The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-12-18

svorn-Mrs. Anderson is my neice; knew Ander-
son year before their marriage, and nave ire
quently seen them both since; they appeared very
afrectiOnate towards each other; at times Ander-
son WAS deepondent; ne said once, on seeing
pnpm cs w t 1Se dsease and die he often
pressed himself tired OF life; witness asked him
once IL he would shoot himselff he said no, he
knew OF other better methods and that he would
soon die. witness then reiterated the testimony
of Mrs. Brown with reference to poisoning cats.)
in January; at that time he said he wished he had
the smallpox; did not attach any importance to
these remarks; spoke OF them TO my sister, Mrs.
Julia F. Barnes, OF Scranton, Pa, sworn-Knew
the Andersons; the deceased was employed In the
firm in which my husband was Interested; we have
often exchanged visits, which sometimes lasted
three or four days; the deceased and Mrs. Ander-
son appeared to
Dr. Irish was Mrs. Anderson's physician; when
they met he Won. would HISS her and they addressed
CLERICAL RECOMMENDATIONS.
Rev. John q. Walters sworn-Am a wesleyan
Methodist minister; knew the Andersons about
two years; became acquainted with them at Y0n-
kers; year ago Mrs. Anderson, while at witness
house. spoke OF moving to Ulster county; believe
Rev. Bryant Smith sworn-The relations be-
tween Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Irish were friendly
MIR. and Mrs. Anderson lived together in perfect
harmony and were cordial and pleasant IN their
relations with each other
Rev. Edmund b.. Ingersol, OF Sackett street,
brooklyn, SWOrn-Am aJtlCNeu 10 helOTmeu
Church DR.. Irish and family attend my church
know Mrs. Anderson; she has attended my church
with DR.. Irish; they seemed to be intimate friends
she also occasionally attended with her husband
DR.. Irish Is not q member OF my church; 30 far as
1 know his character IL good; was at the funeral
OF Anderson at YOnkers and returned to the city
in the same car with Mrs. Anderson; her deport-
ment was natural; she seemed
UNABLE TO CONTROL HER GRIEF;
DR.. Irish dined that day at the house OF old Mr..
Anderson; Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Irish were also
there.
william II. Hazard, OF Brooklyn, sworn-Have
known DR.. Irish fifteen years; never knew any.
thing against his character.
William Cortelyou, OF 800 Bergen street, sworn
Am employed IN the Custom House; knew Ander.
son since 1858; he was addicted to the use OF
liquor; Mrs. Anderson frequently called at the
Custom House for him; they seemed very af,ec.
tomato.
Mr.. william A. Rowan aflrmed-Knew Ander-
but once knew DR.. Irish; believe his character
was good have known Anderson 10 bid at sales OF
Illicit liquor seized by the government authorities
and 1t created
BITTER FEELING
against him. Witness proceeded TO explain the
amnesty that existed among the makers OF Illicit
whiskcy ana the dealers towards the United States
government authorities and the reason for IT.
Several other witnesses were examined Will
reference to the drinking habits Of the deceased
and also to the hostility on the part or the Illicit
dlstillCrs and dealers toward Mr. Anderson and
the internal revenue authorities generally.
The case was then adjourned till ten O'Clock this
morning.