Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-27
LOCAL NEWS.

THE BARNET CASE BEFORE THE ORPHANS
faiIs-TAs Io,ea Divoes-Ths Paris Dspositions
-TAs FSeaeA RSc0yd-TsrTtbIs SesHss IN Wash
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Is. CODaSs 10 thtJ Countrywide AHxisty-Rsyt-
dsHes N Ioisa-Dsask at tAs Fifth Avsnns Hotel
PhySistas'S Certificate of rks Casss-Cyosssxas,-
tHatiOs Of hs F'sseh Nxrss-AnotAsr Scene in
CoETt, fe-That our readers may have a clear
perception Of the merits land demeris) of this in
teresng case, we deem II proper TO state that the
dispositions taken before the American Consul In
Paris, Row on hle In this court also that portion
Of the evidence Of Alexandrine Parfait which we
stated In our paper Of "Wednesday was unft for
Puolleauon, were Intended to prove not only Mr..
Barneys brutality to his wife. attempts against
the chastity Of the nurse, and indecent conduct
generally, but alleged revolving conduct with his
own children-boys and girls-which IL 10 con-
tended by the counsel Of Mr.. De Krafft, render
nlm unnt TO be the guardian Of said children.
That portion Of Mr.. Lnton's remarks which we
omitted was In relation to these particular charges
Before we proceed with our report Of the con-
unuaIion Of the examination Of the witness, AL
eIsndfine Parfait, In court on Wednesday last,
II may be proper to q clear understanding Of the
case TO give brief synopsis Of the papers lied by
Kraft, and to which exceptions were taken by
MI walter Davidge, attorney for Mr.. Samuel
Chase Barney, as stated in our paper Of Wednes-
day.
Ths specific charges why s c. Barney, Lieu
tenant In the u 5. Navy, should not be appoint
ed guardian OF the Embarrassment Chase Ed
"dro u, he0e u, ana Cldvomi Wood Barney-
are SET forth at length In written specifications by
;. w. DE kTatt. These Specifications set forth
TIE various charges made by petitioners against
The defendant. and then follows what is expected
To be proved by AlexandTine PaIfait, s. c. Bar
ney, ID. Barney, John A. Linton, and Hebe G .
Barney, in relation to matters already alluded to
The specifications" conclude by holding
g that divorce rtHeKIod natriu0Hii absolutely
dissOlves the marriage and makes IL void from
the beginning and refers to the divorces In
Paris, France, and in Iowa
be- NJ, y.tR ~, a. 1;.s.I-
In Iowa, with the seal Of the court attached. The
court divorces the parties, gives Mrs. Il. charge
OF tire children, and I" finds and adjudge that the
acts, conduct and character Of the said defendant
have been and such to render him entirely
unnt and iDcompe to have the charge and
custody Of the minor children" The record is
accompanied by the power Of attorney to Mr.. De
Kraft to sue for a divorce and by the dispositions
taken before Henry NJ Spencer, American Consul
at Paris. The dispositions are those Of Alexan-
drine Parfait, Marie Parfait, cher motherD Samn
G. Barney, E. d. Barney, Hebe G Barney and
Mrs. Mary E. Barney. This last is in her own
handwriting She gives the date of her marriage
as June u, ls47; states at length his subsequent
injuries, threats and violence In this city; their
removal TO Europe Z" with the hope that change
Of scene and association might prove Of benefit as
alast resources" his approximation few menths
ana subsequent relapse; her voyage to America
through sympathy TO obtain his reinstatement in
the United States Navy, thinking " his di spostion
bad been rendered unhappy and disappointed by
the loss Of his position" her return from mis-
sion crowned with success" his receipt of back
pay from the Government and removal to richly
furnished quarters Of his own; his intemperancs,
herself and the children and revolving conduct
towards their own and other children, dc.
