The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1846-10-02

When Clarence called TO renew his &C.
qualnlance with Mary, he was shocked 10
hear from Mr.. Elwood that she bad left his
protection, and gone, he know not where
Something Of the real cause of Ihis strange
proceeding, he gathered from vague hints
dropped by MIR. Elwood, which be placed
side by side with ~ha, li,,le Anna had said
when she first alluded 10 " Cousin Mary"
Months passed, and no intelligence came
Of Mary. Clarence used 10 come amos.
daily 10 the store OF Mr.. Elwood TO enquire
If he had vet discovered :he place Of her re
treat. But at length these visits we're en-
tirey lniefmilied and when he met Mr..
Ewood, be made no alusion 10 the subject
whatever Asto Clatlnda he never visited
her after the absence OF Mary.
Nearly year elapsed from The lime Of
Mays disappearance, during which period
not breath Of intelligence IN regard to her
had resched the ears Of Mrs. ElNood, when
II was whispered throughout the circle 10
which Clarence moved, that lie vas about
leading a BRIDE 10 the altar.
"Who is II :" was a question more east,
" asked than answered. Some said Il yes
this one, and some that But il vas finaIly
understood that the bride elect resided o.
some distance from the city, and that i'm
medlately after the marriage ceremony, that
was 10 take place, it was SAID at he house
of her father, or guardian, rUmor did not
mention distinctly ahlch, she was 10 be ia.
lroduced at the house Of Mr. Clarence the
elder, where Q large Wedding party was 10
be given on The occasion, The sas as (ar
as distinct information weni on the subject
The Inns at length arrived, 4 lsrg,
company assembled al tbs house Of Mr.
Clarence 10 grace the uupIlas Of his son
Expectation was 90 ilp'oe, uud could not b
gratlfed until The presence Of the bride her
self fixed her Identity. The family OF Nj
Elwood were among the company.
Atleugth, when all the rooms we're crowd
ed and expectation had become brea!hess
a movement, in the hall reached The a,ten
tigo ears within. 10 minute afierward
Clarence entered with HE bride, the swee
} impersonalion OF all that vas lovely aud ID
nocen; in woman, leaning upon, or ralhe
: clingiug 10 hIs arm,
. cousin Mary " EEL! in quick ejaculation
) involuniarlIy, from tie llp, Of Clnrlndl, an
she leaned for support against her moIhe
. Mr. Ewood, as soon as he saw the face
: his Geice, for Il was indeed her, forgellin
where he vas, sprung forward and caspe
her 10 his arms. Mr.. Clarence gently du
engaged him, but he stIl chung 10 her hanC
and locked her earnestly in Tho face.
| "God bless you Mars be al iengl
: said, aloud, and 10 a trembling voice. "Yl
. are good g,rI, and worthy the hand
Henry Clsreuce. And he lie worthy Of you
! This scene touched all present VINO I
g ders'ood ia meaning, except Tho vito al
9 daughter Of Mr.. Esood, who we're nor
n h.d as well 81 aslo0ished, a. The uns1pe,
. ed appearance Of Mary under such circut
!. stances.
!. A word or two Ull explain all the ny
s ,vry connected win the marriage OF Ola
G ence and Mary. Some lh,ss or our mon,
i after The disappearance Of Mary, the our
: man paid a visli 10 an old friend Of bis
] ther's, some distance from the city, 81
} there, much 10 bis a.onishmen', he four
Mary dome slcnted as teacher Of mus
and French 10 bis three daughters. D
! lighted a, the discovery, he rene wed his a
: qlaintance, but kept hs secret even fro
! bis own family. This sas Gone more
: meet Mary's wishes than hia own.
The result Of ell this ia before the req
er. Mrs. Elwood and Clarinda sav 20,
> reasons for beng on agreeable terms vi
9 "Cuusiu Mary" q. once. They l3ln
T hea,uy with her uncle IN giving The ne
d y married pair q splendid party, and VI
with each other il showing her attention
e But they did not deceive her, nor any d
else. Nothing was sincere, and nothil
Z they did was believed 10 be 90.
Ciarnda has not yel sac, eeded in ma
" log brlllian, match. Hoe soon this "
e be accomplished, we are not sbe 10 say.