Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-31
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A Romantic Encounter.

A Cincinnati paper relates the following
romantic incident which occurred in that famous
city for pork, which had o very happy denoue,
ment, =" 81
ItHeems that large crowd OF young bucks
stand on the corner of Fourth and Vino streeta
on balny days, to see the pretty women pass,
which innocent Amusement giveB no offense, as
long 40 the young men conduct themselves prop.
erly. But one day the wife of a prominent
citizen, young and fascinating creature, potic.
cd that she was followed from the corner, "a
she went from shop to chop, making purchases,
and the ohense was repeated three days in sue
cession. Her husband was away at the time,
bus on his return, to him was detailed the con.
duct Of the "villaiD, braggsrl ond scoundrel," as
she termed him. The picture Of what trsnsplF.
cd was highly drawn, and the sequel Of the in
tervleG was an indignant husband, and threat.
ened murder On the highway. The plan was
arranged thAs on the next afternoon the wife
was again to promenade Fourth street, tho hus-
band aud police officer was 10 follow few
yards In the rear, and II the youth again con-
tinued his incidence he wa9 10 be seized and
made to apologize to tho lady publicly on the
street, cowhided, and then permitted TO de-
part With the advice Ego and ain no morc,"-
The afternoon came, and the hasten.to .bs-re-
yenged husband and his lady went forth TO meet
the disturber of their peace and bappineas. The
lady took the lead half equare, and, when a
short distance cost Of Race, on Fourth street,
met the "gay deceiver," who wheeled as soon
aa she passed, and kept q few paces behind.
The lady continued along Fourth street to Wal
nut, and crossed over to the south side Of the
street Tho young man turned on the fret
crossing west OF Walnut, to confront her II
she should return We,tward. The husband'e
wrath was at fever heat, and, approaching the
stranger, he grappled him by the coat collar,
when the following conversation ensued:
Husband-What do you mean, sir, by follow
ing that lady day after day in the mOst insolent
manner2
SHanger-Before answer your question I
haveg right to know who IL is that thus makes
auoh demand. .a
Enthusiastically You shall know, sir.
an the husband of thaS lady, ...s. p.
StEaDgeT-Sr, am happy 70 make your ao-
quaintance, II you will release your hold l
will satisfy you with, trust, en- ample expls-
nation. rr U l.
Husband hesitates, bat finally releases his
hold, and angrily demands the young man to
proceed. I.r
Srapger-SiF, that lady In appearance is tho
counterpart of my mother, nov deceased about
twelve yeArs, and when show you her daguer-
reotype, which have carried since her death
nearest my heart, you will, think, also per-
ceive striking resemblance to your lady. II
what have done seems insolent you muat for
give me-for the reason that loved my mother
80 dearly and dsvotedly. Here, air, Ia tho
likeness; judge for yosrself.
Husband--Why, sir Cooking upon the da--
gueneotype), you really nstonieh me. The
liz nm oao "a nf.tkion poa IN he
Of my wife, who also died about dozen years
since. What was your mothers name7
Strapgor-Her name was Nj.
misunderstanding back much agi,atea, fur
ther inquired, Sir, what is your name7
Siranger-William NJ. have been
absent in California about siIteen years.
Husband-Great God, young man, my vile ia
your sister!
sHanger--My tis.eg2 It cannot be possible.
had only one slater, and sne died two years be-
fore my mother.
During ell this conversation the vito WAS in
bookstore, uervously watching the proceedings
IN the etreeg, aud when the Two seized each
other by the hand cordially, looked at the pic.
ture, and eviDced sugpsise, pleasure, etc., 81
whas the conversation developed, aud fnslly,
arm in arm, crossed the street to meet her, hel
amazement Was at the culminating pitch. The
lady was called out, aud tho following conver-
sation took place:
Husbaud-Wife, Can nos you recognize this
gentleman, and have you nos met hlil proviCus
60 the past week2 3D. t- ID 81
Wite-Why husblnd, That do you moan7
appeal 10 the tttanger il we ever spoke 20 each
other, or ever met bciore7J
Snangor-Yes, msdaRe, We have frequently
before, aud on the most intimate tcrma : 4
Wife-lt 10 false, ole; it is o slGndeT. (The
tearS ooureing dow her cheeks prOiusey
Stranger-Msdsme, will prose 10 you the
truth OF my assertion. (Here thoktcaoEer draw
forth the dsgusrreolVpe and presented Ito the
lady, who, turning pale, exciteGly exclaimed
"My mother! my mosheI! How came You by
that" clasping II 10 her bOsom.)
Husband-WiGe, there must be no more mys-
tery about this matter. This young man is
William MI, your olly brother
The brother and sister eyed each other for /,
moment, as If to become assured OF tho truth
Of the astounding declaration, aud then, ss If by
inttinct, claaped each other around the neck
aad 6epS for joy. Policeman Homer, from whom
wefeceived tho above, states that ho never Wit.
hessed such greeting. The three took the
hfst Car that came along, aud went home over,
joyce al the days developments, whore, no
doubt, full narration OF their youthful hslo.
tiss wss given, their parting when young, and
all the events that have tialspired. r