The New York Herald Newspaper, April 23, 1860, Page 2

FASHIONABLE, EQUESTRIAISHL Fhe Central Park and Blooming- dale Rides. EXCLUSIVISM ON THE ROAD. THE SADDLE WORSE CLUB. THE PEOPLE ONE WEETS BRIDLE IN HAND, a, &o., aa. 7 |A taste for manty-cxercises and amusements is, we are happy to say, fast developing itself among our people. he idea Urat life should be passed ine round of unre. Moved tol# and deadgery seems to be losing its hold o the popalar ming, It was time tliat s reformatien should take pace in tho habits of intense mental and physical appieation that tistinguished us beyond all other nations, Arepid progress is not always a healthy one, and we swore beginning to experience the truth of the axiom la the tendency towards carly disease which manifested it- golf among our young men and women. The fearful prevalonce of dyspepsia and pulmonary maladies, which bas given 80 much concern to sanitary investigators with- in the last dozen years, was undoubtedly in great part to be attributed to the engrossment of miad and body in the pursuit of wealth, as if wealth was the only blessing that God bas conferred upon his creatures. The passion which ia employers induced them to saorifice their own health to the thiret of gain, unfortunately Jed thom also to sacri- foo that of others. ‘The competition which, in a metropolitan community like ours, is always een, and which in other cites is almost equally active, enabled them the more easily to exact compjance ‘with unreasonable demands. The strength of clerks and work people was taxed beyond ite natural powers of en- durance, and the toil of the day’ was often prolonged to a dete hour in the night. They looked forward to the San- day as day of recreation and of escape into purer and wholesomer atmosphere; but here they were met again Dy the efforts of the Sabbatarians, who closed against ‘them all the facilities of egrees trom the city. The result, aa might be expected, was @ fearful incroase in those forma of disease which are traceable to sedentary em- ployments and the over-taxing of the brain. Not only were consumption and insanity beginning to assame alarming proportions in our vital statistics, but the causes that produced them betrayed themselves in an equally marked degree amongst infant chijdren. The number of theee swept off yearly far exceeded the usual average in the most unhealthy countries, and it was evident that abnormal influences were at work, which, without the continua! reinforcement supplied by immigration, must goon annihilate our population. Superficial theorists en- @eavored to account for it by climatic influences, but this notion bas been disproved by the investigations of scien- ttfis men. Changeable as is our climate, it is has been satisfactorily demonstrated that not to it, but to the results of a system of forced and unnatural labor, is to be in great part attributed the decline noticeabl@in the physical nad mental health of our city populations. ‘This truth once established, there have not been want- fag humane and philosophic minds to evoive from it a remedy. Although their efforts have been resisted and in part checked by selfish employers and Sunday fauatics, ‘they have yet succeeded in emancipating the working @lasees from some of the unhealthy restrictions by whieh they have been chained down. Early cloaimg move- ments, efforts for the limitation of labor, the creation of sity parks, the promotion of facilities for getting into the gountry, rural concerts and fétes, the establishment of Base ball clubs find gymnasia; and’ tue encouragement of manly exercises of every sort, have been amongst tho worccssful fruits of thelr exertions. Within the last year ‘er two the habits of our city population have undergone a eemplete revolution, ani with it ia to be observei a gratifying amelioration in the pudhc health, but more ‘especially in the claaees of dizeave which result from too @reat a strain upon the mental and physical energies. As ‘was to be expected, the benefits conferred upom the work- Mg classes haye extended upwards, aud now the em- ployer as weil as the emp'oyed has learned to relax in the Beverity of their application. Amongst the most noticeadle fruits of this wholesome @hange @ the impulse whicn has veen imparted to that most im cg of all exercises, equestriaaisa. Amonget both sexes the taste for it has growa almost iato @ passion, and shere are but few persoas who canowa ‘er hire ahorse who co vo} turn out when the weather Permas on the Bloomingiale road, the Oentrat Park or other favorite rides, During last summer thore was « marked increase in ihe number of equestrians, and a large addition has been made to it thu spring, by the ing of the pleasant rides in the Central Park and the prohibition iemed by the Commissioners against fas’ Griving and racing. Between the hours of seven and tea A. M. itis no upusnal thiog to cougt from two hundred to three bundred rivers passing through she upper end of the Fifth avenue towarcs Bloomingdale and the Central Park. Of this number at least one third are females. Besides thees Mere pic w twig? DUMber Who never ride ~ 2m publig places, ani who prefer ex¢tdismy {8 she ring at the different schools. Taken altogether, the namDor C3%- not be far short of five hundred who regularly teké | this kind of exercise, either in the acadentios or in the ‘various es around the city. The great question now being agitated amongst equos- trians is the style of riding, and the etiquette to be ob- served im the Central Park. There is an exquisite adapta tion, ® real artist-like perception of proprieties ia form, costume, altitude and gestures displayed by a true