The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-06-05
TWO CENTS.
Court 81 Oyer and reruiner.
Before Justice Hurlbut. ant Aldermen M.llins q,
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Court 81 Oyer and rsr-,p.r
Before Justice nsrieu, .ns Aldermen Msllins and
TRIAL OF THOMAS A. wAIkKR roR THE nurpr. M
MARTHA a. wAIkER.
Ssvsrra D.s.
Jusr THE Court opened pursuant 10 adjourn
MIR. o'Cosos offered In evidence letter signed N
sotb. ''' apr" 80 1850 P''"-'' 's'H April
Mrs. CArHAsrss Horr, from St Louis being called
to the stand, proved the hsndwrtips it VAS far Is
witness was able to judge the writing Of Mrs Walker
| Ny feelings are and have been 90 wretched. that
scarce know how to write you and IL state Of
pense not the Of all torturss should have
last two months and more What could induce you 70
act so totally regardless Of your pledged word know
for one moment doubted your good faith to say
the least OF It, IL Is ungenerous Il is unfecling
for you and that II regard had made me keep nv
PROMISE honor would have compelled most rigidly
to fulfil to the letter all had said would do il il
unnecessary to say how anxiousy have expected you
even when received those few aud ooldly written
words dictated with lees kindness and poeness than
most persons would write tailor any other indi
vdnAi with whom you might have business Of the
trfips kind yet passed IL OF. regretting that
fectly satisfied to possess that little Assured O
that it would be more to me- than all that the
| world could give. felt that my letters gave you
no pleasure so did not write again until few days
since when sent few penciled lines, which now
| them may have offended yet you could not be
SO when you know what just cause had for feel
you, and will be still more SO, for unhappiness will
not admit Of cold unmeaning phrases; you must
come Immediately; cannot endure this uncertainty
longer Would to heaven that heart could
the anxiety that you have made me- edo you rcmem-
Der your promisess II not, will repeat them; at
| least 1t can do no harm and may remind you tina
there are some things that should be forgotten
and most sssuredly a word given in honor should
be kept in the faith that 1t Is made II seems sim
fpur mr. mt a
when you said that you would be only six weeks and
last winter; then you arrived here day before you
promised to return You alluded to the excessive cold
preventing your travelling At party that was in
vited to, but did not accept there gentleman
from st. l. and he did not think the travel
ling impossible; but then he not, from description
either withered In heart cold in blooddo not blame
me because feel injured; you have wounded me most
deeply-it seemed to me that you embraced the first
indifferent you could write when had written 80
differently; but will not refer to this disagreeabs
more give nae such anxiety, and not proons your your
stay. You must come you get this or
shall Indeed, you must not tribe With any more.
regret that made great mistake in writing to you
directed In this city, but doubt you will get II safe
as seldom the greatest intimacy permits the perusa OF
anothers letters; II 20 am safe, signature was
attached to It, You will soon and shall not re-
proach you for the past for the pleasure Of again seeing
you will repay me for dresry months that have passed
so farewell, and come a. soon As you read this.
| Just see how near summer-Mxrch 0, 1913.
This will but take nine days
In the margin" Before you read this, you should
determine to crafty my wish - you have disappointed
| mo so often this winter by not prolonging your
stay day or two after you receive this"
Mr. O'CoNoR then offered another letter, as fol-
"This is such long dreary day. that feel dearest
T.. must bcguile the hours by writing to you not by
venting the blues on you though for that would be
scarcely requisite ~ you are generally affected by
the clouds and rains suppose must not count this
day as you will not be able to endure riding in the
damp although unpleasant as 1t u.s. there has been
couple up from New York, to- day, inquring board
and have sscertained that they will in all probability
take possession the first of next week Are YOU not
surprised that they should extremely early. It
certainly not near as agreeable the city at thi
. by :sSe 70, mos. things 50
erey Rs0sehs to live part Of the year and
in the habit Of should make an.Is AZ tbis Ulse.
does not furnish much material for ideas and news Is
scarce as pleasures but knowing your penchant 70
you with long letter, endorsed with scandal, which
you know some people would consider not worth tbs
postage; but never had much fancy for It, would
make but poor narrator. Really two more weeks
would efectually turn my BRAIN in this charming
clustered rss TAIN must ss it, with a. It,
Cashmere. Would to heaven, desr T., that you hs |
rather longer taste of it than from saturday until
Monday: The choice would safely be offered me, three
should bear company the while, would prefer the
latter Solitude with painful thoughts is ITO be
dreaded than death. So shall again make the
experiment of retirement entirely alone any and
and cry new You like variety 40 change the suh-
ect to one which Is more agreeable to me-
ifyou win not disappon again to irinsjms
present your miniature; 1t only takes FIVE minutes
and It Is shame you have never done It, II you do
not, will believe that you have given many away
every day. until you come, and, If not too much
trouble please bring my hat; then you will hear some
thing, presume. hope you were not much fatigued
with your walk Believe me, now, as ever, yours,
"April &c. 1876" ON E..-n
Postmarksd Peekskl
| Addressed Thomas Walker Esq, New York.
! Also another post marked Jan 27
"Omy God Tom do not cause my death II Won
only knew tbs agony that have suffered! an crazy;
with me; do, dearest, come immediately for me- ifyou
DO not wish to read Of my death for indeed cannot
viii n0 port this .nr agony they all tell you
yes on bread and water and feel that would be
with you; do for heavens sake, come; indeed shall
instantly leave Ninth street; If you do not come will
die here o. have mercy me; have always so loved
you do not cause my death. / walked the floor all
night. ., such misery! Como quick
City Despatch Post, Jan. q, 4 o'clock.
Box 14l8, in haste
Mr.. THOMAS A. WALKER, Esq, New York.
Also another, post marked Jan %, 1s47.
am happy, and will continue in spite Of all tha
you can do have plenty Of friends although you ha
said vile and your family crush my prid
. or sink me Although they have said even were
married they would recognize me- )" think you that
should for them? What they! People that left
their old home few years sgo unknown entirely to ths
fashionable world where they resided plain and com
mon as any one could be- but who aspire, In New York
to be among the most fashionable. Therefore the no.
tce Of such Of little consequence certainly do
not think that their regard disregard could exslt OF
debase Wait till you ascend the ladder rather farther
up before you attempt to crush any by the power
ofyour greatness It Is comical in the extreme.
Your miniature enclose, and again demand mine
the likeness Of Q villain feel inclination to retain
Your face brings only the remembrance your base
to my mind; where there is affection 1t il indeed
valuable gift You enclose mine to 452 Greenwich
street. and believe me- it will be the only mark of
temen remaining in you, you accede to this request
hare ii wyou have branded the original too grossly
to be DESTROYS of keeping any memento OF her.
,lsigned] ME- WALKER.
N Y, August 10th, AS
Remember that as contemplate puppy as you are
that you will yet most likely get the horse whipping
that you 80 richly deserve; others may think you
far beneath their contempt to withhold it, Remem-
Der how many respectable women in this city your low
tongue has belied they may yet hear Of it,
You feel that you injure alo but you imagine
foeliehly you think that you escape from receiv
ing the punishment due your bsekgusrdism and that