New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-13
THE ALTAR AND THE CELL.
Troubles of an Expectant Bridegroom
From the st. Louis Republican.

Troubles of an Expectant Bridegroom.
From the st. Louis Republican,
A curious episode connected with the love
affair of Mr.. Michael " Moran, a young
man bearing an excellent character, was
developed yesterday. He had been en-
ployed in his fathers real estate office at
the corner of Ninth street and Christy
avenue, but his assistance was not abso-
1utely required for the carrying on of the
business He had been for some time suf-
fering from pneumonia, and his parents be-
Eeving that his constitution was too deli
cate to stand severe labor, kept him at
home.
Like most young men at Michaels time
of life, he was in love. 1t was natural that
his parents should discourage the match
until his health should improve, and the re-
suit was to strengthen the attachment be-
tween the young people. 1t was only on
Wednesday night that Mr.. Moran learned
that his son was engaged to be married, and
that the ceremony was to take place yester-
day morning. He was indignant at what he
considered his sons undutiful conduct, and
at the same time puzzled with reference
to the young mans excheguer. On going
to the bank he learned that his son had
drawn a check dated June for $3.50. He
did not remember having signed check
for that amount on that date, and he jumped
to hasty conclusion. He returned home,
and not finding his son there he went to the
residence OF Michael's intended bride and
failed TO find him there. He then proceeded
to st. Xavier's church and learned that his
son and the young lady had been there a
short time before.
Mr.. Moran was returning home when he
met his son, who asked if he was looking
for him. Mr.. Moran replied by calling a
policeman to arrest him. The young man
was accordingly taken IN custody and
locked up in the Third District station. Mr..
Moran returned home satisfied that he had
put stop to the match, but during the eve
ming explanations were made which led him
to think that he had acted foolishly. Early
in the morning he had an interview with his
son, and learned the history of the check.
1t seems that Mr.. Moran had signed blank
check some time ago. When Michael had
made his arrangements to get married, he
knew that his father would not give him
money enough for the purpose, although he
was entitled to something for his long SER
vice in his fathers office. During the time
he was at home he never drew any salary,
and he felt confident that there was con-
siderable arrearage OF wages due him. He
therefore filed in the check with the sum of
$3.50, and had it cashed at the bank
On receiving this explanation Mr. Moran
had his son released. On regaining his
liberty the young man called on his aft
anceu ana persuaded her not 10 delay the
marriage. She consented and the ceremony
took place at p. M. yesterday. The newly
welded couple were to leave for New York
last evening, but on learning that the his
tory of his arrest had been made public, he
remained to secure full vindication of his
character, and he is now stopping at the
Southern Hotel with his wife. He states
that the check was given to him by his
father and he only drew the amount of
salary due him. He says the only object of
his arrest was desire on the part of his
father to battle him in his matrimonial en-
deavors.