eques- trian, which nothing but & complete and thorough physi- a) training can impart. There is, perhaps, no place where a lady can appear to so much advantage as on berseback. Much, however, depeads on the easy aud graceful management of the horse, without which the mpoet beautiful woman will appear clumsy and awkward. To insure an easy seat, a well cultivated bridle hand 1+ pecessary, and this can only be obtained by proper in- struction. The style of riding that will be most in vogue wil) be what is termed the * bigh school,” which, from ita graceful amd showy evolutions, not only renders the rider perfect!y at ease, but, from tts spirited action, gives exercise without exertion. The supple or even trot is, perhaps, the pace that is most desirable for ladies to cul- ivate, masmuch as it admits of an easy and undulating motion, and enables the rider to sit irmiy on the saddle. ‘Zhe horse, however, must be well trained and bitte to pro- ‘duce fine action. The qualities of saddle horses are attract- mg much more attention than formerly; faaantig’. is fre now given for themas for driving teams. lo Of this description will now find a ready sale, unleas itcan show both blood and training. The prices paid for sad- dle horses range from $200 to $1,000; for the latter sum | very superior animal andone thoroughly trained can iazed. a are ‘& moot question amongst equestrians as to which is the proper side of the Iady for the cavalier te take. In this authorities disagree, By soms the rigat of the lady is considered preferablo, inasmuch as it enables the gentleman to catch the reins of the lady’s horse in case of fright without pulling her fromthe seddle. Gene- rally speasing, however, the me choice must be the governing privciple. In England the gentlemen always rides on right of the Iscy, owing to the aysiom which there of riding and driving tothe left, while in Prevailing pemepng ners ride = rive ight. It would seem these cir- 1 ane Tear the gentleman vo take the left of the lady, ywaed vy will pro- i r i i i E i i i L in i i i! i i i Be 4 : ail the Tides a woll trained Eaglish He takes hie morning rides on and in the afternoon appears at great apeed, but Le is Kingsley’s Express, reltevos his ‘adaninisiration by visit on the back of a $500 mplicated faan- the Bellefoan- of Bioom- gale. Ketcham, s broker, whote bead one would think ity jy clcar, finds it convenient occasionally to 5 ceptions by kppesring on the road with a SS xen, Lair teed Ai He pet wont se any oS. Poeun “of te firm of Duncan & Sherinan, rides gray, valued at $400 ; he and bis partner, take great pleasure in horseback exercise. “ride thoroughbred horses, brought from New f f 3 a as & obey. Ly ane wiher foc iamself, He bas been in the habit riders. Mr. 8. always exercises | B. Astor keeps two saddle horses—ono for his | Mr. Moses H. one of bis daug! floc rider. ‘Mr. Cahill rides a brown horse, and is usuall; panied to the Park by his wife, who with great skill. Mr. E. Ponvert, horse, valued at Geo. horse, valued tho family aa ledieps eae as lo ‘atwo daughters fog elod Grinnell keeps « number of saddle horses; juters exerciaes them a great deal, and is manages hor steed fhistorian, daily rides a fine bay st $300. He is one of the bost riders Amongst the elderly genttomen of the city, and invariably regoris to the Ps '. Frazier, mare, valued st tbat of many ot te young bloods. a at $600. He makes a good Mr. B. B. Curtis rides a Dever moves at great speed, but his horse is *"ir [. Eoporton, of Torenty. AQ streel, way be €, 'wenty: classed ‘he ‘most ‘Comstant visitors of Blcoentae He jaite advanced im is seen the Park with a Black awe blesded $250. His sxillin horsemanship excels irginia blooded sorrel mare, valued appesranco in the saddle. Ddesatiful cream animal. He a stylish one, a brows anda roan— Mr. J. M. Figh, of Fifth Sveane, bas two gaddle horses, asda ; he is oue ef tt most constant visitors and is invariably accompanied by his Colones! Johnaon, First avenue, owns the chestnut sor- rel mare that was ridden at Jones’ Wood by a lady for & prize. His son Park. exercises it daily upon the road or m the Mr. Van Wert, Lafayette Place, is one of the best per. formers on horseback that visits our fashionable drives. He alsvays rides a stylish animal and shows great skill in the managemont of his horse. Mr. David Halstead is often seen inthe Park on a dark ve. R. Tghe, eixty- five, is seen almost di drives of the Central Park upon & ‘“bo> tail bay. He is also a skilful rider. Union piace, a gentleman upwards of he ally enjoying t! ie pleemnnh is not an equestrian visiter to that locality that enjoys this exercige more than Mr. T. 1 Duryee, late of the Seventh regiment, takes the 30. morning air‘on the back of a $400 brown hor: A large number of lawyers daily (gay brains upon horseback. Amongst them jue, who ridee a chestnut sorrel, worth $800; Mr. Gardiner, who mounts « spirited sorrel era and Mr. J. Siaclair, who exerc.ses himself upon the mare worth about of astylish black t $400. ee Mr. Daniel D. Lord, the Wall street lawyer, owns four fine saddle horses, which the various members of his fam: exercise in the Park and on good riders. ly gdale; they are all Mr. James E. Serreil, Surveyor, keeps two saddle horses, Mr. 3. ur. Valued at $800. & roan ai nd a bay, valued at $500, Stone rides a brown horse, valued at $400, D. Horton rides a Keatacky bred chestaut horse, Mr. R. Anson, the photographist, keeps a flne pony for his son, who is quite expert ia the saddle. Mr. A.M Sweetzer, a representative of that class of business men for whom the lawyers have such a fancy (India rubber), rides a chestnut pony, valued at $259. Mr. J. Banba