The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-19
An Asren.ut In o,nic alty with his Wife.

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Considerable excitement was caused on the steam
hat douk just previous 10 the departure OF the
Fnncis Skiddy for New York last evening growing
out of the relations sustained by Marion the redoubt
ABLE balIoonist who didn't go up on the fth of July.
30 young lady on board, whom he was attempting,
~ the people at hand seemed to believe, to carry
away from the city by force and against her consent
The iGcts of the case, near can get at them
amid host of conflicting rumors all of them very
nnfavo-able to the Professor" would seem to be
1hese:-
Since coming to this city the last time and while
boarding - house on Fifth street Marion seems 10
have made the acquaintance of young lady named
Sarah +. Brown who halls from Schenectady, and
who had been employed for some time at one of our
collar factories Whether it the romance Of his
occupation and life, the qualities of his character
which captiYated her il is Of our business
dec II, "she took to him kindly" He seens 10 have
been always welcome 20 her company, and they were
often together-so frequently that although the
Professor repeatedly declared the perfect honesty
II his intSltons, rumors prejudcial 10 the young
lady began 70 be circulated in consequence OF their
familiarity.
What the Professor calls "six weeks Of courting''
terminated yesterday, and the affair reached its cul
ninstiDg point Marion having previously popped
Ahe question" and eeS accepted, the parties were
united in the holy bonds of matrimony' by Rey.C.
p. Sheldon, Of the Fifth street Baptist church. and
q certificate thereof, duly attested, "signed and
sealed" handed to the happy bridegroom" So far
rs appsars Marion was perfectly fair 10 the transac
Atom told the girl not to take the step without due
reflection an6 before the minister assured her that
If she knew anything Of his character or habits
which should cause her TO repent, she al liberty
70 refuse fulilment Of the contract. She did not
% So but walked into marriage with her eyes open.
30 far all was well.
The wedding was had at six o'clock and about
an hour after, Marion proceeded with his wife ON
board the steamboat, intending 70 take passage for
New York. As he says-and a. seems ~ be at
hast partly true-be left Der on the boat and went
N TO obtain his balloon and other baggage. While
he was absent (this Is his story woman OF West
Troy, who seems 10 have known him too well, nsti-
gated by jealousy and rage, went on board and filled
the Of bis wife with stories against him. the con-
sequence Of hearing which Was determination on
her part not 10 leave town with him. When he re-
tnrned, he found her walking down the dock with
her female friend.
Going after Mrs Professor, he urged her. in pretty
strong terms return n the boat The lady fromWest
Troy interfering be rather sterny informed her that
would be the part of wisdom for her TO shat up,
which she did. lie then eos mis- wife on Board the
boat. Re-. what with screaming and loud talking
being determined not 70 90 with him-she soon drew
crowd 20 the vicinity. The general suppostion AZ
pnoe seemed 10 be that Marion bad nveiged the wo-
Sar TO the boat and having found her unwilling to
accompany him further, was endeav0ring 10 force
her 10 DO 80. Acting upon this supp0stOn, the crowd
suggested various ways OF disposing OF the PROBES
sor Some favored hanging, others were for taTTing
and feathering. others thought duckng the most eX
peditious and appropriate means IL was finally de-
cidrd 20 take Mrs. Marion ~ the Mansion House
while he detained On board the boat and 70 ts~e
On investigation Of the case. The Professor f)sgW
against latc az well "a he could but the woman Was
removed and despite all his Effort. be could not get
OF the boat until Il had lccn Sseided 20 LET his wife
have Der own course. aud W sustain her in IL.
This determined, Marion rotated between the tee-
graph Office and the steamboat dock, amid an
excited rabhle Of three or four hundred persons,
who brcatbed all sorts Of vengeance against him.
Finally be made speech 20 them. In which he
assured them that they knew nothing Ut the case:
Mai he had been legally married by Rev. Mr.. Shell.
don 10 the yeuDg woman. that he was more slnned
against than sinning:' that IL was fouly cruel 10
crush a man without giving him an opport unity 20
he heard and tha. " they would be patient until to-
day. all should be explained. This seemed 90 par
lally satisfy them, and the crowd finally broke up
without injuring the Professor.
Tie balloon and trunks belonging o. Marion were
attached the boat at the instance Of Peter Levy,
but the attachment was subsequently Withdrawn
she balloon went on n New York and Mrion has
tie trunk During the evening, Mrs. Marion
seen at the Mansion House by the Professor, Pew.
Mr.. Sheldon and others but she refused ~ return
~ Ter husband and remained over night with
Ms. TyTTel This morning she was still Undecided
what course 81 pursue. Mar N says he shall not
urge her. but leave her 10 make her own choice. lie
declares that whatever faults he may have, IN this
matter he was perfectly honest loved the woman
and intended 20 DO well by her. lie declares that
no one can rea'iH the eject This transaction has
upon him. II dDes seem that the young woman.
having heen warned, should not have married the
man without beng prepared 10 take the c0nse
eueBCes. The Professor really seems hardly 10 be
blamed for the denouement.