The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-03-25
INTERESTING PERSONAL sKEToH.

Of the Cd'cdoaian, prilitCd ut st. john
sbury. It will be read with interest
and will prove that Truth is stranger
stronger than Fiction
Elizabeth (Toad) Henderson, was
born at Glasgow, Scotland, in 1850
Her parents were wealthy bleachers
and manufacturers. Eliza Gas she
was called was brought up and edu-
Gated in that elegant and fashionable
style which is usual among people in
their position in life. As she grew mp
and begun to bloom into womanh0od,
in addition to her accomplishments in
the higher branches of education she
began to exhibit q romantic turn Of
mind which made her the fayoritc
guest mt the numerous parties of fasn-
ionabo entertainments These parties
were more frequent at the time she
was about fifteen years old from the fact
that there was aregiment Of British sol
diors stationed at Glasgow. To these
parties the officers Of therogimant were
often invited. and thus became ne
quainted with the gay and fashionable
of the city Eliza, though young aud
OF small stature, acquired by her con-
questionable powers and romantic
turn of mind, a commanding influence
among those with whom she associat-
cd She became an object of atten-
ton to the young dashing officers par
ticularlv. One of those officers, whom
we call Henry, became fondly attached
to her; and ! may say that her attach
ment TO him was equally sincere.
They had Just began to enjoy those
pleasing meetings and dreams of bliss
which fill the mind Of young lovers
when actuated by those yntuous mo-
tiyes which flow from an honest heart,
when thcir father learning the situa-
ton of affairs. told her that ho had
selected a partner for her, who, when
the proper time arrived would lead
her to the altar Tins man. though
much older than herself was a very
respectable person But Eliza pre-
ferred her own choice. which She
made known to her parents. We need
not tell how the old folks undertook
to win their daughter to their views In
the matter, and how many ways and
means the young lovers undertook to
deceive the old folks Eliza was sent
to various parts OF Scotland and Eng
land to see places of interest and To-
mantle renown, to CRAFTY, as the faith
er said, the disposition of his daughter.
but it was of no use; Henry and Eliza
wonld meet in company whore the pa
rents least expected At last the fath-
en- told her Sig might visit America if
she chose 10 10 so, and he would send
his head clerk to accompany her. This
clerk had been her guide in many 81
her excursions, and was therefore Un-
Objectionable They accordingly sailed
from Glasgow and arrived at Ryegate
Vermont III 1904 where, after provid-
ing for her support, be left for New
York. on pressing business, as he said.
From there he wrote informing Eliza
that she was banished child and
must not think of returning To Scot
land This was her first mtimation of
her read condition 1t fell upon her
with crushing weight, and for a time
iAt'A w lttA ~ ~ lltl lLtAtlAl rtl4AA iitN
She however found herself surrounded
by true and sympathising friends, and
everything that could be was done for
her convenience and comfort This
whole affair had been arranged and
completed by the brethren of the
mystic tenor did they ever neg
-ect anything, within their power to
give, to add to her enjoyment and
happiness. But TO her expressions of
attachment to home and lover, every
objection was raised and thrown in her
way, and no letters of hers ever reached
then destination Thus time rolled on
and her fond antcipations failed and
hope withered at the threshold In
the midst OF this her calamity her
hand was sought by James Henderson,
whose parents were the FIRST pair mar
RED in Ryegate The pleasing adj
dress of james and the constant mg-
mgof the "brethren above mentioned,
had their effect They were married
IN 1905, and never did She regret that
union which saved her from a gay and
fashionable life, When Eliza left Scot
ldld every piecuutlOh Aau beeh taken
TO prevent Henry from knowing where
she hadgone; consequently he searched
England and Scotland for his lost,
loved one, bat to no purpose. At last
by bribery lac found that a person in
New York knew where she was, and
he Immediately set sml for that city.
Arriving there he bad no difficulty in
tracing Eliza to her retreat, and lost
no time in going TO see her for whom
he had searched SO diligently on land
and had now crossed the biiny ocean.
On reaching Wells River lie learned
for the first time that she was married.
This was severe shock, Recovering
himself he resolved what every honor
able man would, under the circunstan-
ces. But before he returned he wished
to see once more his loved one Ac-
cordingly horse and side saddle was
dispatched for her, As this mode of
conveyance was common in those days,
and as she was frequently sent for in
this way by the neighbors, she started
for Wells River expecting to have an
agreeable visit with her friends. Hen
nv and Eliza met Their surprise and