Year: 1860

A Second Attack on the "Absde Of Lsve.n


THE HUSBAND AGAIN AFTER HIS WIFE.


Some time ago We published an account of
at the "Agspemone," or Abode of Love in
England. The London Morning Star has the
following in relation to the second effort:


1t was known on Monday in Bridgewater
that a most determined attack was to be made
the following Tuesday, evening upon the Ag-
apemone, to deliver Mrs Price from the
clutches Of the Princeites, and the aid Of vol
gnteers was solicited, to enable the Rev. Mr..
frlce to resist any force that might be brought
against him. The enterprise was soon bruited
abroad, and numerous persons, of different
classes, offered to assist in the undertaking.
Inc storrnsng party met on the Spaxton road
at SIX O'Clock on Tuesday evening, headed by
Mr. Price and few friends in a cab, and pro-
seeded IN two vans, each drawn by q couple of
horses, towards the Agapemone. They ar
rived there about seven O'Clock, and directly
commenced the assault Two of the inmates
Of this peculiar institution were on guard
armed with bludgeons at the gate leading from
the garden in front of the laundry, that point
being the one most easily scaled Mr. Price
followed by about twenty of his supporters,
rushed towards the gate in question imme-
diately upon leaving his vehicle, and scaled
over the adjoining wall, obtaining access to the
grounds at once. The Agapemonites retreated
and gave the alarm, but were quickly followed
by their late eo-Teligionist to the front door of
the principal dwelling On reaching thus far
Mr.. Price knocked at the door and loudly de-
manded entrance, declaring that he had come
Tor has wife. Entrance was denied him, and
the door was thereupon battered with iron
bars the assailants had brought with them
The pannels were smashed in a short space of
time, but it was found difficult to burst open
the other portion, the wood being very solid
and the bars at the back exceedingly strong
ha hal L.
mOnites were seen in strong force in the pas
sage, well armed with life preservers, and the
entrance was barricaded with tables One of
their number presented pistol, and threatened
to shoot the first intruder. man in the
crowd outside hereupOn produced second pis-
tol, and Informed the Princeites that his weapon
was as good as the one first exhibited. While
these proceedings had been going on the door
in front of the dwelling had been forced open,
and the asssilants increased to so or 20 in
number. Mr.. Price, in a firm and collected
manner, told his late friends that they had
brought this business upon themselves by treat
ing him like dog, and keeping his wife from
him. He added that he was resolved upon
searching the premises for his lady, if she were
not given up to him, and if he were not allowed
to do so peaceably, he would do so by force.
After this address the crowd became somewhat
excited. One man shouted "Let him shoot
he can only kill one, {" and another called upon
the owner Of the second pistol to fire also A
cry was raised to break in the two bow win
dOws. This direction was about to be carried
into operation, and the people at the thresh-
hold were beginning to force their way into
the passage, man aiming blow at the pistol
with his cudgel, when one of the defenders
called out "a hag Of truce" This was a most
prudent step, for the assailants were resolute
men, bent on carrying out their object, and
bloodshed must have resulted had not the
PrInceltes decided that discretion was in this
instance the better part of valor. parIey
ensued, the spokesman on the part Of the Aga
pem0ne Offering to admit Mr.. Price to the
house The companions of that gentleman
would not accede to that arrangement, and it
was eventually agreed that SIX individuals
should accompany Mr.. Price in pursuit of his
wife. They then entered the house, and
searched every room therein, their examina-
ton lasting more than an hour male
Princeite went with the searchers from room to
room, and the ladies Of the establishment were
seen IN their various apartments. Beds were
turned over, and closets peered into, but no
Mrs. Price was discoverable. The investigat-
ing party were treated civilly by the inmates
and when it grew dark were supplied with a
candle. While the search was going on the
outside multitude was greatly augmented by
persons from Bridgewater, who came in vehi-
cles, on horseback, and on foot, and by the in
habitants of the villages Of Spaxton and Char
Inch who hOcked to the spot to ascertain what
was the matter. Before eight o'clock there
could not have been less than five hundred
people assembled, and none were heard to
utter other than disparaging remarks of
the fraternity whose repOse had been thus rude
ly disturbed. The lane leading to the Abode
OF Love from the main road was filled with gigs
vans and carriages. From the first, groups of
men had stationed themselves in different parts
of the grounds to foil any attempt to take of
the lady concerning whom so much trouble was
being taken. Two or three Princeites stood as
sentinels at the door which had been broken
in during the search Of the principal residence
The upper rooms were examined twice, and
locked as they were left, but the scrutiny was
unsyailing. The cottages, conservatories and
stables were next visited by Mr.. Price and his
half dozen followers without success, and near
S o'clock the trespassers left the notorious
abode. The mission to the AgapemOne having
failed, a consultation was held as to what next
was to be done. Some suggested that the
neighbOring Lamb Inn and cottages should be
visited, but the general opinion was that
Princes farm at Aisholt (three miles distant)
contained Mrs Price, and that il would be ad-
yisable to 20 there st once. To Aisholt there
FORE Mr.. Price led the way, two vans, several
vehicles and 4 number of men on foot follow
in. Darkness drew on apace, and when the
bottom Of the dangerous Aisholt hill had been
reached, and the establishment in question was
near, q council Of war was held, wherest it was
decided to be unWise to attack the farm that
night, as sufficient time had elapsed for the re-
mOval Of Mrs Price if she had been there, and
it would be imprscticable to search the ada
cent woods for her.


Thus ended the second organized effort to
free Mrs. Price from the influence and custody
Of the Agapemonites Actions for trespass and
damage against some Of the actors in the trans
action may be expected. Mr.. Price says he is
prepared TO defend any suits against himself,
and to indemnify those who aided him. After
such events As these it is not probable that the
Abode Of Love will be much longer located in
the vicinity Of Bridgewater. .f


NEW HORSE sHoK.-A gentleman Of Pbila-
delphia has just completed a valuble improve
inert in horse shoes, which, IL is said, enables