vouchers No. embrace the following papers
among others: Records Of the French court with
translation setting forth history Of the case
NO seal on The records, but United States seal
on the translation The provisional decree Of the
Path Of August, 1859, allows Mrs. b. to occupy
separate apartments, and in case of Barney's in
uusion to "expel him, even with the assistance Of
the COmmissary Of Police and of the armed force
II necessary" The decree on the 25th of January
$780, oIdains that Mrs. Barney be Obliged to bring
an seton Of divorce In delay Of six months
confirms TO her the keeping of her four children
&c: Then follows letters Of Mrs Barney to J. r
De krant, the FIRST, dated Paris Dec. z, 1859, de-
falling her grievances to Mr.. De Krafft as her
nearest relative, and after detailing these grew
ances al some length, goes on to speak in grateful
terms Of the kindness Of Judge Mason ~. :. Min
iser) and his family and then charges her husband
with circulating scandal and faIsehood against
her, but In moments OF reason repeatedly avowirg
his full acknowledgment OF her Innocence; wants
De Krsht to write her Of such reports II he hears
any. His (B ~ Infamous charges az ainst her are
the result she says, Of bis failure Of Cancellation;
and to give her cousin de Krafl) idea Of these
she encloses copy OF letter from him (B to
her, Ms } dated Rue d'Angoulein, Paris,
Dec %, 1853, In which he gives an account Of a
visit Of his 10 the United States Legation to get
book; saw Mr.. Calhoun, who said Mr. wilbor (of
the legationl informed him that Mrs b called
and got the book the day before at 10 O'Clock; on
lnQu1flllg lOund she n1d not called at lO O'Clock;
charges 'that your visit took place out of Office
hours, that you was alone with Mr.. Wilbor
that your visit was ostensibly to obtain a
particular book, (Which a servant might have
as readily obtained for you'll and perhaps your
visit embraced other purposes best known to
yourselves 4" He alludes 10 the proceedings in
progress, and says: {. In Difference to the tight
sousness Of the law have delayed to consummate
projects long since matured; but circumstances
daily developing themselves compel me to DELAY
no longer In having placed in MI. Wilbor's hands
IL nf aims rRfsfa A-hIa
ton Of which he will receive when he peruses
this note, which your intimacy will no doubt
prompt you to submit to him"
On the back Of this 10 endorsed:
"Copy. Paris, Dec Z, 1859 Mr., Barney. In
reference to Ycnr visit to the legation referred 10
In Mr.. 5 note, am not aware Of any impro-
PREY shy ~ Wa, 1 MINI, about 10 O'Clock, and
with my knowledge, and, as far az | know in
connection with your suit now pending in court.
Very rssPectfGllY, your ODD servant,
The second letter dated January 10 1ssS STAT.
that since December ., 1859, Barney ha, disan
peered from Paris; her counsel can't account for
~ ne len al midnight; early next morning his
furniture was removed; his servants were left
unpaid she incloses the decision Of the French
court and note Of her counsel and states her
counsel did not publicly urge the serious charges
duplicating her children; her case was strong
enough without It, The French court will accord
protection from time TO time, IL she commence,
sction for divorce In this country. Wishes to
know whether she can be divorced by Congress
or how Never before lived so comfortable and
economically with her children, &c, ~
Filed with this 10 the answer Of MIR De Kraht
written In February, iRclosing the following par.
agraPh from the Estates and Union - Of this city
"January % $780,"
1.-THE rumOr comes from Paris that an American
gentleman, occupying high oficial station has
occasioned sad grief in a domestic circle, by de-
voting himself too particularly TO the society of
lady Of acknowledged refinement and great per-
sonal attraction duel was expected at last
accounts, an injured husband being the chal.
lenger "
In his letter, Mr.. De X. informs Mrs Barpev
that her husband Is In Washington, and in a
postscript says: 81 have not learned how long b
has been here
The third letter, dated Paris March 1. 1880
encloses letter received by her from Barney
dated st Nicholas Hotel, New York Japuaiy
%, 1850, explaining his sudden departure from
Paris" refers to his debts; says portion Of them
for furniture were fairly his wife's; refers to a
due bill she gave him for 5000 or z 900 francs.
but only claims 900 francs, the balance be ave
her for her voyage 70 America and It's successful
RESULT He refers to a Newspaper paragraph
pasted At the head Of his letter, and concludes
81 have met many Of our mutual old friends who
seem 70 know nothing Of our variance, for tney