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November 18, 1839
Morning Herald
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
In New York, Mr. Stephen B. of B. & Co. is assaulted by Mr. R., brother of a New Jersey lady, for breaching a marriage promise. The incident occurs Friday afternoon opposite Delmonico's, described as vigilante justice under 'code Lynch.'
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Breach of Promise Case on a New Plan.—On Friday afternoon, about two o'clock, opposite Delmonico's, Mr. Stephen B., of the respectable house of B. & Co., received a high compliment for some behavior towards a beautiful and accomplished young lady, residing in N. J. It seems Mr. B., owing to some cause, probably the pressure of business at the U. S. bank, or the non appearance of the meteors, he changed his mind. On hearing this, the brother of the lady, Mr. R., came to New York, sought an interview with Mr. B., and took out the damages at once according to the code Lynch. Young men should not make love to young ladies, unless they mean to go to the altar. Full particulars on Tuesday.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Deception Fraud
Family Drama
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Family
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Breach Of Promise
Vigilante Justice
Assault
Courtship
Family Vengeance
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Stephen B.
Mr. R.
Beautiful And Accomplished Young Lady
Where did it happen?
Opposite Delmonico's, New York; N. J.
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Stephen B.
Mr. R.
Beautiful And Accomplished Young Lady
Location
Opposite Delmonico's, New York; N. J.
Event Date
Friday Afternoon, About Two O'clock
Story Details
Mr. Stephen B. courts a young lady from N. J. but changes his mind; her brother Mr. R. travels to New York and assaults him opposite Delmonico's to exact damages via 'code Lynch.' Moral advises men to court seriously or not at all.