The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-01-09
THE STORY TOLD IN BALTIMORE.
Mr.. Bennetfs Objections to the Interference
of the Mother OF Miss May.


From information gained In Baltimore
yesterday very different phase Of the Bennett.
Nav imbrorlio is presented from that indicated
american at a Ia,e hour last niaht saw and con-
yersed with DIR. Frederick May Of Baltimore, at
his mothers residence. ~ Mount Vernon place.
and hence the statement that he has gone to
Canada to act as second In duel Is without
sny foundation. 1t was also learned from re-
York, the assailant Of James Gordon Bennett,
was seen last night at the Maryland Club rooms,
and IL at present In Baltimore.
Dr. May Of Baltimore expressed his great dis
pleasure - the publicity given the name Of his
cousin. Miss Catherine MAY. bv this affair, aud
tion In regard to the matter. In answer TO the
question OF the whereabouts of Fred. NAV Of
New York ne said that he would rather that II
should not be known, and would prefer not to
have anything to say about that. DIR. May ap-
peared a9itstcd, and. indeed, from all accounts,
regards Mr.. Benefits conduct.
;is learned from intimate friends Of the fam
ily that n quarrel between Mrs. May and MIR. Ben-
nett In regard to the brides dress and some de-
taiis OF the wedding was only the occasion and
no, tho cause OF the casticaton Of the oung
millionaire Mrs. Nav desired her daughter to
be married In wedding dress. and Mir. Bennett
insisted on t yelling costume. Mrs. May
TO the brides mother, and Mr. Bennett in
his wrath declared that things should be a. he
prv7telv. and would not have any OF the May
family present anyhow. and more to that effect.
Some. insulting remarks followed. This hap
Bennett and Fred. May Thor cause OF the
many postponements OF the wedding and the
motive animus In The latest proceeding. Ia slii
to no sem ,,hing not yet disclosed and Of u deli
The matter is the all. aesorhinr topir here at
| the clubs and Throughout fashion bic society
| in which the Nav flmilv are highly popular. The
| New York and Baltimore families are intimately
| related and In close visiting relations. The
| grand father was Northern pnyscisn, who
smasscd wealth In Washington md then came
| here TO live. There were seven children, among
| whom were DR.: Frederick Nav, Sr. Of New
| York, father Of Mr.. BENEFITS hnlanced, who
narried New York lady. the daughter OF al
| auctioneer. and tho late Henry May. promi-
| ucni lawyer OF Baltimore. who formerly repre-.
| sented the district In Congress now represented
| nv the Hon. Thomas Swami and married Miss
| De Courcey OF MARYLAND. One daughter married
| Capt Wise Of the United States Coast Survey
| william NAV. another son. was In the navy. and
| marie q daughter OF MIR. De Courcey Wright,
wellthy Baltimore merchant In the Rio trade
| WIS In the u. s. Army, and killed Cochrdnc "
| q duel near Washington Col. Charles Ma
won lsursls in the Mexican w.r. where he led
the arse az Pho Alto, and married daughte
| OF George Law OF New York, and the seront
| dhu9hfer married Minister to the Unit d
| states from tue Netherlands, upon whose death
she married agaiu, and Is now living In New
| York 10 Mrs. Olrchs. The family has alw iyi
| been regarded rs highs irit q. and tho msl'
| members havo ever been ready to hght at a word
| Fred. MAY of New YORK l. tweuty-six wear
| Of age and n graduate of the University Of VIZ
| ginia. where he w regarded as dashing, good
| natUrsd sort q fellow, very popular among hi
| classmates. He has ALWAYS been 4 pet ia Wash
| in9ton society, In great favor with the ladies
ana was "a frequent visitor at Lady Thornton
mouse. He has lately returned from Europe.
| DIR. Ere NAV OF Baltimore served with dis
| tinction as sGrceon Ia the French army dur
ing the late war with Prussia, and Is one ~ tn,
take place II will occur near tho lower bounds
| ries OF Maryla