The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-03-30
VOLUME X.
Mr.. Boxer and his Irish coachman.

Twelve Co pies Is 90
Mr.. Boxer and his Irish Coachman.
This case which has been the subject of Il
sensation for a week in the great commercial
Metropolis has been brought to close, and
the daughter consigned to her husbands pro-
.-stion The father plead insanity Of his
daughter, as a reason for refusing to recognize
the validity Of the marriage. The court ap-
pointed committee of physicians to examine
theslady and determine the truth Of the faith
-er's allegation. They reported that there
were no Indications Of any alterations of in
tellect, and that she was, in their opinion, Of
sound mind, and fully capable Of judging for
herself. Upon this report the court decreed
that Mr.. Boxer should give up the custody of
his daughter to the care and protection of her
husband, and in delivering the judgement,
said. "If each were Of sound mind; if no force
or fraud was practiced upon either, it is e-
gal and valid marriage without reference to
the Co .dition in society, or the wealth, or the
Disadvantages of either Of the parties. In
the eve Of the law all stand on an entire
equality, and all are capable of making con-
tracts if there is no legal obstacle in the way.
This Court sitting now in this matter has
nothing to do with the wisdom and choice Of
power to select husband for the one or wife
for the other-this is a matter depending en-
tirely upon their own tastes, their own voli-
ton and their own consent, and which no hu-
man being, in my Judgement has right TO in
terfere with. They have duties which they
owe to society; they have responsibilities
which they have assumed and which they
owe to their Creator and they, and they alone,
are responsible for the choice they have made
and for the manner in which they shall dis
charge their duties.
AFTER TIE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
lTamediately after the Judge had rendered
his decision, even before the adjournment Of
tie Cols@, Deans friends gathered around
him to oifeg their congratulations. The rush
towards him was so great that with difficulty
he kept his feet. He managed. at last. to re
treat TO the corner of the room near the
Judges bench. when Judge Davies took him
by the hand and rendered his compliments
The crowd all wanted to do likewise, and
such were their eagerness that poor Dean was
pushed out Of the Court Room. He evidently
felt frightened and sped down stairs to the
street, the crowd Mt his heels cheering him
Justify. lie was chased over to Centre street,
against the side Of dwelling, but with great
eiIort he broke through the mob and ran
through Chambers street, towards Broadway.
At this juncture he was seized by Judge
Davies, who jerked him into a coach standing
by, entered himself, and the two were driven
off, the crowd in their wake yelling like In.
dians.
They stopped at the judges residence
short time, whence Dean proceeded to On,
house Of Mr.. Spencer. his counsel, to await
the hour when his wife should he delivered t
him.
Early in the evening Mr.. Henry 3ertholf
Deputy sheriff. presented himself to Mr.. Bo
ker, with the order Of the Court, for the de
livery of Mrs. Dean to the custody of hei
lawful husband, which Mr.. Boxer agreed to dc
at 8 o'clock in the evening.
Meanwhile several hundred persons hat
collected around Mr.. Boxers house, and anx
ious to see the noted bride. At the appointed
hour Mr.. Bertholf re-appeared for the lady
and after much trouble in getting her through
the crowd to the carriage. and extraord narl
exertions on the part Of Barney, the drive
in dedging through cross streets to escape tn
curiosity of hunters, she was safely conveyet
to Mr.. Bertholfs residence. No. 8 Jone
street. where shortly afterward she was join
ed by her husband and Mr. Spencer.
Here an interview in presence Of Mr.. Ber
tholf and his family and Mr.. Spencer was hal
between the husband and his wife. Dea
was anxious that an adjournment should tax
place at the Metropolitan Hotel, the bridal
chamber of which had been engaged by MI
Spencer for their use. But Mrs. Deans moth
eli objected, as she had faithfully engaged I
return to her that night. Much other con
versation occurred as to their future pros
poets and manner of living. Mr. Berthe
asked the lady if she fully realized the hard
ships which her new position would enta
upon her. &c. How would she like to get u
at o'clock in the morning to get mechar
les breakfast? and would it not be repugnan
to her feelings to 60 to market with basks
in one hand and fifty cents in the other
procure their daily food, with other simils
questions. She answered in the true lover
way, she could do all this and more for tt
man Of her choice. His earnings at h
trade Che is ship c.rpenter) with what ST
made by teaching mu 'ic an1 the language
would amply support them. After whi
Mr.. Spencer suggested that, as the your
couple would probably like private conve
sation before they separated for the nigh
y one should be accorded. The suggestion w
rcred upon, and they were left to themselve
Some hours later Mrs. Dean was escorted
her fathers house by Mr. Bertholf and h
husband left for his home.
1t is the intention Of the pair to start ear
for Louisville, KY, where Dean has a broths
in law in business, and where he also hou
to live in happiness with his bride.
A TERRIBLE MYsTERY.-Last week I