The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-07-12

| Don't swear, MlSter-nOr go oil III passion
meant no offence in what have said. But
must declare, you're the darn 'dest uglies looking
man in the face, ever did see in all my life.
TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION.
We take the following strange and romantic
story from the Clarksville (Tennessee) Chronicle
''The following article is published not TO graft
fy any inordinate thirst for the novel and exciting,
but rather to vindicate the name and protect the
feelings of respectable family. Reports alike
prejudical and unfounded, have gone out, which
may be best contradicted by an authentic statement
of facts as they transpired. "-.-Eds. c. Chronicle
Communicated.
STRANGE ADVENTURE.
The human mind in some of its milder moods
exhibits, at times, mysteries more curious than all
the phenomena, of the physical world. Strange
adventures, wild and fantastic fancies, plans, and
motives, only known to the heart that concelves
them. Wo unto those who without the helm of
reason drilted upon the surges ofhuman actions
a, prey for romance, speculation and novelty:
On Thursday, goth ut, mid and interesting
parsonage in The garb Of q man, aghted from the
stage in this place and in ten minutes was seeking
employment among the ta,lors. The feminine
appearance, soft, sweet voice, and extremely del
icate features of this individual led every one to
suppose that it was female. A tidy frock coat,
always Duttoncl, chapeau gracefully worn, and
| tidy boots and trowsers adorned the person of this
mysterious visitor. Darkly flowing locks, lus-
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dimpling upon the cheek, marked this parsonage
as very handsome and interesting young gentle
man, though thc knowing ones said he was girl,
as in fact she was. She reported herself as hav-
ing come from Norfolk, Virginia When con-
versed with by those familiar with Virginia, she
eynced perfect familiarity with the geography
and scenes of that State. Every village and ham,
let, every thing remarkable in the different roads
from Norfolk she remembered and detailed. Her
name was Aaron Brown. THAT said her land
lord to her, is the name of our candidate for Go
vernon Well,' she replied, don't know but
may be candidate, too, some day. She claim
ed to be tailor, and on Saturday Mr.. l. gave
her employment in his shop. She would not pull
of her coat, as she wds subject to rheumati5m-
she would not sit upon the tailar's bench, it was
uncomfortable; she could not sew on talor's
work at all, well, but when something thin and
light was given her, she proved herself at home;
she could make shirts very well, and made the one
she wore Her mother had taught it TO him. She
was discovered to blush at each uncouth express
sion uttered in her presence, and srunk from each
familiar approach. Curiosity was on the alert,
gos sip was on the tiptoe, and he or she, as this
interesting visitor was promiscuously styled, be-
came quite hero or heI Oiae.
On Saturday morning old gentleman with
SD and care worn features allghtcd at the
n alive American Hotel. He was her father, and
happened, as guided by some invisible friend, to
put up where his daughter was staying. She
paused at gentleman>s gate, stepped in, and po-
lely asked for the kind flvor of pen and ink 10
write note. In few minutes her distressed old
father received the following billet:
81 am in this place; Il have seen you-but despair
of finding me. | will elude you.
Farewell, forever, YoUR DAUGHTER"
Her father was recognized 10 be highly. res
pectabIe old gentleman residing near Nashville,
Every one was touched with sympathy at his
apparent suffering and distress, and were anxious
10 assist him in recIaming his wayward daughter
After various and unsuccessful search on Sun
day evening, it was at length ascerainel where
she twas concealed, and few gentlemen repaired
TO the house, but the person who was conceang
the object OF their search resisted their entrance
and refused to give her up. They returned, and
having obtained process of law, repaired again
to the house. II seemed that this new friend and
his wife had heard her story and became interested
in behalf Of the unfortunate wanderer thus pur-
sued. A short struggle .ensued, which resulted in
injury TO no one, and she was taken captive, but
lot until she had attempted to draw a bowie knife
with which she had been provided for her defence.
ipon bis neck weeping bitterly, but declared she
would not go home. He then promised her that
he would not 50 home, but would take her 10
'lace he had selected, 1--WE suppose it TO be the
Lunac Asylum,) and she consented to go with
lin. 1t only remained to provide more suitable
lress and these unhappy visitors, who had excited
uch an interest, departed on their journey at the
lead hour of the night.
The father of this unfortunate female evinced
or her the deepest and most tender feelng-why
hould he not; She was, and ever had been,
larling child He could not, he said, believe her
conduct criminals; nor did any one else. She had
,een from childhood affectionate, and dutifu and
in her conduct. He had discovered for
many days before she left home, certain degree
# melancholy upon her. She had been passion
tely fond OF reading novels, and the passion had
,rown upon her until she had deserted every 9TH
r employment. Some vision of romance had
lifted before the eyes Of this unhappy girl, and,
las she pursued it until she had nearly broken
he hearts Of doting family
Coop ADvIcE.---There is much good sense in
he followinp. which althouph old deserves TO he