The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-14
A DARING ADVENTURER.

An Acquaintance of the Late Confederate
General Lee Trucking the Kentuckians-
Inducing n Young Lady to EIope-Cnught
and ExpOsed-D.mcu to Prove His Guilt
TO the WOuld-be Bride-Kicked Out by n
Committee-StiIl n Kiss and Disgrace fuI
Departure.
FRANKFORT, via LEXINGTON, Ky., Feb. 10, 1872
This community has been excited for q day or
two past with the extraordinary adventures of one
S. Adams Lee who claimed 10 be O nephew of the
late General X. L. Lee, exhibiting letters and papers
in authorization OF the assumed fact. His first
appearance here was a fortnight ago, when by
plausible address and adrot OF his letters and
papers he induced the Legislature to grant him the
use OF Its hail to deliver lecture on "God In the
ocean," He claimed 10 have been O naval oflcer
the Merrimac at the time Of its combat with the
Monitor ana by ptiful tale OF his mlsiorlunes as
q Confederate lie induced General John q. Breckjn.
ridge through his regard for the Lee family to loan
him fifty dollars Similar exactions were made
upon the confidence OF Colonel ]. StOddard John.
ston and other leading ex Confederates.
ROGUERY IN MILITARY ATTIRE.
s. Adams Lee wore military attire and sports a
cork Leg which, he says is the fruit OF Confed-
crate service After his first exploits here informa-
ton came from the Georgia papers and through pr-
vate sources that he was a rare impostor. and al
though distant relative OF the Lee family, yet he
had been disOwned by them. His fine address and
polished manners gained him entrance into the best
society, and for O while he was sort OF lion. Par
ticuarly was this true OF his acqualntanceship
among the ladies'.
ENrIcEs SCHOOL TEACHER TO ELoPE WITH HIM.
Ingratattng himself into the confidence OF the
Principal OF femae academy at New Castle, KY,
he MADE the acquaintance and won the affections
OF OF the teachers, an intelligent and attractive
young lady from a Northern State. Her mother
sought to prevent their marriage and took her
m rptlIrue1 EmppnCa w narQ ena
consummate the banns, taking rooms at the Merri-
weJher House.
NEATLY TRAPPED BY HIS VICTIMS.
Fortunately an acquaintance OF the young lady
discovered their presence. and, having seen the
published accounts OF Lees rascality elsewhere, he
took steps 10 prevent the contamination OF the In.
tended marriage. Communicating with Colonel
Stoddard Johnston, the latter, with General JOnn q.
Breckenridge, Col. George lessee, Col. Taylor the
County Attorney, John Julian and others, formed
themselves into "a committee and proceeded 10 the
with the proof OF his receptions. He admitted the
charge, but SAID he suffered SO mucn from the use
OF opium IA tin box oil which he displayed 70 his In
terviewers) that he hoped they would excuse MIN.
KICKED OUT By THE cRowD-KissED BY THE
WOMAN
BY this time quite crowd had collected, and
threats OF violence were muttered. AS ne was
cripple and upon his agreeing TO leave the county,
he was conducted to the Louisville tram and al.
lowed to depart Tue lady expressed mucn surprise
at the proofs OF his villany but kissed him no
went. She remained In the city last night, and at
times expressed dourts Of dne numerous , charges
they VIII finally marry. She Will be conducted 10
her relatives by friends.
Lee lett with great Indignation against those
whom he declared his prosecutors; but II Is TO be
hoped the publicity or MS present adventures Will
prevent other communities from being yictimlzed
by so adroit villain.