Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-07-31
THE JomNsoN.HAROLD SCANDAL.
The Case Being Investigated in COnrt.

The Case Being Investigated in Conri.
Some weeks ago we gave full particulars Of
the facts connected with the suicide of Mrs.
Emily Harold, of Greenevile, and of the scan
DIAL connected Herewith. We then stated that
the unfortunate termination Of her life was
brought about because of certain stories charg-
ing her with holding improper intercourse with
a distinguished citizen-her neighbor We
stated at the time that the means by which
these scandalous rumors were brought to Mrs.
Harold ears was through an anonymous letter,
sent TO Mr. Harold through the postofice. We
stated also that the very general verdict OF the
good citizens 81 Greeneyille was that these re-
Elections upon Mrs. Harold character were
pronounced false. She was universally regard
ed rs n lady of great worth and of the highest
responsibility and Virtue. Ever since her death
it has been the aim of her friends to discover
the author of the anonymous letter that brought
the scandals to the ears of the family circle. For
long weeks and with great caution and energy
these investigations have been pursued.
ARREST OF THE SUPPOSED AUTHOR.
At last the friends believed they were on the
track of the author and had evidence enough
to fasten the charge upon him. Accordingly
last week warrant was taken out for the arrest
of young man named X. c. Harne. on the
charge Of libel. The hearing on this charge be-
gan last Tuesday before three Magistrates 1t
has not vet terminated. We have not ms yet
Greeneville of the exact character OF the testl-
mony adduced, but have understood from Others
that the proof as to the handwriting of the anon
ymous letter was of a circumstantal character
and based partly on the opinion of experts who
| had compared it with specimens of Harne S
| handwriting But the evidence has not been
kept strictly pertinent to the issue; 1t has taken
| "A wider latitude and now the whole merits OF
the case are under consideration. The truth OF
| the charges against the deceased and MIR. John
| son are in issue. So far, the evidence OF the
| truth of the charges has come from two colored
| men and one white man. we do not know eX-
| actly what they sworc to, but they were arrest
| cd for perjury soon after their examination.
In the meantime the examination Will pro-
| coed. 1t promises to involve many of the resi-
dents of the place in the examination and to
| turn out a long, litter and exciting trial. We
have referred to it now because rumors of il
| have already Travelled far and wide in eXagger-
| ated forms. Having now assumed the shape OF
! public judicial investigation the facts will be
made public in due time.
| Since writing the above, and after we had
worked Off our first edition, We received tic
| following from the gentlemen by whom 1t Is
| signed:
GREENEvILLE, Tenn, July 2G, 1872.
| MEssRs. EDITORS: In the Press and Herald
of to-day, nndcr the heading of Our Greene,
| vile Letter" there is statement with regard
| to the case of the State VS.. r @. Horn, for Ii.
| BEL which, to say the least of it, is incorrect
unfair and inopportune, and calculated in it,
nature, if not so intended, to misshape and mis-
| lead public opinion.
The trial is still pending and may continue
\ several days hence. Meantime, we as counsel
for one party request that all publication of any
matter prejucial to the prosecution, or the de
| PENDANT, or any one implicated, be suspended
| till the conclusion of the trial And then If The
rights of either party should require it, a full
and accurate transcript of the evidence in the
case will be furnished for publication.
Respectfully and truly,
| FELIX a. REEVE,
| j. g. DEADKRlCK,
| john ALLISON JR.,
| A. b. WILSON,
| Counsel for the Defendants