The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-22
The Husband Of Mrs. jerks Before
the Potter Committee.
NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE SHERMAN LETTER.
Infamous Conduct of a Congress-
man Toward a Lady.
SOCIETY AT THE CAPITAL In A FERMENT.
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON, June 81, 1878.
YOUNG coNGR ssMAN's OUTRAGEOUS AS
sAULT ON LADY HER RESCUE AND pun
IsHMENT OF THE PERPETRAToR By AN Ex-
CONFEDERATE OFFICER.
The lull succeeding the adjournment OF Congress
was Suddenly interrupted to-day by the disclosure OF
\ scandal, the details OF which are the universal
theme Of discussion here tonight The person
aguring most conspicuousy in the affair Is q
young Congressman from Of the South
Urn States almost boy In years and
Almost Adons in form. He has been famous among
his fellow members his lavish expenditure OF the
wealth which be inherited the scion OF OF the
Oldest and most aristocratc families OF the State OF
Tennessee Always dressed fautlcssly ana carrying
himself with most stylish air, his acknowledged
beauty MADE him welcome guest in Washing
ton society. gave him from the very Of his
appearance capital entree of the highest and
most refined circles
The story OF the outrage for such the scandal
amounts TO- narrated by General Rosser and others
who we're actors eye witnesses OF the occurrence,
folows:-On Tuesday night last between ten and
eleven O'Clock, General Rosser escorted lady to n
fashionable and well known restaurants Fifteenth
street, above the Treasury Department., for
the purpose OF getting supper. They took
fare wnen the General noticed withdrawing his
gloves hands were slightly soiled with tho
dus. OF afternoon walk. Excusing himself. he
stepped into adjoining passage way and washed his
hands at the Upon returning, alter an absence
OF only few minutes, he noticed that his lady friend
was pale ana greatly agitated He asked her excedly
what was the matter. She exclaimed
..Oh, General, take me out OF this place; just
listen.''
Thus commanded he listened, and they both heard
the noise OF woman in the adjoining supper room
crying and moaning Eventually the words, "For
shame; oh, do not, l pray you; let mo 20 away;
hepl" came successfully and distinctly through the
intervening wall.
sThere, General. you ought to 60 and see
what Is the matter" said tho aGrghted
lady listener on the outside, and prompted
by the suggestion the chvalric Rosser
wont around TO the door OF the ROOM and finding u
locked, and hearing still tho sounds OF a struggle.
burst It in. To his great indignation, he discovered
tho Congressman above described, all flushed with
wine, offering lady a most gross Insult The
General, who 10 man OF great stature and
strength, seized the offender, who is OF barely
medium height and OF dandy figure, and
hurled him against the wall, knocking MIN almost
senseless The lady CALAMITY rescued tainted at
her delivery bat brought 10 with tho aid OF
restoratives and taken home In carriage. She rs .
most esmable and beautiful and Is the sister,
in-iaw OF . Northern Congressman, whose wife, her
sister, is also famous for her beauty Her adventure
Is the unfortunate consequence OF innocent
quaintance OF man whose character concealed
from her In the glare ana brilliancy Of the
society which she encountered HIM. In
tho gayety OF the capital the aress wife, away from
her husband, saw danger in the attentions OF .
man who iealow Congressman and Often CON-
panion Of her brothcr-in-law.
Owing to tho eminent Responsibility OF all the par
tics concerned the affair hushod up. and would,
perhaps have escaped the present revelation, had not
few words concerning escaped OF these parties
at breakfast table this morning. From tho break
fast table It spread abroad and soon whispered
about the city and is on every lip tonight.
General Rosser. the rescuer Of the lady, has re-
Pacific Railroad, Of which he is the civil engineer
He West Pointer, but entered the robel
captain OF one of tho batteries OF the Washington
artillery battalion OF New Orleans. lie to the
rank OF major general and will be remembered
OF tho famous cavalry chioftains tho rebel side.
The story has been generally circulated by members
oil Congress remaining IN Washington, and the facts
IS narrated have caused tho deepest Indignation
among those acquainted with tho guilty party. One
member, who Is known as prominent and innuent ial
In the House, said tonight tnat this conduct
would warrsnt the Offering OF resolution cxpelng the
accused when Congress again assembled The affair
Ia not likely to end here, for the Don Juan comes
from locality where no will be mpelIod to vindi-
cato nsu lied honor challenge, therefore, Will
In all PROBABILITY be sent TO General Rosscr for the
part no took IN protecting tho lady assaulted.