The New York herald., 1872-11-10
Mr.. Olafin. Mrs. Woodruff Miss Olahin,
Mrs. Laura Ouppy Smith and Mr. James
E. Maxwell, the Man Who Lives
on the Town." on the Stand.
The Inner Life Of the Famous
Family Of Free Lovers.
Did Mr.. Challis Kiss Miss Claflin and Say that
She "Was Looking Charming!"
Charges Of Matchmaking Made by the
Complainant in His Testimony.

The sensational comedy OF free love was re-
sumed yesterday in the Jefferson Market Court,
before Judge Fowler. The throng assembled was
greater than before and equally interesting study
even for any one who can draw metaphysical
lessous from the sympathetic depravlty Of
certain Of the human race. The lobby OF
the court room had become crowded to sur
location long before the proceedings closed for the
day, and within the door persons were mounted on
the backs Of the benches In their eagerness to
see all that there was to be seen. The prisoners,
Mrs. Victoria woodruff and Miss Tennie O. Clafin,
were escorted to their seats at about hafpast two
O'Clock, accompanied by Mrs. Laura Cuppy Smith
and one or two other OF their friends. George
Francis Train, with his curly gray locks arranged
in distractnely talented manner came shortly
afterward and took Q seat behind the ladies' The
inevitable Count J0annes also made his appear
ance, blazing in all his brass decorations
and with his nut-brOwn wig nicely adjusted.
The defendant, Colonel James Fl. Blood,
was then brought in by Deputy Marshal
Croly and sat at the left of Mrs. woodruff with her
pretty little daughter beside him. The aged couple
Mr.. and Mrs. Clanin, were in the corner Of the
court room, at the left of the judge and other per-
sons more or less implicated or interested in the
present case filled up the arena so that there was
little space unoccupied. The associated counsel for
the defence, consisting of Messrs Howe h Hummel,
Mr. McKinsley and Mr.. Jordan, sat Immediately in
front of the group and were busy in consultation.
The leading counsel for the defence was attired
somewhat differently than on Friday, having dofred
the green plush vest, which before had made
him the cynosure Of SO many critical eyes, and
wore in its stead one Of richly coored hues, which
was figured in Scotch plaid, and from which was
suspended q glittering watch guard of astonishing
massiveness. His diamond breastpin was also un-
usually brilliant, and twinkled so necessarily that
little doubt was expressed by the audience that 1t
had much to do with successfully embarrassing the
witnesses Of the prosecution whenever they were
about to say anything, the utterance of which was
not particularly desired by the defence. The coun-
sci was IN o very good humor, and affected the
courteous gallant In chaperoning the fortunes of
his sensatlon-loving clients.
THE EXAMINATION RESUMED.
Mr. Assistant District Attorney Sullivan and Mr..
Knox were very promptly in their Places and,
after short delay, the examination OF witnesses
was resumed.
Robert Hamilton, on being questioned by Mr..
Sullivan. testified that he was q paper-wetter in
the establishment of Mr.. Smith, the printer, and
had worked during the last week Of october on the
paper called Woodruff a. Claims Weekly He was
shown copy OF 1t containing the alleged libel and
said that the date was the same as that OF the issue
upon which he worked, and the title was the same.
Mems Christian Association, was then called and
examined. He resided in Brooklyn and did busi-
ness in this city he went to the office OF woodruff
Chanin Company last week friday and made
the purchase there, ON the lady sitting next to
Mr. Howe in court Miss Clanin), OF q copy OF
the Assistant District Attorney; there were present
in the olce at 48 Broad street at that time per-
son who was pointed out to him as Colonel Blood,
young lady and Miss Tennie q. Clanin; he saw
there other copies OF the paper; he thought about
800; some were also in the hands Of persons going
TT The Counsel for the defence cross-examined the
witness, and he said he had not gone before the
Grand Jury to make complaint against the ladies
tion except to sit in the United States Court during
the examination; he had not seen Mr.. Henry
his friends; he had not seen Mr.. Chals or Mr..
Challis' counsel he had not prosecuted many cases
of this sort, but had only been in Court as witness
in regard to the selling Of obscene literature; un-
der the statute he was entitled to half the fine.
The witness was asked to point to Miss Claim In
the court, and, complying, sad:-
'She is the Individual at your left, SIR"
The counsel for the defence said sharply,
aWhat ?''
"The individual at your leftn
Counse-Your Honor, when represent lady in
a court OF law would like to have her treated as
SUCH
were heard all over the room after this remark, and
the gavel of the Judge alone restored order.
Counsel-Point to me line in that copy OF the
paper which can be taken as obscene.
Judge Fowler asked upon what ground the ques-
tion was asked. and rendered decision as fol-
lows:-"The proceedings now in progress are not
the ooscenity OF the article in question: but as
to whether its contents are libeous 1t Is not
worth while to take up my time or the counseps
time with discussion or examination having any
other object"
Comstock said that he had never asked or received
any part of the fines to which he was entitled for
informing the authorities OF obscene publications:
Mr.. Maxwell was then called by the counsel for
the defence, but did not respond. The next wit
ness was Mr. Buckman Clalin,
THE FATHER OF VICTORIA AND TENNIE,
an old gentleman with peculiarly cheerful coun-
tenance and q russell gray beard trimmed TO
very sharp, angular point.
237 Fourth avenue; he had known Blood for about
seven years; he saw him during the latter part OF
% Irving place, and remembered to have heard
a conversation about proposed puDiication
which wus then read by Colonel Blood; he was
not in the room, but heard the conversation
through hall door; he could not distinguish
every word but heard the name of Mr.. Challis at
the same time something was read touching Mr.:
Beecher's character; he took 1t to be Colonel
Blood who was reading, judging by the voice; ne
did not remember the exact date ofthe occurrence;
tion OF the alleged libel He remembered the
night previous to the arrest before his
oone came Blood that night in the
paror In the presence of his wife, Miss Claim ana
Mrs. Woodhull; he told his children ne tnougnt
that they were going 10 get into trouble and That
they should keep out Of the way until Monday, and
then face the music.
Witness continued thus:-Blood then told me to
''shut my venerable mouth - told him that
didn't object to the exposure OF Beecher; but the
other matter l did object to; Colonel Blood SAID,
'We believe II and we mean to publish It,"
The group about the counsel for the defence at
this moment betrayed q good deal OF excitement
the ladies clutched nervously at his sleeves to
whisper something in his ear. Miss Iennie u
Claim, who before had appeared very calm. played
restessly with her gloves and her face was nusheu
In four burning spots OF intense red, while her eyes
baZed with excitement. Her sister had not pre-
served even the semblance OF c0mposure during
the whole OF the ordeal OF hearing her fathers tes
timony, and whispered alternately to her counsel
| and to Colonel Blood.
The witness proceeded-After the paper was
| printed Colonel Blood said 1--WE believe In THESE
! principles and we publish them" My daughter
| told me that he wrote for the paper.
Alter MIR. Claim left the stand Mr.. Maxwell was
| again called but did not respond. ,, ..
| The Assistant District Attorney here desircu W
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