Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-05-29
MISCELLAN EOUS..
RUNNING AWAY WITH AN HEIREss;
Or AN ELopENENT EXTRAORDINARILY

dO NN1NG "A WAY WlIa AN dElRESS;
OR, AN ELoPEMENT EXTRAORDINARY.
II believe never told you," said my
friend Edward Preston, musiEgly, chow
near came to getting married on one oc-
eaSon {"
"Neter," said /. eagerly "pray give
me all the particulars
"You knew that en LEAVING college |
commenced the study Of the legal pro-
tession, and in due time received The
sounding degree of l.. l.. b., which, ae-
cording 10 certain irreverent persons who
venefate not the majesty of the law sig
mites Lean, Lank BarristeI.'
Clearing by chance thai the only law
yer of the tlourisbing village of $. lad
lately deceased, decided 10 post up
my shinele in that locality.
Ny first few weeks experience led me
to the very unsatisfactory conclusion tina.
the people OF 8. were a very peaceable
sort of people, not inclined TO law suits
In fact, after waiting for weeks in vain
for my first case, had decided TO chan ge
my quarters, when the current of my
thoughts received different impulse. At
picnic. which assembled all the elite Of
the place, met Julia Severn. was at
susceptible age. and suppose with me
it might be called case Of Glove at first
sight. Hencelortli was content, cases
or no cases, to remain at S.
"What was she likei' inquised.
"At the time thought her an angel
with regal brow, magnificent eyes, a
complexion mingling the pure snow tints
of the lilly with the rich crimson Of the
rose
julius father was the leading man in
the village in point Of wealth, and this,
with her personal attractions, made her
the belle OF the place. Julia was the CEN
ter of attraction TO all the aspiring young
quaintance with her, made ore Of the
number.
never could find out with what de-
gree of favor was looked upon Now she
would smile on me. and a moment after
wards quite as warmly upon some one
else. The truth was size had learned to
be coquette.
Al length one Sunday etening found
courage to declare my love-"
To my gralilied surprise was informed
that my love was reciproeated, but that
she feared her father void never con
sent.
"Indecd," she said, che has more than
once declared that none except a wealthy
sutton will receive his consent to address
me-"
Then" said |, impulsively, "let us
marry without his consent and he will be
reconcilcd afterwards,
After faint demur. at length extort-
ed Julias consent Ii was arranged that
she Should be in readiness at four o'clock
the next morning, and that should pro-
cure a carriage and call for her. and then
we should proceed in company to a Justice
of the Peace in the neighboring town and
there be united in the silken bonds of mat
rlmony.
The morning dawn dark and misty.
had obtained the night before f.om a
livery stable a carriage with a span Of
horses. At half-past three in the morning
drove within few steps Of the house
when, according to agreement, saw q
white handkerchief waving from the win
dow.
Very s5on Julia made her appearance
a. the door, and escorted her in silence
except briet and feryent expression o
thanks 10 the carriage. She returned lh,
pressure Of my hand, which made thu
blood course through my veins with III
creased lmpetuosity.
We drove off with a rapidity which
precluded conversation; besides, we " ish
led to pass as quietly as possible out Of thu
village.
Still il struck me as little strange tina
Julia replied 20 my whispered inquire
only by monosyl.ables
whipped Up the horses to pace cor.
responding to by own enthusiastic tenn,
permanent. They flew over the ground
aud brought as at en- eaIly hour to thu
house of the Justice by whom we were in
|tenaing to be made one.
drew up in fine style, and undertook
to assist my Dulcinea to alight.
clean Oh me. dearest" said but, a
bad luck would have it, Notwithstanding
my care, she ripped on the step and iel
violently 10 the ground.
.sAre you hurt, dearest Julia" said |
almost frantic with fear.
Imagine my CONSERVATION when Ire
|ceived the reply.
"Faith, am IFS all out of breath, am
should think | was kilt intirely. Hol'
Vargin presarve!"
eWho in the name of all that's wonder
full are you''' exclaimed |, starting back il
dismay. 49,.
Faith, yer honor, as yet, I'm plail
Bridget 0 Rourke, but it ism long sha
be tia, last. I'm thinking" when yer hon
or mauies me p'
"What mummery is this, woman = SAL
|, sternly.. "What sent you here, and TO
what do you think you have come = :
aOch, don't talk so, my dear, you
friahten me, sure. Didn't my own mis-
tress Julia tell me that you was in 10y
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