The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-05-06
GEORGE CULLoM,s FIRST WIFE.
An Undauntcd dEneiishwoman-Thc story of
her Wrongs. aud Now her Triumph.

PoUGnKEEPsIE, May 5.-Mrs Eliza Gull
lon, an Eugshwomsn OF Hne appearance, about
forty years OF age, is the chief witness in an in
terestine prosecution for biRamy In this city.
In 1871, she and her husband, George Cullom,
were propretors OF IN English ale house az
Firth, England. called 1.-THE Kings Head" BY
dint Of bard work she saved some money, with
which one morning George was missing. lie had
also sold their little property, leaving his wife
and four children without penny and not a
roof to cover their heads. Tho deserted wife
learned that he had sailed to America, and then
couraReously went to work to obtain the means
To follow him. Having considerable influence
with many OF the NOBILITY, who were often visit
rental Of The Grange" at" Tunbfidge Wells,
~ miles from London, which was frequented by
fashionable society from London.
Last January man arrived at the Grange"
from Poughkeepsio, N. Y, and informed Mrs.
Cullom that her husband was residing In that
tic asylum near Poughkeepsie, N. "" and re-
ceiyed letter IN reply that her husband worked
her. She next wrote to the Chief Of Police OF
Poughkeepsie, from whom she obtained all
moneys she took passage for America on the 18th
q April, leaving her CHILDREN at The Grange"
she arrived here on Tuesday, and the next day
lawful husband, for bigsmy. Cullom was al
Glenham, on the stewart Mills, and an ofilcer
wife No. 2 passed them In a carriage. She was
undoubtedly on her way TO warn Cullpm. Yes
terday morning at o'clock Mrs. Cuom No.
was ushered ihto the Jail by Sheriff Warner, and
led to CullOm's cell door. Sho gazed through
the narrow grating at him, half laughing and half
crying. The following cOpversation ensued
Mrs. Cullom-1 fancy have seen YOU before.
George Cullom (startng)-Yes, l s'pose you
have come here 10 do the best you can with me !;
know have been doing wrong, but for Gods
sake don't press II. will 10 home with YOU II
you Will get me out.
Mrs. Cullom-You are not wanted at home
haven't come to do that; l only want justice.
And then, SAID Mrs. CullUm to reporter,
told him what have been wanting 10 tell him
for years-how he deserted me and our little
and took everything from US ; how he abused
me time and again. l. told him, too, was glad
to see him In the deplorable condition he was
In. He certainly looks deplorable aud unhappy,
and am glad OF IL.
Recorder Taylor ordered Cuom to be brought
before him at 10 A. NJ.
Tne Qrst witness Mrs. Eliza Cullom. She
testlned that she was married to Cullom in Eng
land. Oct ~. 1859.
The Rev. +. B.wheeler. gave testimony going to
| prove the second marriage. Recorder Taylor
| then adjourned the examination, and the pIls-
oner was sent back to Jail. After he had gone
Mrs. Cullom asked the Recorder what the pen
atty was for bigamy, and he told her Ave years
| imprisonment. She said she did not wish to
send him to prison, but the Recorder told her
that that matter was out Of her hands. She does,
| to remain here until positive evidence OF his
bigamy Is obtained. When the reporter left she
exclaimed: "Dut feel better now anyhow.
have relieved my mind Of things have been
| aching to soy to him for years and now he has
| got sonnet thing to think about"