New-York tribune., 1878-07-22
THE OOURTS.
DISAPPEARANCE OF EMMA COLLINS.
WHY THE EXAMINATION WAS ADJoURNED-HEB
LETTERS TO InsTIcE sAIITH

WHY THE EXAMINATION WAS ADJoURNED-HER
LETTERS TO JUSTICE SMITH.
The continued examination in the proceed
ing by Emma Collins against Nicholas Cassna was to
have gone Saturday, before Justice Smith, at Jeer
son Market Police Court but the complainant failed to
appear TO complete her cressexamnation Her father
stated that at his daughters request he had allowed
her to board with Mrs. Denny. On Wednesday Mr..
Cassina's servant visited her. On Friday she visited
with her younger sister, her lawyer in her civil suit On
her return she separated herself from sister and had
since disappeared He stated his belief that she had gone
away with Cassina that Cassna knew where she
Justice Smith stated that he had received the following
letters:
JUDGE SMITH: For the past month 1 have suffered
great deal have the influence Of some people that
though ought to confess this question honestly be-
this is the opinion OF my cOnfessOr Mr. Cassina
marriage told me TO leave my home. Hoping you
will forgive me- yours respectfully, EMMA COLLINS.
Mr.. SMITH: Pardon the extreme liberty take In send
ing you this letter. My home is very unhappy, aud
know you are young aud gallant man, with generous
m tr0,iIe He' Sou r. Smo,na I'v fatbnr ~ s,oS 7he
trouble about Mr. Cassina It is better parents
VIII be very thankful for you giving Your assistance
IN this case. Yours respectfully, EMMA COLLINS
Colonel Spencer admitted that these letters were In
the handwriting of Miss Collins and that he mad received
letters very like them, which also read. A. Oakley
Hail. for the defendant demanded the production Of
Miss Collins.
Mrs Cecilia Denny testified that Mr.. Collins had
suaded her to take charge Of Emma telling her she
to be kept Close Emma however out four times,
saying, "yOu have no keys; this is no prison." on
Thursday cOlOred man called TO her, with parcel,
while she out but refused to leave the parcel with
any else, Sue told Emma OF tins when she
returned and she went out On Friday she again
went out with her sister, saying SHE was going
TO visit her lawyer she did not return messenger
boy came while she was out, but refused TO leave his
message. Mr.. Collins testified that the reason why
Emna aid not want TO come home because she
dreaded the Of the curious ana he had supposed
she safe with Mrs. Denny
Further examination postponed until Tuesday
next In order to allow time for the girl to be found.
Justice Smith said he had just been informed that Emma
Collins had been and identified within few hours,
and he had every reason TO believe that at hat moment
she hidden only short distance from the court
He further said that hc had given orders TO have
her watched, and If 10 became necessary that she should
be produced and those interested did not bring her for
ward, ne would have the police do Turning to Pat
rick Collins the Justice said IN tone: n
find that girl and don't do O then put her under
the charge OF policeman until can make some dspO-
sOn of her you will be made 10 feel the power OF the
law, aud don't you forget it," Collins said, Yes sir"
Mr.. Hail denied Indignantly that the girls disappear,
was caused 10y Eis client, and in:imated bis belief
tnat it the instance of the parents in order TO get
of the position they had got into in attempting TO
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