The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-07-13
Williamsburg City News.

LOVE, Eorxxrr AND RxrRIBunos-An Affair Iavoavsna
tho separation Of family Of wealth and rospectabIlxy
occurred In williamsburg the south sde or Nnh ave-
nue. portion Of the city, and which barely escaped tcrn
mating In the murder Of Of the participants We g,vs
the statement ~ given reporter with the a.
cepson Of The names Mr.. A. Is merchant In New Yox,
doing large business, and Of high standing In the CON-
mercial community few years since he was welded V
sbeautul and accomplished youpg lady, belonging 70 one
Of the first families. Years Of happiness have rolled by
and three children have blesaed the union Mr. A. paosd
the most implicit confidence In the integrity and virtue OF
his wife, whom he adored and believed 70 DO a. pure a
mortal being could b. Thus matters passed until oos
false sep In an evil hour broke up and destroyed the
peace and happiness OF the family circle. b. is young
bachelor also business OF high standing gay fas
mating Of fine personal appearance In Short ladys
man" A5ou. three months since Mrs A. and ar nsa
plain a. words that each bad become hvrs-
bly, impressed with tho other. An sgreessh
king engagement TO meet again at the sane place.
Frequent meetings followed, the lady all the while
world 10 them was ssrk and gooav pne Up on1 ~
passed In each others society. The attachment Of the
LADY was 80 strong that she weuld desert husband,
children, parents and friends for the she loved An
clopcment vas scc,rdingy agreed upou and three
O'Clock on the morning Of the Alb OF july decided
upon 70 carry the plan Into execution and krangemeps
were made accordingly. By come means or other the
husband received numaions OF his wifes eops
meni, put WAS nciedpous The Information, hovevss,
lookout and ascertain the truth faIsiy OF the reps
He declared that he belle wife aost ar pure e an
angel and incapable Of so base On the morning.
question Mrs. A. len the house stealthy, and, snsr
walking short 3stance crtercd carriare which w.
standing In waiting, and driven toward tho reash
street ferry. The husband now convinced Of her
infamy, and, rwhng up 10 the carriage, opsssd
The door, and there beheld his vito seated BY the aide a
the young man In Question. With the fury OF Q mailman
he drew bowie knife and commenced stabbinG ADD cut
ting Mr.. B. until he tainted and believed 70 have bee
MORALLY wunded The carriage was then ordered 10 re-
I'd ma VA "A ~
room, and The family physicim cent for. Al this une-
ture OF he Affair." the two recognized each other e
busin ~ rents In New York, and had been on The be
terms. Tho young declared Mat until this momeas
be VAS not aware OF the rela Ions existing between NJ
and Mrs had he been this fact this unovtu-
that he hal not allowed his wife leave without utevfes
ing Upo, the arrival Of the physician was asoertaned
that Mr. had received dangerous wound In the neck
several cuts upon the arm, OF which viii deprive him
Of the use Of IT, and bal stomach Daring
the melee the young discharged pistol and The bah
wound. The physician decming that the wounds
we're mortal, advised a consultation, and two
other eminent physicians wero sent for. ms
consultation took place that evening, and me
conclusions were that there was a possibility OF 70
covery The utmost efforts have been made by tho reods
on both sides 70 keep the affair secret After = ntue 70
Election the husband decided discard his unfsthfs wife,
and accordingly dismissed her from his house Having
no other alternative she proceeded 70 he residence OF nsr
parents In New York The father and brothers mmedi
ately visited Mr. house, and upon hearing all the facts
satisfied that he had pursued the only course Ion
gyen into the custody OF the husband after which he
generously gave her The oldest boy The Injured man
sll remains al the house Of Mr. A. receiving the best q
care, and Ia gradually reooverins