The New York herald., 1871-01-15
LITTLE SCANDiL7 AMONG THE ALBANY
TAEATRlCALS.
sold and Young.v
fE,.n1n thn Alh1,

| From the Albany journal, Jan. 1871
We nave become cognzant Of the facts oi a case
0f scandal which is now the principle topic Of con
versatIon of q certain circle. and which we repro
| duce as a warning to young women, whether mar
RED single, the pitfalls which surround the
preparatory study for the stage. and also OF the
ruiding an aspiring mind to the p,nnacle on which
1t would stand treacherously undermine and drag
II down to the lowest depths OF shame anG jegrada-
ton.
In principal town IN the county ofSt. Lawrence,
some four years since, there resided family,
sisting OF 1atner, mother aud an only daughter the
latter about sixteen years OF age. As II OF her we
wish TO speak principally, as she Is the primary
Is but fitting that we should devote few words
to ner az that age. she was then or
dium size and beautiful II nature had
lavsned her choicest gifts with an unspariDg hand
III making her peeresS among the other village
beauties An1 she was blonde, Too Of that ravisll
ing description whcn would cause Thompson or a
Worreli to almost perish with envy, because they
might not rival her glorious wealth OF golden hair.
She was rounding INTO the luxu, ous development
OF premature womanhoOd, even at that tender age
and OF course her mind was filed with ali manner or
romantic iancies and incoming rhapsodies.
As yeI her heart untouched by the shaft OF the
little god, but at the time OF which we mention fate
had ordained it should be so no longer. A young and
prepossessing stranger, French Canadian by birth
and tonsorial operator BY profession, took up his
abode In the sedate town. and secured pleasant
situation IN the principal hairdresser's establish
ment. AS he was social and agreeable as well as
handsome and fascinating, not much time interyened
before our nero and heroine became acquainted Their
appreciation OF each others society was exhibited
IN frequent meanderings arm in arm through the
would be match. And gossip Tor once was not lar
out OF the way, for attera mutual investigation or
common bond Of fate. The papa OF this modern
Juliet was consulted by young Romeo; but was met
with stern refusal hurried consultation OF the
lovers was held that same evening, ana Welding "
his persuaslons she consented to eopc The kitiing
was successfully accomplished; they were married,
and made their way 10 this city. where they secured
board at q respectable house on Beaver street,
loves young dream couid NOT last aways. and
young Narcissus was perforce compelled to seek
employment. This he secured, and for a time the
course OF their trne love nowed smoothly on, win
no ripple to mar Its even current.
few weeks ago. however, the young wife began
to evlnce signs of extravagance. The boarding
house. IN whlcn tney had spent so many happy
hours, was not hall elegant enough TO suit her
fined tastes. In compliance witn her desire, the
young husband removed 70 more lashionaole
teriay increased and in order TO sustain sheIr pre-
sent station the devoted wife volunteered TO bring
cordlngly, and being stll very handsome notwith
standing her marital experience through the
during her residence In the city, -four weeks
since she secured an engagement III playing
a parts soa ~ Sae Sasoea 81 our m mn eaires ac
sometimes varied by the sensational drama. Oi
course, some knowledye OF stage business was
nights she only attended for the pu pose OF prolng
by what she might see. on one OF these particular
nights she formed the acquaintance of a principal
stock actor, noted as beng favorie with the
Albany public and an artist OF high standard. But
not abated one wait the alnorous impulses OF more
lender years As ne gazed on the beautiful woman
before him his heart again giowed with the not blood
OF passion, aud he eagerly Improved the opportunity
an introduction gave MIN 10 gam her good Wit lie
even volunteered with kindly interest To cai at her
residence ana instruct her IN the parts she was 10
undertake. The oTer was received with gratitude.
and.he called day or two afterwards, ana the in-
structoIy visit was repeated again aud again.
the husband, IN Nle meantime Kept plodding on
In the dull routine Of labor IN the baroerng eslab-
snmeat In which he IS employed, little dreaming
OF the net or dlsh0nor which Was last enclosing
around his hearts happiness. Tue visits OF the
Theapian professor became more ana more frequent,
until ut last the other inmates OF house began
to suspect that all was not as it should be, and that
the course Of instruction was not wholly devoted
the explanation Of stage terms and cchncalitles.
Close observation convince them OF the fact. Tor
enough was seen passing between the pair to
them that the wife was unfathiul to her marital
VOWS, and the actor lost 10 all sense Of honor aud
respect The husband was Informed OF what was
taxing place. and, to make assurance doubly sure a
lay or two siuce, when the hour OF instruction
came, there were intrusive but interested eyes
watching the movements OF the guilty palr. Sulfce
it 10 say, the husband was fully satisfied In regard
to the status OF affairs, and now, almost crazed is
seeking some mode OF revenglng the uishonor that
has been cast upon MN by the punishment OF both
his guilty wife ana her equally nuilts Daramour.