Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-06-07
ARIsTooNATIc ELoPEmENT.

young lady of Detroit, Of arisiucrAtic asso-
Citations, and an acknowledged belle, was mar
ried few days since to soldier. The union
was effected In opposition TO the wishes Of the
parents OF the young lady, through the ac-
knowledged agency Of that popular resource Of
romantic and loving madens-Rn elopement.
Kind friends, in defiance Of paternal and mater.
nal displeasure, aided in the escapade, and re-
joce now in the union which all unite in hoping
may be happy one.
The brief history of this courtshp, love, elOpe-
ment and marrlage--fOur volumes being the
record up to date-may serve as another lesson
TO teach the truth, that
"Love laughs at loeksmlths."
Something more than year ago the gallant
son Of Mars" became acquainted with the
charming girl, and brief acquaintance led to
love. With bravery ndomiiable, he laid seige
to the ladys heart, and soon, to his great joy,
found he was ''master Of the situation" The
young man said wilt thou" and she "wilted."
The matter was referred to papa. Now, papa
was stern old gentleman, whose gray hairs
are an evidence of worldly wisdom aud expert
ence. aud having 'sowed his wild oats' many
years before, did not believe in "gay" young
men, as he insisted was the applicant for his
daughters hand He would not consent. The
woOer was persistent, the parent relentless
The young man was forbidden to enter the hOust
the castle where all his earthly treasure lay
and being admonished OF disagreeable conse
quences il he did not obey, concluded "discre
tion the better part Of valOr," and remained
away. But now the ever inventive genius Of I
maiden true was invoked, aud frequent meeting
at the houses OF friends, in The street, at thu
theatre at the opera, aud "oft in the ttill.
night" oonsoled the lovers for season. Blu
with this occasional and interrupted bliss the.
were not long satisfied. Que Monday eVeninl
in November last, the lady was missed from he
home on Wabash avenue. She had visited
church sOoiable in MIR. Crosby's Music Hall, Blu
did not return when expected. The sxiOu
mother became alarmed, aud messengers an
runners were dispatched 10 every direction
Their suspicious as 10 the course Of the youu
lady we're fully satisfied, and their labors wer
not In vain. The pride and ornament Of a
aristocratic household was captured just as al
rangements had been completed to take a a
eastward bound train in company with the love
The young lady was brought back and locked
captive 10 her own home, while the gentleml
was lett disconsOlate to return to his home.
guard was placed over the lady, and oil Il
movements Of the young gentleman wache
"By chance they met few days lhereafte
aud another elopement was planned. but fru
tratsd. Seeing that such violent measures
cure love, as forbidding sight of each Oth'
only proved that each to the other was
Though lost to sight to memory dear
the parent reluctantly consented that they mig
see each other 10 others company. The bat
was half won; the enemy had yielded grOui
They resolved on one more attempt, but this
49, solve was most judiciousy kept to themsel'
aud a few chosen friends. 1t was determined Il
this time there should be no failure. Everytb
the license, robes, flowers, and grooms {
serving maids-were kept In constant readint
In On Thursday, while the "cruel parienl" was
ad huntn, The lovers stole quietly away, repai
p. to one of the leading churches in the city,
be there ip the presence Of only few friends,
minister pronounced them ''one flesh" and 81
- "whAt God hath Joined together, let no man
asuuler."