The New York herald., 1871-12-17

was IN washington on July 8; saw her nom half
past two T. n 70 1orty minutes past nve r. NJ. shc
Charles L Retcnum's once WAS lust Opposite.
Mr. STEELs-This lady has been upon the stand
once before. and was then fully examined. We
submit that she cannot be again allowed to testify.
Attorney General SysrER-Tnis lady was the first
witness placed upon the stand. and she was then
explain some portions OF her testimony, and we
also desire IL The States' officers have been
O this IN trial Nesner position m Revs a sae
self knew anything about this case until
Just before nc y WAS called for trial snus nr we naS Sa1e 1e
had 10 put them upon the stand without knowing
what tney would testify to. rnat IS the reason wny
the testimony seems have gone In disconnectedly
THIS lady, repeat, when first placed upon the stand
was much embarrassed. and made statements
to do our duty sworn oflcers OF the
State. and present such facts as our opportunities
Chiei Justice MILLER-I think the witness may
explain
some sharp words about the course pursued by the
counsel for the prosecution in which the audience
took great Interest.
Tne controversy was checked oy the Court ana
the witness proceeded to xplain:-Witness-Wh
q conversation with Mrs. Wharton in relation TO q
purchase OF tartar eme!ic by me for her; IN my en-
my statement in justice to MYSELF did nave con-
versation with her IN reference TO that purchase.
Attorney General SYsTER-State that converse
ti0n.
A sharp discussion here occurred between Mr.
Steele and the Attorney General in reference 10 the
right OF the witness TO State the conversation.
Chief Justice MILLER-TAe witness may relate
what was said.
arrest, received telegram to come to Baltimore,
and had understood that was States witness;
SS Se ne "a 20 BSe asking n m
that ~ 90 with your authority ana consent;'' he
said yea and nmedlaely took the tran % and
we went up stairs TO her room and took on my
THE TARTAR EMETIC AND THE DEAF MAN.
she SAID to me that she wanted me to refresh
my mind ID In relation to my purchase O. sT,1r Tar
the '''G man an Of Of whom Who a9- bought BOZ IT, TOLD
her that ! could. that 1t was the .'deal man."
he man replied M that could not be- n.
tnat sold to her, and wished me testify;
replied Il ne was the man Of whom bought It
wished to see me- and had made an arrange.
ment to meet me at nine O'Clock at her house;
return BY the evening tram, and asked her i could
60 TO MI. steers house instead OF waiting Tor MIN;
to snow me the way: went in to see MIR. Steele
and In few moments ne came down stairs
Mr.. SrEELE-Do you propose to give our interview
Attorney General sYsTER-Certainly, sir.
Some sharp sparrlng here occurred again between
the counsel, which seemed intensely interesting TO
the audience.
Chief Justice MILLER-The witness may state
whether Mr.. Steele desired to see her or not.
WITNEss-He said he did not desire TO see me.
At this time there was considerable excitement in
the court rOOm which had become densely crowded,
many OF the ladies standing up and leaning forward
to catch what the witness might say.
Attorney General SYsTER-Was Mrs. Wharton
excited or quiet when she was talking with your
WITNEsS-Vcry nervous.
Cross-examtned by Mr.. STEELE-Was the tele-
gram you received signed by Mrs. Wharton
WITNEsS-No 1t was signed IN. q. w." which
means Nellie u. Wharton.
Mr. STEELE-Were you informed by Mr. Nelson, or
myself, or Mrs. Wharton, tnat the ''deaf mani OF
whom yOu said YOU purchased the tartar emetc,
was 1t that time out Of town
WITNESS-Yes, SIR
Attorney General SYEsTER-Mrs. Chubb you may
now go home.
Mr. STEEIE--we do not wish to object to the wit
ness gong home, so that understand she will re-
turn II we telegraph for her.
WITNEss-L can, Sir, always be found at my resi-.
dence In Washington.
The Court then adjourned until Monday morning
at ten O'Clock. During the latter part OF the pro-
ceedngs to-day the trlal was more interesting than
upon any preceding day OF the case. The war OF
words between the attorneys was sharp and bitter,
and the greatest interest was manifested In the re-
suit especially by the ladies. The defence 1t Is now
said, VIII not begin its testimony before next
Wednesday.