National Republican., 1877-02-06
SHE WOULD NOT LIVE WITH HIM.

Mrs. Helen johnson Petrie Abandons Her
Husband, Peter Conrad, and Decides to
Row Her Own Boat in the Future-He
Wants the Court to Cut the Nuptiai Knot
and Let Him Free.
The lull in the divorce market has again
been disturbed, and ripple occurs In the current
OF the tide Of litigation stemming Its way through
equity to form an everlasting separation In some
domestic circles. For some days past every thing
has been peaceful and quiet ~ q summers day,
and gave color to the thought that matrimonial
infelicities were at IN end especially In the mat
ter OF institutng proceedings for the severing OF
nuptial ties. This conclusion It is now evident
be reiPning supreme 10 all households there has
been o nd an exceptional care.
Peter Conrad Petrie and Helen johnson Petrie
were united in wedlock In December, 1858. At
that time both had bestowed considerable study
tfate into the habits characteristics and dsposI.
tions by which each was governed and actuated,
which to hang fear that their Joint lives might
mot be productive Of unalloyed happiness to both.
While about entering upon an unexplored and
with the washing Of the waves Of time, deeds ex-
periences and Instances Of conduct not redoundlng
to ,ss good Of either still with their
hearts Of each, they determined that the past
could not contain any indiscretions that the fu.
love. growing with their growth, they determined
70 put behind them all thoughts Of bygone days
thht mlRht DC coupled Win unhappy feelings, and
In their united lives md that true solace and com.
fort which matrlmony gives to an honorable, sin.
cere and holy affection. When the bells rang out
the announcement,
THE cossuMMArIoN OF THEIR UNION
their hearts beat high with hope and the future
lay as an open book printed In letters OF bright
ness, and mapping out q path glorious with
beauty, studded by the shining lights Of peace
and love. Through this road they wandered on,
wrapped In the folds Of their connubiAl bliss for
getful o. the rough places that come In every ifc
and Indifferent to the opinions and transplrings
in ordinary worldly affairs For two years their
Dwelling therein and the life Of Joy gave evidence
tempter stepped in and the transformation was
both summary and complete. Fault-hndlng
elimination and accusations multiplied rapidly
and soon mountain Of charges rose high
In what was once the valley OF their Eden
and discord stalked about as king. de-
dove Of peace and innosenee from the sacred
precincts where It had held q hallowed abiding
place. Confusion hencefOrth ruled the house.
hold and misery, sorrow and trouble filled
the hours that were passed In sweet content. This
unhappy condition Of affairs was persmptorly
terminated in October, 1873 by the Wife who, col
Letting her wearing apparel aid taking her chill.
nrst came when her heart was filled with SO
many con onficting dreams Of the future. Possess
Ing property In her own right SUFFICIENT to pro-
Vide for herself and children, she has set up a
separate establishment, and declines any further
intercourse with her husband or assistance at his
hands. He having waited some time for the
troubles to pass away, and trusting In reunion
with his family, finds now that the hope Is futile
and has instituted the necessary legal steps to
procure an eternal separation.