Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-18
Love, Filtration, Jealousy and Suicide.


 yaung man named Albert G. Eldridge resident of Toledo, committed suicide by jump. ing overheard from the screw steamer North ern Light, on her last trip down. The circum- stances of the case are peculiar, and show to what an extent the feelings may be wrought upon by that all-powerfu sentiment, love- MT. Eldrigde was in company with pleasure party who had made the tour of Lake Superior. Among these was young lady from Cleveland, named Miss H., daughter of heavy for wardng merchant in that city. To this young lady, who was everything attractive and inter- eStlng, the unfortunate young man was devoted ly attached. How long the attachment had existed, or to what extent 1t was reciprocated, we are not able to say, but his attentions were very asslduous during the early portion of the trip.
 He lived in the pure light of an undivided love, and was most happy in being near its ob- ject-at least so his undsguised and open ac- tons indicated. All went on happily until the return of the boat. when she received as a pas senger, young man, who became acquainted with Miss H., and thenceforth devoted him. self to her. She seems to have entered into the Irritation with a keen zest; so keen, in fact. that her lover was driven into most unmis- takable fit of the blues. He spent his time in walking the upper deck with his hands in his pockets, sitting with his feet hanging over the side, and leaning over the stern, gazing into the dark troubled waters, that rivaled the commo- ton which that worst of all disappointments- love derlded and stirred up in his own bosom.
 At Macknac the party went ashore to inspect the island, and wanted him to accompany them. He moodily refused, saying that he was not wanted. His conduct attracted the attention of everybody on board, which made his poor case worse, for nobody has pathy with the trouble of lover, except those who are bound in the same ties. Shortly after entering upon Lake Huron he was accosted by his mistress as he sat by himself on the side of the boat She placed her hand upon his shoulder and spoke to him in an inquiring tone
 He replied that he had no desire to mingle in the diversions of his companions, but would rather die at once. She replied kindly, desiring him not to speak so, and requested him to come into the cabin. Instead of complying, he gave her one look, and without word plunged over board. A scream from the lady brought the re- malnder of the company to his side. He was seen to struggle for few moments and then to sink never to rise. With the image of his be- loved before his eyes, he sprang into the cold embrace of death without an instant's thought or preparation.
 He was young man of good standing in To- ledo, and has been engaged in business there for some years. The lady is of one of the best fam- lies in Cleveland, and the event exected no lit tie feeling. Every effort was made to keep the affair still, the officers of the boat reporting that he fell overheard accidentally, but we have the above facts from passengers who came down on the boat, who were cognizant of the circurn- stances from beginning to end.--Detroa Free Press, July 20.