The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1858-01-07
Singular Suicide in Philsdelphia.--
"Frenchy," Very.

giving the marvellous particulars of q
suicide. The important portions Of the
letter, as translated, are as follows:
In small town near Philadelpbis, .
congregation Of Moravian brothers has
flourished One OF the most devoted oil
the number was Mr.. G., rich property
holder Of the neighborhood. Having
been widowsr a long time, and his
three daughters having died.one after the
other, all his affections concentrated on
his young son, the only one Of his child
rem that survived, and on young niece
whom he had adopted. Being a gener-
GUS supporter Of the fraternity, Mr.. Q.
was most liberal also toward those less
favored by fortune, and be was venerated
as the benefactor Of the poor
Young c.. aged "a years. assisted his
father in his business; and also practised
medicine q little. He was beloved by
every one. His cousin, who had been
brought up with him from the age of six
years. was already young lady when
our story begins. Having face Of re-
msrkable beauty, and blonde, like all
daughters Of Germany. she captivatsd at
the first glance. The two young people,
it was understood, were destined for one
another.
The young man was often called to
Philadelphia to attend to his fathers
business affairs. Some months ago, hay
ing arrived on Saturday morning, be was
unable to finish bis business on that day.
He was therefore compelled to remain
until Monday. On Sunday he went to
Rev. DR.. Parker's church. After SER
vices. the weather, which had been very
plea SAINT. became suddenly very stormy /;
rain fell in torrents, and pillows OF water
mingled with mud, flooded the streets
G. had a carriage, but two ladies who sal
in front of him had none, and seemed in
trouble about getting home. The offer
was accepted, and they started. The la
dies live in a remote and retired quarter.
During the ride they were so occupied
with the care Of their dresses, that there
was little conversation. But when they
reached the house they loaded the young
man with thanks, and invited him to
some and dine with them. The invita-
ton was declined; but it was agreed that
G. should take tea with the ladies'. The
oldest was widow. She gave her name
as Mrs Thompson, and presented the
young lady as her daughter,
"As soon as he had left Mrs. Thomp-
mons he felt himself conquered, and
from that day bis passion forMiss Tbomp-
son increased. Instead Of going to Phil
adelphia once or twice month, as for
merly, he sometimes went there two or
.hree times week. The friendship that
le had for his cousin had never exceeded
he tenderness Of brother for sister,
and he did n, think lie was unfaithful
n nourishing other sentiments. There
had never been any mention between the
Two young people Of the union projected
by his father, and Henry had Sc given
to his dassion that once he had
thought Of oonfding his secret to bis
cousin. But he was not frank with his
father, whose character he knew SO we'll
as to feel sure that be would mover give
ue his favorite broject. Sometimes the
dsa Of this nearly set him crazy.
"The two ladies led very retired life,
to be devoted to good works,
talking great deal Of religious subjects,
and always attending church regularly.
In regard to their circumstances, they ap-
pearod to be very comfortable-judging
from their mode Of life. This state of
things lasted a couple of months. when
suddehly Mrs. Thompson began to show
a certain coldusss- on Henry's ask
ing the reason it, he was told that his
visits were compromising them. In 9TH
or words, be should declare his intentions
He understood At first, fearing the
wrath of his father, he hesitated; but love
vas stronger than reason The marriage
ook place secretly. Mrs. Thompson,
who knew the young mans scruples,
agreed to bis plans, and an old minister
If the neighborhood. one Of the few Wis.
tors Of the house, blessed the union.
"Soon altar the marriage Mrs Mary