New-York tribune., 1878-05-25

testimony for the prosecution. His wife remains
in jersey City, at the Sheriffs house. it is thought
The Sheriff asserts that she returned from this city
voluntarily.
THE DEFENDANT ON THE STAND.
EMPHATIC DENIAIs OF HAVING ADMINISTERED
POISON TO HIS TESTIMONY IN REGARD
TO THE CHARGES MADE BY THE PROSECUTIONS
WITNESSES.
The Hudson County Courtroom, at jersey
City, at the trial Of the Rev. George b. Vosourgh'
charged with poisoning crowded in every part
yesterday as 1t had been expected that Mrs NosburGh
would be brought to court After medical testimony
by Dr. Joseph b. Culver and DIR. Theodore Varrck OF
Jersey City cOrroboratDg that previously given for the
defence the Rev. Mr. VOsburgh called to the witness
stand This somewhat unexpected, and caused con-
siderable excitement Mr. VOsburgh stepped brisky to
the chair occupied by the witnesses His evidence was
given in a slow and distinct voice. every word being
heard plainly in all parts OF the room.
Mr. vosburgh testified follows; am twenty. eight
years old aud born Stockport Columbia County,
N Y. graduated at the Madison University, Ham
iltOn N. Y, and stationed at Coopersown. N y,
before moved Jersey City. was married Septem-
Der A. 1871. / have children. My wife has never
been q healthy since have known her She
has suffered from rheumatic gou in the feet and hands
since the Spring of 1873 The joints of her hands were
so swollen that she could not close them.
Mr. Bedle-Did you ever administer tartar emetc 70
your wifcin any way A-No sir lin most emphatic
manner)
Odd you ever give it to her in tea water, milk.
food, or in powder form A.-No, sir, did not The
day referred TO by Mr.. sickles, when We thought
my wife was dying, Mr.. sickles was kneeng
on one side OF the bed, and 1 was kneeng
on the other side My wife was lying on her back her
mouth partly opened and her eyes the ceiling. We
all believed she at the point of death lheld one OF
her hands in of mine and trying TO feel her
pulse. As could not feel 1t, passed my hands gently
sckes asked me TO pray answered, She is with the
angels now," fully believing that her soul was passing
away.
Q-Did you at any time so into the backrOom and put
tartar emetc in the ice-waer you prepared
for your wifea No sir; never eve had, had tartar tod
Mrs vosburgh was very nervous during her sickness II
had wait for the cewater which she drank very
often made 1t my duty to see that the icewater
prepared for my wife, she was greatly annoyed II she
small pieces as she ate great deal of it, After
prepared was kept IN the bathroom on the window
s, the window being left open to keep the water cool
Odd you put anything in the glass except the water
and ice as Mr. sckles testified you did Al did not
prepared for your wife A.-No sir. never locked the
to fix my wie's medicines. never put tartar emetc in
her drink stirred il up remember about the cup OF
Mrs. Sckes TO make il for her l went down into the
Kitchen and found Mrs sckes waiting for the teaIo,
to the tea on my way up ses dd not gGt P%t 'qT ay
looked through the keyhoe of the bathroom door and
had seen me fix the medicines but nc never saw Inc
except the medicines. do not remember find
ing fault at any particular time time because t,oI my
do not remember going into the rear day
TaWS G Mn @ s5d snG psg III the tf hand MN n
vest pocket, as alleged, and coming back TO my wcs
did,. did. "tH dd not not put N1 antimony in it. Ny wife
had frequent vomiting spells From February to Feb
For the thirteen days food was retained upon her
stomach more than from fifteen minulesot TWO hours no
matter who gave IL 10 htr."
Mr.. vosBURGH's LACK OF SUSPICION.
Mr.. Bedle--Mr vosburgh. did you suspect that Mr..
sickles thought you were poisoning your wife''
At this question the face Of Mr.Vosburgh grew white
"No, Governor" he answered. never suspected a
thing until that Sunday morning. when went TO Mayor
Seder's with Mr. SpadOne." At the conclusion OF his
answer which delivered with falte1ng voice. Mr..
VOsburgh broke down and cried ike child
the witness, THAT he could not effect permanent
and that g Tfs eSsFy de24 Tas s OR ss SO 9Gf
that he told me not to go TO prayerIneeet- e
got better she wanted 60 home She not strong
enough and she worried about 1t until 1t injured her
Dr. Cornell told me it would ruin him and bring his wife
and children to want if she was allowed to
60, and she, would not live to reach the ferry.
coming home, surprised TO lind Mr.. Sicldes
and bis wife making arrangements ipr her removal
was very indignant about It and told them they were
fools and bloekheads to think that she was able to go
and lodgings but not brains, and they thought
/ was personal. did not tell Mr. sickles
wife home in box The doctor afterwards told me my
wife well enough, and | agreed TO- lee her CO.
tourney, the sickes' were before my Board Of
Deaeons making this charge & against ans dTag e Fs0 onS
did sleep that night At o'clock IN the morning
my bedroom door opened and was surprised to see my
wife, who got into bed with Inc. l am very nervous
and am always lingering my watch chain, my buttons
them think they saw Inc put my hands in my vest
Mr. Vosburgh stood up with his back to the jury in
explaining this The son of AttOrneyGenera Stockton
%h9 occupies Sea az Ig ed sae Tg a b as nss M Ths
action noticed by Mr.. Winfield OF the defence, who
the witnesses brought on the stand by tine defence
We have had enough Of this, SIR said M Winfield ad
better leave the room" Mr. stockton replied eve
will settle this matter outside" mo, we Will not, SAID
Mr.. Winfield, we will settle 1t just here. We are not
gong TO allow this any longer We have had enough
OF YOU and want you 20 inIy unGets5anG , Inns err
Mr. Bedle-Mr vosburgh did yop hear Mr. sickles tell
ing your making certain references TO your wife and
your using certain oathsf
Q-weII, did you use theml A.-No, sir, never made
use Of that kind OF language on tha occasion M or on any
and his wife, What do You think Of the Old girl now -
Sd dn HcfST often 'e called gu my "a" wife "od eii
remember having an interview with Dr Cor
bgt g mY.we wife wanted him The testimony Of Dr. Cornell
in reference my wanting him 10 attend her in her last
hours as wanted good physician for her at that
time. was false l told him not to raise her expee-
iatOns too high aI;o S,, told hm was not Go,hS TO
10 cure her Immediately. told him this piece OF
friendly advice he did not stand very high with my
members. lie was formerly a member OF the church
after he left he had spoken very unlnndy of and
some OF the members. DR.. Cornell asked me ABOUT my
wfe's physical condition, and wanted me to give him
all the inform alton / had about her case. | gave
him her medical history far as / knew it.
aud enumerated the different kinds of treatment,
In answer 10 his questions, l told him
we had had children. lie discovered from
my manner that held something back. He then said
must tell him everything connected with the case. L
then told him what never expected he would tel IN
this anywhere else The doctor spoke 10
abps yxrifp and "a
ner, aud l struck my fist on tie study
table and said 81 allow no man 70 speak
10 me on that snhect sr.n His face flushed, and he