rides a cream colored horse, worth $390. Bon. Daniel E. Sickles heg & marked taste for eques- trian exerciee; during the season, he is seen upon au the rides and drives about the city. Mr. Gilbert Davis, Jr., Governor of Couey Island, is often geen vpon the road, and is a good rider. Mr. J. W. Coddington, lawyer, of Fifth avenue, is often in the saddle, b: ut Goes not always ride the same animal; two of bis sisters usually accompany him, and rido with great ekill. Mr. King, the venerable President of Columbia‘Collegs, practises horse ‘equestrian. exercise a great deal, and js a steady Mr. Tier, of Broadway, is also seen a great deal in the Park on horseback, and is generally acoompanied by his Sisters. nea RFR Hath were atsong tha PLEO WARY rug, Are White Mountains. Hon. Jobn Cochrane, when here, ap in the morning re ia the saddle , and visits Bloomingdale in company with his sister and other ladies: ‘The proprietora of the different riding academies in this city, during the pleasant weather of tho fall, are dally to be eeen on the ladies who are road or in the Park, acting as escorts to taking instructions at their schools, Wm. H. Disbrow, of the Fifth Avenus School, rides » white spotted, or piebald horse, of very fiae uction. His horse is thoro amozg the knows tow to e: Mr. Turnure, a mahogany bay that will d> anythin; trot in 1s, and ig an excellent saddle horse. trained him to any gait—racking, pacing, tering. Avybody pearance cn such horse. He is worth $1 Mr. Dickel, of ly trained, and makes a great show fans. Mr, D. is a splendid rider, aad xhibit his horse. of Twenty-sixth Street Riding Scb2ol, has Dut talk ; he witl Mr. T. hes trotting aad oan- that can sit still can make fis ita ble ap- the Thirteenth Street Riding School, rides a thorough bred £ngiish bay horse, white on tuo hiad feet, and sixteen bands high. It is one of the most naddle horses ia the city, and is thoroughly trained. litary rioing is Mr, D,’s fa lued at $1,200. Tish worite style. Hus horse is va- Mrs. Dickel is algo seen upon the drives about the city with the ladies that resort to her school for instruction. The pleasant road along the shore at Hobo- ken {s one of ber favorite resorts She is as much at home im the saddle as her husband. She rides fine dark cbestout horse, and can be put down as the best lady rider in the city, without any Mr. Underhil) exception. , of Seventh strect, aad his sister, aro con- stantly to be seen mingling with the equestrians on the road. ‘They are both superior riders. Fow ladies manage ie horses with greaiet skill than Hine 6. She invaria bly makes her appearance upon the back of a long tail cream-colored animal, and is the envy of many of the lady riders in the Park. : Murray, daughter of Col. Marray, is tubewier, ane chanes quite a atir a ‘the also a grace- equestrians. mong A daughter of Mr. Wm. Curtis Noyes is likewise s con- stant visiter to the pleasant crives ‘Miss Botse is Mrs. Geo. of the Central Park. also to be seen om = dled throng, with white mane © oa Finy ie ocoastonally seen in the saddle. She js a euperior rider, and maneges her long tail bay horse with more than usual skill. Mrs. N. W. Hicks, of Fourteenth street, rides a great deal, and makes # fine appearance in the saddle, Mise Penning ton, daughter of Goy. Pennington, of New Jersey, frequently vielts New York, bringing with her a Dlooded ebesta ed. friends by her skill. arit| Mrs. Walter Langdon are seon @ great deal horseback. They keep four saddle horses; one of Mr. and yy ut sorrel, on which she astonistes her city j was talking about the powders; Harden gaid that the ft z in z 4 Hi Hl By tFe 3 H way of our new Park. THE JERSEY WIFE POISONING CASE, ‘Trial of the Rev. J. 8 Marden, Charged with Peboning his Wife. Third Day—Aftermoon Sesston. SPECIAL REPORT OF THE HERALD. Betvwwers, April 19, 1960. Mrs. Ramecy again took the stand—Mre. Harden thought the cdal gas made her sick in Harden's room and 80 alept with me; Harden sleptjin the sitting room, on the lounge; Harden generally kept a fire in hia room; both Harden aad his wife said that sho had been sick on ‘Thursday night with vomitings; she was again sick on Friday morning, and lay on the lounge im the sitting room until about ten o'clock A, M.;she vomited freely; the vo- mit was of a green color, with wormlike flecks; on Thure- day morning I heard her way that she had taken pilis; I was unwell at that time, and bad @ young child about Seven weeks old; on Thursday night they oooupled their own room; on’Friity #he walked around, and said thet she felt better; retir. . You ten o'clock Friday night; on Saturdey morning shy «eared better; took her meals with us op Saturday, and both retired as usual; she wont tocburch on Sunday with her husband; Harden asked her if she was going to church, and she said she was; they had to go about two miles to church; I heard Mra. Hi, ask Harden on Saturday if he was going to take her home; be said, ‘I thought you would stay over Sun- day with me;’’ on Sunday he said he was ig to New York, and would take ber home when he came back; he talked of startt for New York on Tuesday or Wednesday; said ho had business there; Sunday afternoon Harden étarted to go to Clarkesville to preach, and afterwards saidhe hed Deen there; he returned after candle-light; retired aa usual; Harden said be wanted to go to Milford on Moo dey morning, and went away; returning about five o'clock, said he had been to Exston; Mrs, A. seemed well on Monday; sbe was more cheerful than I ever saw her; she cleaned Harden’s room, avd helped with tho wash ing, saying she was more adie to wash their clothes than Iwas; afterwards she went to Andergon, a20ut