New-York daily tribune., 1858-04-22
A JVIFE'S VICISSITUDES.

CONTEST FOR POSSESSION OF A CHILD.
While at the New-Hayen Railroad depot, few
evenings ago. Of the trains arrived in the CITY,
our attention was attracted to lady who was standing
in q partially concealed position near the end of the
platform by which the passengers usually leave the
cars She was very thicky yelled, and appeared anx-
ious TO avoid recognition she Yves accompanied by 81
officer and both closely scrunized the face of every
gentleman who passed them. Being thus convinced
that "there was something in the wind, we resolved
to keep bright look out and unrave the mystery if
possible II soon became evident that all the nasaAn
serc cleared cut, without furnishing ihe o9sc'
search, as expressions Of disappointment were over
head; scarcely had another minute elapsed however,
before messerger approached them in breathless
haste and exclaimed, "he has gone-he has gore TO-
ward -whereupon the lady and attendant officer in
stanty sprapg into a carriage and drove of a. full
speed, leaving us, Of course, in state of wonderment
as to what all the fuss could be about at tine time
greatly increasing our curiosity, as well deermi
nation TO learn the whole history Of the case.
On hunting upthe officer the following day and inter
rogatipe him relative 10 the matter he nmated that
the husband Of the lady alluded to- after abandoning her
and running off with another mans wife about seven
years sgo subsequently visited his wife the residence
of her sther and carried off their only child, whom
she had not tBce seen UNI il the morning Of that day,
when she succeeded in efiectDg her recovery. Being
thus prepared fer q case Of interest the lady was
sought and her statement of the facts SOLICITED and
given. The nature Of the trials she experienced
wife and mother will be best understood by perusal of
the following story, told nearly sspossbe i'll her
words:
al was born on the old family Homestead 10 the vi
cinity tf Stamford Conn., iu the year 1873. AT
early age while a visit 10 married sister residing
in NewCanaap, Conn, first met with my then future
husband at the anniversary celebration of his birth
day. Shortly afterthat event returned home aud re-
NAMED there several years during which period no,h
irg WORTHY of notice occurred in which was psrticu-
laIly interested. Notwithst andng the fact that my
parents were living in comfortable circumstances
resolved to turn my attention to some occupation
which would re a2e for me suitable remuneration
for my sefvicen With thess views, l came to New
York and learned respectable business, boarding a.
the time with married sister living 10 the city, with
whom / remained until the Winter OF 1867. when,
every branch of business becoming depressed, | re-
turned home. On parting with my sister, jokingy
remarked to her, shall be married before got
back att ough 1 had net the slightest idea at that
time Of entering the bonds OF matrimony. My sister,
in reply, observed, YES you'll mNry thH =
Mr.. W. Ia brother of whom mad already married
member of cur iamlyl but not having seen him Tor
more than two Yeas entertained no expectation u
meeting him, and s less OF entering into ma'rIIno-
NAL alliance with him duripg my solourn IN the e2un-
try. On visiting sister OF mine however, met "ith
Mr. W, WHO Iocn proPSs'a mainsSs ] 70 me, n, 81 t3s
offer he wouli 60 to ses s,d thereby Try TO 1'e
all recollection of me. | asked him 10 allow
two weeks time for consideration OF the
matter, and consultation with my friends, whlca
he consented to do. My mother aud sisters,
who knew him better than did, told me that he was
not the right kind of man for me; tnat he did mo-
show out bis principles before me- and therefore ad-
vised me rot TO marry him. At the expiration Of the
fortnight. contrary to the advice of my friends, Goa
sented to have him, and agreed 10 be msrred IL
TOUR weeks. Accordingly, the lst day OF February
sI, We were united at Port Chester, N Y, sort of
Sietna Green for Connecticut young folks. In the
course OF three hours after return IL ncv
relat'onship my husband commenced cursng me 10
tte most awful manner, without assigning any cause
whstever for such conduct; whsrcupon my mother
al q slster urged me not to hive with him. bat could
not muster resolution enough TO take go determined
stand against him. In abou q week af,esward @ sis-
ter OF husbands came up from tue c..y apparently
ignorant OF our msrrage) after him t. 20 and marry
young emale by the name OF Maris - 10 whom then
first lesrned he had long been Engaged Ga question:
iug my husbsnd on the subject he assure me ths be
never intended 10 have her. because che had already
become the mother Of sp Legitimate child 10 Aptl
following about two mcDths after our MARRIAGE b.
broke up Housekeeping and took Inc to bos,d /. IN
relative ard psd o., little s,t-Gop to IL Ioy com
~; AID rapp ness. IL tie m2nth of j y 'oioSn;.