The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-08-11

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cEGENATIoN UNDER Observation-Disclosures
the past few days, a white man, a clerk in
one of the Departments, and very bright
and rather pretty mulatto girl applied to a
minister to be united in the bonds of we'd
lock, under the following circumstances
This man, who is now and has been for
some time clerk in one Of the Depart
ments, became long since enamored Of the
girl employed in the same building, but
was reluctant for some time to make known
to the bject Of his affections what ardent
fires consumed him. He, however, would
not "let concealment, like worm, feed on
his damask cheek" or elsewhere, but made
the girls acquaintance, and thereafter be-
came constant visitor at her house. The
girl had several colored beaux also, who Of
fered up their humble homage at her shrine,
but without avail, as the clerk seemed to
be the favorite. The girls mother, who
had carefully noted the progress of events
with view to her daughters welfare, fear
ing that the clerks attentions meant nothing,
and that in the mean time all the g colored
gentlemen " would seek other fields of &C
ton, called her daughters favorite to her
presence one day and wished information
us to his intentions" lie replied that his
attentions were strictly honorable, assuring
her that he was actuated solely by the
purest love for her daughter, whom he in
tended, if possible, to marry and take to his
bosom. The mother then appeared satisfied,
but the colored beaux who were snubbed
in the contest were not, and sWore that
the marriage should never take place.
But as Glove laughs ut black (not lock)
Smiths" the couple enjoyed each others
delightful company from day to day and
finally ali arrangements were perfected for
the marriage. AS the girl had been under
instructions preparatory to joining the
Catholic Church, it was agreed to that they
should be married by Catholic priest.
Accordingly, on the appointed day, the
bride and groom appeared in all their
"loveliness y before the pastor Of Catholic
church in the First Ward, who very politely
informed them that he could not solemnize
such marriage; that his instructions did
not embrace such cases as this but that
they could settle the matter by comforting
with the Archbishop Of the diocese. But
the groom "couldn't see" all that delay,
and forthwith the pair went to Methodist
minister, who was about to fill their cup Of
joy tooverhowimg, when the programme was
disturbed by the hasty appearance of the
Tilted colored beaux, who were the clerks
rivals for the heart and hand of her who
was now almost bride. They publicly
informed all hands present that if the mar
riage took place the bride and groom should
not live week, and informed the minister
that if he solemnized the marriage he might
! as we'll make his will. The minister think
ing life more precious than the marriage
fee, concluded to let the affair rest, and the
parties left the scene. Since then the bride
and groom have been to Baltimore to see
the church dignitaries, but have failed to
get any satisfaction in the matter, as the
Archbishop was absent.
The whole affair has created considerable
| talk among the colored population, and
those residing in the immediate neighbor-
hood are indignant at the idea Of the 6 white
folks attempting to mix with their race, u
&c., while the would-be groom says that
they can have no objection to him, as he can
bring the best of references as to his
character and If necessary to establish
the good standing of his ancestry, he will
produce their family record for the perusal
of those of the colored race who are not
satisfied WASHINGTON Star.