The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-12-28

A NAN BuYs HIS own WIrE.-A queer case,
arising from domestic causes transpired lately
in this city. The participants in il we're two
Norwegians and female Of the same national
ity, oil OF whom we're in this city At the time
and probably now are. It appears that the
younger Of the two named persons, previous to
their immigration to this country and while
yet under the shade of their ancestral pines,
formed an attachment for the wife Of the elder,
young and blooming matron, her lawful hus-
band being much older. The two carried the
matter to such an extent that they were upon
the point Of being discovered, and then, to
escape the consequences, fed to america
They had been here couple OF years when
the husband, having also immigrated, found
their retreat, and the other day confronted
them in their own domicil on Riopelle street,
much TO their astonishment, as they supposed
him still enjoying the pleasant climate of
Norway, driving reindeer and eating tallow Is
. respectable old Norwegian should. He at
once fell into the arms of his long-lost spouse,
and much to her disgust declared that moth
ing but death should part them. She intima-
ted that the grim monster himself VAS prefer
able to bis greasy embrace, and gave him to
understand that Michigan wasn't NORWAY, and
that he had better mind his own business,
intimating sharply that people were snatched
up and hung here without the least ceremony,
and backing the bold assertion with the
statement that she was acquainted with officer
Timm, and could have him done for on short
notice if she felt SO disposed.
The old gentleman was taken aback by this
unexpected turn of affairs, while the astouud.
ing revelation that his former humble spouse
was on speaking terms with one Of the rulers
nearly allied to the head of government, he
supposed-ereated profound respect for her
authority. A bright idea struck him, however.
and having, like q prudent old gentleman as
he was, brought small bag of dollars with
him, the proceeds Of the sale Of his farm in
Norway, he quietly opened negotiations with
the possessor of his wifs's affections. The
latter, like male elopers in general, had come
to look at the connection as an old story, and
was willing to make trade. The expOstula-
tiOns of the woman were vehement and long
continued, but amounted to nothing, and after
regular parley she was transferred to the
legal husband in the fair way of traffic, the
lover receiving SOME where in the neighborhood
of 500 in gold. He then cody turned both
out Of the house, and deposited his money in
the bank with commendable prudence. The
pair departed, one in tears and the other in
joy, and sought lodgings, where the husband,
unused to his new country and unable to get
any work, soon expended the remnant OF cash
which his vile had lett him IN the vile trade,
and was again turned out of doors. The old
man was left in q most forlorn condition at
this juncture, for his wife at once returned to
her old quarters, where she was well received,
while he was thrown upon the public for sup.
port-his only reliance at last accounts. The
happy couple, conscious of having made q
clever speculation, expended the cash receipts
in new furniture, and became again as one
a practical illustration OF the folly of old
men and the per6dity of young women.
Detroit Free Press.