The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-06-15
a Cnptnred Scotch Lassic.


of Scottish emigrants passed through this
city the other day, en- route for home in
Minnesota. An incident OF somewhat
romantic nature took place in connection
with one of the families of the party.
which we VIII relate, as it may interest our
readers.
The family consisted Of the father and
mother and three daughters, the eldest
young lady Of about eighteen years Of age
This young lady had a face eofeXtraordinary
beauty. and form of faultless symmetry.
IL was really treat to look upon her. Her
every movement was graceful and lady
like; her eyes were brilliant aud sparkling,
fairly electrifying whoever caught their
glances; her nose finely chisced. and of
the pure Grecian style; aud her complex
ion of rare beauty. Such beauty. to be
appreciated, needs but to be seen. The
family on arriving here about noon, put
up at the Newhall House. The old gentle
man sailed out after dinner to weta glimpse
of Milwaukee and her citizens before pllr-
suing his course further westward. He
happened to encounter young fellow
countryman, who had preceded him
to this country about SIX years, and who
| is now engaged in business here. The two
soon became acquainted, and talked
over their experiences in the ~auld mither
country" and the incidents that had trans
pired since they had left her. As may
readily be imagined, the two were not long
in becoming friends. After q lo:,g conver-
sation, the main topic of Which was auld
Scotia, her craggy mountains, her brown
heaths and her shaggy woods the old
gentleman invited his new found friend m
to the rooms which the family were occu-
pying. The invitation was accepted and
| the young man formally introduced .H..
But alas for him. Cupid had fired many
n dart at his heart, but the missile passed
harmlessly from him and he had remained
unscathed. But single glance from the
sparkling, bewitching eyes of the young
beauty. fairly staggered him, and from the
moment of the Introduction he was in love
so deeply and desperately in love, that
| his wits fOrsook him, and it was only
by desperate effort that he could regain
his self-comnOsure. Our bachelor friend
supped with the family, and gradually he
! became once more communicative. The
hours of evening fled swiftly by. All the
bachelor seemed to see was the dazzling
beauty of the daughtcr-all he seemed to
hear was her silvery voice, or clear, ring
ing laughter.
At last the time for separation came.
The family were to leave the city on the
morrow for Minnesota. and he must needs
bid them udieu. But how could he bear to
separate perhaps forever, from the only
woman he ever loved, even for so short n
time? lie was Mt a loss. but quickly made
up his mind as to his course of action.
Calling the young lady. aside he frankly
told her OF the passion with which she had
inspired him, and entreated her. mt least,
to give his suit due consideration. The
young lady answered by referring him 10
her father. That individual was at first
very much astonished at the turn affairs
had taken. However as his daughter APP
peared to be as much under the influence
of the blind god as the young man, he
promised 10 thing over the matter and
give his answer on the morrow. .-.s
In delirium of eestacy the young man
repaired to his lodgings, and although he
essayed to sleep Morpheus refused to be
| lured to his couch. At the earliest dawn
he was up and around. and awaited the
proper time to call and learn his destiny,
with the greatest impatience. AT last the
appointed time arrived. and he hurried to
the old gentleman, hoping for a. favorable
answer, but fearing an unfavorable termi-
nation of his suit. He was received cordi-
ally, and presented to the young lady as
her accepted husband, the father having
learned that he bore the most irreproacha-
BILE character. At this his jOy knew nc
bounds, and he embraced and showered
kiss after kiss upon his affianced bride
while she clung to him fondly.
But the family had to leave in the Hfter-
noon and they must complete their ar
rangements. 1t was proposed, and the idea
embraced by the lovers, that no separation
should take place between them, but that
they should be married at once. AS there
was but little time TO spare. they prOceed-
ed az once to the house OF a clergyman, and
were made one flesh not more than TWEEN
Ity-four hours after their first meeting.
In the evening the parents parted from
their daughter and newly-found son-in-
law and started for the West while the
bride and bridegroom started for briei
tour to Niagara Falls and the Hudson
They will return In q few weeks to this
city, and the bride win grace one of the
most fashionable circles in the city by her
beauty.
We trust th9t the old adage. Marry in
haste and repent at leisure" will not be
verified in this case.