The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-01
pement from the Metropolis.

MRS. EMMA SCOTT RIMS OFF WITH MIR. NEWTON ST.
JoHN-NEw YORK DETECTIVES OVERHAUL THEM
AT ST. LOUIS
from the ST. Louis Republican, july 29I
On the Sh of July Mrs Emma Amelia Scott the wife OF
arich merchant in New York city, clipped with Mr. New
ton st. John, of the fast young that abound
that metropolis The husband and parents Of the lady
were almost frantic at her disappearance and New York
aetectves were despatched in pursuit of the couple.
sw Ways ago one OF the officers arrived III this city and
ca'ed on the Chief Of Police He stated that had been
over all almost all Of the West where it was probable the
WOULD go, but finding traces should return home.
e cft however, the miniatures of the lovers with Chief
Mcpnough so that he might recognise and arrest them
n~o% come 70 TINS city Saturday the Chief re-
among the passengers the steamer Hawkeye state lust
arrived from 81 PAUL. and detectives Welsh and Eagan
were despatched with the miniatures 10 find cut
At Barnum's Hotel they learned that gentleman and
lady answering to the description had taken rooms with
the intention Of starting the next day for Chicago On
further inquiry they became convinced they had found
the parties and reported at headquarters The Chief
at once proceeded to arnums knocked at the door Of the
suspected roon and recognizing the person who opened
10 as the fascinating Mr. ST. John, at once addressed him
by that name
hndng useless, confessed to the family cognomen and
introduced the Ascending wife to his unwelcome yiser
hy were bot at once taken into custody and Newton
spent the balance OF the day in so romantic place tho
caaboose. When he forth In the evening to more
pleasant quarters his personal appearance, say the
least, was not as impressive when stopping Barnums
Mrs Scott who Is nineteen years of age and remarkably
interesting In appearance, was sent to private house.
where she VIII remain until her parents officers
arrive from New York The lady stated that when they
lett New York they took the Jersey City went
10 rhadelphia stopping at the Continental Hotel From
there they started for the West going to Milwaukee
ST. Paul, where they stayed six days They there took
passage for this city, intending next to go to Chicago
where, their money being nearly gonc they would pro
cune livelihood MS they best might
Previous to starting on their journey, Mrs Scott drew
from bank, where she had deposit, the Of $500
Only $3l Of this is left Mr. ST. John having mis-
fortune to be without funds when commencing the Jour
ney and not having received any since The truan
had jewery to the value Of about fifteen hundred dollars
and great quantity Of fine clothes in her trunks These
would probably have been sacrificed when the money
spent She stated that was useless 10 take her back to
New York and the hsme Of her husband as added 10 the
shame OF facing those she had injured she loved the
with whom she had fled and determined TO live with
him. She plead eagerly TO be allowed TO share his i'm
when he was first locked up in the caaboose
the adys friends, and they will probably arrive on Mon.
day TO take her back to the home which she deserted
What will become OF Mr.. Newton st. John, who has
both mustache and side whskers, is uncertain.