a querter of a mile, walking there and back; did not retarn uatil evening, aud after Harden came back; Harden asked ‘where she was, aud told her that he didn’t tnink it pra- dent for her to go out; she said thatshe dida’t thick it ‘would rain when she went out; she had her overshoes op, end didn’t think it would hurt her; he sald, joktagly, that he had « notion to whip her for going; they retired earlier than usual didn’t get up the next morning to breakfast; Haracn said that she had boo sick since midnight with yomitiugs again; he ssid she saw now whet her walit hai done for her; she aid not come down. atairs that cay; a’ter breakfast] went to her room; she complained of sickness at the stomach, aa. was straining and Vvomi.ing at the time; the vomit was almost colocisas, like water; ebe wanted drink, and appeared very thirsty, érinking much water; just before dinner Har Gea aakod for milk; I asked him what he wantet of it; he said he wanted to give it to her with some powders which Mr. Horr had got im when he was_at Conference, and iim Bave tf!'We P87 the milk from we capboard, ho had a paper tn hie havc, #ut did not mix the powders in my presence; did not hear that he aimiaistered the wders, but be took the milk t» his room; Caroline mith wee in his room, and came’ in the kitchen whils he woers were to ecttle her stomach; myself and husband, Siew Smith, Mr. Woodrnf (a bired man), and the children, composed our family at ¢rat time; Miss Smith was bisy with the dinner; Harden went to Audersoutown after dinner, and returned about four o'clock: Mrs. H. vomited very often that afternoon, the matter being principally water; ehe had intervals of rest, and anid sue was aay, except thefsickpess at her stomech; I was obliged to leave the room, and Miss Smith attended to her somewhst; Mra. . drank’a great deal of water; I told her that eho should have a doctor; she strained go that sho ht rapture herself; she said she would have a cu pot a, Aad if that didn’t setsle her stomach, pho Would have a dooior; id Ltold her thet I woala for him; the tea was made, and Mr. Harden took it to ber; Isuppore she drank it; when Sarden returned he brought # viol of Godfrey’s cordial, oponed it iu the kitchen, tasted of it, Miss Smith tasted of it, and Offered it to me; he said that he got it for Mrs. HL; 1 mentioned the subject of a doctor to him but he esid that he had cordial, and thet would settle her stemach; be thon went to his room; Barden said that Mr. Ramesy, who had been away iwo ‘weeks, Would return that evening, and at night Mr. Rem. sey came; ] told Mr. Ramsoy that Mes. H. was sick, and he asked Harden how she was;1 told him that eho was there; after supper, Harden, after going to his room, went oat, and I heard him say thet he had gone to the Point for buttermilk; Miss Smith was staying with Mrs. H. and came ont of the room and said she wanted @ drink of water; Harden came in rather Iate—about eleven o'clock; he spoke to Mr. Rameey, tried to wake him up, aod said ‘that Mrs. H. was dying; Mr, Ramsey went to Mr, Harden's room and came back immediately and told me to get up if L could; then he woke up Woodruff, and told him to get up, dress nimseif, and tell Mrs. Pitcock and Van Sickie to come up, and then get.a horse and go for a doctor; Mrs. Harden was very restlces, tossing her arms around aod breathing very Acavily; asked (or water to drink; salt she had no distress, but couldn’t lay still; her hands aad feet were culd; we wrapped her feet in s warm skirt; Mics Smith went to get some warm water; when I went for the skirt, Harden asked me not to leave him alone; did not e her water to drink, as Mr. Harden did not want hor to drink it; hesaidso; Mrs. H. asked for adrink; he didn’t want her to have it and she said, ‘‘please give ms a drink of water; I would give it to you if you wanted it;” he is daily exercised by a niece of the family, who is skilfal in the saddie. . Dennis A. MoCredy rides a trotting horse, and tt is ne riasual thing to see her going aba 2:36 spond three ladies Two or me great deal on the road, Eaton, of Thirteenth strect, has a fancy for the Islend drives, and is said to be one of the best riders Ms. in New York. of the pame of Livingston are omen of the day, and are seen a we!] as in the Park. A number of the Williamsburg ladies exhibit great akill in the saddle; probably the moat daring rider of them sll ia Mrs. Gibson, who goes through the feat of jumping poles and other ventares of equal boldnces. Mrs. Nicolay, horse, and is of tbe same 1 pee. ia also an exosllent equestrian, vy rides a long Mrs. Clude, borae for her Pearance in 1 A sister of bave recently cise Dimself. exception to, ‘visits quently, de seen at the city. Mrs. 8. | ity nt, guperior kitl, fal rider, and Miss Benks, } | to great advan wbien are Vermont stock—and she . of Willamsbarg, rides an iron gr Yjaite ekilful in the saddle. Mrs. Richsrds, and of Brooklyn, often visite New York on her horse Messenger, and is quite an adept in the saddie. Mrs. Belden, of Gramercy keeps & roan saddle family. Her danghiers make'@ flae ap- be saddle, A Miss Haines, of Gramercy lace, is aleo quite an expert rider, and recommends the Beanbfut exercise to her pu; is, Mr. E R. Aiburios may bo classed among the beat riders of the city. Mr. G. D. Morgan (brother of the Governor) and lady ‘beep seen a great deal in the saddle. Mr. P. V. Kiog, merchant, South street, rides a great deal on horseback; usually takes the morning to exer- Mrs. Watson, St. Mark’s place, wife of the importer of the camels, that the citizens of Galvestoa, Texas, took auch and refused admittance to their city, daliy finds time to exercise a fine cream