The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-07-20
Extracts from English Papers.


INFANTISIDE-A Paris paper of the
23d May, contains all occount OF the trial oi
one Heloisa Delorme, for the murder Of her
child. 1t appeared that from the violent and
brutal disposition of her husband, she had
endeavored to conceal from him her delicate
situation, and that, on the birth of the child
she tainted away, and on coming, to herself,
! found it dead. Her first child, aged two
years, was still living. The following is the
concluding part of the trial:
President-You made will which con-
tains some extraordinary things. Is true
that YOU intended to kill yourself-Yes, sir.
And whv sos--My husband forced me to
do i: it was he that dictated the will.
! Yet, in your first examination, you said
that YOU were alone when you wrote this
will ?--I did not tell all the truth on my ex-
animation, as | dreaded the vengeance OF
my husband.
The will was then read; it was to the fol-
lowing effect
TO my husband--I leave YOU all the pro-
perty have in land, with the permission to
| sell it after nv death.-After ali the crimes
| have committed, | cannot think OF existing
apy longer. Be careful to place before the
eyes of our child all the misfortunes that
have befalien me. (Here was a list OF her
debts, which she requested her husband to
pay.) Aden, take good care OF my son; ed
ucate him well---in losing his mu;her he los
es much, bM have no nquietude, as leave
him in YOUR hands. The last crime | com-
mittetf WAS an involuntary Que; my Child
died without my perccipinglt, from the state
in which | was. | carry the hatred OF all
YOUR family with me to the tomb | desire
to be buried bv torch-light. Bid Julia fare
well for me--tell her how much regret not
having taken her advice; had done 50,
should not now have been in this situation.
Farewell all those that have loved 50 much.
NV child! why cannot once more tola you
to my heart before ! die | give you my
blessing | entrcat. Jaiia, take all possible
care of Won. Farewell, a thousand times,
farewell. Let no one be accused OF my
death. am myself alone the cause. do
it with a willing heart, for no longer can
consent to live
p. s. Try and prevail upon Julia to come
and live with you; you will be happy with
her and she will have the same care with
my son that should have myself. The
death give myself is too mild, but it will
excite less attention. Farewell NV child. |
embrace YOU a thousand and thousand
times
have endcavorcl to open my Veins iJnt
the blood does not flow, ! must try - dcS-
troy myself in some ether manner"
The reading Of this singular document
produced considerable sensation, particu-
larv on the female part Of the audience
President--You say your husband dictated
to YOU this comnositlon Yes, sir, he fcrc-
ed me to write it.
The first witness called was the Msyor Of
Issy. lie stated that he had often received
complaints from Iefevre against his wife,
and from the wife against Letrvre. He how
ever, declared that the prisoner had always
enjoyed good reputation.
A physician who examined the child, said
that he was inclined to think it must have
been alive for II hours. but hc could NOT
! take upon himself 10 swear to the fact.
While this witness was examining, the
prisoner tainted. and was obliged to be taken
out OF court. On her return some other wit
ncsscs were eXlt@ined, but their TESTIMONY
was Of no importance or interest.
The Jury. after few minutes dc!ibera-
tion acquitted the prisoner
On hearing the verdict the prisoner rais-
ed her hands towards heaven, and exclaim
ed in a voice full Of emotion" My child
my child where is he, let him be brought
to mc. ] must see him instantly" At this
moment youug woman rushed towards the
4 dock, ard endeavored to get over the front
Of it, crvlBg out 'fOh. nv dear Heloise =
i The prisoner then threw herself into he.
Ar MS, exclai,ning My dearest Julia"
he scene raised the emotion of the audi
ence to the highest pitch, and several even
Of the Jury shed tears.
On Tuesday evening week most distress
sing event took place At the village Of Pud-
sey, near Leeds. .fr. Joseph Blackburn, a
respectable cloth manufacturer, Of that