The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-12-03


dren and then said To the daughter GO into the
and tell man INA that papa wants to baby - the
com vas cef %, although she knew that hsr husband
TIER; Mrs. Morgan came out with her infant in her
Morgan put out his hand she declined TO accept
il; What not one shake Of the hand" said he; Mrs
Morgan then said 10 me, 'Mr Hone thought you had
cent fer me, and returned to her own room Morgan
again aid to the child go in md call mammal said,
MIR Morgan this Is going 10, far; she has positively
fused 10 fes you; you taking unkind advantage
he got and wrnng me by the hand that my feeble
fpgers were psinsd by the grasp and LETT the
ny presence she refused the Rev. Mr.. Da-
mont, nov in court, when, in his character as
tMr Morgan) an Interview should add to this that
have received 10 most eloquent of ratitud
for efforts behalf Of their parents
ohs unhappy young woman have received three letters
from Mr. and Mrs selden which now hold in my hand;
have already stated he himself is paraIyzsd; these
epIstes in the handwriting of his wife; tas m
made with his feeble hand (ths witness here pointed
to The sgnature atests his concurrence in the senti-
msnts of the writer. (rhs following letter was then
M Payne objected to its contents being made kr own
to the public and suggested that it should be read by the
court.
The objection overrruled, and letter read dated
Paris October s, 1858.
LETTER OF LUDLEY sELDEN.
[Copy PAIs, Oct. 8, 1858.
NY DxAR sR-My last letter covering one to Mrs Nor.
gan bears ate the Both ul and BY the
and Mrs Seden fearful that may too muon ex.
ced under the present state Of my that they
seem un TO receive the from
know enough my complaint to believe unless
my sickness becomes intense and my mind becomes
psraly sed much my limbs that there is strong
powers may be restored that may at some future day
resent my own wrongs nave recently heard that 40
pears in some new'paper that Mr.. Morgan bad under
taken to strike you. ] trust you have not suffered
much in my cause. How very thankful am to YOU
for your Kindness What you have dsne in regard to
the divorce of my daughter from Mr. Morgan meets
ny entire Appreciation and although her conduct in
going back ~ him to BIZ very difficult to defend
yer know SO wen about that that he false and
so brutal that she has probably bssn deceived tsrr
fed into it. did at time expect that she would
found wise as we'll as KIM defender in my brother
hut Morgan ha, mssd him also az ainst nv own
oJinon. Let ts GU there is but cns other favor
you do for that is, to him for an assault
N" good be- rendered to Mrs. Morgan myself but to
strip him Of his last dollar. OF his aga, who
would lay his hand upon q man Of your age, will re-
ceivs the punishment he deserves from jury Of his
est msf tune that ever overlook Morgan his rapid
and successful acquisition Of money and nothing could
contribute much tn her safety the safety of her
chore but to lose his last dollar Yours most truv
IUDLEY sELDEN, ibis marx
S-Ihavs just got to extract in the HERALD
have committed great in laying your for
$40 C0 you ought to have laid your d images $0 COO
to do ali The good which can be done You are now made
the instrument to do great right and to redress great
wrong fear you have not the high son6deace in
jury Of your countIymen have am that the
people of Rhode isan well the people of New York
win rejoice to be abe to tit such jury ana to do SO
much honor to their Tree institu, IONS See how
much is TO be done. Two young men, WI o have been
taush to commit violence snd who pride themselves
in their money Iequ to be punished and to lsara use
full and permanent lesson which viii only service
to them, but be Pile all other young At the
time man advanced in years is struck down by
them fo- doi' nothing but protecting deiencslsss
man and her children from this brutality OF her husband
WI ia only bold man when he can assail woman,
children, oil age am only sorry that young Mathew
Mo- gan is mixed up in this affair He is think, young
the time know that you would JUS ice done
to him. even If he should be too severely handled by
You may make known my opir ion even to the extent
DUDLEY Seldom This mark.
Every word is mine. d. s
CUES ion by Attorney General.-How long have you
known Mr.. Selden?
