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November 19, 1831
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Rumor spreads of a respectable Philadelphia man marrying his sister soon after his wife's death, leading to public outrage, expulsion from societies, his flight after warrants, and her court binding for $1000.
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Unnatural Marriage.--Rumor, with her hundred and one tongues, has been exceedingly industrious, for the last week, upon a singular circumstance, being no other than that of a man, residing in North Second street, heretofore considered a highly respectable citizen, and the father of two or three grown up children, having married his own sister! and in a comparatively short time subsequent to the death of his first wife.
The excitement produced by so extraordinary an act, seems extensively to pervade all classes, and several societies to which he belongs, have made arrangements for expelling him immediately. Report confidently asserts that warrants have been issued for their apprehension, by the city authorities, that he absconded and has not been taken; and that the woman, after having had a hearing, was bound over to the Mayor's Court, in the sum of one thousand dollars.--Phila. Chron.
The excitement produced by so extraordinary an act, seems extensively to pervade all classes, and several societies to which he belongs, have made arrangements for expelling him immediately. Report confidently asserts that warrants have been issued for their apprehension, by the city authorities, that he absconded and has not been taken; and that the woman, after having had a hearing, was bound over to the Mayor's Court, in the sum of one thousand dollars.--Phila. Chron.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Family Drama
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Misfortune
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Unnatural Marriage
Incest Scandal
Social Expulsion
Legal Apprehension
Where did it happen?
North Second Street, Philadelphia
Story Details
Location
North Second Street, Philadelphia
Story Details
A respectable man in North Second street marries his own sister shortly after his first wife's death, causing widespread excitement and social expulsion; warrants issued, he absconds, she bound over to court for $1000.