The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-03
MRS. COLONEL SAMPLE OF
WARM SPRINGS g.
Another Sample Of Modern Mar
ry hood.

We thought the world would need
Notwithstanding TO rake up another
such woman as N 5. Mary Oliver.
the Brevet co-parcener of'Bug Oliver.
(of whom Raleigh folk have heard more
or Less: but it appears there lsanother,
and she has been naturally attracted to
the National sink of Iniquity-which
disgraces the name of Washington. The
following will be of interest to the nun
dreds of our friends who have been
guests of Colonel, and Mrs. Colo
mel" Sample at Warm Springs in the
past half dozen years.
At the trial of Simon Cameron, Sec
retarv of war under Abe Lincoln. and
more recently Senator, for the seduction
of Mrs. Lieutenant-General Bug"
Mary. Stuart. Oliver, a Blue Grass
widow Gen. Beast Butler. having the
floor. introduced-"Mrs. Henriques Of
San Francisco" who, arrayed in gorge
Gus apparel, tripped lightly to the
stand:
A BOLD WITNESS.
Mrs. HenrIqueS at II point of her
testimony said when she met Mrs. Oil
yer in this city She witness was making
her living by selling toilet soap, and said
IN connection that it was an honorable
mode Of getting a living. lLaughter).
She continued to relate her story in a
bold manner frequently looking at Mrs.
Oliver. As Mrs. H~enriques progressed
in her testimony Mrs. Oliver would fie-
q%uently remark. Listen to the stories
she is telling" Her counsel remonStra-
ted with her and had much difficulty in
keeping the Widow from speaking di-
rectly to the witness. Occasionally she |
would say something that pleased the
crowd and the Don would ring with
laughter. which seemed to delight the
witness. She startled the Judge. coun-
sci and jury by saying, Mrs. Oliver often
wrote letters on her %(witness) private
paper. General Butler instantly caught
the idea advanced by Mrs. Henriques
and handed the alleged Cameron letters
to her, Mrs, Henriques examined them
carefully and said
IlHh pooSllC tildt pa per.
(Roars Of laughter She continuedher
testimony at length in a boaSting man
ner, and her statement kept the room
in an uproar. The spectators crowded
to the front toward the Judges bench.
and the confusion became 50 great that
the jury had to appeal for order.
A recess was taken at half-past twelve
O'Clock to enable plaintiff counsel to
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divorce from Mr.. Josiah Sample.
During the recess the crowd remained
IN the court, fearing to leave lest then
places should be taken by those outside
anNlous to obtain admission. On the
reassembiing OF the court, Mrs. Henri
ques walked into the room in a hasty
manner, and, removing her large fur
coat, took the stand. Shortly after her
arrival Mr., Peters entered, bearing
under his arm a large roll Of documents.
Mrs. Henrlques observed it and became
very restless. When Mr.. Peters began
to cross-eXamine her she became very
nervous.
THE STORY OF f LIFE.
Mr.. Peters inquired of her the date
of her birth.
Genera Butler-Hold on; hold on
Your Honor, | have to ask 10 be ex-
cused, and left the room.
Mr.. Peters continued, and. after OBJ
tanning this information. allowed her to
tell her history, which she expressed a
perfect Willingness to do, and had pro-
ceeded some distance in that direction
when she halted and said
Il do not desire to reveal the secrets
of my life"
She became very much disconnected. :
and asked If she was compelled to re-
veal those secrets. The Court ans
wercd, Yes. 90 on" She then stated
that She had been married three times. !
and said: :
Il objected to telling | had 50 many
husbands, as 1t might injure me-
daughter.
She next said she had married anoth-
er man-iau9hter)-bu her expiala-
ton OF her last marriage was drowned !,
By the conf lsion. One question after
another was put TO her By Mr.. Peters !.
III RAPID success on. and when She was
about making the city her home /;
she falteTed. but again rallied and told !.
he's story. f,
She Wa, asked. I
That Is my business she replied. !
General Butler, who had returned. :
objected 10 the mode Of c~ross-eyamipa- !
t on, as 1t was not fair to witness. Mr. ;
Peters asked witness if she or Mr. !
Sample applied for the divorce. Wit
1ss responded :
IT an allowed to explain | will :
the question to set m,seIf |
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