Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-07-20
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Or, the Theughtless Husband. b7i
BY 7. 8. ARTHUR.

were not legally, a Jury-there had been no
| formal snbmission to, our dceisiYn. :, Dut we
were a atribuna for ali that and bad q neigh
Dor on trial. He was not present, OF course;
before such tribpnals the accused is never
summoned TO appear either In person or by
counsel, He is Tried and eondsmned or ac-
quilted without hearing. -, ,
The "a ease under consideration was d
serious one, Involving the crime Of wife!
murder. A woman beloved BY, all who
knew her, had slowly, faded and wasted in
our eyes, until like a Withered autumn- leaf
she dropped To the river Of death, and
tloated from our sight, Her husband had
exhibited an almost unmanly sorrow at the
grave; and SO drawn toward himself a
more than usual degree Of observation.
We were, talking sadly Of our. departed
friend; OF, her virtues, her graces, her
sweetness of temper, her devotion to all
duties and patient self-denial, when oner re-
ferred to, her husband saying: ..,f. M
81 do not wonder that bis heart is nearly
broken, l shall never forget that burial
scene as long as i Hye;"L If, ,r...,r.. o.i..,
To this there game I, az impatient reply;
sit wastall sham " ~, H.. ....
There followed startled looks and rapid
speaker added: ,,.','i ',''i .....,. ' ,., Z
"Or, if the emotion were real, It sprang
from remorse, not sorrOw."Il IT,. -lg-I
Immediately the Jury was formed invol-
UNFAIRLY and without regard TO the legal
number. Witnesses fromiall quarters came
unsummoned to the stand. .ggrt.l
Z ut wasa clear case of wife-murder," said
one speaking out. b0ldly.opI knew Mary
Green WE'LL We were friends at school. /
was her bridemaid, and have been ultimate
with her ever since her marriage, and my
testimony Is tbatif her husband had treat
ed her with considerate kindness, she would
have been alive to- day. But he was selfish,
exacting, mean, unsympathizing. He not
only permitted her to take up burdens too
heavy for her strength, butcruelly added
to these burdens, and when, weary to faint
ness, SHE stumbled by the way, or uttered a
complaint, he gave her frowns instead of
smiles' i know. i have seen it all land
L will bear my testimony against him. For
years she has been fading and falling; yet
ne gavelher no respite. She was simply the
slave of his convenience; and he exacted
service to the last iota.p pirgV- .E INIT "a
"Mr. Green is an honorable and a just
man" spoke out witness In his favor, as
this accuser ceased. IL have had good OPP
portuuities OF knowing him--have repeat
edly seen his integrity put to the test" si
"Have you seen him in his own homer"
was queried. m.ii lid u tiJ>9g ol .s.al
No" +,rrl.
''It is of his home life we are speaking"
A pause followed. I3iry I . -gga. nj
"a man." continued the last speaker,
"may be upright in his dealings with men !;
may be just to the last farthing;. may not
depart from Integrity when sorely tempted
land yet be miserable tyrant at home.
Di'tNow, Ihave observed Mr.. Green in his
family, and can testify that he was not a
considerate and loving Ihusbahd--that his
conduct towards his wife was bado .r.Iq.l
'In what respect ?" queried one; twas he
i'll neutrality-suspicious. te--abusiye--neglect
full? How was his conduct bad ?" ",,.G Yii..
"Hewas neglectful for one thing,rr an-
swered the other. 'Now, every true wo-
mann knows that neglect and Indifference
are, in certain cases. as sure to destroy life
as slow working pOison.ns .g,n G.rI UtnJ.
.1"Did he neglectThera WhyI never inn
agined thatGp % 1rUts gd. yllua 81. I III
lIl"Net as some men neglect their wives.--
There was nothing of that coarse indiffsr-
ence that we sometimes see; but still neg
lect. " She was too much out of his
thoughts He treated her as if shewere not
efany account beyond the sphere OF house,
hold and maternal duty; as ifshe were only
auseful piece of machinery, working for
his comfort, feeling nothing and desiring
nothingy Did you ever see them together
at place of public anusement?pL IHJ t..
None answered in the affirmative!i 81
ol"I have seen him very often at the theater
and opera, but seldom In company with his
WIFE" HiHs hn4 90 ON bln luf .sffrl .I,
II can speak to the point OH that head"
remarked another, coming in with her tes-
tin1ony, and iimanifesting considerable
warmth of feeling III have spent days at
q time with Mrs. Green.i We were friends
of long standings and Iloved her dearly.
1t was just as you have heard. Mr.. Green
never seemed to imagine that his wife need
ed change, recreation, and amusement like
other people. Once while was in the fami-
ly, thefwife of Mr.. Green's cousin, who re-
sided in Cincinnati, made them visit. She
was handsomey lively, companionable
woman, who had left three children and
husband at home to the. care of sdOmestics,
while she enjoyed herself few weeks at
the East. MIR. Green gave up all his leisure
to her entertainment, drove her out to see
all the notable places in and around the
city, and took her to the Academy of Mu-
sic, or to the theateE / am sure as often as
two orNthree times week." "tpqiEi,. .,!t lc,l1
"Won't Mrs. Green go with us ~ Inquired
the cousin,rwhen the first drive out was be-
ing proposed.
aH"0h ineJyou need not ask her. She new
.er goes anywhere, replied Mr, Green. be-
fore his wife had time to answer,
,r II looked at Mrs. Green. She smiled
family, and said, III her quiet, patient way:
4 am I, very match Occupied this after
II ashes always occupiedIn said Mr., Green.
I did not, make oiit Whether he meant apol-
ogy or, ,sarcasfn,u But there was no nhistak-
ing the iridffefence OF his manner. Flock
ed. from the fresh, healthy conntehance and
bright eyes OF the cousin to the thin pale
face and langiid eyes of his wife, and my
heart grew angry For her, changes fresh
air, and theexhilaration Of a. ride Were as
NECESSARY to health and life dis food and he
had not even asked her 10 accompany them
!! nay. when the cousin inquired ifsKe we're
hot going, he had Been in haste to answer
yo"f did not ride out with Mr.. Green and
Htati0n was ex xtended. Mrs. Green ipdt ohl
d faint show Of satisfaction at tie eni0ymentI
her relative was to have; but after they
were gone, I saw tears in her eyes, and no
,Mced q. change in her manner, Y Her face
was pafer, and here was In expression about
..herInouth that / did not clearly understand; i
but 1t was indicative eof mental pain. ynBI
- 90 Are you not well? p I asked She had
laid her head down, suddenly, on d sfiRll
work table by which she was sewihg.9 Ehc
-did not answer Immediately. when she
ald 5sgly peresiysdb IN that at her, her yoics S
MMy head aches badly .,lo1a ilnsItrnH
iSSIssd IsHg has y0qaEs bead Pss ssnsa
,ns For half an hour ,s9i''sm .ili al