coiored mare, called Juliet. Mrs. W. te one of the boldest equettritns that Mrs. Jeckeon, of Mamaroneck, visits New York fre- , and mingles with those who pride themselves on their skilful horsemanship. Mrs. Simpson, of Péekskit, owns snd rides a Gae Gif- ford Morgan horse. dy This lady and her two sisters are to depot every fine afternoon ia the juMmMer, mounted upon their steeds, to meet their frieads (rom the keeps four er five saddle horees—all of juently visite her coursing to astonish them with her equestrian skill. e female members of Mr. Moscs Taylor's family of- on horsebeck. His aon is an expert cavalier. of Fifth avenue, keeps two saddle hora:s— aroan andabay. His two daughters manage them with oitemr'ding ate three minute s spaed, die- tumcing those mounted upon common riding noraes. ‘The vangntor of Mr. Cj rus W. Field isa most grace- manages her horse with consummate siiil. corner of Fifth avenue and Fortietl sicoat, is aiso extremely skilful in the saddle. She invariably appears on a dark bay, and never faile to atiract atten | thon, even if abe is surrounded by Two lndiee of Mr. August Belmout’s fam'ly appear a great deal in tho eaddle, and are good riders. Mre Pearrsil, Lafayette place, often deserts her stylish equipege apd takes to the saddio, in which sho appears acore of equestrinar. A large sumber of our fashionable ministers daily equestrian exercise. They seidom appear on the did not get the water; h® asked her if she would not take beer for water; she then asked if she could have half milk and half water; he consented to that; sho atiempted to ‘vomit often; this was about half an hoar before the vil- lage ladies arrived; Mr. Ramsey aud Miss Smith were in ‘the room; Mrs. Harden died about two o’clock that mora- ing; I sent Mr. Woodruff get arsenic avout two weeks fore, and he bought it; we wanted it for rate; Mr. Ram- sey told me to get Harden or Woodruff to go after it, and I spoke to Harden about it; he said he would go, but af- terwards said, “Send Woodruff, I am uowell;” Woodruff Went one or two days after this, and bought thé arsenic in asmall vial; 1 put the vial in Mr. Ramsey’s bookdesk; in a day or ao the arsenic was used for the rats, and the vial put upon the mantel, in the kitchen, in a broken tumbler—(identified the tumbler offered in evidencs this j—the vial stood upon the mantel for some tims; I put nothing into the arsenic; the vial waa full when I reoeived it; I took the vial {rom the mantel aad put it back ih the desk before Mrs, Harden’s death, but after sbe came there; the desk was locked, and the key throwa into the drawer; Mr. Harden had access to the desk and used ita great deal; we had chickens around the house; Mrs H’s excrements were thrown whore the chickens had access to it, and three of them died on tae Thursday afver Mrs. H. died; the arsenic was prepared for the rats about a week before Mrs. H. came to my house; heard Mr. Harden converse with some men—Mr. Parker and Mr. Drake—at that time, about poison and arsenic, ‘but I cannot tell what they said; when I was telling Wooiruff what to get from the store, Hardoa added, “And your areenic;” Harden did mot go to his ‘wife’s funeral; Mr. Ramsey and I had a conversation on Wednesday morning—(substance of conversation 0! to)—apd Mr. R. went to see Harden; afterwards [ saw Hardep, and he told me that Mr. Ramecy had wanted to send for « physician to see Mrs. Harden, to satisfy per- ‘sons as to the cause of her death; he said he didn’t thiak it waa necessary; and afterwards, when talking sbout the neighbors’ suspicions, he said a post mortem would fn- creage suspicion, if inere was any, and that he did not think there were suspicious circumstances, adding, “Oh, how peop'e talk!” he asked if I had any suspicion; { told him that had no ceuse for suspicion; I was in his room on Thursday, the day of the pot mortem; I went to call him to dinner; ho appeared much distressed, and told. me that Mrs. H. wouldn’t be buried that afternoon; asked if Dr. MoClenahan had come; I went to Mr. Harden be- cause of & conversation with Mr. Ramsey; I toli Harden that Mr. Ramsey wanted to see him in the sitting room; and on Friday—the day Mrs. H. was baried—Mr. Hardon. intimated that be might be arrested on suspicion, and served as a Brooklyn man bad been; Harden waa fa his room all Thursday afternoon, very much depressed— more so than at any time‘since the desth of his wife; on Friday—the day of the faneral—I saw Mr. Harden several times; he gaid be was eorry that she was buried without people being satisfed, and that be — be arrested; such things had beep dons as srresting and banging & man on suspicion, mentioning an inetance of @ Brooklya man; he would ravher have bad more eatisfaction given—the physicians shoul { hava decided one way or the other. (The defendan'’s counsel objected to the ing questions of she prosecation ) Mr. Harden left my bouse on Frid wera cal OeRs: identitied the vial of arsenic rodubed by Dr. Chilton.) I | gave the vial of arsenic to Mr. Ramsey the day of the faquest; Harden drove away in hie own conveyance, a pain Pennvilie, but returned, ride; thivk there was no mixed the ginger; we ke) don’t remember Miss she made no re- ; during the week both my cif basband offered ‘send for Dr. Willet, her ‘amily pina; she told bim the would teil him w! ashe want: doctor; she spoke as though she dii . want any p. -sician, and seemed reluctant to e one; Mrs. H. raid sho was twenty two yrs old; she spoke of having such eickpess «at pains in her side; some time before—a year before, I think; he took the milk in a glass tumbler, and there was «tumbler whish had bad milk in it standing in Mra, H.’s room