The New York herald., 1879-03-26
REAPPEARANCE or The MYSTERIOUS LADY
Performance of Court, Counsel, Wit
nesses and Spectators.
GENERAL BUTLER AS FIRST COMEDIAN
The Forged Letter; or Ancient Simon's
Broken Promise.
[BY' TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. ]

by TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
WASHINGTON. March 25. 1870.
From the time the Court called to order to-
day to its adjournment all present at the Oliver
Cameron in a happy mood. and tho day
may be cassed as one of the joiest experienced
during the trial. The testimony amusing. the
crowd was appreciative and altogether there was
fun in the court room than in tho
Opera House during the performance of
sPinafore." His Honor came into court smil-
ing; the plaintiff the looked happy
and the attorneys both sides looked as though
they thought it ''better to laugh than be
sighing" The voice of the Crier sounded clear as
bell and his Hear ye. Hear ye!' echoed through
the room with perfect distinctness. The nosegay
on the lapel of General Buffers coat composed
of more volets, and tho large white in the
centre bespoke day of pleasantly and one that
would not be disturbed by harsh or ungentlemanly
words.
THE MYSTERIOUS LADY.
Shortly after the beginning of business the mys
terious tall woman who has been in court every
day since the beginning of the trial came in. Her
arrival created some commotion as she pushed her
way through the crowd till she reached prominent
position. To-day she looked handsomer than here
tofore. In addition to her elegant and snowy dress
she wore blue veil. arranged that her forehead
was completely covered, showing her large black
eyes to advantage. She placed herself
lin position to obtain good look at Mrs.
Oliver, and after satisfying herself left the room.
Her conduct has caused considerable comment. and
this afternoon the following history OF her OBJ
tained Her is Mrs Henriques She resides
in San Francisco, and few years ago promi-
nent lobbyist here under the name of Sample.
About four years since she obtained divorce from
Sample in the District Court and went to San Fran
cisco. she says that while living here she kept
boor dipo nd at i've was nm Of her
boarders. Hearing of this trial she to Wash
ington, she says, to make sure that plaintiff was
the Mrs. Oliver she knew, and to testify that she
and Mrs. Oliver had slept together frequently at
the formers house and to testify that Mrs. Oliver
divulged to her all the plans she proposing in
bringing the suit. She recognizes Mrs. Oliver as the
person she referred to- and she viii probably be put
-on the witness stand tomorrow.
DETECTIVES EVIDENCE.
When the defence called a witness Blenner,' the
sdetective who traced up the letter of promise to
marry, the court became the of the greatest
.commotion, which lasted for several minutes.
Blenner gave his testimony in clear tone and
although young. about twentyhree years Of age, he
showed .conclusively that he had experience in
,detective work. General Butler handed him some
manuscript and askod;-
"Is that your report to me OF your operation?"
Blenner took the paper and read it carefully, and
said in straightforward way, 'It is SIR" and Gen.
eral Butler read it aloud, the crowd paying the
strctest attention to the reading. On the cross-ex-
animation witness related how he obtained tho letter
by telling falsehood. Counsel for the plaintiff said
in a sharp tone:-"You obtained it under the guise
of untruth?"
eyes, sir, 1 did," responded Blenner and General
Butler came to his rescue by saying, '.and Mrs.
Oliver promised to send him (Blenner) photograph
of herself" tRoars OF laughter.)
Mr.. cAMEEoN's LETTER.
Judge Packard, nephew OF General Cameron's wife,
the court room. General Butler gave him Mr. Cam
eron's letters to Mrs. Oliver and looking over them
he pronounced the Brstow letter genuine. but
those of the dates of September and Sep
tember 25 1876, he thought not in the
handwriting of Mr.. Cameron, but fair attempt at
counterfeitine. Here General Butler became very
restless. his witness did not positively they
were forgeries and rising TO MS feet; he showed
much excitement. The CoGt, who has had doccasion
tell the General to take hh seat frequently during
the trial, d:-"General you are oostructing the
view of the counsel on the other side; please sit
down"
To this the General complied. and from his chair
said-"Your Honor, it is the custom in my State to
stand up: ii is good rule, and was adopted 70 pre-
vent lawyers from doing too much writing end to
have known lawyers to paint the side Of a large
sheet of paper with ink before they were ready to
ask question. There is example pointing to
Mr. Peters,. My brother drawn life-sized por-
trait of some one in the court room." (Laughter)
Massac Eusetts. but tho District of Columbia, and
the different
dispute arose between counsel in regard to the
sentence, 'I'll carry you to a better home than
Washington" in the letter of Mr.-Cameron to Mrs.
Oliver. Witness said the word carry was not used
in that connection in Pennsylvania. General Butler
said that there great deal in that, as for in
stance If he heard man ask another where he was
land or South of that State Again, If he heard
I9n say, IL guess so.'' he would know he was from
New England. u.aughter.)
An examination Of the two letters as to the water
mark followed. Mr.. Peters and Judge Packard did
glasses. One Of the members Of. the jury remarked
that would be better to get men to do tho cxamin-
better.
voice-Eght eyes better than four.
) General Butler-Lct them alone. They arc having
heaps Of run. prolonged laughterl
The examination of the water marks turned into
lucky remarked that the Bristow letter written
on French paper; but he being neither lawyer. wit
mess member of the jury, his information
WHAT Dn. BLISS SAID.
About halfpa one o'clock a number of ladies'
tered the court room after DR.. Bliss began his
his testimony they gradually retired At first
the Doctor declined to answer the inter
Olvers health when the Doctor called
10 her. His for declining he assigned
because it would be unbeconing person OF his pro-
fcssion. General Butler laughingy said, 'No other
profession but ours allow privileges OF the sort"
die testifyng against his client, which noticed
by the spectators and for n while the room was
thrown into the greatcst uproar none laughing
His Honor advised DIR. Bliss to and tho
Doctor proceeded with his testimony. At its con-
lusion Photographic copies of the Cameron letters
fully two feet square handed the jury for
ination. They created great deal of interest for
fhe crowd. The scene. too really peculiar.
Twelve were holding in their hands twelve pho
fographs. They resemblcd class IN school, Colonel
Cook tho master of ceremonies, and General
Butler remarked to him, You have good Glass;
Colonel"
MIR. cAMTEor's SECRETARY.
Tho Colonel explained the pho tographs after which
Mr. Barr. secretary to Mr.. Cameron was called. He
was very positive In his Testimony and boldly asserted
Aat the letters of September and September 25 1875
alleged to have been written by Mr.. Cameron.
forperies. Ecerring TO visitors TO the OF the
Senate Committee Foreign Relations, hc said that
loose characters had been IN the habit OF coming to
hhc room but that he had cleared them out, STILL he
sad they infested the capitol Mr.. Riddle remarked
20 Mr. Peters: -
aress. Your defeat eavcd You from coming In con-