Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1859-03-06

fs7siaf ni.qa-h TO he Ciuin1au Gfreur
BALTIMORE, March The Washington cor
respondent Of the New York Herald Of this
morning s1ys Il appears thar II vas on
Thursday night that the anonymous letter
reached AIr. Sickles, apprising him Of his
wife's treachery. Spontaneously Key receiv-
ed a similar letter, warning him 10 desist from
his pursuit Of Mrs, Sickles, during Friday and
Saturday. Sickles fully substantiated the truth
Of the charge made. In making her confes-
sion Ms. Sickles declared that Kew succeeded
some months since In inducing her 10 yield to
/ repeated interviews by threats Of exposure.
In this way intercourse was kept NJ. The ne
gro woman who had charge II the house which
Kew had hired. was confronted with Mrs.
Sickles and identified Der as the lady who had
accompanied Key On sunday morning, Mr..
Sickles, in spite Of the occurrences which had
taken place, had calmly resolved upon divorce
from his wife, when, as stated, the sight Of
KEY in the square opposite, making the Gus
tomav signals infuuated him 20 madness, and
he bloody sequel followed. At nine O'Clock
last evening, Mr.. Sickles was removed 10 his
cell, where he was shortly after visited BY the
Rev. Mr.. Haley, who, in a Christian spirit.
came 10 offer him eousolation. Under the ef-
feet Of his exhortation, Mr.. Sickles gave way
10 his emotions, and implored him 70 visit his
wretched wife. and Jet him know her condition.
He did SC. and found Mrs. Sickles in utmost
agony Of mind. On her knees she implored her
husbands pardon, and besought him, if he
world save her from madness, to return her
wedding riHe, which he had previously torn
from her hsnd. The Reverend gentleman ex-
ecuted the commission, and cau1ed back, BE-
sides, a letter expressive Of her despair.
Il was past midnight when Rev. Afr. Haley
returned to the prison and communicates what
be had witnessed. Under the advice % tbs
gentleman, Mr.. Sickles consented 10 give %
the mig, and was furthermore induced to wit
letters 70 his wife Of the most afeotionate de-
scnp-ion To-day, Mr.. Siekles is in a state
Of complete mental pTostration. and though
throngs have visited the prison, be has refused
TO see any but a few Of his most intimate
frienis, with whom be has been unable TO con-
verse mu-h. He PAGES the corridor Of the prison
IN silent grief, frequently pressing bis head be-
tween his hands. He shrinks with dread from
every ~allusion 70 the horrible event Of yester-
day. Mrs. S. is confined TO her bed BY severe
illness, and refuses to see any one whatever.
The moment she Is able, she is to leave Wash
iugton fer her fathers house.
Mrs. Sckles is very p%enitsnt, and is over
whslmsd with grief. she declares thatshs has
enough Il Fashionable life at Washington. and
praYs for oblivion. She describes her husband
when be returned 10 the house, after haFipg
accomplished his bloody work, az entering her
room, looking like a marble statue, only utter
ing the sentence 81 have killed him." MI. 3
was accompanied 70 bis house BY two suhor-
dinate officers Of the district, who made him
pledge his word and honor before they would
consent to allow him to enter his wife's room,
that he Fwould do her no harm. That De
stfil enttTtains for her feelings Of the strongest
affection there is no doubt. He believes Key
seduced her from the path Of virtue and recti-
tude, ana that but forhim she never would have
proved false.
q --HH g. -
CHS must be aterrihle blow Mr.. S. eNclaim-
ed, pressing his hand upon his brow, "Yes poor
ehild.n and walked away. Il Is reported that
Mrs. S. Is e~Hcicnts, and has made AFFIDAVIT that
she became SO in consequence Of her intercourse
with Key.