The New York herald., 1878-11-30
MARRIED AT LAST.

MADE MAN AND WIFE BY JUDGE sUTHER-
LAND-HAPPY TERMINATION OF TRIAL IN
THE GENERAL SESSIONS.
young man named Frank Walton. a stepson Of q
professor in the Columbia Veterinary College. was
employed a clerk in the establishment of Messrs.
Cooper 4 King, at No. 10l Franklin street. about
three years ago. He lunched at q neighboring
restaurant, where Miss Augusta Hitler, q tidy and
prepossessing waitress tripped cheerfully through
the room the style OF her neat little white cap alone
being perfectly irresistible. Falling in love with the
bright young resulted in the trial
Of Mr. Walton in Part ! of the Court
of General Sessions, before Judge Sutherland.
criminal charge, the allegation being that he
had betrayed her under promise of marriage. The
testimony generally regarded as conclusive and
the TO have been submitted to the jury yes
terday morning. The court was crowded. IL being
understood that Mr.. Charles W. Brooke would sum
up for the accused His eloquence. however, was
confined to consultation with Judge Sutherland
who evidently pleased with Mr.. Brooke's commune
cation told the jury that must be taken until
one clock. ~ le expected very important develop
ment in the The mystery was the subject Of
general comment. and presently rumors were afoat
that marriage ceremony was in prospect and that
the of true love would smoothly after all.
wEDLocK
A rush was made toward the Office Of Mr.. Sparks
the clerk of the court. but those not directly
ccrned in the not admitted. Judge Suther
land seated with characteristic composure behind
the rails In of the easy chairs and there were
also present Assistant District Attorneys Rollins and
Herring, Mr.. Edward Hall Mr.. Brooke and others, the
prominent figures being Miss Hitler and Mr.. Walton.
Mr.. Sparks summoned the young woman and her
coming lord to the desk. where they answered the
usual questions necessary 10 be incorporated in
civil marriage Judge Sutherland performed the SER
vice with grace and dignity. Mrs. Walton. sufused
with tears and casping her little boy to her bosom,
was then handed her marriage certificate.
CONGRATULATIONS
Her good parents were in attendance and the
father overjoyed at the scene, congratulated his
pretty daughter. He presented his hand to his
in-aw, who being In somewhat of naughty mood.
refused to clasp It, When the court rcassembled Mr..
Brooke intimated that he had some testimony to
offer-to wit, that his client and Miss Hitler had
Herring. who had conducted the for the prose-
cuton. concurred In the suggestion, and. turning to
the jury Judge Sutherland observed that Of the
provisions of the statute under which they had been
trying the defendant that marriage vtiated
conviction and he therefore el II his duty to direct
verdict of acquittal.
AIL's WELL THAT ENDS WELL
This done and the jolly looking foreman In
qured IL wedding cake would not be in order. The
Judge smilingly remarked that under the crcum-
stances he did not know what to suggest there being
provision IN the statute for that luxury Another
bright looking juror and with hcartiness said
he congratulated the newly married couple and all
hoped that happiness would result from the ending
OF this extraordinary His remarks. so warmly
expressed elected round of applause which, however,
was promptly suppressed several of the jurors
shook hands with Mrs. Walton and her friends and
extended to them their heartfelt sympathy.
No ray OF sunshine however. lightcned up the face
of Walton. who preserved a very stod department
and evidently thought himself aggrcved by the
whole proceeding. On conviction ho might have
been imprisoned for Ave years