The New York herald., 1877-01-12
Continuation of the Divorce Suit at
Bridgeport.
SHIELDED BY STARS AND STRIPES
The Vine and the Oak-"When the AS
paragus Was Growing"
MATRIMONY ILLUMINATED.

Auttcr OF excitement the morning when the HERALD
arrived with exclusive account OF the trial OF tho
cause all mention which has been supprcssedby
the local papers OF consideration ior tho hgh
cai standing OF the interested parties Mrs
Nichols ana her fair bcvy OF friends kept
up an unccasng buzz OF comment over
tho report they crumpled the HERALD IN their
hands Mrs. Nichols IN excellent humor all day,
laughing heartily at all the funny portions OF tho testi-
mony. Giggline on tho part OF the ladies', old aud
young, nccssant and gave lively musical accom-
panment TO tho dry, drcary voices OF tho witnesses |
and lawyers.
THE AMERICAN FLAG.
The Grst witness was Henry Enge, employed at the |
Surf Hotel, Fire Island. He a sailor on Lyman's
yacht LOIS 1870; he corroboratcd Captain Oaklcy's
testimony the effect that the return trip from
Oaks Blun 20 Grccnport Mrs. Nichols and Lyman oc
cupied Lyman's stateroom, their bcrths being only
separated by an American flag. which improvised
partition; Mr.. Enge, not being of literary turn
mind, did not recall tho similar scene IN Sterncs
"scntimcntai Journcy;'' the curious Enge acquired
his knowledge of Their joint occupation of this stale
room which was very spacious--sxtccn by fourteen
by peeping through the skylight.
q. Did you observe anything else in the way 10
GrecnportY A. Mrs Nichols sat the deck Lyman
sat in front OF her and had his head in her lap and
she had her hand IN his bosom daughter and incrs-
duiity on Mrs. Nichols sidc)
NICHOLS WRONGS.
Mrs Elizabeth Hyde, a sister OF Mrs Nichols, and
witness for the prosecution, was sandwchcd in here
between tho witnesses tor the defence. There was
some difficulty between Mr. ana Mrs. Nichols about her
signing Deeds she refusing 10 sign them unless he
her $l0 she heard Mr. Nchos swear, and he absented
himself also from the table at meal times
to provoke the comment OF tho guests
now SHE cAMx
John A. Munscl grecnport real estate dealer went
on board the Lois Sunday at thrco p. ~, while
sno was anchored thcre As he went dowa to the
cabin the door of tho starboard slateroom (Lymans)
opened and Mrs. Nichols camo out.
O. What was her appearance when she camo out?
A. thought she was considerably confused from the
expression Of her face-nushcd.
O. Did she say much II anything; II So what? A.
She mentioned some apology Tor coming over in tho
boat.
was over on the Connecticut Shore either Stoning-
ton or New London, am not positive which, that tho
sLois'' there and she thought II good orp0rtu-
nifty TO come (Laughtcr)
The witness invited Mrs. Nichols to spend the
day at his house. and on Monday morning no drove
hcr down the depot, where he found Lyman. who
attended to her baggage TO see her to New York
Carrie Ray, htIie colorcd woman who had been
cook and waitress in the Nichols mansion, gave 1t
her opinion that Nichols very kind 10 his children
NICHOLS ALSO swEARs.
O. Did you ever hear Mrs. Nichols swear? A. Yes,
sir; she swore ut me the last Saturday was in her
house
o. What did she sayS A. She said, "Damn IT, and
O. what happened that she said thats A. 1t was
about a pudding that wasn't made TO suit her; sue
slammed II on the ktchen range; she said, 'Damn
you you Niger, that don't suit mc;" then asked
her TO pay ne and would leave her ana she did
The witness saw Lyman several times at the house
and took cards and notes from him TO Mrs. Nichols;
trnnt %v ssrlor: LYMAN called and Mrs Nrchols took
him back parlor, which was divided from the
front parlor by glass folding DOORS the witness went
into The back parlor to get come glasses and dishes
for ice cream and lemonade"
O. wha: did you when you opened the door and
went in?
A. saw Mrs Nichols and vr Lyman-she In his
lying against his breast they were near the cup
This touching picture Of the tender vine clingng
round tho manly oak highly rclshcd by tho spec.
tators, who broke into a loud litter OF delight Mrs.
Nichols turned her iace toward her friends with
expression oi scornlul coacmpt
excited she threw up her hands, they were standing;
there were chairs IN that room; she was standing
with his arms round her In this way (she windy
described this academic posture and her head lay
here on his breast.
bic old Judge though she expected him to
the manly oak in this Off hand illustration. but she
manned unasssted, and had TO perform tho tablcau
alone
The witness went down stairs with the tray.
q What occurred aitor thatY A. She followed me
down stairs and gave box OF candy, and told me
not to say anything about It, and didn't Qaughter)
The cross s-examiuaton by Mrs. Nichols lawyers was
q. You arc married nows A. No, sir; am
widow.
O. When were you married2 A. have been
ricd some time; can't tell you exactly the year;
l have been widow pretty near near eleven years.
O. When did your husband dicy A. He has bccn
dead five years. tLaughter)
| O. thought you sad you had been widow eleven
ycarsf u.aUgher) A. You asked me how long he
has been dead did not 1.-Two with him when he died
was divorced from him. 1aughter)
O. Was there light Ia the back parlor when you
went INF A. There was no lght there was only the
light shonc through tho glass door from the front
parlor.
about Lyman leaving cards and notes for her mistress
Lyman ca led sometimes as often as twice day; Mrs
Nichols gave her, IN addition TO tho box Of candy,
wearing apparel and money 10 secure her silence ro
lating TO tho back parlor incident
LYMAN As A COUSIN.
Mary Cuthbcrt an Irish waitress and nurse at
the Nichols residence, testified TO visits paid
iicvc was Lyman several occasions when she said
that her was coming Lyman came; this occurred
two or three times twice she asked II there cham
pague IN the house; once there was and on another
occasion there was none, aud she had TO go out
three bottles; ono day she came In earlier
| than usual, ana said she wanted her bed
| dressed and dressed with clean linens; she bathcd
| herself ana half dressed herself, and got tho
things the bed and helped to dress tho bed her
self and dressed herself atcrward; she appeared TO
he very excited, and said her cousin was coming from
| New York"
O. How did she manifest this cxcitcmentY A. ny
openng the windows aud looking out for him
and going down stairs TO the door; she had tho
gas IN parlor lighted she played the piano several
times IN her excitement until ten o'clock.
O. And then what occurredy A. Given In the
| most innocent tonc)--He did not come. daughter
In which the fair planti and all her friends iorcd)
During all the last testimony Mrs. Nichols had her
back turned to the court facing her daughter
and mother, with whom she held frequent whispered
| consultations She took notes OF the testimony on
paper resting her lap, and only occasionally turned
round to cast serious, pcnsve look at the witness
and lawyers For the remainder OF the time she
gracefully twrled her pencil tetwcon her lips and
| munchcd some lozengcs for "a cold.
CNMorWERLY ATrKNrrs.
Katie Durnan's deposition was read. Sho was also a
servant In the family; she thought Mr. Nichols was
kind to his wiic and children the contrary, Mrs.
Nichols "spoke ugly about Mr. Nichols, and once, In
| his Absence even wished he dead
| Much hilarty caused by her recital of certain