The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1871-09-21

DARK DEEDS AT SARAToGA.-One night
lust week the gas gave out at Saratoga, early
in the evening and there was great 'trouble
in the wigwam." Candles were in great de-
mand at dollar each,. advancing to five dol
lars. and kerosene was at a premium. One
correspondent tells how things got mixed in
the dark, and inasmuch as he does it we'll, we
will let him tell the story his own way: ~
1t was 10 o'clock. The stage drove up
from the depot Almostevery lady expected
her husband on. the train. Many young
ladies' expected their sweethcarts. Neither
the stage, the driver, nor the horses were
visible. From force of habit the passengers
felt their way to the reception room. | got
mixed up with the crowd. Twenty i've
married ladies, seven old maids, and four
young ladies commenced greeting the passen,,
gers in the darkness, "My dear William
why did you stay so long" exclaimed a
sweet Young wife, and then she threw her
arms around my neck-our lips met: l
wasn't going to be a darued fool. Far differ
ent.-Now, a dear, sweet, liquid-eyed brunette
threw her arms wildlyaroundm me- ~, Eugene,
why did you not write oftencrF she sobooed,
and the she sank sweetly on my bosom. |
said, "Weep not, Julia, and thcnl kissed
her swcetly twenty-five times. 1t was de-
lieious. 1t made me think Of my first wife
and my college days at Yale. A pondcrous
matron now arproached-dress dccoltefe,
hair la pompadoar. She took me IN her
arms and whispered. 20, Charles, did you
bring my beautiful dog-did your sAlad-
anne, nv name is not Charles, and | hate
dogs. Id kill every ,d-d-d-," but she
fell faiuting at my feet A sweet, golden
haired blonde now took my hand. She
pressed it gently, saying: "Dcar Albert, !
know it is you, land | am so glad to see you!
You won't dance with Lizzie Smith, now,
will YOU! Now, do promise meP Iwouldn't t.
Tmrn rr sne - check close to mine. II
was bo11 ives young hope and pure
sweet h. IN. We were. very happy
None but lckcd man would have brought
sadness to THIS sweet, pure young hcart-tul
of confidence, warm with virgin affection
and beautiful with splendid girlishness
.Do you still love lie, Albert?' she whisper
ed. "UndJubtcdly," remarked. "How
much darling% "A heap" %, am too
happyp' she murmured, rs she twisted hel
fingers in my auburn hair and held me in
sweet embrace. This sort Of thing went on
for seventeen minutes, when G. Leland ap
pcared in the distance with tallow candle
{ quietly withdrew and mingled unobserved
in the crowd. Asthe candles appeared, twenty
seven young gentlemen were seen shaking
hands with as many young ladies in the
different corners. 1 have seldom seen such
an affecting scene. 1t was great display Of
affection. One married gentleman was hold
inc the hands of two ladies' The hair OF
the ladies was generally crimpless, while the
hair of the young gentlemen did not display
parting-place. 1 reflected, show kin such
things be, and overcome rs like a Summer
shower?" consulted with j. Billings
He says they kant. So I resolved to leave
the place. / came back to Congress Hall and
found the young ladies and young gentlemen
having grand ball by candle light Each
young lady held in her hand a penny dip
They flew through the Lancers like ghosts
in MacJeM. Eight streaks of light made
terrible criss-cross, as the dance went on
When the grand chain came, the lights re
volved like gigantic fourth Of July pin
wheel 1t was a great night for Saratoga
The Young people liked it. Some prefe
darkness rather than light because their way
are evil.