Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-06-17
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A ROMANTIC MATCH.

We have Just learned OF some roIhaHtic
adventures which took place at Cynthiana
Ky, few days ago. 1t appears that a
very clever, fine looking young gentleman
from Philadelphia, had occasion to visit
Cynthiana, on business, during the past
winter, and while there, became acqualnt-
ed with young lady, Miss B, some
what celebrated for her charms. Mr..
s., the PhiadeIphian was not PROOF
aosingt the bright eyes of the kentucky
maiden. He had never seen such glo.
rious liquid, sparkling pair Of Orbs among
the daug ghters of the Old Keystone. He
was ravished, intoxicated, and finally pro-
posed to the bright eyes, and was accepted.
With light heart, he started back for the
Quaker City, to make the necessary ar
rangements for the celebration of his nuP-
tials, the day for which, having already
been agreedupon. The winterrolled on, land
sp-ing and its flowers came again, as did
also the particular day for the lovers re-
turn. but he came not. In two days
more, the marriage was to come off
The fair one was Iestive and mortified.
With her bright eyes full of tears, she
denounced in secret the faithlessness Of
her lover, and trembled at the open mortl,
ficaton which would overwhelm her if he
came not.
At this favorable juncture, an old and
discarded lover, whom no unkindness
could divest of hope or lessen the ferven-
cy of his first affection, presented himself.
FHe renewed his suit. He spoke of his
undying love the holy happiness of the
eddcd state: of cottage somewhere in
the deep bosom Of an outrageous grove,
with the honey-suckle and the jasmn
creeping over the windows and along the
la.ticed porch. The trembling fair one
was charmed at the picture. Love and a
cottage-the quintessence of humble bliss
in the estimation of girl of "sweet six
teen." She blushed and smiled, but yet
ihesitated. The lover was in ecstacies at
the favorable symptoms. With renewed
ardor, he urged his suit. He was pro.
life in tears and promises, and trimmed
the cottage with few more honey-suckles
and the thing was done. The Philadel-
pha gallant was given up. He was a
''laggard in love-" and deserved no con-
sideration. Her faith vas plighted to an
other, and the same day fixed for the mar
riage, which was to have witnessed her
union with S.
But the end was not yet. During the
same day third lover presented himself,
and declared his passion. The fair maid
en- frankly told him she had just engaged
herself to another, and invited him to the
wedding as guest instead of groom.
On the same evening Sunday Mr.. s.
arrived from Philadelphia. He was not
long in finding out how matters stood, and
was aghast at the intelligence that Miss
B was to be married to another, in
stead of himself, on the following Tues
day. He at once took his way TO her
house, and had an interview, with the re-
suit of which he seemed particularly well
pleased. He then stepped into the prin-
cipal livery stable in the place, and asked
to have the very best carriage and horses
10 90 10 MaysvilIe. The proprietor in,
formed him that it would be impossible
10 accommodate him; that he was 10 be
married on the following Tuesday, and
would have use for all carriages 10 go on
a little bridal tour which he purposed.
MAY ask to whom" said Mr. s
with some misgivings. "To Miss b"
was the reply. Mr.. s. preserved his
temper, and simply remarked that it was
highly important that he should be al
Mavsvile at the earliest possible moment
and that he was prepared to give any rea'
sonabIe price for carriage. The Il6er, e,
ali,y Of this indirect offer had sensible
effect on the proprietor. He cot out his
!. hack and pair, and charged the young
stranger the sum Of $50 for the trip In