The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-06-28
The Davenport ThcatrSs nj Trouble.
LxTrRRs OF NIB. A. II. DAVENPORT AND MRk
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H. UAvenp0S ME- Il2Lo Wc0t0n davenport (nB Wue) ana
d. ouaokenboe Tho Circumstances attending that soenc
and which led 70 Il, fully detailed In letters from tho
parties most int rested, which we give below
These ares well know the theatre going public
Mr.. davenport graduated from Of tho amstour
dysmstic associations in this city, where no was quito
star ~ Juvenile tragedian. He eventually obtained an
engasemensatbs Broadway theatre, whore 10 ranked
biz - frat class WALKING gentleman. In 1853 he formed
matrimonial alliance 18th Abs Lizzie Weston, al that
the leading actress 81 nurons Cnabera oct thsasre
and vsse Of great personal beauty VOL as raro
| promise In her profession @noe their marriage
Mr. and Nra Davenport have play Cd star Engagements
throughout the country, and were every where received
with great favor. They both exceei In comedy, and
Mrs. Davenport ranked deservedy high he pefsouator
OF heroines uvcnio tragedy and the romantic drama
Their last engagement was a. the Broadway theatre,
where they did tho leading business during the past
son. During this engagement Mrs Davenport play Juliet
IN Romeo and Julet' In manner 10 justify tho warm
praises she has the advantage of YOUTH great per-
| sonal beauty, and genius for her profession.
was at the close Of this engagement. that misundor
standing arose between Mr. and Mrs. Davenport, which
has given rise much unpleasant scandal In justice
10 both parties publish their letters, that the mhc
may Judge beween them With the understanding that this
ends the controversy, 90 far ~ cur columns are con
| cerned both parties ha ring had their say.
X, A. III.
70 IBs EDITIONS oouRnR.
GYslssx-I that have but little right 10 In
rude thus upon your time ana space yer ne weak may
solicit your indulgence, while do not AK or seek tho
mpahy Of any Wore tho circumstances IN which
am placed fully and correctly understood there would
be but little need of explanation; bu they arc Of such
Stature that of decacy regard Tor ordinary do
csnoy will permit mo to give Thorn wider publicity
Than they have already acquired through tho medium
gossip and scandal NY object In thus addressing
Won Ia 10 YIye true and web sos version OF An al
| ta,v haaha he n1uC
Of city journals On tho oveniog OF Tuesday, eth OF
June visited 8nrons theatre, and there observed, sit
ting lhe private boxes lady (Hnom once con
sderod my wlfe) In company with 'medcal advser'
ias be hiinse the retired physician shose
SANDS OF life have nearly run ouand MI ia yin Forrest.
No, being Tartiau arl pleased with the prospect, do,er
red regardless OF tho consequences 10 visit the box
and exp ess my seDsenss on the spot, and vas only de
friends waited uni the conclusion Of the second piece
WHEN, psrcoivips ue party approaching win
outer ssiated The gentlemen with tho ronark
that they were "nce party TN fact, pretty patty
aso made nae, under the excitement Of the uoment Of
ohcr remarks more expressive than delicate, and
which would be hardly proper Tor mo ~ repeat bore
The attention Of the pasers oy seemed TO be sarsed TO
ton Of hearing with which this Interesting party have been
emily and my'tnriousy afflicted prevented hon. a.
they say from enjoying the full bepeGt OF my roIarks
suppoed sroie plainly and 70 tho purpose-ior spoAe
my ihoughg and ch them 10 DO appropriate and hero
beg leave cay that sii adhere 70 my scutnnsnH OK
pr.ssed on hai oOcaaIon. Should etor OF these gentle
feel desireus Of STOPPING from their high soheres
far 10 deem renal B wofkhy oil notco now, am
daily Ia be found In Broadway generally alone and unpro-
tected; at all events, residence 10 caiy asoertaned
with regard TO tho Article Of the Leader, IN which tho
Inbnke innocence and pure friendship Of tho party
are avo~ed ieavo ,he good OF the public 70
decide although huge threats hourly b. ns made
% scorn Ny friends not rrsOds 6,oagn an nssresrd
nefceDay inolive oonsvoeI'Di fci nese .. y A7'
SSss IN sSsion . he uniorsunais shcl
have led this painful sn,o Of AFFAIR." but Vet SUMO,
duos and honestly believe that could pursue no osSs,
courfe and sii retain my sercspec The race Is not Al
poor, am not Chank God exactly friendicss, and am
willing W stand upon tho justice Of my Ia spite OF
ell the power, ealn and IN fucnce that may brought
to bear against The publc's obedicni servant,
| A. H. DAVENPORT.
