The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-07-17
THE DAILY DISPATCH
Ertter from de WIFE of Crisf, the alleged
Murderer.

Msrderer.
The Mobile Tribune, Of the Sd inst, pub.
Eshes the following letter, and remarks:-"i'
vas written by the wife Of the criminal Crist
shortly after he was arrested in Ohio. and
brought to this city. Itreached him in jail
his touching and womanly performance
and shows in every line that constan, fai'n
which, in the heart of a true wife-like the IVY
- the oak in storm--clings more closely as
,dyersiiy falls around it's object. Guilty as
Cxirt is, there must be 10 bis nature some mo-
aen source of gentleness. No perfectly EVIL
thing could prompt such attachment as 'h's
affecting letter betrays:
CLEVELAND, April Z, 1852.
NV DEAREST HUsBAED.-I have been very
miserable since they took you away. When
-on we're here. and could have the happiness
~ seeing NV own darling sometimes, was
Ae,,er satisfied; but now my heart IS almost
r..,shed. They have torn you from me so
Suddenly and unexpectedly, that can hardly
,r.l;ze nv situation. Can it be possible that
ve are never to meet again upon earth? Oh,
nv darling! il has been but two short years
since we stood at the altar, surrounded by our
friends, and we the happiest of the happy; and
since that, dearest, we have enjoyed each
oaher's society SO much. And now that this
dreadful sorrow should descend upon our
heads to crush our future hopes-Oh, my God!
10 wonder cannot realize my miserable sit
nation. But must not give away in this
manner. Ipromised you that would not give
up until they proved you guilty. hope they
gill never do that. | cannot believe you
would commit so horrible crime as you are
charged with. One who has always been so
Rind to his family and friends, and always SO
seDder hearted, could never raise his hand
against his fellowman, unless in self Defence
But the one who murdered Nye did not do that;
70 it cannot be my darling husband. No,
never, never!
But, dearest, il you did commit that crime,
beg of you as husband and father, TO tell
me before you die, SO can be better satisfied;
isT, oh, God knows that if they hang an in
nocent man, and | should be convinced Of the
fact, my reason would depart forever. and they
would have the blood two innocent persons
10 answer for. But if you are hung, and con
fess that you are guilty, then would be et-
seT satisfied, because | could not blame them
Cor doing their duty--although shall never
Eel any different towards you than l do at
present; for you have always been 70 me a
kind beloved husband. I cannot feel aught
towards you but love and respect, whether you
1--we or debut, as said BEFORE can't be.
Geve you guilty until they prove you such!
and hope you will convince them of your
innocence, so that we may meet again, and
eontinue to live happily together in this world
and wien we die, thatwe may be joined to-
geiher in heaven, is the prayer of your once
happy, but now really afflicted wife.
ipresume Andrews did not go with you, but
1 presume he will 60 down Immediately, and
DO his best towards having the matter thorough
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Rony would leave so suddenly. He promised
10 let father know when he was going, but in
stead of doing as he should have done, he went
al without one article of clothing for you.
presume he was afraid they mould mob him
Tor shooting Fuller. 1 intended sending your
clothes down that morning; when the word
came that you were gone. You left word to
send them to Cincinnati, but McGibbony said
he intended stopping in Cincinnati over Sun.
day, SO it was no use sending them there.
After Clarence had gone TO sleep last night,
he had been dreaming of you. told the dear
httle angel that papa was gone away. He
vent TO sleep again, and presently he opened
bis eyes again. and called papa! papa! 1t
nude me feel so owful | could not Sleep
II almost kills me to think that perhaps we
snay never see you again. Dearest, | pray
every night that God would forgive your sins
and receive you in heaven, iii, is your fate to
die-whch also pray that it may not be.
hope the jalor will be kind to you, and let you
write to me often. have not heard one word
hsm you yet, but presume it is not your
FAULT. | know you will write to me if you
gun.
We are all well, and l hope you are the
same. Mother and Miranda do not believe
you guilty. They send their love to you.-
Accept my whole love dearest. I am so over
come with sorrow that can write no more to
day. Good bye. May we meet again soon.-
Sod bless you, and keep you safe! From your
dearest, faithful wife,
LUCRETA CRIsT,