1856-06-18-New York Herald-Supreme Court in Chambers

New York Herald, 18 June 1856, p. 8.

Supreme Court—In Chambers

Before Hon,. Judge Clerke.

June 17.—A Mormon Case of Habeas Corpus.'—An Englishman, named James Jarvis, made application for a writ of habeas for three of his children, under the following circumstances:—He is a native of Herefordshire, England; his wife left home with the three children, two girls, aged twelve and eight, and a boy five years old; the applicant learning that his spouse was about to settle among the Mormons at Salt Lake, instantly set out in pursuit of her, and arrived in New York in time to seek the aid of the law in his desire for the restoration of his children. The applicant, who is a respectable looking man, is a farmer. It is said that the religious community to which he belongs furnished him with money to pursue his fugitive wife, and that the government gave him a free passage to this country. The case was adjourned to Thursday next, the children in the meantime to remain under the care of the Sheriff. The mother was unwilling to part with them, and clung to them, but they were separated.