, In . lengthy address, urged upon
Judge Hogan that there was no authority for the
arrest, and urged the dismissal OF his client and the
restoration OF the child to the custody OF the father
Mr.. Howe said ne would ask his Honor's attention
Tor few moments while he gave to him short
statement OF the circumstances that had led the
The defendant Dr. Lewis had pursued life OF open
and unbushng immortality, and had SHOWN an
entire absence OF affection to one who had by her
devotion and love FOR him. raised him from poverty
and obscurty to position OF social distinction and
given him the command OF a very handsome for.
him the means by which he had obtained the
education that had enabled him to maintain
Lewis Lew VINO WAS lady living in the highest
circles or society, and o lady OF education great
personal attractions and immense wealth had fallen
in love with the defendant, who ut that time was
not 9 man OF any education. With generosity that
was almost unprecedented, and with a devotion and
self-sacrcc that ought to have awakened the devo-
ton and gratitude OF any man on whom this love was
Iavished, however degraded he might naturalIybe
she sent this MIR. Lewis to college before allowing
him to become her husband, paying every cent OF
the expenses and thus lifting him TO be introduced
to those circles in society Of which she was SO bril-
liant and distinguished q member.
Ihey-we married, and the result was the birth
OF the little GIRL who was now asking the protection
OF the Court. Not very long after the child was
born Lewis instead OF being the iashiu and devoted
husband that so good wife deserved to possess,
absolutely squandcred the colossal fortune that the
generosity OF his wife had placed at his disposal.
Celebrities and ado adss fra hut M fair ana hs amours
became so notorious that Mrs. Lewis applied to the
Supreme Court OF Massachusetts for a divorce.
which court gave an order that the child
pending the. litigation involved in tine divorce
suit The defendant knowing that the mother
loved that child with all the love OF mother. and
would sacrifice fortune and life for It, resolved to
possess her, and In violation Of the order Of the
Massachusetts court had Kidnapped her away. On
this beng made known an order was issued for hts
West to avoid Inc Serving OF that order and was at
length found in this city. Upon TINS state OF facts
Mr. Howe begged thar the Judge would mold the child
IN safe custody until the necessary papers could be
procured from Boston ana until the mother could
arrive and claim her daughter.
said that there was no evidence against Mr. Lewis
before the Court and that Judge Hogan mad no juris-
child from the custody OF its father it would be at
their peril II boodshed ensued, and he might say
no Ss ss II aa s He
to be disposed Of by legal tribunal and any legal
Judgment they, OF course, would respectfully obey.
Mr.. Howe said his client would be quite satisfied
4 the child was placed IN the care OF any person,
temporarily, the Court might appoint.
Judge Hogan tnen ordered that detective Wool.
ridge should retain the little girl In his care until
twelve O'Clock this day Monday by which time
counsel on both sides would have an opportunity OF
applying to the Supreme Court In this city rs to
whom the custody OF the child should be awarded.
As there was no evidence against Dr. Lewis before
him he should not detain him.
Mr. Crosby wished to state that he was satisfied
with the child being In the care OF detective Wool.
ridge but ne wished to inform the officers that II
any attempt was made to remove tho child from
Woodbridge 1t would be resisted unto death.
Mr. Howe assured Mr.. Crosby that there was no
thing TO Justify such a statement, and that Mr..
Crosby might be fully assured that the order OF the
Court could would be Implicitly obeyed.
Miss Corruna Lewis then LETT with Woodbridge who
seemed very proud OF his adopted daughter, and who
VIII not care worry much about parting with her.
MIS-. Lewis has been communicated with by telc.
graph, and expected In the CITY TO day. She viii
very probably give evidence before Judge Hogan at
the adjourned examination. Mrs Lewis has recently
had fortune left her by her mother. at her own
disposal and 4 is this newly acquired money that
mas nad something to do with the kidnapping OF the
daughter