Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-03-08

From the Memphis Argus.l


One Of the strangest cases OF elopement
that we have heard of for some time LOOK
place in our city during the latter part OF
last week, the particulars of which (with
the exception Of the parties, which we sup
press for obvious reasons) as near as we
could learn them, are as follows: -t
It appears that well-kn0wn cotton mer-
chant of this city, who has seen service In
the Mexican war, and Is called by his friends
Col. -, made the acquaintance OF GER
tain retiring steamboat Captain, and, pc
coming warm and intimate friends. was In
vifed to his house and introduced TO his
wife. The acquaintance being satisfactory
to both parties, the Colonel called often ana
whiled away many pleasant hours In the
society of his new made friends. He was
always welcome, and, whether 1t was o
game Of euchre or q pleasant chat, the gall
iant Colonel made himself at home and ap-
peared to be the life and soul Of the party.
Time slipped on, and no change was visible
In the condition Of either of them, except
that the visits of the merchant Colonel be-
came more frequent and longer.
About three weeks ago Col. had some
important business to transact at PocahOn-
tas, and, strange to say, about the same
time he had some business in town which
appeared to be more pressing, and required
his personal supervision. He deliberated
for long time as to what was TO be done In
the matter, and, at last, counseled with his
friends and asked their opinion and advice
on the subject. He requested his friend, the
Captain, to make trip to the country for
him, promising to pay him handsomely. The
Captain, not having much to do at the time,
accepted the commission and started Tor Po-
cahontas with the good wishes Of his wife
nd &Ix. nurfnn hio nbcQnNa. the
lady and her friend made the necessary ar
rangements for leaving the city, she having
packed her trunks and got everything ready
for the journey. They had plenty Of
time, rs the Captain was not expected back
for two days, and did not appear to be
in very great hurry; but s'man proposes,
and God dfsposes.n The very evening they
were to leave for the North, the husband
returned. His wife and her friend seemed
surprised and pleased at his hasty return,
and the Colonel was so well satisfied with
the manner in which he had executed his
business, that be Immediately proposed to
make trip down the river to Friar's Point,
for the purpose of buying wood. The Cap
tain accepted this second commission, and
started for his destination. Immediately
after his departure the couple prepared for
their trip second time, and soon had ev-
SAy Iiiluk III kOO0 Ol0CAs AhO OOtohCA WNhe
on board of q steamboat and engaged pas
sage, and started up town for his partner,
when, to his astonishment he learned that
the husband had returned.
This would seem TO block the game; but
not 50 thought the Colonel. He made his
way up town and lodged complaint Of
some sort against the Captain, which caused
him to be arrested and placed in the Irving
Block. On seeing this part of his program
me carried out, the Colonel got in hack
drove down to the house Of his adored. con-
veyed her and her luggage to the boat, and
they were soon steaming upthe Mississippi,
rejoicing in the success Of their enterprise
and laughing over the misfortune Of the in
jured husband.
The Captain remained In the Irving
Block for the night, and next day he was
bailed out by friend. Nothing further
has been heard from the couple since their
departure. y