The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-08-22
The tragedy m Clncinnasa.
ADDITIONAL YARfIOuLAR0.


De Marbais, who attempted to kin his wife and
himself In Cincinnati, on Tuesday evening, was still
alive on Wednesday night, but In dangerous con-
dition. HIS wife was apparently recovering. De
Marbais 10 said by the Cincinnati papers TO be ma
tive Of Baltimore, but we are informed that he was
born In New Orleans, and came to this city when
quite young Here he attended school for while,
and then went to New York, where he finished his
education, and entered o large drug store In that
city. Being man Of fine education, versed in
several languages, and otherwise accomplished, he
was greatly esteemed by his employers and q
large number Of acquaintance. The following ad
dtlonal facts we CLEAN from the Cincinnati Com
merctdl:- 1@ tH
His marriage with the woman was contracted in
the city OF New York about eighteen months since
she, at the time, was engaged to wealthy gentle
man then residing in California who had for nearly
TWO years been supporting her in ease and luxury
she was regarded as his mistress, and even at the
time De Marbais made proposals of marriage he
was ful'y aware Of her reputation. A short while
rested in New York and carried to the city of Phia-
deipMa 70 answer charge OF forgery. He was
tried and hoporably acquitted, and, naturally of
very sensitive disposition he came West to avoid
oil MS troubles, and forget, II possible, the stigma
which had been cast upon his name. Before leaving
new YORK he became acquainted with gentleman
VINO promised that he would, If he located in
cincinnati, assist him in finding q situation. Thi
determined DE Marbais as TO his place Of residence
and, true to his word, the gentleman procured 70
him employment in drug house. This was abou
year back. For time all went smoothly, both
ne and his wife living together happily and con
tented.
The person who so kindly hefriended De Marbais
after the lapse Of few months, again had occasion
to visit New York and Philadelphia and during his
sojourn in the latter city he became aware of the
charge which De Marbais was arraigned on. Return.
ing again to Cincinnati he Immediately waited upon
the employers OfDe Marbais and said that it was his
desire not to be considered a. further responsible
for his good conduct. Inquiries naturally followed
and the charge upon which the employee had been
year previously tried was told them. Then came
forced forfeiture of his situation and then began
his troubles
Unable 10 procure another situation, he slowly
lived up his means, and finally the wardrobe Of
himself and wife dwndled in satisfying the de.
mands of his creditors. Matters proceeded thus
until his wife, unable to stand the approach of po
verify adopted her former course oflite Maddened
at the thought that she forced to live by such
horrible means, De Marbais determined upon end
ing bis and her existence. He scruped not in tell
ing his friends of his intentions, and Indeed, his
wife has ON several occasions expressed belief
that he would at some time attempt her life. Sit
he said to her, blanche, this il cold hearted
piled, Dear Tom, If you ever try to kill me do it
effectually; do not bunge the matter, and leave me
to lnger in pain and misery"
The story that De Marbais was obliged to fee
from France Ii wrong. His father was French but
married an American lady. His father died ten
years since. His mother married ag hin, and is at
present residing in New York She has been nd
vised of her sons last act, and is now probably at
his bedside