The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-27
Tine JERSEY WIFE POISONING ctSE.

SEVENTY Day--Arteruoen Session.
sFECy AL REPORT FOR THE nEAALD.

SEVENTY. Bay-Arternoen Session.
sFEGy AL REroRT FOR THE nEAALD.
BMuDERE, N. j., April a. 1860.
Ne ov~r room Was crowded this afternoon, and great
interest as manifested 10 the reading Of the letters which
sow Considerable passages 1t arms occurred between
Ne oov useI a. the admsibhty OF Of the letters
HArdv seemed much depressed and sat shading bis face
win his hand.
oon Winter editor the Hackettsto 7ases, sworn
~ ssvsaa death notice. by special messenger, on March
1853; the notice OF the death Of Mrs. Harden, and
vas accompanied by note, signed 49,, requesting ia
publication. Notice and note offered in evidence
Mr. Robeson hen readithe following letters
An undated note signed ]. S. H.. y reading" When
sS WI. I'M me ~ e r.Ssr ns yUu would
70 Groveo church until see you again, in view
q the talk which is going on"
letter from Harden, addressed 70 " Miss q. l.. Dor
Ind Madam and dated Mount Lebanon April Is, 1883,
saymg that he cannot get money enough TO meet his de-
msnds, bot has persuaded his creditors 70 wait Till next
ali wan, you 70 your father he will not raise
$500 and let me have by next September There
iS.n your house as much a possible, but can win
IS. as sf cam a ss.y.s SAID that you were coming up
.e day you get this, and use the envelope send you In
anything about the letter you wrote me, nor will I'LL
IGsyoa II. l. D."
sitter dated (no MONTH 10Th. 1855 from Miss Dor
hxd 70 Mr. Hsrecn in reply TO the letter given above
the s gong en- Oa; has s.poass P
h1sy, and don't like to ask him for money, but
4nt ysa think that don't want 70 do anything
u you. feel desire to help ycu along AL ean" the
md nay DC visit soon let people say they please.
latter, dated Mount Lebanon, April 20, ASS, 70 Mss
NE lec- little note-Go by yourself and read this,
and wrto long letter in return" The LEI ter begins with
scfpt wledgment CT the receipt Of MR Dorlands let
h:--N u0tWtt1-
standiuE what people Thoughtecs girl you certainly
now pas scarcely able 70 ooEtyid with H. haye
no pesce either night or day. have been 20 tried that
Asw even Teen strongly tempted to put an end TO
: q SeDs In and
thoSght Of eesg married even by next sprine,to stir
school for ono year % better prepare yourself for
grcaehers wks and you would not And think again,
~ he
lost IN me, yor will compel me TO marry you when
knew thath III ipurc naeor ie" INC letter continues
Dupbraid he for not educating herself and for not CIV
hg him time turn himself and consinues:-"I do not
know What, iii become Of mo. l had ten times-yes,
one hundred mesresher die than live: cannot study,
Or anything else. In view Of all these things would You
wonder If should hccr Of my being found dead by
these thD ss thrust into my mind like rcd
he's ron whh that had never como
NV; bvt want 70 know how am to get rid Of this
trouble rs side Of the grave.
want yoo write and tell what, in the name Of
high nec zen, do to get rid Of this trouble" The
lssr Co cndes with Injunction not to .let the folks
re mis-, and the nfsrm.uOn that he will preach At
ArP " from Mas Dorland, dated April 80 She writes
MAT ee sympatbi2e with his reuble that she often
es God viii her IN his Sood
ums; beseechcs him not TO think write such things
were his letter, and tells him that scandal has near
= note dated May 10, from Harden 70 Miss Dorland-
~ iou win not hear my troubles, which increasing all
bod 70 endure In Martin OBriens store from Esquire
80 short time snce. What 10 do do not know.
appears TO me that as have the advantage Of
A1s determined to use it, TO my ruin. am afra,
Nat ysu- have al become my enemies. What am TO d.
- save myself from = fall that can never get over9
Aieser, dated May %, 1885, from Miss Dorland:
sy your troubles s increasing all the while think BY
where there are three girls heard you read that pape
fths relesse) four times. think il they had copy
a s
VII attend church; il is where she belongs, and he
1neant what he promised he would be glad 70 have be
there but it seems there is nothing but trouble 70
70 10 what you promised. You knew how it was, an
the bestplan can tell you s 10 do what you sail
2. would and say nothing more about should nk
Asard, and which are enough to break my heart
note from Mr. Harden dated Pleasant Grove, June Is
1e6S"Flrst, there 10 place where enjoy myself vel
a. second read that paper three four
asany plsce. *" = Island ready to allow any person
~ letter anything like the number OF times you spe.
I'd in your The papers hsye not been opened in
aWo nonths You wanted 10 know what caused TO
ahk you have all become my enemesS Sufficient rsa-
nas. = That certain member OF your family u
I'D
yssy differently; that have told you differently fro.
- caused H. You speak Of my being brought
= an account Rad the Discipline, and you viii ind that
gives the preacher right 70 drop any probstioner he
Another letter from Harden dated June le 1855 After
uDArssdng Mes DorAnd for not believing his statements
wAsI afsr told you he fearful consequences Of my
AarTyhg while upon this circuit But you appear 70
done this year you work out Tor me sudden destruc.
~. which would have been avoided you had not
Asted among your friend: about having that obBg.a,n
conseausns, .o!k chi for You more Sissry :Ssa
yea have ever known. Now these plain statements
- reasonable truths"
PLEASANT GROVE, June "A, 1855.
RnsA L. DoxlAxp-Your letter Of the 18Th inst wa
received yesterday. You speak OF my causing rou
be know that your troubles cannot be any thai
ma, that in view Of the driving ana pressing oss.rs
yea used, the more think q hen the less thought
nwng, things would NOT have been ~ they now are
AAn, when told you what would do this coming fall
1did not expect to be returned to this circuit whct
We,ld have dried up the matter here But since have
RsA, returned, Il get married while this circuit, Il
vn& rush me 70 the EARTH never said that would moi
- what propriety you in wanting ne 70 do
ameA ing that will bring lasting misery and contempt
np0A BOTH Tor he Tor IN view OF the stories that
and been going, and the treatment have received
married this year TO any woman, It will be against
NY win, and not for 70 stay In this country never
1o{d john K Slater what you want 10 geo him about
know fraau your actions that you seek my destruction
Write when convenient. J. s. HARDEN.
poH1ASD, JULY 2, 1858.
have stven up going TO pay that visit, for want Me
xatter closed for tsannot rest any longer. would
ther 70 with you the far ena OF the world, and Their
- ramors win cease Father win tell you what he can
DO when yox come down.
FROM Mr. HARDEN III DoRLAND, JULY II, 1858.
NJ nd Main nd hal
m been Dorlands But NY mind is too weak u
sndure the ortrrpg thst am subjected to while there
hct rest assured that ~ soon a. will dare to do %
VII come down.
HARDEN TO MES DoelAyp, July ~, 1885,
Years is At hard. l went 10 Audersontown Tor some
part vine; did not sing at Mr.. LAviG at all NJ body
would have been able have endured my coming your
house u some time, but my mind would not be abba To
ny such task. viii be your hguse next week. be-
KedueadAY and noin Ia y