The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-08-28

up to Mrs. Hypson's. The next day I re-
cesved note from Mr.. Clark saying his wife
had left him, and he intended locating In the
west. From that time up to the time left
| nome received notes from him urging m,
to leave with him. ] then wanted to know
ii 1t was really so that lie had left his wife.
went 10 Mrs. ilynson's. She said it was
certainly SO; that she bad letters from Mrs.
Clark.
II made up my mind to go with him
that is, was urged to 60 with him. He
promised to marry HE in Washington.'' T.
Wheh tliis point was reached, her feelings
oFercame her, and
VIOLENT ATTACK OF HYsTERIA
ensucd. Her family physician, whose SER
vices were necessary hcfoie and during the
Journey from Manassas, testified that these
ATTACKS arc constitutional with Miss FeweI,
a,t3 that her condition would not admit of
II resumption of her testimony for several
days. She is Il very beautiful girl, of fine
figure end lady-likc dcmcanor, aud has had
every advantage Of education and accom-
plishmclt au indillgent father could provide.
Her mother died when she was quite young,
and she has Of late resided with married
sister, her father having married again, and
her preference being TO live with her sister.
Clark is a very small man, about twenty
six years of age. barely five feet high,
judge. but well proportioncd, and would be
considered handsome. He has deep blue
eyes, light haif, and fair skin; frank coIn-
tenance, pleasant address, and agreeable
lnanners lie was daily growing in popu.
larity and influence III Prince William, and
was 4 successful practitioner Of the law. He
is of decidedly more than average talents,
L.. r,t,,,
success. lie was warmly supported in con-
venton by his county for the nomination OF
stale senator, the seat now held by Hon. Ii.
". Thomas.
ERsoNAL HISTORY OF THE PARTIEs-JAMEs F.
CLARK.
James T. Clark is the Youngest son OF
Rev. John Clark. Baptist preacher of the
denominational shade formerly designated
Black Rock" Rev. Mr.. Clark lived in
Fredericksburg for many years. and bore
always the highest character for probity.
Some years ago, in connection with his mn-
istcrial duties, he published religious paper
called lions Adrocdte, which he edited with
ability. He is a sei-mldc man, began life as
Il milwright. and became IL respected mill
iStcr Of the gospel. He is now with one OF
his sons, editor and proprietor of the Warren
! Sentinel, Il secular pnper published at Front
| Royal, Va. Rev. Mr.. Clark is greatly be-
loved by all his congregations, and few min
i>terS are so extensively known or more de-
scrvcdly respected. lie is now nearly sew
cnty years age.
Young Clark received an ordinary cduca-
| tion taught school for year or two, and
studied law. He bean practice after the
var, and soon acquired n rcmunerativc line
oi practice in Stafford. Prince William, and
Fanuilier. About three years ago he mar
rind the eldest daughter of William Lee, Esq.
of Stafford. i'll opposition TO the wishes OF
her fathers family. He continued the prac-
ticc of law at I1lcntsvllc after his marriage
and gained so much the favor of the people
Of Prince William that he was elected Com
monwcalth'> attorney Of the county mt the
last erection. He discharged the duties OF
tIS office with fidelity and to the satisfaction
oi the people who had so honored him. A
few months ago lie removed to Manassas,
and not long afterwards concluded to seck
| his fortunes in another State. During his
residence at Manassas he edited fora time tho
Nlalmssils Gazette. His ability and proies-
siunal atttiuncnts were generally rcc0g.
| nizrd aud his domestic relations ale Silld by
| Ill WHO knew them to have been most plea
SAM.
His wife was beautiful ~ir, and very
Yang At the time of her marriage-a woman
Of NOS; amiable and contiding disposition.
i'hcy have three children.
MISS FANNY FEwELL
is not so well known. Her family are Of
high social rcspcctahility. Her father was
Tor some time presiding magistrate of Prince
William, and afterwards Lecame sheriff under
the old system whereby the presiding lnaei>
tratr succeeded to the slicritinIty. He ha>
ben tuc railroad agent at Manassas for many
.rarS. He and Clark : t;;tl:rr are old friends.
though Clark himself was not on Speakin:
terms with Mr.. Fcwell. Mrs FcWcl died
when Miss F'cwcll was very young. Hel
father dotted upon her with great affection.
and expended his money freely upon hel
education and accomplishments. She is il
very intelligent and accomplished girl; her
personal attractions are very great, and she
wa, tic belle OF MANASSAS. She possesses every
| grace and charm Of youth and refinement. She
passed her time at her fathers house and with
her married sisters by turns, being allowed TO
come and 20 ut her pleasure. The acquaint-
ance with Clark was made and foStered away
from her fathers house and was kept secret
from her family. Since her restitution to
her family they have eXcrted themselves tn
assure utl vi tlt Will NIlCU lbCN
still regard her, and are determined by
every means affection can suggest TO reclaim
her, convinced that her extreme youthful
ness and innocence have been imposed upon
Iv the crafty arts of older persons in whom
! her ingenious nature contlded.
| THE FLIGHT By NIGHT.
The Fredericksburg Ledger gives some
particulars of Miss Fewcl's escape not given
by our correspondent. 1t says:
On the Friday night before her disappear
ancc an old man with liand-trunk called at
NIr. Fewclrs hotel on the arrival of the eve
nius train. and, feigning drunkenness, asked
for liquor He was directed across the street.
whittier he went. The next night he appear.
cd again ut the same hour and with the same
actions, but without the hand-trunk. The
next night being Sunday night, the goth July,
freight train arrived mt Manassas at mid
night. Miss Fewel, rs the train was coming
in, passed the door of her brother-in-law's
room, and, in answer to a question from him.
repled that she was i'll and was going out.
! As the night was bright he thought nothing
strange of this, and only desired her to take
her maid servant with her. Becoming alarm
ed from her protracted absence, Mrs. Mer-
| chant went to look for her, and could not find
her on the premises. In the mcan time her
father, who is GeE0t agent ut Manassas, while
cn the platform attending TO his duties, had
| OBSERVED A FEMALE FIGURE
coming towards the train from the direction
of Mr.. Merchants house preceded by man
carrying Il band-trunk, but never for mo-
mcnt suspected that it was his daughter.