The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-21
UTICA, Sept. Is. 1913.
The u. s. Tyoops-7As Eloper,eut. BE-


The u. s. Troops-7he Elopemeut, &c.
This large body of troops from Mexico and JEFF.
ferson Barracks, arrived in our city, In an extra
train OF cars, about o'clock Saturday afternoon
They are all en- route for California, under the com.
mand Of Brevet Brig. General Rely. The condi-
ton OF the most Of the privates is miserable
They LAID here, and sleptln the railroad cars
and the officers, among whom were Lieutenant
SweeDy and Major Sewell, took up their head
quarters at Bagg' shotel. Last night they proceed
ed 10 Albany In an extra train OF twentyfour cars,
and no doubt, ere this, they have reached your
city.
An elopement which took place IN this city last
(Sunday) evening, created quite an excitement.
IL appears young, interesting and beautiful lady,
named Miss X, had won the hearts of two gentle
men, both Of whom were desperately in love with her.
One Of the gents Mr. is particular fsvorte Of the
young ladys parents who had given him their
to make Miss X his brde but she preferrng the other
young gentleman, (Mr NJ agreed to elope with him.
This Mr.. N. is from Montgomery county, and Of
wealthy relatives Through the assistance Of another
young lady, the plan to leave her parents all
ranged. At about O'Clock, one Of the lovers Mr. H.
called at the house, and was received by the young
lady and family as usual Soon after, Mr.. N. arrived
at the appointed spot with elegant carriage About
O'Clock Miss X. made an excuse to 60 in another
back door, met her real lover and the young
lady in few seconds, they were all seated in the
barouche and started for Q small village few miles
south Of this city but their arrival there, they
could not find any legal person to tie the hymeneal
knot they returned this city, to one of our best
hotes but, getting quite late they met with the
disappointment as at the former place. The party
then went to particular acquaintance of Miss X IS
to remain till morning and not having retired to
bed, about one O'Clock at night they aroused by
the arrival of some officers who had been put track
of the lady by her father they fed went to
another house. and there remained until the carriage
was sent for, and he officers lost all traces Of them
About O'Clock the carriage came and conveyed the
party to Whitestown about four miles FROM this city
where they intended to have been Joined this
morning
The services of police officer Barnes were obtained
who traced out the whereabouts Of the couple and
started to bring them back When officer B. arrived
at Whitestown, the young intended bride was i'm
mediately secreted in room, but through the per-
severance Of Barnes he obtsred access to the room
and after some conversation lsbe agreed to 20 home
60 the whole party started for home and Miss X was
restored to the embraces Of her anxious parents The
whole of this affair is funny and romantic scene,
and very acknowledgement In ourquiet city under
stand the desperate lover, MIR. N, intends to make
another attempt to elope again with his intended
latter.
The Albany and Buffalo Railroad Companies have
at last reduced the fare from $12 so down to
take effect on the LIST January next. RADIATOR.