Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-16
Correspondence Of the N. Y. Jour. ofCommsrce.
A ROMANTIC STORY.
wAsHrNeroS, Feb. 10, 1874.


Philadelphia, and that of Mrs. Gaines, the
wife of Gen. Gaines, who has long and
} earnestly labored for her righlful posses
sion. Eminent Counsel are engaged in
these cases, and it is pleasant 10 contrast
the quiet dignity Of the Supreme Court
Room, with the more animated hustle Of
inferior Courts.
The history Of Mrs. Gaines. were it IN.
folded, would be seen 10 possess something
of the romantic. For long time her pa
renlage was concealed from her. In early
life she was brought from New Orleans 10
the Middle States. and for many years liv.
ing in the family of Col. Davis. near vii.
mington, Del, passing under the name Of
Myra Davis, as the niece or perhaps daugh-
ter of this man, who was believed to have
possession of some portion of her property.
AS her mind was unfolded with the growth
of her person, Myra naturally became in
qulsitive on the subject Of her lineage, ex-
pectations, &c, but obtained little saiisfac-
ton from her reputed uncle or father. Da.
Wis, however, sent her TO the best schools.
that she might receive finished education,
where she learned French, drawing, &c.
Arrived at womanhood, with a sprightly
mind. a good person, and a very frank,
and affectonate and confiding disposition.
! Myra became on object of interest to those
of the other sex. who are not insensible to
the charms of the more tender portion Of
our race. Probably the air of mystery
that surrounded her did not diminish that
interest.
| There was one young man in particular,
who was smiten with her charms: Mr..
Whitney, son of Gen. Whitney, of your
State, a lawyer by profession, an amiabIe
and excellent young man, and in the esti-
nation of Miss Davis, 10 be preferred be.
fore all others to a place in her affections.
To his proposal for union, Miss ID. as
sened, with frankness which presented
strong contrast 10 the feelings of her uncle.
He was violently opposed to il, without
1t is believed, assigning satisf"G cory rea'
son. Every obstacle, however, thrown IN
the path of the lovers, served only To
strengthen ,heir mutual attachment. Miss
D fed the house of her uncle took refuge
in seclusion which he in vain endeavored
10 penetrate, awaited with a maidens mod.
esty and lovers anxiety the arrival of
her betrothed, for lovers will exchange
pledges, though i, be through stone walls
or over tenpestuous unreasonable grand
mistake in meeting another gentleman Of
the name of Whitney, who happened 10
arrive at a certain place in train of cars.
in which at the same hour she expected
the real Whitney-but at length. after the
course of their true love had run with n
roughness TO which their young hearts had
hitherto been strangers, they were happily
and trumphan,Iy MARRIED.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitney went TO New
Orleans, the seat of some millions worth
of property, which she claimed as her
own, and which she contends is fraudu-
lehtly withheld from her. Mr.. w. there
investigated the matter with untiring dill.
gence, met with the usual obstinate opposi-
ton in such cases and was, believe, even
thrown into prison. He was not destined
either to recover the property. or TO con-
tinue in life with his beloved bride. Mrs.
Whitney became a widow, a youthful
widow, and very sincere mourner. In
'his state of widnwhnod >be was APP
preached by the gallant old General who
sympathized so deeply with her SORROWS
as 10 offer 10 take that place in her afiec-
lions which bad been occupied by her de-
parted husband Whether those substan-
tial charms in expectancy had any hand in
vanquishing the heart of the old gentleman,
il would be presumptuous in any way TO
determine, without looking into the interior
If his mind, and inspecting his motives.
The frank-hearted girl, however was IN
erstood TO have assured the brave soldier,
n accepting his hand, hat one condition
must ever be reserved. She was always
o have the privilege Of eulogizing the
haracler, loving the memory, and descanI-
NO on the virtues Of her first and youthful
.oye md htlt,tzn Who would refuse such
boon!
Of late wears the General and his lady
ave been engaged at times in travelling as
ne ministers Of peace and good will To
zen; at times in prosecuting this claim,
lvolving an immense fortune. The laws
clay has for long time held the result in
Deyance. But al this session of the ST.
RENE Court it has been argued by eminent
ounsei al length-ihe matter is before the
Judges in full-ihe parties are anxiously
waiting that decision which is to make or
reak. But if justice he done, there is
Tile doubt that Mrs. Gaines will win the
luse, and come into the possession of that
roperty which | sincerely believe has been
njuslIy denied herr
Mrs. G.. is a lady Of many fine qualities.
APPLY, among The list Of her virtues is
be found that of perseverance, and every
10Y ant hope, which have carried her safely
JUS far. Should she even fail of her OBJ
ct, forIitude will not forsake her, Resig-
ltion will then be expected 10 adorn that
nd which has hitherto been eoual loeyerv