Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-12-21
COLUMBUS, Dec. IL, 1889.

DlllLleS, OF nedE HVe H1ll"hS. lne loColoCo
papers feel dreadfully about It.
COLUMBUS, Dec. IL, 1889.
Friend RERD:-I little anticipated when
made you the promise to give you occa-
sionaly sketch of the doings of the Gas
sembled wisdom of the state, that l should
find the occupation rather an irksome one,
for supposed that at any time, out Of the
abundance of things said and done, | could
pick up something that would interest you,
and your readers. know Of no occupa-
ton, however, more tedious than to wait
upon public bodies, and listen to the dry
ind dull details of ordinary business in the
hope that something may turn up of inter-
est, aud our Legislature could not impose a
more severe punishment upon an intelligent
person, guilty of breach of the laws, than
to compel him to attend upon their sittings.
By the papers you will obtain all the legis-
latlve news OF Interest. The "Plunder
Bill" will be repealed early next month.
The consideration OF it has been postponed
for the purpose Of giving one or two COM
panies chance to share the spoils. 1t Is
yet unsettled as to what course our Bank
reform Democracy will take III regard to
the credit system of the state. 1t is sup
posed by many, that the recommendation
of the Governor to grant temporary ex-
tension of the charters of those Banks
which expire in 1843, will be carried out,
and thus get rid of question for the time
being, which the party in power dread to
assume the responsibility of dlsposing Of.
The Governor has recommended, as un-
doubtcdly you have observed, that the ca
nal lands should be brought INTO market, a
measure which would have very beneficial
tendency to our part of the state. hope
public attention wlll be awakened to the
subject, and the matter pressed upon the at
tention of the Legislature.
Columbus is one of the pleasantest towns
in the state, anG is rapidly improving in ap-
peurance. 1t likewise contains the most
hospitable, and best hearted inhabitants of
any place of its size was ever in. They
have the happy faculty of making visiters
feel at home, and for the time beng incor-
porate them into society, as though of right
they belonged there. l miss a good many
of the "bright eyed ones," who gave SO
much grace and charm to society last win
ter. This is IA dangerous place for young
bachelors. There is galaxy of wit, beau-
ty and talent, sufficient to steal, or steel the
hearts of the most invulnerable. To the
young men who intend visiting the seat of
Government this winter, say beware! you
cannot avoid both of the dangers have spo-
ken of. WIN. Neil Esq, is building one Of
the best and largest public houses in the
state-when completed, 1t will add much to
the comfort of visiters.
An incident occurred here few days
since. which from the parties concerned,
has created good deal of sensation. 1t is
in the mouth Of every one, and SO, of course,
it can do no harm to give you history 1t.
Mr.. the brother of certain high
functionary in the state, and member of
one of the branches of the concentrated
gumption of the sovereign people, had oc
casion to pay visit to Cincinnati. Waile
on the way to the Queen City by stage, his
attention was attracted by the modest grace
of beautiful female, who was his fellow
passenger in the coach. A bachelor, with
disposition inclined to the pleasures of
love, he saw in the beautiful unknown, the
person created on purpose to make him the
happiest of men. An acquaintance COM
menced--ripened into an intimacy-warm-
ed into ofrendship-grew into affection, and
finally burst out in the flames Of the most
unquencbable love. What arts, what witch
cry, what enchantments the amorous bach
elor made use of, cannot now be discov-
cred suffice it to say. that when he knelt
at her feet, and poured out his whole soul in
a cataract OF love, into her bosom. she smi-
led a look of encouragement, through her
bushes, withdrew not her hand from his
burning clasp, nor refused the seal of eter-
nal unity, that he pressed upon her budding
lips. A few days, and the impatient Bene-
diet, realized the consummation of his
wishes. The knot that binds two into one
not to be severed until God, or the Leglsla-
ture puts it asunder, was tied, and the new
ly married pair returned to spend happy
honey moon in Columbus. Here, new joys
awaited them. The saloons of the arstoc-
racy were thrown open to them. The So
cIety of Columbus, always gay in winter,
became gayer on their account. They
trod on flowers and walked through brilliant
iy lighted halls, the observed and the ad-
mired of all. Even envy stood aghast at
the scene of perfect happiness, and went
away and swallowed her own poison, in
despair of ever being able to mingle any in
their cup. Bachelors took new heart, and
pressed their suits with greater vigor, in
hopes to emulate bliss so perfect; and mai
dens, On the wrong side Of the bourne over
which there is no step backward, tina nked
God, and took courage. In short, never
were pair SO caressed, never gentleman
SO congratulated, never lady SO admired.
Her taste was consulted in all things her
judgment was sought, and from her fiat
there was no appeal. But these waking
dreams of happiness were destined to have
an end. A little rumor--a surm;se went
from mouth to mouth. 1t was whispered
that the splendid bride was no better than
she should be. Some, indeed, went SO far
as to say, that she was not what she repre-:
sented herself. In fact, it was openly de-
clared that she was -, she was -, in
short, she was very naughty woman and,
what was worse, the proof was SO direct,
full and particular, that there was not the
east ground for doubt or cavail. What was
70 be donel The bridegroom ten thousand
athoms deep in the ocean of despair, shut
himself up in his room, the " victim of gam
nen:" few of his friends smugged off the
bride, and sent her on her Way, with gag
,f ready cash in her pocket: the aristucra-
~ of Columbus have determined to say as
title as possible about the matter, and the
legislature has mentally resolved to grant
he silly swain a divorce, without fuss or