LETTER FROM MAS LIZZIE WESTON pAvusroRr.
| DuoR
Self respect and . decent regard for those from whom
In private well - professional We, have received
Andnsss and ooirsery, and ~h~e good oip.ons
cerely dc,i'ous OF retaining compel me " briefly
Mr.. A II Dsvcnport-io whom I ~~ married 10 1853 by
'he Rev Dr. Marks, Of the Presbyterian church Of THIS
city, wboss oerncaie hod--nas % % publish
he version Of marital relations and difficulties
world card hch pcbev ggi.hed for delicacy
in competition DO In tie ma ration Of Inc matters 70 which
siers, and In wh eh be has hsd the daring 70
pcsor upon the fac. Of oor marriage. He has Also as
am n'crmet, made use Of nv name In tho most public
Places and while under the influence Of dohroncd reason
mahper which, whi'e u unjust and objectionable,
se,tion az bai Of mind aod feeling IRON which
have suffered since our rArrod iDon ~oll ~ avsst
thpNclV Tue meni OF eHpc'itto invon
Ton Of new terms OF profanity
The Trincipal matters which Mr. davenport has essb-
shed n the caro- alluded y arc my Win to Bur on 9
my phytciap the fsct OF my leaving that house undsr
BIS esori and In company with several Gentlemen, ard
the faos also that he emipeny capable OF playing tho
bassni and ssDarrcr on papor To he too nnt psAd
grlny, sno think Tie siter Ia self ~ don't
The domestic relations Of NJ DAVENPORT and myself
ocsed early IN May last. from which unc my only male
companion, and The only one upon whom could roy Tor
hose oouTtosies ~hch vas the duty ri Mr. Dsvenporf
have extended me. hss been my shortly pro
vous TO the nh OF jane be sss called 70 % sou on bu.i
49, ~ o,s M. ., oo
pary 10 that house, not surmsns That hs
,ubssouepi escort could by any possible means b
DID kBow that Mr. Forrest be thsre until .a~
bin 10 the Dor on my arrival u ne theatre, when
| ovsskenbo-. v~ then, ~ ] nope shall %,
pleased 70 meet sr. Forrest, 10 whom lndob'ei E,r
yeppor, ~sys ~ ofcsd great and rc- pot
70 f1 a. any mpeaion Of crmnahty with either OF the
dues or vie Witch have Sosn due f SS 'T ps
W NJ. Davenport are sssumed can only thir
utter fsl.iy sooh fAnc,e' are the odp'ns Of
morbiiy lcaop mind originally Of but BuIc strength
and that plc seriously impaired through The loose ing Of
moral rcstraints for fhcso dceypcrHces should DO
held responsibe css, not In the form In which they
presented by hiu-throush the columns Of no s-papr
and 10 public and rabd conversations and decamaiDos
There o different mode Of procedure which Mr. Ia
venpor resort vile creature which be has
so indusirousy sought 10 let him sppos
ssnc',,s ~ ,v a., os,h 80 ,h . 1m sn 20 ne
whom be he's assaiet II ais Gbtrsmcnt invite him.
he has not the msnIinc.s 10 meet there, lot him
aef cease sanderng me and do the srea,esi flvor
possible for him 20 confer upon me- winch is simply 10
keen svN from me, and permit me 70 pursue, uumo
eeted, professional Abors for the support Of myself
and " ung child. This, however, can hardly hope the
same cor 40 spirit which, am forced 10 believe i'm.
PEELED him TO marriage, and which hss been tho ad
Ing ehArscersi Of his conduc, towards that
time, has lsd him within the last few days 10 notify Mr.
Burfon's trtasurer that ne NUT not ray sA.y
dvrnf IN 81 osrt ~heh have recently agreed UPON
with thai gentleman, ana In the event OF that being
rbregarded 10 threaten that he fNr Avenpor1 ~ould
enfoce hs right 70 receive my canning by injunction
What tehresrctt can man yet rsssess vno i
breath declares bis belief In the sross InAdefy ~
wife and in The next seek 10 avail hisc Of tho oonsa
OF her storf would willingly oontribate b hs support
did freedom from vicious tssie and necessity dictate s
course, snd had not q aud dasrer obccs-one
bound 10 by the most holy OF all earfhlf prro.
and more sacred claim upon my exertous and purse
since have been separated Mr. Davenport has nsus
tousy Circulated report that have enjesvored 10 In
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