Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-02-18
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THE BRIDE OF AN HOUR.
How new made Wye's lore did not last
over Sunday. ssf a


Our readers have already learned how {
certain George Taylor, a New York clerk
married clandestinely young heiress,
Miss Emma A. Hawley, the pair eluded
the mother during visit to the Theatre
and how the angry mother when she dis
covered the marriage, refused TO let the
Rew made husband see his new made wife
George Taylor, the husband, then sued
outa habeas corpus 10 recover his wife
from his mother-in-law. After various
delays the young wife was finally brought
into Court in New York on Wednesday
last. On entering the Court room, she
was conducted to a seat by the side of the
Judge. She is described as very young
looking, and of a quite pleasing appearance
The Court stated at the outset that
Miss Hawley would be allowed to go which
ever way and with whom she desired.
The Court thought she ought not to be
examined as witness, but for the inform
alton of the Court as to her real wishes
in this matter. She was therefore not
sworn. - zaf
Witness then testified as follows, in a
low tone of voice: -s 755
i know the natuie of this proceeding;
suppose l was married to Mr.. Taylor, if
the person who performed the ceremony
was clergyman; I was married volunta-
rily, and loved Mr. Taylor at that time; on
the Monday following the marriage, which
took place on Saturday, | found out Mr..
Taylor's true character, and became unwill-
ing to 90 with him or live with him; | do
not wish to say whether my mother told
me of Mr.. Taylor's character; others have
told me; what l heard is reason why do
do not wish to live with him; l have also
some private reasons of my own; when
my mother ordered Mr.. Taylor to leave the
house, / do not think she new of the mar
riage; she had told him the same thing
before; on Monday morning | felt that l
did not wish to live with him; my mother
found out our marriage by Mr.. Taylor's ac-
tions; on Monday morning she went down
to my brothers store to learn of him if I
really was married; went there, too, and
it was there suggested that 1 should go
into the country a few days; l had pre-
viously said l did not wish to 90 with Mr..
Taylor; drove to the station, went into
the country about 10 miles from N. York;
mother went with me; she stayed day or
two; remained three or four days, then
came back, and have been staying with a
lady, friend of mine; my mother has
been 10 the house twice since, but not to
see me; she has never given me any or
ders as to where may or may not go; |
have not been out of the house since; l
came from the country because 1 did not
wish to be insulted; this morning / have
been at Mr. Busteed's office and walked
over here from there. @
By the Court-Do you know the power
marriage gives the husband over the person
md property of his wife-that he has /
light TO her society2
A. do. 1898
@. What is that powerl
A. do not wish to say.
@. Do you refuse to live with your hus-
oand because you are afraid of your moth
II, or her disapproval?
A. am afraid Of no one; beside what
have heard against Mr.. Taylor's character,
here are reasons of my own why do not
wish to live with him; do not wish to tell
what they are; I have property of my own
am to have possession of it when | am
If age; my right to the possession does
lot depend on my marriage, and my moth
n has no control over il; l suppose l
hould not have thought of going to my
,rother's store on the Monday after the
marriage, had not my mother suggested it;
'ut she did not order me to go.
Mr.. Barbour, attorney for the husband
proposed that the lady should have an op,
to speak with Mr.. Taylor either
n private or in the presence of the Court
This might have the effect to remove
my unjust prejudice against him if any ex-
sted.
The Court, however, did not follow out
he suggestion.
(By the Court to witness.) l wish you
o understand that if you wish to go with
our husband, the whole power of the law
vill be exerted to enable you to do so, and
o remain with him against all opposition
f your friends or any other person.
(By the Court.) Suppose I had the
over to command you to 60 with your
usband, and l should make such an or
er, would it be agreeable to you.
A. No, it would not.
@. Do you wish to see Mr.. Taylor, to
nix with him, or to write to him, if you
aought you could do so without the knowl-
ige or your mothera
A. No, Sir.
@. Would you like him to write to you2
'erhaps he can explain some of the i'll
ories you have heard against him.
A. I do not wish him to write to me; l
ish to 60 back to my mother.
The Judge here ended the examination,
it evident that the young lady
ished to 60 with her mother rather than
er husband. /
Miss Hawley, or Ms. Taylor, then re-
red into the Judges private room TO her
lends, and the writ was declared to bc
scharged.
During the examination Of the lady. Mr..
aylor, the husband, stood facing her, and
Irnestly endeavoring to catch her eye
be, however did not look at him. |,
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