Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05
The Isichrnond Tragedy.

Myers and Burr for the killing of Hoyt, thus far
occupy about twenty columns Of the Southern Stan
dard, paper printed at Richmond. We select the
Testimony Of Mr.. Pollard the father of Mrs. Myers,
as il develops the means Of the discovery Of her in
timacy with Hoyt
WTrSLs Of rHE PART OF DKFESDAsTs.-MsjOr
Pollard the father Of Mrs Myers being called stated in
substance follows: While Mr. Myers and wife
visit to his house. in Abemsr Mrs Pollard informed
hun that their daughter Mrs NJ had despatched let
ter 10 Mr. Hoyt aud that ought be intercepted Ac-
cofdngly, lie determined keep eye the letters for
his daughter coming through the post office AT the time
he supposed 10 his daughters letter would
rive II did not come, but shortly after, while his daughter
and Mr. Ms ers were in Se.son. whittier they had gone
from his house, be went the Office and received the
letter which he held in his hand.
lie said that aer reading the letter his daughter in
reply TO the she had written TO Mr. Hoyi he at once
determined visit Richmond for the purpose Of arresng
such proceedings. On reaching The city he sought Mr..
Hoyt, aud approaching him by saying Mr.. Hoyt be-
lieVe Yes, was the reply WISH then, Mr. Hoyt, to
have private conversation with yOucsn you not accom-
Pany 10 a in the exchanged He replied that h 5
own would probably be suitable place as they
could to hold their conversations and they accordingly
repaired TO II FOR that purpose. On getting TO Mr. Hoyts
rom, (sad Maj p. told him that the father Of
Mrs. Myers and possession a from him
my daughter, such gentleman would write
red lady, Hoyt told him il written in answer 10 one
from Mrs. NJ, Major p said that if he (Hoyt) did
not cease 10 be such intimacy with his daughter
would be the Of destroying the happiness Of his
whole family ;; and he brought disgrace upon
them, he should suffer dealh-if be, his who
might survive him. had pursue the destroyer Of their
peace TO the EXTREMIST point of the Mr. Hoyts
reply was that be looked upon Mrs Myers sister, and
he would sacrifice life before she should suer ut his hands
But (said Major p to your acquaintance with my
daughter must be at end. Ii shall, said H. | shall
rely your promise. then! This (said Major p. }
Peaied and Marked understand each other then, Mr.
Hoytl Certainly, said he aud left him.
While in the Exchange, (contiaued Major Pr about
nghifail, MIR. Hoyt and said he would like have
some further conversation with me- have thought said
he, Mrs. NJ. and myself were s., well acquainted, Il
might be talked about if break off suddenly
You have no objection suppose to Mrs. NJ and my
to Mr. Hoy what he had before slid that any writ
Ing such letter deserved death ITSELF fear publicity sir
# this affair." lest destroy the happiness Of husband,
and bring disgrace upon my whole family
Hoyt proposed deliver ~ Mrs Myerss letter. if Mai.
Pollard would give him back his that they might both be
destroyed This proposition declined by the latter,
who said Hoyt that h be brought disgrace upon Mrs
Myers and her family, he should until he took his
Hs) life and the letter should he kept his Justification
for doing Surprising that Mr. Myers and wife
still in Albemarle where he had hoped they
main for some time, he surprised returning to the
Exchange Hotel after short absence, to find they had
returned TO Richmond Having spoken TO Air. Myers, he
then entered the parOr and his amaZement found hoy
by the side Of his daughter. Mr.. Hoyt Immediately on
seeing him, retired Feeling exasperaied be his
Office early the next morning prior to leaving the city, and
called him out. He told him that he was astonshed to
find him, after what had passed between them
saon with his daughter. Hoyt assured him that he
not. Well said Major p. if this be persisted in. Mr..
Hoyt, will have revenge-and if should perish in the
eilOrt shall leave behind who will pursue you
the emotst points of the world This conversation be-
Major Il. aud Mr. Hoyt took place about the n
June
The following is the letter Of Hoyt, intercepted as
above stated
THURsnAr EvExING 18Th June.
My dearly lowell Virgina-Whie lying on my couch,
where had been for two hours thinking Of thee
much TO my surprise aud delight your dear letter
the 18th inst, handed me; little did think while
having thoughts Of thee should have words
before me traced by thy loved hand fresh from thy heart
srd you may well imagine what pleasure the surprise OF
the receipt Of your loved letter gave You tell my
letter must be placed in the Post Office Thursday 9fer-
o0n TO reach you Saturday, and il past O'Clock
when received your letter. The mail leaves in the
morning of o'c., you see have but Ltlle time TO
WRITE hut that little shall be devoted thee my precious
dear one, Tor well know time pleasantly
passed as when devoted my loved Virginia. You
not conceive darling the pleasure your letter has given
tho parts OF all your letters give painI hope tho the
time Is rot far distant when letters from you will contain
nothing hut what is pleasure for you TO write and for
cad.
Your dear sweet letter, darling does give proof
beyond doubt how deveitdy you ore NINE and more
proof cannot give that yours devotedly tho It's
pleasure for TO reerao ali that have said you well
know dearest one how you loved by me- and know
sufficient Of thy dear heart satisfy me that you do de-
al my affection, and tell you 'tis all
yours division shall be made in it, It's all thine loved
one keep il, cherish -and thee it will nerer forsake
lis cd aroand thy precious heart too strong ever
be severed be satisfied Of this my precious loved vr
GINA Have doubt of darling, there is no cause
for it, you have hold my affection which you can
always retain if you ch Jos. twill leave I'LL bid by
thee.
Your loved letter tells me we arc soon 10 meet again and
happy will he that moment when can again look on that
sweet face and press to these, thy ruby lips, and Oh that
when do meet, could remain together never to be
separated. You ask, how refuse make you happy
You well know dearest Virginia. how aDxious | am to
make you happy woman. aud would willingly give my
life to accomplish iiwould that but do IT, You can but
know, that II is not easy accomplish all we
wish, when we meet Will have along talk this sub
eet necessary 10 our mutual happiness Loved one
how you fancy that think you would not be kind TO
me,-kind to me, you could not be Otherwise This am
satisfied Of Virginia And Virginia, there is not an hour
that do wish. what have long been anxious Dr.
could be brought about Reflect my conduct; does
prove this You well know il d5es you must kno,v
1T. Continually am wishing you mine mine aLoie
my whole thoughts TO accomplish this, dear love.
This subject nerer out of my mind and shall be
I'LL thy happiness is complete; I know my loved one
could make you happy at once. but in dotng this
anxious that every thing should he arranged that this
happiness should continue You have had sorrow enough
darling. and in making change, all be sunshine
clouds or dark spos before you Do you not agree
with me. that this would be best love Soon we will
talk this all and you will be satisfied that am anxious
10 make you perfectly happy.
Dearest Virginia, can you think for moment that my
love is not sufficiently strong f any trials whatever
II could accomplish your perfect happiness would care
not for my happness-yours is all that look lo-your
being happy would make doubt my lsve beg
of YOU dear. You must know that you the only being
eVer did lgDe-why doubt then ! doubt thee not,
dariag, Why darling should tell You that love you