until her death, but Ican't say it was the same one; Harden went away oa Friday, because my husband told him to go; afterwards he brought him back; the viel of arsenic stood in open view on the mantel til] I removed it; I remember Mr. Harden bringing me @ letter with money in it, bat I don’t remember that it was the my husband came home took the vial and the letter the mantel at the same time; cannot remember when I did this; I told Harden to get other articles besides the arsenic, and whon I spoke to Woodruff about it Harden ip, sud we all talked about where the articles should be bought; Harden was im the habit of purcha: articles for me; Herden had Keys which fitted the di where the vial was, and used to take from it what he wanted; the chickens which died were smal); Harden said he was not well enough to go to the funeral, Pak a, Ba eee eereuans, © gon Thursday; there was a great dea) of excitement on Side here; day afternoon; a great many people congregated when Urs, H. spoke about the water, Harden wid her that it was only for her he withheld it; he meemed 0 sympathize with her, was her raised up, and when she was wept and seemed depressed by grief; when he met his mother-in-law he wopt and manifested much feeling; Harden said thatall the ar- Fangements should be left till bis wife’s father and mo- ther came; I think I mentioned about the wedding dress: he said he thought of having her laid out in white flaunel; T told him I thought of her dressed in her light silk wedding dress, as that was a practice among many; he sald that would bo nice; be had not thought of that; he enerally went to the post office every day, and went on Rresday at my request; I understood that Mr. Burr got him the powder because be was sick at his stomach during Conference. (The Court—Where is this Mr. Hurr? Counsel for the defence—He’s here, sir.) It rained very hard the day Mrs. H. went to Andersontowa. ‘The Court then adjourned, refusing the request of the Jurors to hold evening sessions, on the grouud that coun- fel were not yet acquainted with the case. The matter ‘Would be considered at an early day. REMARKS. During the delivery of all the evidence, medical aud other wie, the father, mother and sister of Mrs. Harden, and the father of Mr. Harden, have been in court. Mrs, Dorland wept profusely. Mr. Hardeu, Sr., occupies a feat near his ton, and listens attentively to the The rr aot a this Malone ver: ing complete! Tecked, Durisg the day Harden wrote a oer ing commentaries, leal, taking notes of the evidence, &o. This afternoon, when the gj id cross-examiaation of Mrs. Ramsey was in Proerens, he seemed greatly re eved, and looked around with brighteued eye and flushed cheek. His father reflected this gratification, and as suepicious circumstpnces were cleared up, and a better construction put upon Harden’s act, a sort of reaction in the public mind was observapie, and the hearera seemed not sostrougly convinced of his guilt. The cross examina- tion, which could not be in beter hauds than those of Mr. Sbipmenp, is to be continued fo morrow. So far there are vo saapicious facts unaccounted for, except the presence of arsenic in the body. Whether the defence will admit this fact and attempt to prove that she either committed le, Or took the arsenic for those paias, of which Mrs. Ramsey speaks, remains to be seen. At any rate, Har- den’s chances of acquittal ‘are better now than atany time Jadge Whelpley pretides impartially, and is pushing the case forward as fast as possible. FOURTH DAY—MORNING SESSION. After the usual preliminaries the cross-eramioation of Mr. Ramsey was resumed. Mrs, Ramsey is a pleasant, young looking lady, and is dressed in deep mourning on account of the death of her husband. During the last year Mr. Rameecy, who was tbe principal witness for the Biate, deceased, and Mrs. Ramsey now occupies his pos!- Sree eas oat panareriug overs ad Raweey #aid—We took our meals in the mitchen, re atte: Harden often sat by the : Harden owned « key that he had sush a key, and he tried it and opened tno desk; Mr. Harden asked me to let Mrs H, sleep in my room. as the cos! gas made her sick the n'ght beforé, and he dida’s wish her to sleep in & cold room; I told him that both could sleep there, and I would take anather room; he said he didn’t wish to take my room, but i would be handier for her if she were sick; I took out about one-third of the arsenic for the rats; Harden said that he would stay in the sitting room, and if Mrs. H. got ‘Worse they could call bim if they wanted him; Mrs, Har- den often took ginger for ; Mra. H. was rather re- served; I got as well acquainted with her the first time she was at my house as lever did; she talked very little unless addreesed, and aeldom began a conversation; she lained of pete sudden sick: at home; I did not think her seriously 1 Tuesday; I told her that her bo- ing enciente m cause the vomiting, and she need not be afraid to have a doctor—he might help her; Miss ‘Smith and Mr. Harden emptied the evacuations Cae once; I saw no attempt at concealment; [ asked Mcs. to vomit in wash bow!, but she said she would go out doors a8 long as she could; the dead rate, &s., wore ins barrel and were emptied in the Mrs. Har- den’s death, and before the chickens died; on Friday, Harden saia be was sorry to go sway, but’ didn’t want to stay if Ramsey did not want him there; I told him that Ramsey didn’t think it best for him to j Said was going to Milford, but might go to New York; if he Tins net ack by Wednesday they t come for him; Miss Smith took the cordial from the shelf and ssid ‘was going to \aste it, to know how it tasted; when Harden. came inthe opened it