The New York herald., 1850-12-27

by illness. that ffered should be again misunder-
stood If were TO express my self az felt. Though
have suffered deeply during the whole time that
these negotiations were pending. never impugn-
sS.s% Cd your motives for acting you did, only
OF Mr.. Forests feelings, and for giving me
hopes which had NO grounds but in your own
IMAGINATION; but in conveying to me the failure
derstood by none save Mr., Forrest and myself; and
express opinions which | am certain Mr.. Forrest
never sanctioned /; we discussed our own affairs
long enough to preclude the necessity OF our having
any one TO interpret them forus When saw Mr..
Forrest subsequent to our separation, he gave me
every assurance of his belief in my sincerity, and
that faith have done nothing since TO forfeit.
Prior 10 these last few weeks, had always enter
tanned hope and belief, that time alone could heal
the existing breach, and that when the reiec-
tion of years had soothed some present asperi-
ties, we might both be again comparatively
happy; for this reason / have discouraged all in
reference in the matter, and have permitted no
one to question or discuss Mr.. Forests motives
or Conduct in my presence. conceived the second
note which wrote to you, and TO which you refer,
to be explanation Of my first, and called at your
house the day | sent it, (when was extremely
unwell,) in order TO show you that had no ia.
friendly feeling to ycu. have always welcomed
you as a friend, for, till now, | have thought you
one those who knew better than did, said you
could not be to both parties, but concerning
interests (Mr Forests and mine) to be nseparable,
acted accordingly. Mr. Forrest and parted friends.
learn with sadness, that his feelings have changed,
and TO you alone can | ascribe the blame. That
this should be matter of little importance TO you,
can understand; am not in a position to make it
thing in mrth or content BY the reflection that YOU
have wounded one already suffering deeply, and
without kindred or friends in the whole country on
whom she has right to rely. With much respect,
and some sorrow thus to close a friendship Of
p
CArHARINE N FoRaRsr.
In his affidavit, sworn before John Livingston,
Pennsylvania Commissioner, February 2Sth, 1850,
mentioned in my former affidavit, Mr.. Lawson
made the following statement
On the first day Of February instant, lS50)
Mrs. Underwood called at my office, No 81 Wall
street, on private business, and then communicated
to me, for the first time, herlknow!edge ofth facts
absent from the city of New York, and, upon his
return few days afterwards, | communicated to
him the resulilof my interview with Mrs. Under
wood, and have no doubt that this was the iirst
knowledge Mr. Forrest had of the nature of the
facts stated in that depostion at all events through
me-
This was upon the third day after my counsel had
distinctly announced that no divorce for crimi-
nal,ty could be obtained by my consent. The
word ''result," and other circumstances show, and
believe, that the object of that interview was to
induce Mrs. Underwood to make statement
against me, and that the mode of attaining that
object was preconcerted between Mr.. Forrest and
Mr.. Lawson l cannot procure voluntary affida-
Wits, but am informed, and verify believe, that
can prove, on any trial where II may be relevant,
the representation repeatedly made by said Law
son to his intimates, that the Instant Mr. Lawson
communicated this " result " 10 him, Mr.. Forrest
dropped upon the floor, with such suddenness al and
violence that he hurt himself considerably. This
was hive weeks after his letter of 24th December,
charging me with impurity. Ii was quite true that
Mr.. Lawson asked me who was wrong in the un-
known cause of our separation and that answer
cd hat " est IN
Legislature, my former affidavit, my omission here
TO deny the unbecoming word imputed to me, are
all equal admissions of that fact. did not say G
Mr.. Lawson "Ah, sir, the difficulty in our case j.
that th,rd party knows it," nor anything to that
effect or say anything nearer to II than Is herein
after stated.
He says these were my very words. deny it
absolutely. believe that these words, and the
words last quoted in his affidavit, were written for
Mr.. Lawson by one whom he cannot disobey.
am quite sure Mr.. Lawson said nothing to me
about repentance or atonement gave him the
idea that the cause was an insult Mr.. Forrest
could not get over; think he said something
about no one else knowing IT,; and that said one
other person did kaOw il; meant my sister Marga-
ret, but did not name her. Mr. Forests expressed
wish for its concealment, bound me to conceal it
from all except my sister.
Mr.. Forrest speaks Of another affidavit in his
possession, containing charge against me. The
fact alleged never occurred, ana as he has not
ventured TO name his witness, or even the alleged
parcipat,r, can give no further answer to that I'M
putation.
did not furnish for the press copy of my COM
plant in the action for an absolute divorce, as al
legged by Mr. Forrest My counsel, as believe,
used his beS exertions TO keep IL concealed, and
for that purpose prevented It from being hled.
believe that a copy was obtained from my attor-
ney's Office, and rent 10 the press by person
friendly 10 me. III had sent it, Mr.. Forrest would
have no right to complain. He has. by himself
and his welt known agents, been continually vllli-
flying me in the public prints, as am fully assured.
lengthy and most scandalous attack upon me,
made some months ago, in Philadelphia paper,
was Immediately sent by him TO me, by mail. i
writing, and witness who can prove these facts,
Identifying the paper and envelope, and their
receipt by me through the mail.
Some time in November last, was introduced,
for the first time, eminent member OF the bar,
who was just then retained for me- at the office OF
my attorney On the same day, at about one
o'clock 4 M az was returning rom said ONCE,
through Broadway, to my house, Mr., Forrest met
and passed me near Barclay street, almost touch
ing me, and brushing by in such rapid way as for
the. moment to siartIe me considerably. The gen
teman last mentioned, passing the same way to-
wards the City Hall, happened TO overtakc me. a
moment after, and politely addressed me. Mr..
Forrest Immediately returned, and spoke 70 me with
great rudeness. Afew days afterwards November
18th, 1s50) was proceeding down Broadway, TO
my counsePs office, in an omnibus. Mr.. Forrest
entered, and addressed me very rudely and insult
rgy, in the presence OF a number OF persons, ask
ing about my "paramour," 90 he expressed ~,
r,ferring TO the said last mentioned gentleman by
nsms; and threate ming 10 send me 10 the state
prison. CA1HARINK N FORREST.
Sworn before me, this 10Th day OF December,
1850. IRvne PARIS, Commissioner of Deeds.
cory OF CHARGE AND ANSWER.
fcHARGE -
AZ che, the said plaintiff selieves, the said Edwin
Forrest, disregarding the solemnity of the marriage
vow, has siBce the marriage of her. the said phin-
| tiff, with him aforesaid, committed adultery
at divers times and places, and with divers
women ard especially he, the said Edwin
| Forrest, did oftentimes commit adultery with
a certain plsy.actress, nov deceased, at her
| residence, known as number --- In
White street, In the city OF New York, on divers
| dsys, TO her, the said plaintiff unknown, IN the
| years one thousand eight hundred and forty two
| end one thousand eight hundred and forty.three
and also sundry days, TO the said plaintiff un'
known, with the same actress, at French's Hotel |,
in Norfolk, in the State of Virginia, whilst he, the
| said Edwin Forrest and said actress, were both
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