Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-28

animation, and by consent of counsel it was de-
termined to take her affidavit
> The counsel then sought Miss Fewell, who
was stopping at the Farmers Hotel, and COM
menced to take her affidavit She being duly
sworn. testified as follows:
~"Myiname is Fanny S. Fewell born on the
Goth Of June, 1856. | am the daughter of ".
T. Fewe resident of Manassas, Prince VIII
liam county, Va. | first became acquainted
with Mr. Jas. +. Clark early this summer at
the residence of Nh. Hinson, at Manassas
met him often at Mr. Hinson's s. His wife and
children were with him when l first made his
acquaintance don't know how long this was
before the removal Of his family to King
George county; be paid me no particular atten-
ton until after his wife lett. received note
inviting me to Mrs. Hinson's. Mrs. Hinsou
said he had left his wife forever The next
day [ received another note from Mr.. Clark, IN
which he stated that he had separated from
his wife. or rather that bis wife had left him,
and that he intended settling in the West;
from that time up to the time | left received
notes from him, these notes urging me to come
with him.. then wanted to know if he and
his wife had really separated; he told me that
they had positively. then went to Mrs. Hin
sons aud she told me it was certainly SO, that
she had letter, from MIR. Clark telling her all
about it, | then made up my mind to 60 with
him; that is, | was urged to 90 with him. He
promised to marry me when got to Washing
ton. At this point Miss Jewell gave way un-
der excitement, aud through the advice Of her
physician further examination was dispened
with
The court re-assembed at O. clock, and Mr..
B. ID. Merchant was sworn, and testified as
follows:
Miss Fannie Fewell left my house on the
night Of July 2lsu, about IL o'clock. Becom-
ing aware Of her absence Immediately made
it known to her father, and in company with
him searched freight train which was then
at the depot. Not 6udng her we concluded that
she was in the village Becoming satisfied
that she was not in the village | took the next
train for Alexandria, where [ made inquiry for
her. and learned that she in company with
man had taken hack and went In the direc-
ton of Washington City followed them and
traced them to point on the Washington and
Baltimore railroad, about FIVE miles beyond
Washington at which place learned they had
taken the cars to Baltimore. The description
given of them by the Railroad agent at this
place assured me that it was Mr.. Clark and
Fanny, and here for the first time was my sus-
picion aroused towards Mr.. Clark. | then re-
turned home.
Question by Mr. Wallace did you
next hear from them?
Witness-I saw published in the Lynchburg
Republican an account OF them, taken from the
Cincinnati Enquirer OF August 10th. | next
heard of Clark being in Washington, and OH
the same day received information that he had
visited Fredericksburg, and then Mr. Fewell
took steps for his apprehension. MIR. FeweE
1 l,fe E~aI sinyru
on Thursday night, arriving here the next day
at II, a. N. On the evening of our departure
from Manassas information was received thai
Fanny was at Boyle hotel, room 81, in Wash
ington City. Soon after arriving at Fredercks
burg Mr.. Jewell procured a warrant tor Clark )
arrest which was placed 10 the officer hands
aud Clark arrested left Fredericksburg Oh
the night train. aud proceeded to Washington;
upon arriving there went to the Baltimore
aud Ohio railroad depot where remained un-
til five clock, a. w.; walked over to Boyle's
hotel and made inquiry for the party occupy
ing ROOM 81. | was informed that the clerk was
out aud the man, whom | took to be porter
for the hotel, was unable to give ME the
information | sought. then returned to the
depot and found the party who had first IN
formed me of Fanny arrival in Washington.
and was treasured that she was at this hotel
| returned to the hotel and took breakfast;
when | went to pay my bill asked the clerk
if the lady who occupied the room 81 was in.
He replied she was not | asked him if there
was not lady 10 the house unattended, who
arrived there on Sunday or Monday. He said
no: that the lady was looking for took the
train for Baltimore the evening before. be.
licvcd that this young lady was still at this hotel,
and went to magistrate and stated the object
of my visit was TO take such legal stepa a.
would lead to my securing this lady. He dl,
rected detective to take the matter in hand
no deputized two policemen to proceed TO
Boyles hotel and ascertain if this lady Was there
They went to this hotel and found her there;
she accom- panied them to the Office Of chief OF
police, where | met her, and asked her if she
was willing to 60 home with ME, Yes, she
replied, Il am willing to 90 with you. We
then went to the house of friend, and at I
o'clock, p. m., took the train for Manassas.
Question BY Mr. Walace-lIave you not q.
letter in your possession written to this young
lady by Clark?
Witness-I have.
The letter was produced, but not read be-
fore the court 1t was written from Fredercks
burg on Thursday last and contained many sweet
and affectionate words, and promises that he
would soon be with her in Washington.
fictitious name was appended to the letter
Waacc-Can you qualify to the hand
writing?
Wituess-I can
Waace-How did you become in possession
of this letter?
Witness-Fanny gave it tc me soon after We
got in the carriage in Washington.
Wallace-Has that letter been in your pos
session ever since?
Witness-It has.
By Mr.. Sener-What time did Mrs. Clark
leave Manassas?
Wi,ness-I do not know.
Sener-How long dill Clarks family reside
at Manassas?
Witucss-I am not positive as to the time;
several months believe
Seuer-Wh here did Clark move from when he
came to Manassas?
Witness-From Brentsville.
Dr. f. H. Marsteller, Of Manassas, was then
called, and being SWORN, testified as follows:
The Young lady was at present laborlng