Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-05-20

evening last, With the intention OF one OF the
pairs becoming one flesh. Coming from our
next door federal neighbor on the east, they
were not aware Of the necessity of procuring
a license, and trip to Jefferson kept them in
two or three hours Of onerous suspense, so
that the aid Of the Parson was not called in
until about II o'clock. The pleasure ut the
of his job was manifested in a
liberal fee, and some somewhat free demon.
trations of the ecstacy Of bliss af,cr his depart.
ure Ii was whispered about that this was q
genuine case of eopement, and so far as that
idea spread, it of course elected the deepest
interest AS they rose in the morning with
lark.like gaiety and relreshment, their fire.
qucnt out-goings and in.comngs their rides
and walks, and their general overflow of spir-
its, set our quiet village quite agog. The ro-
nance of the affair-the eopement idea, how
ever, tapered off, and SO did the hilarity of
the parties, when they came to the solemn
reality of footing up the bills they had run up
for extra refreshments, damages &c. But all,
we believe, was made satisfactory, though, in
this as in other cases we read Of.thc course of
true love didn't run exactly smooth. A sec
ond trip to the station enabled them to get off
on the the midnight train of Tuesday, for the
east. diversity and range of experience is
needful for maturing and balancing the char.
acter, and perhaps nothing was lost in this
aspect of the case, 10 the party in question.
THE ARTICLE of our correspondent Jus
tice," seems to be more of homily upon gen.
eral economy and careful management of
fiduciary agencies, than starting or even
maintaining Of antagonistic opinions-a con.
test of poemcs, such as the former ones have
been. In this light, it is ii very proper one for
closing up the series. There is nothing in its
positions or spirit, that to us, seems to call for
a rejoinder, and unless Superintendent GLEN
EMS differs from this view, both parties can a.
ford to take leave of the subject. The discus
sion will not, in our opinion, work any harm,
indeed, il can hardly tail to be productive of
good, as no institution among us should he
above criticism or exposure to the light of
day Some irrelevant matters have been
touched upon, that in fair criticism, were not
warranted, but with these exceptions, the dis
cussioD has been fair and manly, and has not
called for the exercise of editorial privilege or
interference. The reference in this number,
to the difference between the salaries OF the
pres, mt, and u former superintendent, is not a
matter that requires reply. That comes strict.
lY within the province ot the Board of Educa-
ton, & they, no doubt, have exercised IL sound
discretion in fixing the existing arrangement.
However this may be received by others, or
the proprety or Improperly OF the book
business" it is hardly to be disputed that our
schools are in harmonious and prosperous
condition, for which We uIe mainly indebted
to the influence and capacity of the gentle
man who is entrusted with their management
and control. So lar as the discussion has ellie
lied public attention, and added TO the inter
est OF our columns, and relieved our labors
the favor is acknowledged by the editor.
BUSINESS MEN-While at Cleveland the
other day, we dropped into the new establish
ment of our old townsman, J. MANSFIELD g.
Co., No 52 Public Square. He has very
neat establishment, but "A few doors from our
old friend, GEO HALL, who has the finest, and
most inviting music establishment in the city,
and is building up mammoth business. We
have no doubt that MANSFIELD & Co. will
also show our Cleveland friends what can be
done in the Clothing line. The store shows
much of Mr.. Mansfield's taste in the choice of
goods with which it is stocked and the gcner-
al air of order and business seen at glance
We were pleased to learn of the success OF
the opening, and the earnest of Il large and
paying business that grrets him. We indulge
a trustfulness that both these Ashtabula men
may find the high road to prosperity and for
tune.