The New York herald., 1873-07-01
FRANK AMONG HIS COMPANIONS.
In Sudden Burst of Temper He Assaults
His Friend and Then Invites
Him Home to Supper.
THE SCENE At THE HOFFMAN HOUSE.
The Deceased Attempts to Shoot General Har-
din-NarrOw Escape Of the
Gallant Officer.
SCENES AND INCIDENTS

The unexpected absence Of Jacob A. Chamber
lain, OF the jurors in the WalwOrth case, yes
terday delayed the proceedings until hafpast one
in the afternoon. The Court met as agreed, at ten
O'Clock, when the prisoner accompanied by his
mother, uncle and a number of other relatives
was brought in, and counsel for and against him
appeared in their seats. The court room was at
once filed A great number of ladies filed seats
inside the railing most OF them OF that pecu-
mar class Of traditional old women who enjoy
murders. They were generally Of an intellectual
cast OF cOuntenance, and might have come to the
trial as they would attend sensational play, for
the indescribabe pleasure Of having their emotions
narrowed. All OF them Kept up continual futter
Of fans as the Court and prisoner quietly awaited
the coming OF the absent juror, and held among
themselves whispered discussion as to the ap-
pearance of the family SO deeply interested in the
pending proceedings.
THE PRISONER,
ae usual, appeared in his black suit and white
vest, wearing white and black check necKtie at
his throat. His hair was brushed carefully back
from his forehead as If his mothers hand even in
his prison cell, had tenderly smoothed his curls,
and his face looked fresh and clean as If he were
treated to his morning bath every day even in the
Tombs. Next him sat his mother-a widow by his
hand-dressed in deep mourning, but without the
Widows cap, with face OF Parian marble in it's
beauty and codness, and the two held whispered
converse all through the long wait for the juror.
No anxiety was visible In the cOuntenance Of
either. Sometimes ripple Of smile would cross
the cOuntenances Of both, and again a sudden look
Of intense affection would illumine the eyes Of
each and be gone. Occasionally counsel for the
prisoner would consult him, cheerily, always with
drawing with a smile on his features, and the
uncle-brOther OF the murdered man-in dress of
clerical cut, would bend forward and say few
words to the mother and her son. Mrs.
Chancellor Walworth, an elderly lady, with
the same strong, still handsome cast Of
countenance as Mrs. Tracy walworth
sat on the other side of the prisoner. Next her
the young Miss Walworth. girl of about sixteen,
dressed In pearl-gray, and just in front Of her
young Tracy Walworth, the prisoners brother a
lad Of about twelve. AS the hour wore on the
Court became impatient at the non-appearance OF
the juror, and little yawn Of WEAKNESS appeared
and was half suppressed on the face of the
prisoner. But the nutter Of fans in the ladies'
row continued, the crowd Of men on the benches
in the rear clung persistenty to their seats, aud
counsel chatted giply with each other, content TO
wait in the increasing hope at every minute that
the juror might appear.
At eleven O'Clock, however, the Judge received a
despatch from the absentee to the following
eject :-"Train broke down. Delayed two hours. "
short consultation was held with the counsel,
and it was agreed that recess should take place
until nalfpast one. But not q recess for over
two hours moved the intent spectators. The
ladies settled back into their seats and continued
their analysis of the Waworth family, the prisoner
retired to the ante-room Of the Court. and Judge
and Bar seized a few moments for their lunch.
At haltpast one all the jurors were in their
seats, and the trial was continued by recalling
Mrs. Walworth to the witness stand.
Sixth Days Proceedings-Thc Testimony.
MRS. wALwORTH RECALLED>
Mrs. Walworth again took the stand. MI
O'Con0r repeated the question Of former day as
to acts OF violence to denote insanity.
Mr.. Phelps here interrupted with an objection
that the testimony should be confined to acts indi
eating insanity, and should not include acts o
mere violence.
Mr.. O'Conor argued that abnormal acts of vio
ience were of themselves evidence of insanity.
MIR. Phelps cited in support of his view the case
OF Oxford for shooting at the queen of England
when such evidence was admitted under the rule
stated by him.
The question was repeated, the Court permit.
ting it.
A. In the Summer Of 1866 was spending few
days at Saratoga and had been on very pleasant
terms with Mr.. Walworth; one evening at that
time went out with Chancellor Walworth and two
friends; we visited one OF the hotels, staying for
short time and returning about ten O'Clock; ON my
return found that he was In the room and that he
had the door locked; after knocking couple Of
times he opened the door; he looked with fury at
me- and, with terrible oath, exclaimed, 81 will
snow you how you Will leave ME OF an evening
again.; he seized me blythe arm and shook me
with great violence; lie pushed me against the
furniture ana literally tore the clothes IRON my
back; when took up my infant to leave theroom
ne commanded me III the most threatening manner
20 lay 1t down again and myself; In an hour or two
1 ESCAPED FROM THE ROOM.
q. You stated just now wnen Introducing TINS
snDect that there had been previous acts OF great
violence prior to those you have now referred to
state what they were. A. said that when con-
verslng on ordinary topics
The Court-You told all that before.
z. Were those acts irequent2 A. Yes; he had
been IN the habit OF acting in very violent man
ner for great many years.
z. After this occurrence in 1866 just detailed by
you state any further subsequent acts that recur
10 you. A. In the summer OF 1869 when my sister
had sent me some clothing and other presents OF
various kinds for the children, without any pre-
vious signs OF dspleasure, he arose suddenly in
the night, and swore at his sister most violen
manner and commenced to search the house for
the articles and destroyed them at that time his
appearance was very remarkable, as were also his
words and gestures.
Q. State as well as you can the nature and
character OF his appearance when he was enraged.
A. He was always extremely pale and had
THE LOOK OF WILD BEAST;
Icannot imagine any other expression like it,
U. You spoke OF that occurrence in reference to
Clothes sent to the children had any such occur
renee taken place more than onceS A. Yes, num-
Der Of times; some five or six times.
u DO you know OF or can you assign any cause
for any OF these acts9 A. can assign nc cause.
u State any other instances OF this violent con-
duct or variety OF acts which you then observed.
A. At another time, about nine O'Clock, after
spending a quiet evening, he came to my
room door, and l opened the door saw
that ne wore the same terrible expression. and
WIN both arms uplifted, he uttered those fearful
examinations, "Hardln shall not rob me OF my
wue and children" although we had not seen my
Drotner Tor long time previously: he then struck
one violently, and raised me in his arms in the
most violent manner and threw me on the bed,
wnere lay for some time unconscious; on another
occasion he suddenly sprung on me and struck
me.
Y. And all this was done suddenly and without
previous cause OF excltementS A. Yes.
q. So tnat mis- acts on these occasions we're alto
frci Inn mn AialAI In aIu.a