Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1838-11-08

Mr.. Russell You need not be told that
an article written by me for your paper, de-
scribing "A RsnGacay Match," has hardly
yet ceased going the rounds Of the press, UNI
der the title of A Brave Girl"
Many reader may have supposed it mere
fiction; but it is in reality, a plain, unvar-
nished relation Of facts. Her entering the
boat with the bridemaid and her mercenary
lover, contrary TO the remonstrance of the
ferryman--the floating ice in the river--the
reproaches which the lover cast upon his
mistress when the danger became great, up
braiding her as the cause of his probable
death-his utter disregard Of every thing but
his own dear selE--the heroism Of the girl,
and the scorn with which she refused to mar
ry the mercenary, cowardly man whose ON.
~ object was her fortune, is all literally true.
You will remember enclosing to me about
two months after the story appeared in the
Backwoodsman, a letter from ayoung man in
Boston earnestly requesting to be made ac-
quainted with her nGsne and residence, sif,' as
he expressed it. she has local habitation
and a name, and the account IL not the coin.
age Of some fertile imagination t.5
gave him the information he requested,
and the whole affair passed entirely from my
mind, except when recalled by seeing the
story copied into the various periodicals of
the day. 7f5a atHsg gua seel arg fsaa
4 Shortly after business called me to Galena,
where remained till within the last four
weeks. was descending to st. Louis with
cargo Of lead, and delayed the steamer
nearly an hour at the Landing where the
lovers crossed the Mississippi last winter
While taking on board and landing freight,
l received polite note signed by lady,
who requested me to call upon her in the
cabin Of the Fulton, another boat which was
also receiving passengers and freight. &C.
cepted the invitation. and to my surprise was
met at the door by my old Acquaintance, the
Heroine Of the RanG,cay Match. SEEKING
me eagerly and affactionately by the hand.
she introduced me to Mr.. -- -, as her
HUSBAND! Twas taken by surprise, but
In a moment recovered my self-possession,
and cordially accepted the proffered hand.
/ Instantly recollected that his name was that
O. the young gentleman of Boston, whose
letter Of inquiry ! had received from you,
and answered.
Ihave rarely seen finer, mora manly
form than the one that stood before me. His
lofty forehead, tall, elegant figure, and dark
blue eye, were well calculated to make a
deep impression upon the heart of roman
tic girl. Sd el4 IS a4ea
Twill spare you the incidents Of their first
acquaintance. Il is sufficient to say that he
V&ssb0 ~ AAAAuUt1 tttsutCuA0tCly 0AtCE ECCS1SBuk
my letter--obtained an introduction to Miss
A.-and presented to her guardian unqucs.
tionable evidence of his good character, the
high standing and wealth of hisfamily. Ia
short he won her heart and hand, with the
full appreciation Of her prudent guardian.
I positively asked her why she did not wait
till the Ice ran 10 the river, when she could
make q trial Of the courage and disinteressed.
Msss Of her caro- sposG. She cast a look filled
with tenderness and confidence upon her
husband, and said in a playful manner, Il
urged Edward to wait till winter, but he
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=, They were on their way to Boston. Icould
not avoid a feeling Of sadness as gaxed up.
on this warm-hearted confding girl She
would be received into the high, eristocratic
family Of her young husband. Too soon,
alas. will she learn the heartlessness Of the
fashionable and the great. and in the pent
~ ci!ys look back VITA a Sigh upon the wide
PeAlries Of her nAaise state. \, 80,
Goodness and neglect may wither tho rose