Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-06
THE GAZETTE.
TUESDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER Q, 1859.
LONDON POLICE COURT.
From tie Morning Star of august II.

LONDoN IVhASE CoOhl.
From tie Morning Star Of august II.
Two MONTHS AFTER MARRlAGE.-Yester-
day middle aged fashionably dressed lady,
and who appeared in a state of nervous ex-
element, applied to the Hon. G. c. Norton
for his advice as to how she should act res
pecting her husband, to whom she had not
been married quite two months. From the
lady's statement it appeared that she had
been the daughter of surgeon, and had
been married to gentleman who died about
five years ago, leaving her widow without
a family, well.furnished house, and a
handsome income. In the month of March
last, while attending one Of Barnum's lectures
in st. James Hall, she met gentleman about
her own age, who introduced himself as the
SOD of an Earl, made passionate love to her,
and vowed he would shoot her unless she
married him. On his representations of
high family and connexions his promising to
present her new carriage and two thou
sand pounds in money, and consenting to
have her own jointure settled upon herself,
she consented to comply with his wishes, and
they were married on the 2Sth of June last
at st. Georges church, Hanover square
Weeks passed over without the presentation
of either the two thousand pounds or the
carriage, and thus induced her, applicant, to
suspect that her husband had not acted can
didly with her; and this feeling has increas-
ed by his not introducing her to single
member of those whom he described as his
aristocratic family. All, in fact, she could
learn about her husband was that he was
friend Of merchant of much responsibility
having Offices in Threadneedle street, and
residing at the west end, and in whose SER
vice he held some appointment at the time of
his marriage. This appointment she had
reason to suspect he had since lost, and was
mt present living upon her. The first ques-
ton which she had to ask his worship was
whether she was obliged to supply her hus-
band with clothes, particularly as he was in
the habit Of going out in very good suit
Saturday last, said the applicant, he left my
house as nicely dressed as any gentleman,
and did not return until midday on Mon
day, when he came home in deplorable
state.
"Mr. Norton.-What is the name of your
husband, pray?
Applicant.-Capt. William DENLY Sloper
Harrison, think lis.
Mr.. Norton.-It is rather strange that
lady should not know her own name
Laughter.
Applicant.-Well, / must admit it is
strange, but know that it is Harrison;
but shall 60 and get my marriage certificate.
The applicant here left the Court, but
returned in short time with the marriage
certificate, which she handed to the magis-
trate.
Mr.. Norton.-I gee by this document
that your marriage took place on the 18th of
June, and that the name of your husband
is Harrison, he must therefore, have made
some Interpretations, as the name OF the
Applicant.-Oh. yes, he must have de-
ceived me, and yet protesting so much love.
lie has treated me cruelty, and yet he tells
me my house and all have got is his; insists
on having the whole of my Keys, and says
shall be obliged to support him.
Mr.. Norton.-Well, / am afraid that Is so;
but understand from the officer who has
been to your house, at your request, that your
husband has not only consented, but wishes
you to sue for divorce.
Applicant.-ThenI I'll do so. ! only wish
! had itnow. had an excellent offer from
a barrister, and was fool enough not not ac-
cept it. Iwish your worship would take the
trouble ofjust reading the letter sent to me by
my husband before our marriage, and then
the letter of the barrister making me an OK
collect offer.
Mr.. Norton.-I have no great curiosity in
such matters; but now, Mrs. Harrison-as
that appears to be your name-if you can say
you 60 in fear Of your husband, l shall grant
you summons.
Mrs. Harrison. latter some hesitation. y
No, can't say do. think he loves me
too we'll to injure me, though don't love him
bit. Much laughter.
Mr.. Norton.-Then l should recommend
you to 20 home and come to some arrange
ment for speedy divorce or separation.
Mrs. Harrison.-No, I'll not 60 home; l
am afraid to do 30. shall 60 to Brighton,
and re may sell or do what he likes with
the goods in the house.
Mr.. Nortor.-What may be their value!
Mrs. Harrison.-Three or four hundred
pounds.
Mr.. Norton.-Well, my advice to you is to
go home.
Mrs. Harrison.-I feel very much obliged
to you, sir; but / shall 60 to Brighton.
Mrs. Harrison then withdrew from the
Court.