The New York herald., 1869-06-29

her into he course Of depravity on Which she LAD
much sympathy and that her lot should oe a9IteBed
far a. possible. My Office imposed ul.on me ,te
duty TO protect the child but also 70 Try 70 save e
ierly lost 10 shame. ! attempted to accomplish
both ol these purposes. My heart ached for the
an error against the child, and my conscience WIN
right lie wrong iS the little one Which anntenton,
ally committed on the argument. disposed ol tne
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surrounded II, should consult the mothers wishes
az far as could reconcile them with the child III.
the father was Indifferent on the subject Of religion
and that the mother was born IN the Cathonc
gestions should make were complied with I
should place the child IN Catholic instl-
tuition, and j believe that it Is perfectly
well known that 1t was always my Intention II tne
mother were Obdurate IN her sin to intrusi the chpd
to the guardianship OF that most excellent institu-
Of the Good Shepherd, Of this city At the close OF
the argument stated 10 the mother that had great
sympathy for her. but that my duty would onigs me
to deprive her Of her child unless she would promise
10 try to REFORM Her testimony has been 80 truth
fal, even when 1t bore against herself that ielt
the idea OF parting from her Child that |
af my az duty she
prOmlsebecause she feared circumstances, which sne
ments against the difficulties she suggested as
subsequent Monday afternoon to enable her to con.
slider the NATTER and directing that the child should
be then produced. Early on Monday morning by
her senior counsel, Mrs. MCGraw had informed nm
that she had determined TO comply with my advice
ana that she would strenuOusy endeavor TO REFORM
and felicitated myself that by mild and gentle
course in the performance of my official duty TO-
wards an errng woman the best results would pro-
fed to adorn respectable society likely to he restored
TO its circle. Both the counsel and were deceived.
II was misfortune, but not our fault
fhe mother and the guardian failed to attend on
Monday afternoon, and thinking that possibly some
mistake had occurred az to the time, ! adjourned
the proceedings 70 the next day, wlIen traDsplred
that they had taken the child and fed rom out the
jurisdiction Of the court. do not mean to c0mment
act Of the guardian ana the mother was high ms
demeanor, and one which strikes at the very foun-
dation Of the administration Of law and the preser-
vatIon OF order Ii the mandates OF the court can
thus be successfully evaded none-in whatever
sphere Of life so that all are equally interestedcan
property. 1t is for you. gentlemen, TO- in
quire into the matter and indict the fagi-
be subjected to the jurisdiction OF the court
the law may be vindicated-nO vindictvely. 1t Is
not necessary that either of tnern should be harshy
treated. 1t is only necessary that they should sub
init TO the law, and then the law may wisely and
safely be mercliuIy administered to them. have
not hesitated say that from the moment that their
flight was known and that IS still my Opnion1 that
where they are brought within jurisdiction, not
wIthstandng the great folly they have committed,
the law Will be sufficiently vndicated by constituting
the admirable Institution have mentioned the guar
dian OF the child, and that certainly would in ten
der consideration for the erring and ill-advlsed
young mother, use my influence with my friends
conducting that institution to induce them to allow
her 10 be the companion OF her child to whatever
extent she pleased; and very possibly through
little association with them their excellence
| and Kindness would soon win her back to ways
which would speedily entite her to regain the guar
dianship of the child. have refrained from saying
| anything In regard to the sisters Of the hapless
mother, because whatever faults they may have com
niited, and however unwisely through injudcious-
ness they may have acted-protracting their I'M
pglsonmeDt when right, simple and proper course
their part could easily ana speedily have relieved
| them--they have submitted TO The law, which Is all
! that has ever been required OF any OF them, and
guided by wiser and better Influences than seem Il
! nave directed and controlled them at one time.
learn that they are pursuing such course as rem
ders it alike unnecessary and improper now L
| wound their feelings by harsh remarks as to the
| past. You can now retire, gentlemen, and the DIS
trict Attorney will lay proper evidence before you.
| The court then adjourned TIL Tomorrow