Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-27
Romance Of The War.

On Thursday we learned of a very re-
msrkable incident in connection with the
First Regiment of Michigan Engineers
and Mechanics, which goes far to illus
trate the old proverb that "when a
woman will she will, depend on it," etc.
In the fall of 1861, young man, whose
name it is not necessary to mention, con-
ceived the idea Of joining the above
named regiment. He had previously
formed the acquaintace of young girl
living in the same village, whose proper
name is Marian Green, and in fact, be-
came enamored of her. They were en-
gagged to be married, and she protested
against him going into the army. He,
however, had made up his mind to 90,
and 60 he did. She threatened to follow.
but was finally prevailed upon to stay at
home, but only consented after solemn
promise, that her "braye boy in blue"
would ever cherish and regard her as his
affianced. The following December, Ma
rian Green bid goodbye to her lover at
Ypsilanti, having gone there to see him
"of for the wars" ..-.. .-.. ..-
BY an arrangement known only to her
self and a certain surgeon, she managed
to enlist in detachment that was subse-
quently recruited for the regiment, and in
the summer of 1852 she, together with
many other new recruits, joined the main
organization, then engaged in rebuilding
some bridges on the Memphis and Charles
ton railroad.
Letters passed regularly for months be-
tween the parties, but Marian grew tired
of being absent from her lover, and finally
resolved to Join him. This time she kept
the matter profound secret. An oppor-
tunity was soon offered, and she set her
wits to work to accomplish her long de-
sired wish. -....
Although Marian had informed her pa
rents that she was going to leave home on
a visit to some friends in Illinois, she was
soon missed, and anxious inquiries were
made concerning her prolonged absence
from home. No tidings of her could be
learned and the sorrow stricken parents
remained unaware of her whereabouts
until a few days ago, when she arrived
home safe and sound, having apparently
enjoyed soldier life amazingly. She, ow-
ing to her boyish appearance, while with
the regiment, managed to avoid the more
arduous labors incident to that organiza-
tion, and by that means was enabled to
bear up under the fatigue and exertions of
a soldiers life. ....... ....
As letters written by her lover remained
unanswered, save by her parents, he be-
came sad and lonely. Could she have de-
serted him and eloped with another, after
having so frequently reassured him to the
contrary He could not for moment
entertain any such idea. That she would
eventually prove true to her declarations,
he felt no doubt. Strange forebodings,
however, crept over his mind, and so
worked up his feelings that, in the Fall he
was taken sick and sent to the hospital.
Imagine his surprise when, after day
or two, familiar countenRnce there met
his anxious gaze. 1t was none other than
that of Marian Green! 1t is unnecessary
to repeat all that transpired; suffice it to
say that mutual explanations followed,
never to reveal the discovery there made.
Months followed, and still Marian Green
remained in the hospital, kindly nursing
the patients. She kept her sex secret
for time, and would doubtless have so
done for the full term of her enlistment,
had not the young man proved recreant to
his trust. He wrote letter to her pa
rents, informing them of the discovery,
and they soon found means to bring home
their long lost daughter. She was loath
to depart for home, but obedience to her
parents rendered it necessary that she
should do their bidding, especially since
her sex had been discovered. 10 .H,
A few days since her lover returned
home, and Marian Green, learning that
portion of the regiment had been dis
charged, came to this city, where she met
the idol of her heart. A Justice Of the
Pence was visited on Thursday, and the
happy pair were made one. To-day they
returned home to the inland town from
whence they came, with their hearts full
ofjoy and their pockets full Of greenbacks.
Detroit Tribune, Nor. Is.