New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-17
ROMANCE IN REAL LIFE.
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Last Summer there came into the town of Bridge
water Mass. person by the name Of Benjamin p
Braman. He was man about 2s years OF age, OF
good address dark eyes, smart looking, painter by
GOOD opinion OF at inst sight. He having two broth
ers residing there he followed his trade having plenty
of business. Not many weeks had he been there be-
fore he espied out young lady named Alnlra ,.
No. Young, innocent, and blooming eighteen,
the moment each others eyes met there was love ut
first sight in them. AmIra was brought up and lived
with her uncle in Boston, in South Cedar st. for fifteen
yedrs and was known as a smart lively and jovial
lass-would make any one good and frugal wife
and was at Brdeewater tending the depot saloon for
while Braman followed up his conquest with assidui-
tv and in January last made proposals OF marriage,
which were accepted by tue lovely Almira.
In January, Braman finding that he could do a bet
r. business in Boston, he packed up with his lady
love and came here. They went to the residence OF
the girls uncle aforesaid, and there they bearded,
and ike turtle doves were billing and cOOlDg rather
eYter sively and then Il was that agreement was
made that the lst of May was the time set for their
union in the bonds Of matrmony. In March last,
by the assistance from the girls relations, Briman
set ND the painting and glazing business IN Hawey-
AT Trade was good and he began 10 make money,
and IL seemed to be his end and aim To have time pass
away swiftly so that May-day might arrive. But.
slas business called him to No. IL Wanen-st, Rox-
burv Oh the 25th of March, to paint the house. There
lie met with young lady named Adde Fisher a girl
of sweet sixteen, who was living with her cousin,
Clark. Before Braman had got through his
painting he proposed 10 Addle, enc hccepieu, ana
mutual promise of marriage was duly made, but no
time act Meantime Miss T' had made all due
preparations-the lovely Mayday of 1855 came-and
benianin =. Bramsn of Bridgewater and Almira 5.
Nsfsss of Boston were united in the holy bonds of
wedlock by the Rev. Mr.. Skinner, and they went to
board at No. 10 Lagrange-pace with Mr. Marshall.
For two or three evenings after marriage Braman
was all loveness to his spouse but the third evening
he had business to attend 10 out Of torn. Nearly all
through the month of May he was out evenings until
IL and l2 o'clock, but was always ready with some
excuse to his wife, who would wait through those
dreary hours in a strange house until he came home
before she wouldsretire. Mrs. b. thought that
thing must be wrong, aud by thousands of lit
lie attentions tried to make his home dwelling of
happiness. But no kindness was repaid oy cross
lords and crosser looks. About the Let of June
small packet was sent TO their boarding house di
reced TO Braman Mrs. b. took it, opened 1t, aud 10
and behold his miniature was lncloSed IN note ul OF
love, and signed, From your dear Aide. This
came upon the unsuspicous mind of Mrs H. like clap
of thunder Here says she, " rs the cause OF my
being left alone and deserted by my husband ON the
"frst month Of my marriage; WIN KNOW VINO tnls
superhuman power guided her she goes to No. Ii
Naren-s,., mot knowing the why che done ~ aud
~what Addie Adde Fisher p Yes was
tie prompt reply Of Mrs. b., still not knowing
there was such a person in The world In
vited in, Mrs. b. and Addie met Mrs. H. says, 4" Do
Won know a pereon by the name of Braman T. =" Yes,
was the pionpt reply, and he il waiting upon me,
and expect to be married to him shortly, said the
0Dpayentl1 artless girl. "But did you not know Mr..
B was "A married man, and that ! am his vile 7
Addie appeared struck aback at this Intelligence and
the eu-up indgnet ton of an injured WIFE, with the
maledcfions of Addie upon her deceiyer, made
shocking scere. The injured wife returned home and
I'm a gentle loving and winning way, with tears, en-
treated. persuaded, and finally she supposed, won
her husband back to his first love- protestations were
made on his part of true allegiance ana a. readily
accented by Mrs. Il. Although still out every
evening through the month OF June, Braman al
Ways lad business at koxbury and South Boston,
and Adde after the exposure, still clnng TO HIM as
she would TO jewel. July came, aud Bra
man was anxious 10 have his wife spend her ith OF
Julv with her uncle. Being unsusplelous aud ready
and willing 10 do the bidding OF apparently sincere
and reformed husband, she went to her unces, toek
dinner there and returned home early IN the afternoon
when she informed that carriage had caied ior
Ter husband and that be had left town. During her
absence he goes 10 his clearinghouse, h1es
vaise with shirts and collars puts on his best clothes
hires carriage from Wrightington Ridells, drives
then aIights near the Providence depot in Peasants
and they both 90 off for Providence in the IL o'clock
train On arrival at Providence they are carried TO
Eariis Coffee House Main-st., where BraInan books
bis name Tins: Is. L. Braman and lady, Boston. -
The clerk gives them bedroom No 80 and they all
rigbt for the time being They went to their meals
regularly and Braman gave out word that thsy were
married and this Was their wedding tour.
Mrs BruInan thinking that she could De napier In
tho ounanv of her husband, arriving at her board
inghouse was surprised to know that her husband 8
airs and iekes were gone and that he had not been
=; The house for four five hours. She went to the
stable talk ed with the drIyer found ont the where
II sbouts of her faithess and deceivng husband, wen
II to Can't Eaton of the Police station advised with hin
II aud followed mp bis good advice and through the
\ Kindness of Mr. Mason superintendent of the Provi
II deuce Railroad. furnished with a free pass &c
Providence and back. She took the IL clock train
inst q hours after her ithloss spouse and paamou
After some difficulty she finally got track OF her hus
| hand ard we rext find Mrs. Braman in the sitting
room of Earl's Coffee House Providence She wishes
the Clerk 10 let her the hotel register and there
| sees her husbands name booked, with Lady at
tacled; looking il 10 the dining.rOom she finds them
both al dinner loving any newt Unmarried couple
| should be- But their sweets turred 20 bitter
cup in short ime Mn. Bramans perseverance, wa:
here put to the test. She puts her bonnet, seek:
the police officer lays her complaint with fearful eye;
before the officer and II but very few minutes
| work for Capt shaw to have Benjamin z. BramaI
and Addie Fiher arrested and in q moment after the
guilty pair ushed into the police Office, there 70
confront an injured wife iWords were made
auate 10 describe the amazement the confusion, the
choked utiersnce Of the guilty pair
After consultation, Mn. b., with her husband snc
psrsmour in the hands of police officers, took the
train for Boston: on arriving the guilty pair were
lodged in the BoylstoI-st. staton-bOuse. On Friday
the 9th Of july the parties with several friends wer'
all before Capt. Eaton at the Police station. There
with contriion and Ienitence, on Bonded knees Bra
| man implored his wife TO forgiee-the lovely Addl'
begged the indulgence and forgiveness, of Mrs, B.
and more pathetic and trying than enactec
there that day Boston has never seen. The result o
| all this was that once more Mrs. BrGman took wipe
to her bosom and imprinted the seal of forgiveness
by kiss his forehead after the guilty twair
had signed paper acknowledging adultery Add'
was taken by her aunt.
| Dir. and Mrs Braman returned TO their boarding
house. she supposDg il not in the heart of man L
| deceiye again. Ruf on Wednesday last Bramau, WHIT