Ryan v. Ryan

This was a suit for a divorce commenced by Patrick Ryan, against his wife Mary Ann Ryan. The petitioner charges that his wife for more than two years had been guilty of habitual drunkenness, and also charges her with cruel and barbarous treatment, such as to endanger his life and the peace of his family.

In November, 1843, Mary Ann Ryan filed her answer and cross bill, admitting the marriage and denying the good conduct of the plaintiff. She charges him with having committed adultery with one Emily Montague, and with others not named. She charges him with inflicting on her a loathsome disease,…