for her; saw nothing unusual ——e conduct; the conversation about the arsenic be- gan by my 8) ig about my mising that had got some of the con’ was at table, in it, Court—Herden been to Faston immedi his retarn ; he didn’t eay whether or not he tnd hoon to, Milford; he ‘would go from Easton to Milford, “if,” as he said, ‘ Went by the cars;”’ the vial stood so that you coal ‘the word ‘‘arsenio;”? Woodruff was not by when Harden said; ‘‘and the arsenic,” in speaking about the articles from the store, but Miss Smith was present. Mies Etizabeth C. Garey (Caroline Smith) sworn—Iam the young lady spoken of as Mies Smith; in March, 1859, lived at Mr. "8; knew Mr. and Mrs. 3 wae present at the of Mra Harden. (Mach of ths wit- ‘ess’ testimony was corroborated by that of former wit- ‘esses, and we report only thenew matter or eed edema ie evidence differs. Mrs. Garey ing coun’ ly, aud speaks plainly and with great composure.) Mrs. Pals bi oa on Monday, when we went te fant Do umbreliaaeaw Harden. adiniocor toe "cordial twices the vomitted up the first dose; he put the cord! . glase, which he took elther from the deak or ibe was :. Stand; he kept tumblers, &c., in his room; when he went after the buvermik—about 600 yards—he was an hour; he sata he bad the milk, ani asked meto frit fer him; 1 didn’t go; Mrs. H. aeemod quite easy; I gave her ‘water,and she vomitted 1 up; 2 gave her tea, aud she faid it wapso that it drew up her lips; Harden dropped on his by the bad, and aak- ed her how she felt; ashe said thet she didn’t think that she would I:ve; be told her thst she ebouldn’t think g0, or she shouldn’t say fo; ina few minutes after he called Mr. Ramsey; he said that hor breath was cold, and he would oall Aunt Calley up; dur- ing the evening she Lacorntelhoet hot, ‘dy laying quietly; ahe said ahe toece her father and mother; iy eet he ne neve for nas et yeician, morning; he asked her where like to be buried, if she shouldn’t get well; ahe said, by her brother, at the Grove (Schooley’s Mountain:) Inever gave Mrs. H. anything but cold water and tabie- ‘tea; Harden told me not to give her so much drink, par- ticularly not cold water; Mrs. H. said that her friends abould prepare to meet her; tha chickens which died were fu:i grown; they died on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning; tifled vial of arsenic as the bne which Weodrutt 3 When the Dorlands went were Crosg-examined—Whee Mrs. H. came she complained of being unwell; when we came from Anderson we walked very fast, and she complained a groat deal of a im her side; I heard her complaia of this several that she had had it before, and she spoke 4 two sudden turns of illneas before; one fainted away; her cold didn’t seem se- him pour out the cordial (or’ner; the stood in the room until after her doath; 1 had buttermilk, and 1 ight wait till morping;’’ but the buitermulk she shoud was. dark and muddy; Mrs iI. threw and gaid it was uumbd from dt the I took her hand and sat dow buttermilk; I asked Mrs; Hardea how to pre- buttermilk; Harden seemed alarmed at the his wife, before death, and seemed alfected and 4 \w him crying once or twice, and heard him crying; Ars. Ramsey made ibe tea; it was in a teapot and was mate very strong; the vial arsenic was taken from the meatel aday or two before H. died. ‘Court was then adjourned for dinner, the examina- tien being not yet concladad. ‘ AFTERNOON SESSION, Beiviwerr, N. J , April 20, 1960, Both Miss Smith, now ucder cross examicatioa, aad cr ne TEPrELiE = 3 HT ip paper ‘was @ 6mnall bundle of be); the powder was white; any di between there was no aitempt on Harden’s part to evacuations; Harden said that he had for bis wite because he ht that “it her;” I heard him say made for the funeral until his Rot go to the funeral because he peoperstions to go, and had wureday; on eeser, We kissed that Gay Mra. H. cleaned husband’s room and us wash, saying she felt well: we washed the poleoned rats were thrown out a i 4 Court, this morning, at his office. Court—It doesn’t strike the Court as a tice to take © witness 10 Ube private ofice whl she ts un- examination. Mr. Bradley—In justification of myself, I must say that we wanted to ask the witness some questions, took her to the office as a convenient place. I am greatly sur- prised at the for making those remarks, and my le- gal education have been defisicat if there is anything improper in it. that tee Pepacd iphones Tg e1 Mr. Shipmann said for six months, and sought firme eae ie vy fore. The Court disclatmed all si tnotives in regard to either of the counsel. Mr. Bi aid that such remarks from the Court were likely to pre- Judice the case. The Court ordered the examination to | return met Mr. Harden proceed. Mra. Garey—I cannot give Harden’s in regard to the wheres the conversation about wes Defore Jast visit; I saw ginger fixed for . twice while my aunt was at home; it was mixed with molasses; Harden had acconite when he wassick; he keptit in a Vial and used it a great deal; I slept on the lounge a while the night Mrs. H. died, but did not go to bed. ‘seme, his offi ing ah van rane y at his office morning, an ain interview with Mr. Shipmann.’ ts set To the Dietrict Attorney—You did not get through with your conversation with me before court this morning. Mr. Sbipmann—1 guess honors are about easy. (Laugh- ie. Jacob Woodruff sworn—Don’t know in what town- ship I live now; lived with Mr. knew Mr. and if teen the doctor; toid htm Ui] next day; two days Mss. R. sent me for vinegar ard; when Harden left im 5 ik Harden came back; the bought was like this shown to me. came hopping out of the tavern; snd I don’t mean apy remark by hopping; didn’t myself, also; don’t think I drank anything; ’taint often 1 drink, and I would remember it if I did; the bar is only ip. (Mr Bradey conducted cross ¢xamination. cob 18 a farming hand and looks like his profession. ) i F 2 for himeeif, and some one else had OU LD Cameo EF Berse z Heeteeel Ha a ard when 5 5 at church on Suvday; her husband 5 Boon went toOlarkeville with Harden and my wife: spoke of his wife’s health; said she was subject to ‘fits, end bad bad reveral, or three or four; I told him that the third one caually took a person off; He said ney ppeprctic fite; he agked me if person drank burning uid whether it would kill bim; eaid he had mixed a dose sesh see toute ty ee tO may” by 1; We vame for duviermilk on Tueetay ‘bight; sald it for bis wife; my wife got it for gayet only about five or ten minutes, not over bad a lantern with him; my wife looked out of and made a remark which fixed my attent‘en uj time; my wife inquired how Mre. H. was; he was very sick, but she didn’t vomit eo now, it the other way; think he said several worms her bowe's. Crors ¢xamined—I was on the bed when he not asieep; my wife was dressed, but had taken off sboes; Harden sat down; my wife went to bouse, some six or eight only time; ‘he started of 5 we he come up op the perch, and we opened the door knocked; it was ‘a dark night; my house is shout, from Rameey’s; the two or three years; Clar! Mrs Jaoch Thomas sworn—Knew Mr. Harden; he was at our house on Sunday, March 7, 1860; came there to ach; he told me his wife was compiaining, that she Shought she had the Liver complaint, and ehe thinght she wouldn’t live ; said she hed three spoplectic Sts—one Hens one; she it abe would die she said she ued ibe Jorveli bay Beas crash e or ee eles by a ag : y Mr. sister-in- asked her if she didn’t think hi looked badly the eyes, and she said ‘‘yes;” she had the fit one night after she came to Mr. "8; didn’t ‘what time of night it was; Mra. Painter didn’t hear this. Cag ‘been caused by the non-attendance of witnesses. remedy this the Attorney General sug. sted thet some of them be fined. The Court ordered , Hand cailed, and fined him $10 for non attendance, sided St Ponulagon in February, 1600; ase Bese: a 5 Lf 4 dad dene with him about that time; received oa im shown to witness; knows hia hand- seen scnstiaed ake seen him wrte, but not fre- quently ; Jucge . (Letter of- fered in im pas- sages in the Fel. 17:—“T have been unwell from My friends say that it agrees marriti; but I em compelled to: shall not be a married man long; my attacks of something like she ‘had one since I have been justides of the Seas a that is penn so: to s0n- the of bealth until uhis uid Lawrence Anderson, a mile from Rameey’s ; met bin & Remsen’s tavern on Monoay, March 7, 1! Anderea; said he wan going to morning toNew York; geld be wes , and sould ride barseback with 17'S Baidles were gone; | told him him one; this vas about seven o'clock A. nearest Yay to Mil- ford; met bim tavern at five P.'f.: I said we you been to Milford? he sald Yes, air,” I is it ssible, and stepped out look at his horse; ot wifo’s death on him at Reinseirs; he ‘was there half an versation with on Thursday, in his room, when the went out, at sey's house: we go up and me . Harden;” ‘we went; passeq the time of day, Harden between the foot of the bed and the stove; I sat by him, and Anderson 4 alter sitting a ya 0; Harden said “Don’t be in a hurry doctors are there down ger who they were; ae ee he got up, she ‘well; ‘went down stairs and came she told the same thing; im the afternoon bad, took to fort pe abe eal} abe, bs im 5 yes; y et came “Mr. B. You shall have some ‘come back;”” said he went to Painter’s and the milk; came back and noticed that wards the wall; aid to diss Smith, “Is Doat’s you thai aleep will do ‘buttermilk ?” took @ pat (aoe ae was dying; that’s about all he said. ‘ Crocs-examined by Mr. Bradley—When ho came to the tavern in the afternoon ters; the mail had been opened; I bad been there from half an hour to an hour; I live about off; several were when I asked him Milford; Birden didn’t get off his thing by ayes 0 a don’t ‘eno which way eey’s horse; some- wer byt trangagtion and b; ei TAs tae wy 7 mame 8 dea‘h; don’t know the distance to Milford; ‘den started abou’ eight cr gine o’clock in the morning; I should call that pretty smart travelling; I thought he was talking serious- Conversation. Some of the witnesses, also, have straight forward atories to tell, and need no questioning. The ‘with copious notes for the crovs.exam inations. Daring his tong confinement Harden has been very studious, ang hea made much progress in mathematics, theology, and bas arranged much defenee,’ He reads fete ml and demand ior ex! the report of this trial ig stil] as great er cobtained a line upon the a riparian ce be portrait of Harden published by the New York il- Tustrated rs is taken from a pe of him a Year ago, and does not at all resemble his present ap. ance. face is mach fuller, and he wears whis- the sheri andthe clerk of the secre rites | a an cler! ‘which could be peyton aged overy facility is torde oa he poke bo arrested w] wi Harden, a Mi ae daguerrian art whom caer are here from Virginia, be very material tor the Paull 5; nt FEiied Frou Mr. Einsdea, whlch und not Door dinerreres Seoahe Harden told me wherg his trunks Were, bol @d. aot @°° i 3 Fz gv 4 3 E i Z H a | t i, E : i i ae Hi F E ag y t F 5 HY 5 58g) ‘evidence for the most by the kindness of is afforded for ‘tist with Harden engaged, and their evidence is thought to Prosecution. HI ei E FI Z e i i F Hd ii i A 6 H i iF ti f ee 8 y g i F ERs ESE gyre F i j é i g 5 Hie & H He re i i iil ni a Fg. A HitH st