New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-08

A Deserted Wife Hears of Her Kecusan
Husband..Prosperity In the New WOrIs
Leads TO Forgetfulness of n Devoted
Wife in the old--The Nemesis of Re-
venge.
From the St. Louis Republican,
Some twenty-three years ago there was a
ouiet little wedding in the city of Dublin
The VOWS were sealed before the altar, and
the venerable priest gave the newly mar,
ried pair his blessing, and the groom and
bride quietly retired from the church to be,
gin to fight the battles OF life. Time rolled
on. and the struggle for existence even
seemed to become more earnest, and the bur-
dens grew heavier, and still the clouds be-
came thicker, and their prospects more
dark as the years circled away.
At last q conception entered into the mind
of the husband But how could he tell the
loving, truthful partner Of his cares! Poor
woman! he knew that the proposition
would pierce to the heart like a dagger
thrust But then, over the sea, in the dis
tant west, there was great and prosperous
land, where labor had an ample reward. Ii
he were only there. Of course it would be
a great trial, but he knew his wife would
bear all things for his sake. SO he told her
of America, of its advantages, OF the wealth
which was the reward of industry there, and
asked her consent that he might go and
prepare cosy little home in that prosper
GUS country, and then he would send for her
to come to him.
-Four years had they toiled together; but
now the time came for him to go. 1t was
for the best she thought. His preparations
were all made. The ship that was to bear
him away lay at anchor in the harbor.
With many protestations of constant re-
membrane, and promises of frequent letters
to the dear one he left behind, he bid adieu
in sorrow and tears, and went on board the
ship. The sails caught the freshening
breeze; the gallant ship stood out to sea,
and the lofty walls, and cleaning lights of
Dublin faded from his vision nineteen years
ago But still his thoughts were back at
the humble cottage, where he knew one
trusting heart beat true to him.
In due time he arrived in this country,
and spending some time in the East, came
ont West and finally settled down in this
CITY. For a while he remembered his
pledge to his trusting wife in the old country,
ard her heart was made glad by frequent
missives informing her that Dennis was
prospecting, and as evidence OF this she had
occasional drafts for small sums inclosed.
But as the years rolled on these reminders
Of constant affection became less frequent,
and at length ceased altogether This was
about nine years ago. But the wife did not
loose all hope. Frequent inquiries were
made, the press was called into req,lisition,
and /. personal" in newspaper caught the
eve of some one who knew the retieent and
recreant husband well. ~
The wife was informed. A sharp attorney
saw business in the situation Of affairs. A
correspondence was opened with the dis
consulate wife, who still resided in Dublin,
some months ago. The situation was fully
explained The false husband had met with
success in the New World and had ac-
CURED property worth $4,000 or $I7 600,
which consisted in real estate situated in
the suburbs of this city. And more than
AL, she was informed that he had married
another wife, who had borne him three
children. The letter of the attorney ended
with an invitation for her to come over to
this country, and to bring along with her
certain evidences of her identity, together
with the proofs of her marriage with the
recusant Dennis. Accordingly, armed with
evidences OF her claim upon the once fOndly
loved, but now despised man who had
Dublin a few weeks ago, and landing at
New York, made little delay in coming
west, Aiving in this city on Thursday
evening.
Meanwhile, it is ascertained that her for
n,er husband is now residing in New Or
Jeans. She has all the legal documents ne
cessary to establish her identity, marriage
and desertion, and expresses determine
ton to prosecute for bigamy, and bring suit
for alimony against the man who has poi
soned her life deprived her of its joys, kept
her in suspense through nineteen long
weary wears, and at last casting aside the
love and devotion she offered him as though
il was naught