A. Fer five and twenty years.
Question by Attorney General Have you heard any
other complaints of MoIgan's iltreamsn OF his wife
Yes sir, her husband beat her during this mu1er
At West Point; some difficulty which occurred at her
was attributed, by her to the effects of
Question by Attorney Ger eral--Dia you call Mr. Nor
gsn monster, and il so why?
A. cid; this occurrence took place on Friday, Sept
1853 and called forth by the accuseds behavior
towars Hrs OILS, the wife Of James W Otis, of New
Ell, for divorce: cose OF her direct exau,iD
ton Mr. Crapston and his client (Mr M had loft the
for momen. durins the period of thsir absence
Mr. OTIS made sharp comments upon the in
which Mr. Morgan had been staring at her during tho
giving Of her testimony the ties presently reurnsd
hao remarked this conduct the part of Mr. Nor.
gan tut Mr. Sh field had my attention hal b. entire
~ liked ~ on the evidence; after The OF Mr.
Crs Us and his CLIENT expression Of couuts
the part Of NJ n. during the examination
which tbs ush 6isult TO define, evidently ia.endsd
10 auscy ntmidate the WITH ess a,ksd Mr.. Sheffield
to Change The position of Mrs Ots which he dd-thus
withdrawing hr from his direct gaze; shortly after in
to statent mt of the witness, Mr. Morgan
bough cely TO be described, exceedingly often
capsl;' arose and said to tho Commits
soners sheep that monte in order or will redress ths
wr,rgs OF the witness myself" Mr.. Cranstoa said
have heard outrage; said. s'Sr your client cannot
deny it \"
Question by Attorney Gensra-It has been stated that
there have been pd statements Of these affairs which
have been furnished to the public press have you
tributed influenced or procured any newspaper pars
grs phi in relation ts these matters?
Answer-l have never furnished, prepared influenced,
in any way or~arded any communication to the pub
convinced that distorted statements Of the
been published undtr the guarantee of the for the
opposite party; again dely all agency in any SUCH
articles.
CUES ion by Attorney Ger eral-Dd you ever seek any
other inter- lew With MRS Morganf
Answer-Mr George selden arrived here on Thursday
night; Saturday night went to Mrs. Morgan;
saw Nr. Morgan in the room with his wife, sad will
call again; she had banded me roledu amounting to
$135, which had deposited in the Traders Bank;
atu.da, ever ing from this appearance of reconciliation
fouR other interview at Later hour, and said to
s NJ reconciliation sSs has taken place your
Mr. Seeen responsible for the expenses growing out Of
these affairs and han led him ,heck for the amount
quiIed then turning to Hra Morgan said, Louisa, be
upon your guard; do ,ou believe that the promises
n ade will be any bindisg than thofe made In
Psr s-alludirg to promise In letter from her hus.
band TO her. which had read, to this effect 81 pro-
mise, If ever strike you again, will do-so and SOL"
cautioned her in the paternal spirit with which
had taken up her cause; felt that my agsn,y In the
mater WAS ended; have never seen her since to my
knowledge.
O. Thy Attorney Gene, al-In this assault. committed
upon Jou cid Mr. Matthew Morgan, J, prevail upon his
brother to desist fir, r, his attack upon you?
1t false, he did mott was accosed at the door Of
carriage, into which bad lust handed wife, the
l4th OF July, last, by young man whom did net at
that time know. but whom have since learned
Matthew Morgan, Jr. he said, Il your name
Hone?" l answered, "Y.s" "wh.re can l see
you z" ths rtjoinoer; l answered that l
on way to saratoga, and that would be in New
\, the frat Of Oct ber lie said 81 can't wait
4, 10, q will sou be goof a. to wait momenty'
cid TO- ~hen Gr VIM R Morgan Immediately rushed out
ssyirg You called me me- nster and have me to pay
t be then put bis hand into his brtas and drew
forth hide end uck some ten fifteen times
curing this time had TO parry bis strokes with UNI
bella but fIdipg myself too wesk, dropped my coat
and umbrella closed with him. aud seized him by the
u roAt felt him violently withdraw, and Mr. Ban