New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-10-07
A DISGRACEFUL LIASON.


which the following is trsnilsion
Some time ago we ad occasion to relate, as en- incl
dent of the current history of NeWYork, scandal0u
affair that took place at Of NEST fashionable
hotels. 1t was the story OF young man csnght 10
false position by injured husband, and escaping by
fight as ridiculous as it was precipitate, the conse
que noes of the unexpected sui prise.
In itself this occurrence Is not such rare one as 10
fix the attention long, for we are no longer strangers
to all the INN orality and hbertni'm that conceal
themselves under the gded msntel Ut our social ele-
panoe We are far from being lovers Of scandal; but
there are cases-and this one was Of the number-in
which it seems 10 that we are performing duty to
the community, and rendering service t. perhaps
numerous families in calling attention to facts derived
from the moet authentic sources. The example may,
besides diminish the chance of analogous dangers,
and blast with signal contempt crimes which would be
more easily renewed, if they were not known.
The occurrence related by us was net, as we our
selves supposed the result of impulse of passion or
of an prudence born Of occasion too full of tempt.
atom. 1t was the consequence OF long and shameful
nsneuverug of incredible oppression ana oil ner'
cenary aydity without scruple aud without shame-ln
word the eTploitatiOR not under form of love,
but by cans of intimidation and OF the force OF the
purse and pecuIisIy resources, OF woman humorous
and submissive to a long msrtyrdom.
Let the facts speak for themselves
Some wears since, Mrs. H., being seriously unwell,
and entertaining small hopes OF speedy recovery OF
health was taken by her husband to Pans where It
was hoped that change Of climate and medical skill
would greater advantage the peculiar disorders
with Which her nervous system was affected. But the
course Of tire a,me long; and important affairs
compelled the return of MIR II. to America, he was
obli9rd to leave his wife in France to the care Of
n family Of cOmpatriots and friends. IL was then that
A deplorable miscbance threw the convalescent into
relations with Of those young Americans who arc
bepparly gentlemen of leisure and unprncpled YaSa-
bonds. and who having made their escape from the
family circle and left the paernal roof have NO other
aim in foreign country than to gr1hfy their taste Tor
Measure by all possible without ever weighing
sgaiDst their vanity any scruple of personal dignity or
OF self respect.
Ready to engage in any plan of raising the wind,
Young was rot slow TO understand that out of 8
woman deprived OF the double protection of her hus-
band and of her family excellent speculation nigh!
he made Descending at first the baseness Of mis- de-
signs be devoted himself TO the sick lady, and easily
inspired Ter with afiectonate gratitude which he
was not slow to impose upon. The first care OF y,
when admitted TO the place of friend was to borrow
systematically at first small and then larger amounts
No account was kept with man who gave such
proofs of devoted attention Sometimes he restored
a DE RI Of what he had received but with feminine
deIicacy all ref. renee to the subject by her was
avoided and when after intimate acquaintance of
more than year, Madame u. was about to return to
America there was a balance in her favor OF about
Al GOO which her borrower owed her.
After 81 had departed he was not slow IN percely-
il that it would be dificufo him to continue to ex
ercse his industry in Paris where there was no kel-
hood Of finding another woman disposed to pay Tor his
interested prefer of love. 1t naturally occurred to
him to continue his disgracefu Jason upon this side Of
the Atlantic, and with this view he managed to entrap
Mr. ". into a correspondence which put into DIS hand'
a series of letters that compromised her. and consti-
tu,ed proofs of the existence of the most criminal re-
lstions between Them This feat onpshed, be re-
psIed to the United States armed with those papers
on the use Of which he had calculated
He might then have been seen in his Partisan dress,
lust dise his hair carefully parted IN the MD
die in 'front.' rings his fingers, chsins on his waist
ecat sometimes upon Broadway, sometimes at the
opera. But, not being able to pay his expenses in
New-York, he went South where his victim had been
~ l.. L. 81 xTnt Thnra ha
threw 81 the mask and commenced playing role fit
only for sucka filthy soul. He no longer endeavored
to obtain Mrs. H. money by entreaes, but by men,
aces and constant intimidation. lie must nave
Mercy Should rhe refuse il him, he would PUBLISH
her letters-be would send them to her husband-and
sle should be driven from her hone an outcast-
should be pointed at in the streets. Money only could
purchase his silence.
Terrified and distracted, the unhappy woman dared
refuse him nothing. To preserve her reputa!ionIto
sum OF $780, her monthly allowance from her husband
But the amount was far fIem satisfying the miserable
man. who expended it al in debauchery. lie must
have more. The poor woman had nothing ~ satisfy
him with besides her Jewels laces and shaws. These
she sold to pay his debts and his board for which for
example, he was $3.50 in debt. Feeble in mind and
body the poor woman submitted to this revolving
teatme Mt until the wretch become so hardened as to
strike her, when che said il was impossible to keep
BIN constantly supplied with such sums.
At length, in the hope OF extTcatipg herself from
these afTonts and yioences she fed to the shore OF
the Mississippi where she joyfully received oy
relations There at last she hoped she hsi
escaped from the ocious prosecutions which hsd en-
Uttered her existence Vain 0elusion she was toi
lowed by letters menscing imp lacable ana odious'
giving her leiher rest nor breathing space auu sa
pending night ard cay over her head inhinen' us
honor ruin beyond recovery.
Later, sh, came 70 the North, and her Vena PsIso
cuiOr aean logged her steps In Boston anu ',,
York III private houses and In hotels, sue voc 'l
followed by oCous prosecutions. The hieno ono1 %
devoted was now 6u, vulgar rascal who stole y
jewelry from her trunk who destroyed tne Poiu;a ~
her mother in order 10 money on Ms setng ..
pearl The least reprosch was followed WIN gr1ss
abuse and brutal violence. y. would upset tHe I'M
ner-tabe in excess of drunken fury. lie oSns.ee
her lovely features by bows with his n't' he 'o'o
ler very garments from her body Hi
We stop here without completing Plc'ultL 49, ~.
rivals if il does not ,urpass, the most Pss
Of Eugene Sue lhese shameful my ii.f , 80,
unv' lied only when the discovery "hIcn n' uui;pp;
woman dreaded 80 much took place by an ac;ident.
This loug torment ba. borne s fruits, ana no one wa
be astonished TO learn nhst she who has Deeh tue VIC
tim shoulo be to-day ia house where ne ah ana al
iect,d reason are cared for togetber Nhas WIN sur
Prise moreover /. the fact tbst the Dheraoe lnn
no de scended To such vile practices VS. 30, cueu 70
deeth a. he ought 10 have been lie mas ulsspPe feu
having left plenty ot bis portraits III 0"'' ." ''' -
our Photographic galleries -. so,.y. -;oLod -,
Tbs narrative IL Lot the result OF ae'si fINeu ny
IL cLauCe ccnyers stiOn, std puDli'neu 80 o,o "
s,duda II If founded upol al sihu - ela ny -
the victim herself If ibis story ana -ignso ner
u1dtr oath TIE prosecution Of when tAls AFFIDAVIT
vas oesieret 10 b. toe bas.s, has oeeA necessarily
ned In cca.ecuetos Of ore o. those detecc ~