Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-08-20

unable to raise him, thought ii his duty to
,Deorm the father of the future bride Of the
overthrow of his expectations, and taking
with him the letters and port folio OF his
friend. repaired to the house Of the gentle
man.
The servant who opened the door, con-
scious that his master expected his son-in-
law announced st. A. as such, with
ont Giving him time to explain himself,
embraced him with eagerness, and Presen-
ted him to his daughter as her husband.
st. A., naturally gay and volatile,
could not resist the temptation Of deceivlng
the family a while longer, and played his
mart extremely well. He gave the letters,
and being perfectly acquainted with the
secrets and affairs Of his friend, returned
the most satisfactory answer to their ques-
hons-He succeeded, especially IN cap
tiyating the attention of the young lady,
who with side-long glances admired the
features and fine shape with which nature
had blessed her Lover. Dinner was an
nounced, and ST. A. was placed by
the side of the timid bride; and the whole
family yielded up their hearts to JOY and
satisfaction. The young lady spoke little,
answered with difficulty, and often blush
ed. while st, A. was polite and ardent
in his attention to her; and though the ex-
)resslons of his face were naturally serl-
nus his conversation was pleasing and
cheerful.
After dinner the father entered into all
the details necessary to settle the marriage,
when suddenly St. A. rose, and TAX
inc his hat, seemed anxious to retire.
Are You going to leave us" Eyes"
answered St. A., important business
compcls me to leave you "What busi-
ness can you have in d GUY where you are
Il stranger, perhaps you wish to draw mon
ey from a bank; my purse Is at your ser
wee; but If you VIII actually have re-
course to a banker, may send some bo-
DIV who will transact the business for you. "
No" said st. A., who continued TO
walk towards the door, and they were soon
in the hall; when addressing the father,
Now that we are alone, (said he and
the ladies' cannot hear US, | will tell you
this morning. a few moments after my
arrival an accident happened to me.
was taken with the bilious cholic and died
promised to be buried at 6 o'clock, and
YOU will easily conceive that must attend
the place of rendezvous, for, not being
known IN this part Of the world, if fail to
be exact TO my word, it would awake sus-
picions Of inatenhon to business that
would prove preiudIcIal to my character.
The father listened to him with aston
shment, but taking the whole for a Joke
returned to the ladies' bursting with laugh
ter, related the cause of his son-in-laws
hurried departure While they were still
.conyersing on the subject, 6 O'clock struck.
it was soon seven, and the family we're a.
Harmed at not seeing st. A.. Halt
an hour after the father sent to his hotel to
inquire. The servant entrusted with the
commission asked for him under his as
sumed name, and received for answer that
he had arrived at 9 IN the morning, died
atll 81 was buried at 6.-It would be diff
cult to express the surprise OF the family
atreceiying this information; and as St.
Act his lodgings, and never visited
there again, a general belief was spread
around that it was the ghost that spent the
day with MIR. n, in social enjoyment
aud conversation.