Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-03-26

Alter ne mus introduced lHc lnlO tllei
family, he visited me on two occasions
These undeniable circumstances reflect +;
light upon the course of MIR. Forests ad
visers upon which | will not COMMENT
After we had been long separated, Mr.
Forrest Informed me that report attributed
our separation TO cause which reflected
iunfavorably upon him, and that he mus
lestablish the existence of another motive
He sugg sted a divorce, employed coun
sel, aud at length, in January, 1850,
sought similar assistance. Our counsel
met, and with my approval, twas Offered
that | would not oppose Mr.. Forests ap
IplicatiOn for divorce or any similar act
which might cOnduce TO his happiness,
provided he would not impeach me with
want of virtue. 1t was said to be impos.
isibIe TO obtain divorce, without making
this charge. and many propositions for
the preservation OF secrecy were made 10
me. TO all such propositions, though
accompanied by the offer of a provision
for life, felt bound by every considera-
ton of honor, virtue and duty, to return an
absolute and unqualified refusal.
When giving this refusal, had already
been advised not TO appear before the leg
islature Of any sister state which might be
solicited TO pass an act against me. was
advised that such act, if any Legislature
could be induced to pass it, would be
wholly imperative. Especially was this
considered to be the case in respect to
Pennsylvania, the Constitution of that
state expressly forbiddng the trial Of such
cases by the Legislature. For this rea-
son have not left the state of New Y ork
to appear before the committee to which
Mr.. Forests petition was referred. Nor
has il been thought proper that should
appear on notice of MIR. Forests counsel
to cross-examine his witnesses. My
counsel conceived that the only consistent
course on my part was a full appearance
and defence, or a total declnaure of the
peculiar and inappropriate jurisdiction in
voked by Mr.. Forrest.
| am without pecunlary means to fol-
low Mr.. Forrest into another state, and
there conduct, litigation. Far from my
native land and only male relation, have
no fiji protector to accompany me in the
requisite lournevs. Distant from the wit
ncsses who know of my life and conver-
sation, and without process to enforce
their attendance, would appear before
your body under great disadvantages
But if none of these objections existed,
nv course would have been the same
In this, to me, untried field, must sub
nit to the judgment of others, better in
formed, and bv their advice am govern
ed, in respectfully protesting against the
exercise Of jurisdiction, by your honora-
BILE body.
have too much respect for your honor
able body to suppose this protest necessa-
ry; and my sole motive i'll this address is,
TO place upon your files, side by side with
the accusation, this solemn declaration
have never committed any act of fidel-
ity to nv marriage vows; have never
committed any act inconsistent with the
dignity and purity of the marriage state;
have never, in deed, word or thought,
deviated in the slightest degree from en-
tire purity and chastity oflife. Norhave
|, since my marriage with Mr.. Forrest
failed in affection or honor for him, unless
it be in some thoughts and occasional cx-
pressions wrung from me by wounded
pride since this most cruel accusation.
Whenever summoned, am ready to
appear in a court of justice, and TO vindl-
cate my perfect innocence. In any result
of the present proceedings, am consoled
by the moral certainty that Divine Pro*l-
dence will afford me an opportunity ol
disproviug the charges now before your
honorable body. Respectfully submitted,
CATHARINE n. FORREST.
State of New-York,
City and County of New. York.
Catharine N. Forrest, of the city Of
Newly ork, Wife of Edwin Forrest, being
sworn says, that she has read the prece
ding paper, signed by her, and knows the
contents thereof; that the same is true OF
her own knowled ge, except that part
thereof which relates to the conferences
between her counsel and the counsel of
Mr.. Forrest, and, as TO that part, she be-
lieves ii TO be true.
CATHARINE y. FORREST.
Sworn before me, this 4th day Of March,
A. ID. 1850. NEIL GRAY, Com. oi
Deeds.
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