Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-14

A ROMANTIC MATCH.

ventures which took place at Cyhthlana, nv,
few days ago. It appears that very
clever. fine looking young gentleman from
Philadelphia had occasion TO visit Cynthiana
on business. during the paSt winter, and
while there became acquainted with young
lady. Miss B, somewhat celebrated for
her charms Mr. s. the Philadelphan,
was not proof against the bright eyes OF the
Kentucky maiden He had never seen such
a glorious, liquid, sparkling pair OF orbs
among the daughters Of the Old keystone.
He was ratished, intoxicated, and finally
proposed to tho bright ewes and was accep-
ted. With a light heart, he started back for
the Quaker City 70 make The necessary ar
ranoements for the celebration of his nup-
dal., the day for which having already been
agreed upon. The Winter rolled on, and
Sprinr and its flowers came again, as did
also the particular day for the lovey's return
but he came not. In two days more, the
n,rriaoe was TO come of. The fair one
was resiiye and mortified. With her bright
oves full Of tears. she Denounced in secret
the Edthlessness Of her lover, and trembled
at the omen modification which would over
wheln her If he came not At this favora-
bic iunclure, an old and discarded lover,
whom no unkindness could divest ofhope or
lessen the feryency Of his first affection, pre-
sented himself lie renewed his suit. lie
spoke or his undying love the holy happi-
ness Of the welded state; Of a cottage some.
where in the bosom ofan outrageous grove,
with the honey suckle and the jasmin creep
inr over the windows aud along the latticed
porch. The trembling fair one was charmed
at the picture. Love and a cottage-the
ouintessence Of human bliss, in the estima-
ton ofa girl Of "sweet sixteen" She blushed
and smiled, yet hesitated. The lover was
in ecstacies at the favorable symptoms
With renewed ardor, he urged his suit. He
was prolific in tears and promises, and trim
med the cottage with few more honey.
suckles and the thing was done. The Phil
adelphia gallant was given up. He was z
"larpard in love-" and deserved no consid
Grafton. Her faith was plighted to another
ard the same day fixed for the marriage
which was to have witnessed her union with
Mr.. s..
But the end was not yet. During thesamC
day n third lover presented himself and de
clared his passion. The fair maiden frankly
told him she had just engaged herself to an
other, and invited him to the wedding as
guest instead Of groom. On the same
evening. (Sunday,) Mr.. s. arrived from
PhiAdetphta. re 0as noe 'o'7 - '''''
ON, how matters stood, and was aghast a
tho intelligence that Miss B was to b
married To- another instead Of himself, O
the following Tuesday. He at once too
bis way to her house and had an interveN
with the result Of which he seemed paruc
larly we'll pleased. He then stepped IN
the principal livery stable in the place Al
asked to hire the very best carriage and h,
ses to 90 to Maysyille-the proprietor
formed him that it would be impossible
accommodate him. That he was to oe IN
ried on the following Tuesday, and wo
have use for all his carriages TO 60 on a
tie bridal tour which he proposed. Ma
ask to whom q said Mr.. S, with SO
m;soiyinps. To Miss B, was the
ply. Mr.. s. preserved his temper,
simply remarked that it was highly imp
ant that he should be at Mays>ie at the
Gest possble moment, and that he was
pared to give any reasonable price for
riaoe. The lberality Of this indirect
had sensible effect on the proprietor.
po, out his best hack and pair, and char
the Young stranger the sum OF $50 tor
trim. In a very short time afterwards,
B. found herself sitting beside the yo
PhiIadelphian, in the above mentioned
rage, aud going towards Maysvllle at
rate Of about ten miles an hour.
II was soon noised through the town
Miss B. had run away with her L
delphia lover Her guardian, who wa;
posed TO the match, at once mounted a
horse. and started in hot pursuit. 4
half way to Maysyille, he overlook the
uyes and attempted to seize the young
The Young Philadelphian waived hi
and spoke in this wise Sir, you can
her; and you must now do one OF
things-you must 90 back and leave
pursue our journey, or you must kll
IN kill YOU This talk brought guai
standing. 1t WAS entirely unexpected
not wishing to kill, and particularly
be killed he accepted the first propC
turned tail, and took the back track.
lovers pursued their way to Maysville,
over TO Aberdeen, were married, dro'
to Cynthiana, and put up at the pr
hotel.
A crowd at once surrounded the
aud threatened vengeance on the X
phian for carrying away the prettiest
town, and one who was the proms
Of IN esteemed citizen. The youn
nothing daunted, placed his wife safel
chamber, and then came boldly dt
steps Of the hotel, and began to add
mob. Ii Photographic notes are
his speech was exactly in these wore
Gentlemen; You ought not tC
me for what have done. Most
would have done the same thing,
been in my place. Instead Of thr
reproaches, you ought to offer me a
meutary supper. Sill, If you are
fed, am ready to give you satisfa
will fight YOU all, one at time, a
don't do, Pm ready to put you all
once, and then clean out the balan
town.
This show Of chivalry was too n
Kentucky audience. The sympatl
crowd at once changed sides.
him three deatening cheers, and tn
in and congratulated him with al
tiness Of the Kentucky character.
lord was ordered TO bring ont his