The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-30

twO hundred present. to listen to the details OF the
third ami last OF
SERIES OF BREACH OF PROMISE CASES.
which was called up for trial this morning in the
Supreme Court, now In session here. Probably no
trial mas ever before occurred in Ulster county
which has caused so much excitement, aroused so
much Indignation, called forth SO much sympathy
and in which SO deep an interest has been mani
tested by the eutire community
In the year 1868 the plaintiff, Louise Fowler,
then about nineteen years OF age, lived with her
father, O well-t0do farmer In the town OF Platte
Kill Ulster county. The defendant David A. Mar
tn man OF wealth and good family, then about
twenty 1--WE years OF age, resided about half mile
from the house OF the paintin In the spring Of
1858 they became acquainted, an attachment soon
Bprang up between them and he became ire
guent caller at her ratner's house. Escorting her
to social gatherings and places Of amusement,
and in fact acting the gallant to ner on all occa-
mons. he soon became recognized as
THE FAVORED sUIToR
- her heart and hand. In 1894 he became more
narked and asslduous In his attentions. and more
frequent and regular in his visits. He at last
WON HER VIRGIN LOVE,
and she lavished upon him her hearts best a1ec.
lions. She loved as but few love. He was her idol,
her goa, at whose shrine she worshipped.
In 1865 he made her a formal proposition OF mar
tiage ana was accepted. In 1866, in anticipation
Of their marriage, he expressed a wish that she
should become better educated, and accordingly
Dhe attended o
FEMALE SEMINARY
1T Newburg. Having finished her education she
returned TO her home, ana shortly after the wed.
ding day was fxed-the 10th day Of December,
1855. Her wedding rousseau was purchased, the
guests invited and every preparation was made for
n
About SIX weeks prior to the day appointed for
the wedding, without any apparent cause,
he ceased his visits and did not again cali upon her
till the 18th OF December, day alter the marriage
was to have taken place. Explanations and recon-
citations were MADE and the engagement at that
time renewed, the marriage to take place IN The
D5 ms uae he so
giving as an excuse that his mother was opposed
one evening in October, 1862 he called at her
house and took from her possession most OF the
letters winch ne had written to her. at the same
time returning hers and then lett the house, say.
ing that ne could not marry her. Since that time
ne has discontinued his visits and entirely aban-
DIscONsoL1TE AND BRoKENHEARTED.
In June, 1870, THIS suit was instituted, the plain
TIN laying her damages at 5000.
The cOnnding trust with which women abandon
their very souls to the care OF men Is the sweetest
because it is OF the noDlest attributes or human
this generous boon. 1t is the mine winch contains
the rich treasures Of the heart Its sources In
none but a noble nature is capable Of making
such gilt. What, then, Is the being
WAT viii be the reward in another life for him who
betrays his trust-whO paid tenderness with ndif.
terence. duty with neglect,who cast OF and aban.
dOned forever the being who so loved, trusted and
conhded IN hims II the mass Of mankind pass
over these crimes as being II the scale OF venal
errors thereis a tribunal at which q very different
sentence Will be pronounced.
The first witness called on the part Of the prose-
the plaintiff. She was neatly attired In black silk
SUIT and rich velvet cloak. Alter being sworn she
gaze OF the audience VINO did not scruple To scan
her pale, sad face, shrouded IN modesty and re.
serve. A look OF WEAKNESS and loneliness shaded
her quivering eyeids; her cheek bore the trace Of
frequent tears, and was
face from which grief could not entirely erase the
seal OF beauty set IN happier years. 1t was lmpOs
sibe to be in her presence and entertain suspicious
Injurious to her purity. Every motion and glance
Was replete with modesty. Her eyes seemed to
speak 10 her sex these words OF warning:-
Pray thee, maiden, hear him not!
TAKE =. ,ss thou mnh warning NM: py my lot
BY the wreiched days now past,
BY the weary days to last
Isove beneath whatever name.
Read my scroll, and mark thou all;
She testified as foows:I am the pIalntlfY in this
action; AIN The daughter OF Gabriel H. Fowler, and
1--we with my iatner in the town OF rlattekill; was
David A. Martin the defendant; he resides ABOUT
half mile from my homes we were brought up to-
getner In the same neighDorhood; he commenced
PAYING HIS ATTENTIONS
TO me in 1858; he would call upon once or twice
week, and was my escort to church. lectures,
parties and donations; he commenced to keep COM
pany Will me regularly IN 1861 at my fathers house,
ne would eau Gu Inc on sunday nights and Weanes.
O'Clock; we would be in the paror alone together;
IN 1865 he mad some trouble with OF his bro hers
with regard TO setting up his fathers estate; at
this time he brought me his title deeds, bonds &C.,
Tor safe keeping; he said. Louise, have
no OTHER FRIEND
whom ! can trust but you;'' kept them for him
for two or three months; he conunued TO visit me
regularly during that year: The spring OF 1896 he
better educated: resided twelve miles from New
burg; went there at MS request; father paid Tor
IT, but father would not consent to his doing
80; MIR. Martin engaged the school for me;
during the time ! attended school corresponded
with him, and he visited me at Newburg: | re-.
turned to my home every Saturday night. ana then
he would call upon me as usual at my father 3
house; during the year 1854 the subject OF
MARRIAGE WAS TALKED
over between us: when he requested me 10 60 10
school, he said, 81 want you 10 become better edu.
Gated, Louise, as ! intend making you my VIE -
While attending school boarded with my aunt
who lives IN Newburg; he visited me regularly
during the years ls64-56-7-s; snort time after ms
leaving school the DAY was fixed for our wedding
1t the 10th OF December, 1885, the time was
Axed about three months before; made
PREPARATIONS FOR MARRIAGE:
bought my wedding outfit; my parents also made
preparations Tor the wedding: about one month he
fOre the day Fixed he neglected TO come TO see me:
sent him letter on the l4th OF DecemDer-two day
before the wedding Jay.
The letter produced in court and read b.
counsel. The following Is copy
Ar HoNE, Dec. H. 1853
DEAR FRIEND-Havng mad my patience exhausted,
really cannot tel the reason that you do treat me in this
think this affair must be settled for cannot live th
way much longer.
1T Will SOON GRAVE.
do wish that would tell me the that d
this You know that II Is almost
that kept company, and now for TO think
stopping. Why did you tell me this when did ask
Then 1 had the chance of other company. yo
had not been here and then did ask "a
tentions heard that that only pleas
II that had better stop coming. do M
want 70 please any more. want you to pleas
yourself This 10
SERIOUS AFFAIR
and hope that you will consider it 50. You never wi
prosper anything undertake you do treat me tn
way. hope you have not forgotten your promise. wal
you this aud tell In plain words what 20
intend do. Excuse all mistakes and correct all error
From your broken-hesrted friend, LOUISE.