Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-13
CRUELTY wR0NGED.
can Ohio Widower'' in Richmond
Basely Deeeiving and Marry.
ing an Estimable Lady
Forgery and De-
sertiOn'
New York Herald.

a flutter OF excitement To-Day over
social sensation, the occasion for
which is the betrayal into marriage |
Of a young lady of Richmond, who
moves in the highest circles, by a
man calling himself Thomas Marvin.
The victimized lady is the niece OF one
the most distinguished members of
of the bar of this State, and a gentle
men of the highest social position.
She is also connected with many 9th
er excellent families here and in 9TH
er portions of the State. She poses
ses noble character, and in person
is an exceedingly pretty blonde OF
less than twenty-five. She is a great
favorite in Richmond society and
has a host of friends among both sex
es in this city. Being dependent on
her widowed mother for support, she
had for some time before the unhap-
py union with Marvin considered the
propriety of securing the position OF
governess. About three weeks ago
her attention was called to an adver-
tisement in a Hartford Conn. relig-
ious newspaper purporting to be
from a widower in Ohio who desired
the services of a governess to take
charge of his little girl, about Six or
eight years old. The lady quickly
decided to apply for the position
She accordingly visited her pastor
a well known Episcopal clergyman OF
this city land also a distinguished jurist
from whom she obtained letters of rec
concentration which she forwarded the
widower. The result was that Mar
vim came on to Richmond, having
discarded the great number Of appli-
cations with which he was beset, sat-
isfied that he had found the lady he
desired. He called upon her at her
mothers residence here and informed
her that he was the Ohio widower
mentioned in the advertisement. He
had several interviews with her, dur
ing some of which he presented let
ters of introduction to many promi-
nent business men here from men o.
) the highest business and social posi-
tion in the North and West purportins
to represent that the bearer of then
was man of ample fortune, of cul
ture and excellent social position.
SO plausible were these letters ant
r Marvin's story they were accepted a
genuine by his victim and her famil,
and friends. Marvin made propo
D sition of marriage to the lady, whicl
Q after consideration by herself an'
: friends, was accepted, and the mar
rage solemnized at the home of he
mother by the pastor of her church
The marriage was a very quiet one
8 The groom, with great liberality
l. had a marriage contract drawn up b
prominent lawyer, in which h
agreed to bestow SOC, 900 on his wife
9, After the marriage the bridal part
:" left for Niagara on the afternoon trair
" Marvin leaving the impression upo
the friends of the bride that the
- would remain at that watering plac
n for several weeks, going from theme
N to the West, where they would rt
It main till fall, and then sail for Ell
lie rope. The groom represented that h
% had large interests in France, wher
n he had lived for many years. Not
50 suspicion of the truthfulness of tl
representation was entertained by tt
.. lady's friends. The mans appear
70 ance and letters all tended to quiz
ID any doubts of his integrity.
I'd During his stay here Marvin Gale
lc on several OF the leading busine
~ men and presented his letters an
III was kindly received. By some
= these he was introduced to the Fir
National Bank, where he exhibitt
70 letters of credit that gained him reaC
he recognition as a responsible ma
ne Upon the strength of these Mary
ng presented a draft for $500 upon a We
nd known Chicago banking house, whi'
he was readily cashed. Several da,
" elapsed after the departure of Il
40 newly married couple before any il
telligence was received from them |
, the lady's friends here. In the mea