The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-03-04

Mrs. C., and the Rev. Mr.. c. takes place befor,
the sitting magistrate of the Upper Police and the who
body Of the Police Department. No laughing gentle
readers. We particularly eRjoin upon their Honor.
the utmost gravity of department. and if the sIghies
grin escapes the ugly faces Of the department. have
given directions to reporter chalk them down
his black book. To Justice Wyman who is every inch
gentleman and judge Of beauty in distress, par
tculary recommend the lovely widow-to Justice
Palmer who is mild and reverential we entrust her
reverence.
This is a remarkably curious case. An Episc opal
clergyman of hitherto unimpeachable character with
fine family Of his own-clever sons, pretty daughters
and prettier houses, is charged with making love too
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. due preparation-to a lovely and
accomplished widow, who lets school rooms-takes
in sewing, and owns pair of fine eyes, and bust un-
matchable in Broadway in its sunnes day. II il had
been Catholic clergyman, and the widow had been al
her confession il would have been altogether smother
story. We could have believed then without evil
dence. As the matter stands il must be ripped up to
the bottom His Reverence says that the pretty widow
is only pretty rogue-that she offered to settle and
say nothing for $800-hat he can prove an abb and
other ugly facts.
We shall look with interest for the ISSUE Not long
since droll incident of kindred nature took place in
street.
A Merchant Tailor who employed a number of
tailoresses, observed of them rather pretter than
the rest-and apparently modest and Industrious
He took interest in the girl and said to her" Eliza,
you seem to be quite industrious and good Now
have to cut down my work at present, but shall al
ways reserve enough to carry you through the WINTER
Eliza blushed and thanked him. am very much
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good and am quite thankful"
The Tailor had nice wife Of his own, and few
fine children. He knew, therefore, better than these
savages called bachelors, what angel good virtu-
GUS, industrious is, and felt kindly towards
Eliza.
In few weeks after this conversation took place, a
n0,iss Va hsqdsd A 5 sssDs..ak BE seeppear
rhortes, to answer to the charge of young woman
ho had made very inleteatng sihdavit against him.
He was astonished. He looked at h-he gave il
to his wife, She lead and cut her finger in attempt.
ing to cut the leg of CHICKEN Of al table.
"Never mind my dear;sqEssaid Mr.. T., II viii &c.
this difficulty. Believe me, have always bsen
true to you. This comes not from Eza-she has been
nstigated to it by some rascally lawyer"
Mr.. T went to the Police Office, and through the
usual process 1t is of no for me-" said he to the
Magistrate, 80 say any thing of my innocence BY
Law the girls affidavit settles the question, and must
pay the bonus"
He did SO. Next day taking friend with him, he
made call on Eliza -. Whenhe entered her room,
she staned'upi in establishment. Don't disturb your
SELF Eza" said be with his usual smile, sit down,
have only few words TO say to YOU"
She resumed her seat but showed great signs of en-
barrassment.
This is a bad business, Eliza" said he smilingly-
1t is bad business for a married man like me, with
wife and family be brought up the Police before
the world, and TO be charged with seducing young
woman-but still don't think it 80 bad for ma as for
you."
Eliza rembed and grew pale with emotion, dropping
piece Of needle work she had in her hand. Mr.. IT,
politely picked ii up and handed il to her.
"Yes Eliza, this is a business for you-lnen can.
not know my innocence but there Power above who
watched when you moved this hand taking her by
the hand) aand put il ON the sacred volume and made
solemn oath, TO what, Eliza you knew well, was I'M
true. What have you been doing deluded girl How
could you repay my kindness with such ngraiitude -
Did not always treat you with kindness Did not
give you work support you when refused others
Was there ever the slightest thing took place between
us that was wrongl You have not only ruined your
character, but unhappy girl ysu have perured your
very soul and injured me. If"
"Oh! Mr.. T. Mr.. T, say more, say no
] have acted wrong-I know you innocsnt-I have
not had a wink Of peace since took that oath. Oh.
Oh! wish could recall it."