The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-05-19
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From the PiJtsburg Gaztte, April 90.
On Thursday afternoon, about one o'clock
a we'll dressed and genteel looking couple en-
tered the Office of Alderman Donaldson, on
Penn street near st. Clair. The magistrate,
on stepping behind his desk to ascertain the
object of their visit, was addressed by the
gentleman thus: eve have little job for
You to do, Squire-we want to get married. >
The lady, who previous to this time had
feigned the utmost composure, raised her del
icate right hand, and bringing it down
thumb upon the desk, exclaimed-"No new
err :"
At this instant she sprang towards the
magistrate, threw her arms around him, and,
trembling with fear and excitement, impor-
ed his protection. The alderman was amaz-
ed, and naturally demanded an explanation.
The lady however, was entirely overcome
and chung to him like terrified child, IN
apprehension Of danger from wild beast
Her cries soon attracted the attention OF
passers-by, and crowd soon collected about
the door The magistrate assured her that
there was no danger, and guaranteed hel
full and ample protection. She trembleo
like an aspen leaf and still retaining his
grasp, was partly carried and partly dragg-
ed into a private room, where she became
more composed. The gentleman was called
upon for an explanation, and remarked that
the lady had consented to marry him, anc
had proposed a few minutes before to ac-
company him to the Office for that purpose.
In the conversation which then ensued be
tween the parties, the following facts were
developers:
The young lady, who resides in B.
county, Ohio, had been boarding in thi;
city for some time, taking lessons III music,
and during mar stay, had made the acquain
! lance of the gentleman alluded to. The at
ltachment was mutual, and the attentions o
tile gentleman had been very agreeably re
ceived by the lady until a few days ago
when she heard something derogatory tc
! his character, and resolved to have no fur
tber intercourse with him. She determined
to leave for home on Thursday, and had he
trunk sent over to the railroad depot i'll ALE
ehany, with that object in view. Her love
| hearing Of her intended departure, followed
! her to the depot, and desired to know if she
intended to redeem her promise Of marriage
| She gave him an equivocal answer, and ht
became very much excited using harsh anC
ungentlemanly language. She then became
apprehensive that, following the eXamp
of other mad lovers, he might resort to VIC
| lence if she gave him a fiat denial and she
at once consented, and asked to accompany
| him to the Office Of a magistrate. They
came back to this city, entered the office 0
! Alderman Donaldson, and then the scene
which we have above described tool
place.
When questioned by her lover whether
she had not consented to marry him, ant
asked him to accompany her the office sh'
replied:
..Yes, | did-but it was for the purpose o
claiming the protection Of the magistrate.
He appealed tolher to reconcile their differ
ences, make up the quarrel, and have TIN
ceremony performed. To this she answered
',No man who has used the language yol
have done can ever have my confidence 0
affection. am done with you forever, "anc
turning to the squire she expressed he
warmest thanks for the protection he hat
afforded her She seemed as though grea
weight had been lifted from her heart, ant
vet She had not recovered from the shock
and was still apprchensiye that her rude ad
mirer might DO her some harm. lie propos
ed to accompany her to the depot, but sh
declared, III the most positive and emphati
manner, that she would not go iii his com
pany The magistrate then agreed to &C
company her, and taking car on the Man
chester railway, they were soon landed a
the depot She was very fearful that he
lover would follow her and get on the train
but athe magistrate assured her that h
would not. When the train was about read,
to start, and the prospect Of asate deliverauc
seemed SO bright, the heart Of the young
girl was SO full of gratitude towards he
benefactor that she fell upon his neck an(
kissed him, much to the surprise OF thos
who witnessed the scene, and to the grea
embarrassment Of the staid magistrate. Sh
then took her seat III the car, enjoining he
protector to wait and watch, lest the mar
whom she feared might suddenly make hi
appearance and jump upon the train. Pres
emily her sharp eye caught his form Oh
the platform, and she exclaimed
There he comesu She was then in her sea
with her-head out Of the car window, ant
the train about to move off The maj
came forward. and was met by the Alder
man. who kept him in conversation unit
the train started-the lady continuing t
eve them both from her window, until lost
to view.
The names Of both the parties to this 70
mantle love affair are unknown. The lad,
was singularly reticent, and did not explain
why she had broken off the engagement, fur
ther than to say she had heard something
against his character which rendered a uniol
with him impossible, and his treatment G
her at the depot 50 alarmed her that she re
sorted to the strategy Of consenting verbal
lily, that she might seek projection.
She is described as very beautiful girl
about eighteen years Of age, and is said t
be highly accomplished. The gentleman j
perhaps ten years her senior, is genteel ant
respectable disappearance, and resides in thi
vicinity. He was very cleverly otuwitte
in regard TO the anticipated marriage, ant
doubtless feels the force of the adage
There's many a slip twixt the cup and th
; lip"
Sewing and knitting needles, employing
only the fingers and leaving the mind t
brood upon the memories Of its griefs, kee
open the wounds Of an unhappy attachmen
far more than all romances do they ar
E lthorns which themselves pierce the falling
rose.