Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-09-10

Two MoSrns bTsR A.RAIAaL-A L,py Nor Kxox.
INs nER NAHE-festerday, niddleaged fashionably
dressed lady, and who appeared IN a STATE of nervous l.
element applied the Hon a. = Norton for his ,v;ce
as TO how she should act respecting her husband To
whom she had not been married quite two months =
FROM the ltdy statement appeared that she had been
the daughter OF surgeon. and hal been married TO
gentleman Who died about ve years ago. leaving her
widow without family. well farnshed house and a
handsome income. In the month of March last while
attending one of Barnums lectures in 81. Jame-' Hall
She mot gentleman about her age who introduced
himself a. the son Of earl made passionate love 10
her and vowed he would shoot her nnless she married
him. On his representations of high family and connec
tonS his promising present her with new clrriag,
and t20Ou in money, aud consenting have her own
Jonture settled upon herself she consented to comrly
with his wishes aud they were married the 2sth Of
June last, at St Georges Church. Hanover square
Weeks passed over without the presentation of either
the EZOOO or the carriage and thns induced her ,np
can't To suspect that her husband had not acted cndy
with her. and this feeling has increased bv his not int
ducng her to single member Of those whom he le-crh
ed as his arstocrat:c family All in fact that she could
learn about her husband that he a friend of 4.
merchant OF much responsibility having Offices in Thread
needle street aud residing the West end and in who's
service he held some appointment the time of his mar
rage This appointment she had reason TO suspect he
had since lost, and present living upon her Tb
hrst question which she had TO ask his wo-sh;D vs.
whether she was obliged TO supply her husband with
clothes particularly he ia the habit of pon M,
~ very good suit and coming home in yer, lad on,
lAughter) On Saturday last said the applicant he lei,
my house - nicely dressed gentleman and ddnot
"'l'h Hlh'uaN on MONDAY when lac home I'm
n deplorabIe state ~ "
Mr.. Norton-What is the name or your husband pr,,s
Apphcant-Captain William Denby Sloper Harrison I
think is. ~
Mr. NorionIis rather strange that lady sboull M,
know her own name. U.augnterD
Apphcant-Wcll, must admit it il strange hut know
that 1t Is Harrison but shall 90 ami get my MARI age
certificate.
The applicant here LETT the court but returned in
short time with the Tarrage certificate which she hand
ed 10 the magistrate
Mr. Norton see by this document that your marrisge
TOOK place on the 2sth of June and that the name of
your husband i Harrison. He must therefore have
made some misrepresentation as the name of the mo-
bleman he assumed, j. not Harrison
Applicant--Oh YES. he must have deceived me and
yet protesting 50 much love. (Renewcd hushterl He
il treated rnc cru"y and vet he tells me m house and
an nave got l. hi>-insSis on having the whole of NV
ke,s' and says shall be obliged to support him
Mt. Norton-Wel, am afraid that i 50 bu, under.
stand from the officer who has been to your hous, t
your request that your husband has not only consented
but wishes you 10 for 4 divorce
Applcaut-Thcn I'll do 20; I onIy wish had IL NOS,
had an excellent offer from barriSer and v,s d,i
enough not tn accept H. wish your worhip would t,L
hr trouble OF just reading the letter sent to me by nv
husband before our marriage aud then the letter OF the
barsister making me an excellent oifrr uaughterl
Mr. Norton-l have great CURIOSITY in such matter
nut now, Mrs Harrson-as that ppears to be your nam,
IL yoH can say you go in fear of your husband shall
Ms Harrison later some hesiationl-No can't ,,y
DO; think he loves me too well iniurc me- though
don't love him bit Much laughteri
MI Norton-Then should recommend YOU 10 -o home
anu come To some arrangement for speedy disorce or
separation. ''' VI
Mr.: HarrisOn-No Ill not go home; am afraid to do
so snail go to Brighton and he may sell or do what
he likes with the goods in the house
Mr.. Norton-What NAV be their yaIues
Mrs -Harrisou-E3UU or g4DU
Mr. Norton-Well, my advice to you is TO 70 home
but shall go 10 Brighton. '' ."
Mrs Harrison then withdrew from the court