The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-10
JESSIE HUNTS fARRLAGE
Earnestly Pleading for tho Man who Com-
PEELED Her Co Marry Him.


David II. Rlsbey OF Harlem, who is ac-
cused by Miss Jessie G. Hunt Of forcing her to
marry him, surrendered himself in tho Har-
lem Police Court yesterday morning. A war
rant was issued for him on Sunday and given
to Capt Davis for service. but az the youth
promised TO appear In court yesterday morning
the service was delayed. Meanwhile he looked
for bail. He expected that his uncle. William
Cook would be his bondsman. but Mr.. Cook ia
sick. and unable TO leave his house He. how
ever. sent n lawyer to defend and otherwise as
sist his nephew.
Risbey appeared in court with his mother.
He Ia an intelligent and good-looking person.
He WINS well dressed in black. and carried In
his hand silk hat. heavily craped for his
father. who died three months ago. He gave
his age as % next January. Ito wears no
beard. and his figure is tall and slim. his gem
eral appearance being boyish.
Miss Hunt came into court supported by her
brother and father. Her mother also accom-
panied her Sho Ia a brunette. was lastly
dressed. and the agitated expression che bore
impaired additional interest to her preposepas-
ing face. She had evidently been in tears and
from all Appearances there was no predicting
how soon they might flow again.
After briefly hearing the charge from Miss
Jcsse,s iathor and brother. and ascertaining
FROM the lawyer for the prisoner that the de-
fence was not ready 10 proceed with the exam
nation. the Court directed Miss Jessie. or,
moro PROPERLY Mrs. Rishey, TO embody her
story in an affidavit. The clerk drew the paper.
which set forth as briefly as possible how Miss
Jessie met Rishcy. whom she had known for
several years, nj the home OF his mother at GAG
East 18th street. last Saturday morning. She
was there TO give his little sister music lesson.
hisoev came into tho parlor and. brandishing
an open razor before her eyes. made her
promise 10 marry him. BY the same induce
ment ne caused her 10 accompany him out OF
the house. up Second avenue twelve blocks 10
East ram street, and down that street 10 300.
the residence Of the Rev. Samuel II. Virgin.
pastor OF tho Congregational Church OF IIar-
lem. and there. through fear and by compul-
sion, she was married TO tho said David II.
The penalty for nm abduction OF this nature
IL about ton years ia Sutc prison.
The Court fixed the bail at $1,000. and act tho
In tho absence OF her brother. Mrs. Risbey
offered to go on her sons bond, but her rcla-
tionship was an objection. Tho groom was
therefore turned over TO the care % the keeper
OF the court prison until bail could be procured.
gentleman friend Of the family came forward
in the afternoon and provided the required
surety.
BY advice Of his lawyer. the imprisoned
He seemed cheerful and hopeful. Ono Of the
court officers predicted that the newly married
couple would De living together in less than
month p,shorso,. ,,., ,.,o. .,o .....,.,..,
later in tho day Of the marriage that her son
had used threats to pc, Jessie to marry him she
was astonished. and, seeing what she did OF the
niiair. she is incredulous. She says that part OF
the parlor she was sweeping the hall stairs.
Ihen she went into the basement register
connects the two stories. and she IL positive she
would have heard any unusual noise. She
heard her son quit the room aud go up stairs
Tor his hat and coat. He was gone long enough
To give Jessie an opportunity TO come 10 her for
protection or run out OF the house. After they
went out she went up stairs 10 bolt tho front
door. as the latch is Insecure She looked into
the street and saw the couple walk into Second
avenue. They were walking deliberately and
slowly. apparently talking as they went along.
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Miss jessie alleges. have firm hold OF her arm.
Mrs klsbey says that tho couple have been
devoted TO each other for three years She has
often told Jessie that II she did not like David
on. account Of his habits. ms her family have
SAID. she ought 10 break with him. AT such
times Jessie has expressed her preference
for him. aud said she would have Dave or else
have no one. Mrs. Risbey SAYS that she knows
her son has not been married previously. as the
Hunt family affirm. and Of course has not been
divorced.
The Rev. Mr.. Virgin. who married David and
Jessie. says that young man, unknown TO
him. called on him about l0S o'clock on Satur-
day morning. and requested him to perform n
MARRIAGE ceremony. lie asked what hour had
been set f3r ne ceremony. and the reply was
pointed out 10 him. and she stepped up.
Mr, virgin then wrote out tina certificate. lie
called in his wife and the domestic 10 witness
IN" ceremony. when he arose the proposed
bride came forward readily. lilo did not notice
that she was more aeitated than madens usu-
question, Do YOU take this man 90 be your
welded husband " was asked, he noticed that
she responded Yes, very boldly. The groom
kissed tho bride before he had fairly prO-
nounccd them man and wife Both signed their
names To the register lelsurely. then as they
envelope. He threw It 10 his wife. as ho WAS
hurrying away 90 attend a funeral, and told her
10 guess how much II contained. Enclosed was
a note as follows
DrAH SIN / will &c you in few days
Jessie gave proof Of herHlection In court yes
terdny by pleading with the Justice not 10 send
her husband 10 prison pending the procuring
OF bail She did not. however. look mt him Onc.,
but kept her eyes shaded most OF the time with
her hand.
DIR. BRADFORD ON THE STAND.