The New York herald., 1871-02-22
FEMALE FINANCING.
WaoDHvLL 8 cLAFlN IN A CORNER" I"
Rich Scene in the Marine Court-The Aspirant
for the Presidency Charged With Eeing
Naughty Woman's Wrongs Versus
Woman's Rights = The Yer
diet of Jury Thereon


Prolific OF tragic melolramatic and amusing sto-
res OF everyday life as are our halls OF justice In
this city, II but seldom happens that from the gloomy
courts, IN the red building beside the great marble
eyesore OF municipal economists, yclept In legal
irony, the Marine, is emitted genuine sensation.
Perhaps the jurisdiction Of the court although re-
Gently enlarged. is too limited; but, whatever the
reason, the fact is as stated. Part two Of that ribu
nal, however, presented yesterday
SCENE NOT OFTEN WITNESSED.
There Judge Gross sat on the bench, and full bar
OF junior lawyers, youthful and sympathetic pa
tently regarded him. A few ladies occupied seats
near the table devoted 10 the professors OF the black
art OF law; neavyheaded old bucks, red in the face
with excitement chuckled in the background, and
heavy delegation or curious people filed the court
to repletion. Among the former, conspicuous by
their odd attire sat behind awfully wise looking
and whispering counsel
TIE CELEBRATED FEMALE BROKERS
OF Broad street-victoria G. Woodruff, tho classic
countenanced candidate for Presidentcss IN 1872 or
any other time that may be convenient. and the
pensive, mild Tenny G. Clain, The special favcrite
OF dsembodied spirits OF departed flnanolers,
In maiden meditation
Fancy free.
Both ladies were dressed exactly alke-that is, in
high Tyrolese hats, green and blue coaks and gor-
geous front fnery OF inexphcable pattern. except
that Tenny c. displayed In the most aggravating
way
woNDROUs SHIRT FRONT
with pearl buttons. Behind these conspicuous
ladies alternately smiled and frowned a warrior
called Blood, who, 1t seems is sleeping partner in
the firm of Woodruff d Clanin. Every inch SOL
dier, with his SIDE whskers and hair standing out
threat ningy on ether side, he must have recalled
TO the minds OF his attendant admlrng friends the
glorious days when he commanded regiment OF
gyng Dutchmen IN the far West. The foreground
OF the picture was equally interesting. Facing
His Honor, with an expression as determined as
a pretty mouth, dlmpled cheek and flashing eyes
could make it, Mrs. Sarah Norton, the man-defying
advocate Of womans rights, sat and looked del ght-
full in her becoming widows weeds. Before her, at
the other side OF tue same table, were two young
lawyers-one
4 BEAUTIFUL BLONDE, WITH SIDE WHISPERS,
advocates for o lady who nestled close to their
elbows. She was Miss Annie l.. Swindell (mOst un-
fortunate cognOmen for man woman), a lady in
middle life pIquant in expression neither nice nor
ugly, wearing brown suit, topped by bonnet OF
the same hue, with just one cOn or sanguinary CO.
lored silk surlnountlng the lot.
This was the feature In Part OF the Marine
Court yesterday morning as the clock struck ten.
Evidently 1t was big case; ana when. nervously
stroked his line mustacne. winked severely at his
brother, the other youth, and rose to address the
Court
TEE SILENCE WAS PROFOUND.
The counsel stated the case with more precipitation
than coolness From his speech the following story
was obtained. 1t contains the main points OF the
case Tor the plantif:-Annie L. Swindell was a
school teacher; she made some money In that capa-
CITY, and came to this city for ne purpose Of Investing
1t In business, teaching the young idea how TO shoot
having proved monotonous occupation. In mo-
ment OF weakness she read o copy OF Woodruff E
the editors, who were also brokers' in Wall street
advertised that they We're an ever help in time of
need to working women. Accordingly she called
was asked II SIZE had any money.
"Yes," said she, al have some."
''Well,o said Mrs. Woodruff, sIer us have your
money; we VIII double it in three weeksn
The plaintiI said she did not want 10 invest her
..Oh, there's no risk whatever,n answered Mrs.
Woodruff; 1--WE guarantee women against losses;
the money will be returned In case the speculation
After some conversation and frequent interviews,
on the l2th % of August last pianin gave Mrs Wood
null $500, all the money she had. Time sped aud so
did the money. Plaintiif asked
now THE SPECULATION WAS GOING oNs
and a. length length statement was presented 10
and divers transactions In tile gold market
the sum OF eighteen dollars and some
refused that sum, and did not believe that the loss
IN the speculation was so great. The contract he-
tween the plaintin and defendant was verbal, and.
said the counsel II was tile old story Of the SPIDER
and the ny.
Counsel for the defendants argued that i, was an
blame could attach TO their clients for the loss that
was sustained by The plaintiiY.
the first witness called was Miss Swindell. She
told her story in straightforward fashion, as given
above In the abstract OF her counsel address,
When cross. examined she testified that she had
been urged by Woodruff IL Claim to get customers
for them among ladies IN a certain boarding house.
that growing suspicious Of the firm, she asked for
money; that Tenny q. Clann got angry and sad.
I'VE DON'T WANT TO HAVE ANYTHING MORE TO DO
WITH WOMEN"
and that eventually she was employed IN the Office
OF the firm as corresponding secretary with perms.
sion to study the mysterious business Of Wall street
brokerage AS corresponding secretary she often
wrote, under drectlons, good deal about points,
which she did not understand. Mrs. Woodruff told
her that as the brokerage on the $500 would be SO
small she would not charge any expenses, but
would give her the whole profits OF the speculation.
The charming
MRS. SARAH NORTON
then took the stand, and regarded the Teutonlc
swcarer-in with steadfast, fearless gaze as that
good,natured Boanerges Of the court roarcd
out the words Of tne obligation She gave
dred words minute, more or or less. less.
The unfortunate stenographer OF the courl cast HIM
S1 Of a fe% but after M
pencil With an agonized sigh OF helpless despair.
She said. among other things, that she believed
the suit was brought for revenge; that Miss Swim
dell was an improper PERSON, and that there was no
foundation FOR allegations.
Having been asked If she was in the habit Of cor.
anu giving an indignant denial, the
following letter to MISS Swinde was identiiied as
hers and was read by counsel. Mrs. Norton after.
porter the startling Intelligence that the letter was
ronical:-
LETTER FROM MRS. NORTON.
FRIDAY NIGHT, Oct 1S, 1870
MY FRIEND Went to Philadelphia last Sunday nigh. and
Just returncd found the signs Of your coming shape
Of sip of paper poked the three
the hour you me- but what day? Have
lot 70 90 TO make for lost time and shall be very busy
until Wednesday of tho coming week but IL Il Is anything
lortant como down Sunday nigh shall be here work
II tho door closed as usually Is Sundaysthc
hu msang and @ tomo kind fairy a. black
pendence, though II be In "den." NORTON.
MRS. VICTORIA wOODHULL ON THE STAND.
Mrs. Victoria woodruff was the next witness
She gave her testimony in very clear aud EN-
phatic manner, and Oh the cross-examination ex-
niblted temper and disposition equal TO any
as becomes q strong minded woman, q
emae broker or the authoress OF sslhe Tendencies
)f Government" She testified az follows:-
/ am principal OF the firm of Woodruff Claim & |