New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-03
THE PERSECUTION OF Mr.. CAMERON.
TIE SUIT OF The WIDOW OLIVER NOT DISCoN
tBY TELEGRAPH 70 THE TRIBUNEl

TINUTD But TO BE TRIED soon.
IBY TELEGRAPH 70 The TRIBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, Jan. THE reports i'll circulation
in Washington during the past few days, that there
had been a settlement of the suit Of The Widow
Oliver against Ex-senator Simon Cameron for
breach of promise of marriage, turn out to
be untrue. Neither Mrs. Oliver nor her
counsel are willing to talk to newspaper
men on the subject but the records Of the Court do
rot contain evidence of disconinuance Of the case,
and the calendar in the present term includes this
suit. which is No. S5i. The Court is now trying
cases numbered about 400. The next term begns
on the fourth Monday OF the present month, and II
is thought that the of Oliver agt Cameron VIII
be reached some time in April or May.
LAWYERS about the City Hall say that Mrs. Oliver,
who il is reported is not widow at ali. never hay-
ing been wife, came here in August, 1876, and en-
goged Mr. RiGdle one of tho most prominent attor-
news of the city, to conduct case against Senator
Simon Cameron. She alleged that she had
been deceived by the Senator. She repre-
sentea herself as n pandchild of a former
Commodore Of high standing in The Navy. aId from
her conversation il evident that she intended to
give The ex-senator from Peunsy vania some tronblc
She asserted that the Senator had said something to
her, in Ncw-Oreans, about coming to Washington
and beiu., a wife to him. Mr.. Riddle asked Mr.
Cameron 10 come and see him. The ex-senator said
that Mrs, Oliver WAS q terrible annoyance to
him; that she was continually calling upon
and writing letters 30 him; that he had obtained n
place for her in the Treasury Department winch She
had lost by indscrcet conduct; and he was anxious
10 get I'D Of her. He said nothing Of any relations
that had existed between them but was willing to
give her money enough to get ont Of the town
He was urged TO Ec more liberal with her
and finally left with Mr. Riddle checl, for
$500 with The understanding that it should be given
TO Ail~. Oliver on condition that she would leave
town and cease T. annoy the ex-senator. The widow
Indignantly refused 10 accept the money and DE-
manded 5000 At this time she was sick 1t her
clearinghouse and was removed 10 place where
TROUBLESOME" questions would not he asked. where
she was attended by enc or more physcians, whose
testimony viii probably he taken should the ease
come to trial.
It's raported that the evidence will not sustain the
grave accusation. which Mrs. Oliver MAKE, against
ex-senator Camcron. After returning 10 her boaidng
house the widow continued 10 bother him b. per
>oral calls and finally he auihsrizcd Mr.. Riddle by
letter tOpay her thousand dollars if she would
let him alone. To this al first she refused 10 agree.
hut subsequently accced,d. Five hundred dollars
was paid down and the remainder she % receive
in Dcccmbcr provided she would sien a
release of all claims against Senator Cameron. Mir.
Riddle told General Hlnck!c Mr.. Ennis, AMI other
members Of tho Washington bar, that ne has two
receipts signed by Mrs. Oliver. releasing Mr.. Cam
crOn from all claims then existing o. that might
Thereafter exist, growing owing out OF tncir past
legal form. i 10 said that the annoyance
to the Senator did not stop after the
money was paid, aud that Ms. Oliver subsequently,
requested Mr. Riddle 10 BEGIN suit against Senator
Cameron for breach of promise. NJ. Riddle refused
TO take the case, believing that Mrs. Oliver
was engaged ia "a discFcditdble attempt 10 cXtOrt
mcncy FROM Senator Cameron The widow then
applied 30 other prominent lawyers in Washington,
and finally il IS said so Mrs Lockwood, female
lawyer Of some note here. They all refused to take
up the ease. She finally engaged lawyers If good
standing ~ the Washington bar, and suit was be
gun. The damages are laid at $50 900.
Nj. Riddle has been retained by ex-senator Cam
ron who said that he had got him into the scrape
and must help L.m cut again. Tie ex-senator has
also employed General Butler and Mr.. C0ok to de
ienG bin. II is reported hat counsel for the defence
are making every preparation 10 oppose the claim,
alleging that il is simply Matchmaking scheme.