The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-15

hearted gentleman; and had II not been for disso.
in April, 1870, from the ravages OF lever brought
on by debanch with some old army friends;
chren Tor her KIND ana
ton to her mothers misfort me- Is about twenty.
two years Of age. and "a q most beautiful charm
ing girl, She has dark brown hair and large eyes
OF hazel that light mp wellformed countenance
with that peculiar expression that adds exquisite
formed, and about 1t plays peculiar expression
that makes her most charming in conversation
verses e with fuency that Is a peculiar character.
lsiic Of her mother She is intelligent and, II we
give her their sympathy IN this her terrible mis-
fortune, she Is much beloved
HAPPY FAMILY
Colonel Wharton, In his lifetime, with an indepen.
dence at command, always lived as became his
exalted position IN society," Upon his family he set
much store and they, In return for his unbounded
Kindness, bestowed upon him much OF their earnest
affection. Indeed, If those who knew them Wen
hold around which clustered in a moro emil
nent degree that happiness which belongs TO loving
Children. Their home was, therefore, the abode OF
contentment and happiness, aud was the centre OF
attraction Tor Oil VINO were fortunate enough 70
number them among their acqualntances Colonel
Wharton ana family were fond OF company, and,
being able, entertained much. The Intelligence and
engaging manners OF his family, which had made
them universal favontes In the army, drew around
them the elite OF civil society wherever they went
family continued to keep up the same generous
hospitality with their friends that had ever been
continued 10 attract the refined and educated.
Among the acquaintances OF Colonel Wharton IN
GENERAL w. SCOTT KErcHUM.
Brevet Major General OF the United States Army
rank u Of ' coonol Of Infantry and Brevet Major
ana relieved from duty at the war Department on
the 18th of December 1870 lis was very intimate
Colonel Wharton when both were young officers,
and In their army career they had been faithful and
continued the same Intimate relations with the
family that had existed during his life. lie was In
Inc naD OF WISHING ne nerve very e S'e nn anu vas
warm friend and adviser. He wasa
MAN OF PECULIAR HABITS;
very precise In his business calculations and OF oil
pecallarIies and 1t has often been said him that
and o volume OF tac,lcs for a Prayer Book.
He arose from his bed and left his h0me upon the
Of June, 1871. lie walked over to Washington, as
was MS won't to visit Judge sherman on on
early s as seven O'CLOCK having then break asted.
Later in the day he had visited several friends in
s s 3 a s he Wa
CLERK for General Meyer, OF the Quartermaster's
Department, at nine O'Clock in the morning. Later
some business transactions, IN which he walked
several miles. He LEFT washington by the four
Eliza 3. ChubD. to whom 1t was rumored
WAS ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED.
lie reacneQ MIS- w Harl0n mousse q lltIie alter SIX
O'Clock, ana parO0k OF very hearty tea later
nour. He retired TO bed between eleven and twelve
o'clock, and III the night was heard to be restless;
and then return 10 his room, which he did not leave
again during that night On
TILE FOLLOWING MORNING, SUNDAY,
he complained Of feeling quite unwell. bnt his &c.
centrcities We're such with good looking cham
tend upon his room thereafter. He complained OF
feeling unweu during greater part OF The day on
Sunday, but ate his meals as usual. In the evening
he M himself
and went from Mrs. WhartOns TO the residence OF
woman whom he had known long and I Intimately
MANY QUIET HOURS OF PLEASURE.
He returned to Mrs. Wharton's later and was I'M
on MONDAY MORNING
he arose quite early, as he had made an appoint.
ment on the Sabbath evening for the purpose OF
going 10 Washington on the early train on Monday;
turned 10 his roon and recined upon the sofa with
his clothes on. He complained of feeling unwell to
ococS informed Mrs Whton anu she @
sisted upon sending LOT S ana contrary
q. Williams, who came and prescribed creOsote
anu lime water-a soothing preparation for the
coating OF the stomach. Under It's influence
his meals as usual, and before and after the doctor
came ala not vomit more than gill two
ON Monday evening so much better was he that
he decided again to go to Washington
a, ON TUES DAY MORNING BY THE EARLY TRAIN.
pis room on Tuesday morning for the purpose OF
ealing him. ana oGnq HIM Ia asleep; and, wnen
self, but told her to go and he w0lld come by tue
next train and dine with her at three O'Clock in the
alternoon later IN the day ne got up and reclined
upon the sofa, complainlng-0 OF feeling quite
unwell. lie did not, however, yomt that day. nor
even on Wednesday, except very slightly.
much worse that II was deemed best to send Tor
physician. DR.. Williams was sent for, bat refused
that General Kecham had nsutei hi him. General
Ketchuni Continued unwel. but took light nourlsh-
hlent during Tuesday and was not regarded as SC.
riousy unwell until g-,...f -
es~s WEDNESDAY MORNING.
when his symptoms were OF such violent character
P e anaS STtv ron na Of
jessamine every two hours In little water, two
doses Of which were given-the las. OF one r. NJ.
The first dose given revived the General itle but
he very soon reapsed Into That state Of coma that
characterized him when the Doctor first saw MIN
and choral; but the General breathed his last at
fifteen minutes after three O'Clock on Wednesday,
AROUND THE DEATH BED
tnere were gathered few people, ladies' and gen.
Yemen, who have appeared since the trial OF Mrs.
wharton began upon the charge OF comprising his
death as witnesses In the case Each has related
In touching tones the agonies Of the scene each
evidence OF the quit OF the accused or tins EVIL
de1ce shall speak again IN reviewing the trial,
tion of the rumors that poisoned the public mind
against Mrs Wharton In connection with tins death.
Kctchum, in the Kindness OF his heart. mad loaned
Mrs. Wharton, some time alter her husbands death,
$1,000, taxing her note therefor, ana that the object
or his visit TO Baltimore the Gath OF June, during
which lie died, was for the purpose OF collecting
this money she left for Europe, she intended
on the following 18th OF Juy and 1t IS claimed that
tho motive Mrs. Wharton had III accomplishing
General Ketchum's death was TO get possession OF
the $4,000 note ana the absence of this note after
he died was regarded and used as
DAMNfNG EVIDENCE OF HER GUILT
IL Is claimed by Mrs. Wharton and her friends, how.
ever that when General Ketchum came to Bait.
more she was not indebted to him dollar; that
although he mad held her note for $780, as above
stated she had tho 18th day or January, 1871. at
Mrs. Cnubb's nouse In Washington liquidated that
obligation, and had, at General Ketchums own sug.
gestiou, torn The note up and thrown tho pieces Of
paper upon the hearth. When this statement was
made Inquiry was made OF Mrs. Chubb, who 1aiied
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