The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-08-04

her appearance at the principal inn
of one of the great towns of Virginia,
in the dress and character of a great
English lady, who was to be Joined
in few days by a gentleman of quail
ity and distinction. The honorable
Mr.. Edward Augustus Montague
soon after arrival. Curiosity was
on tiptoe. The story of the princess
was buzzed abroad-and of the gen.
tleman, her betrothed lover. She
was waited upon, and contided her
pretended story to one lady, who
made confidants of all the rest. 1t
was in vain to deny it, and, she told
visitors how "disobedient she had
been--but she had assurances from
st. James's, that the indiscretion OF
her flight was forgiven; a ship of
war was to be sent for her; and, on
her return to her royal relatives, her
marriage would take place at West
! minister Abbey, as soon as the honor
able Mr.. Edward Augustus Mon
tague had been created an earl, as
was his majesty's gracious intention" ;"
Hints, however, were given that
funds ran low-great remittanccs
were expected-but in the meantime
loans would be acceptable. She af-
| fccted the airs of royalty. Those
who were admitted to her presence,
(aftcr she had declared her illustriOus
birth,) had the honor to kiss her eX-
tended hand. Those who were thus
favored, eagerly offered their cash or
or.n1ff IDtaronfr -h Al
upon the condescending and aflable
princess, who promised, in return,
governments and other high Offices
to her courtiers, if civilians if Elili-
tary men, promotions in the army;
# naval officers, ships.
Any sums her royal highIess re-
quired were forthcOming-all was in
famous train-and the capital laid
out in clothes, equipagc and attend
ants was likely to be returned with
usuriOus interest, when one day the
princess's bctrothcd requested a pri-
vate interview, (for Tom was kept at
most respectful distance,) and the
request being granted, lac exhibited a |
newspaper to her royal highness, and
pointed out the following advertise
ment:
"Bush Creek. Frcdrick county, Maryland; !
October the eleventh, l1Il.-hun away frrm
the subscriber, a convict Servant-mlld, named ]
Sarah Wilson. but has changed her name to /
Lady Susannah Carolina Matilda, which made 4
the public believe that she was his majesty's
sister. She has dark hair, StOOps IN the Sh0ul-
derS, makes 4 common practice of writing, ard |
marking her clothes with crown and 4 C.: |
whoever secures the said servant woman. or
takes her home to her master, shall receive /
1--WE pistols, besides costs and charges. ! enti-
tic Michael Dalton to search the city Of Phila-
telphia, and from thence to Charleston, for the
said woman LILLIAN DCyAL.
The cOufcdcrates thought it was
time 10 move at least farther from
and Michael Dalton.
They agreed TO pretend visit to a
distant planter, who resided north
ward, and took leave of their dupes
for few DAYS. After a journey of
some distance, they separated, to
meet in South CaroIiaa. They were
punctual to appointment, and played
over the same winning game, with
he same fabricated tale, except that
he lady assumed the title of the
Princess Augusta de Waldegrave. |
Michael Dalton, however, pursued |
hem and Tom, hearing Of lis arri-
ral at Charleston, thought 1t time to
,ut the prince,s's honorable society, !
which lie did after securing most of
he money belonging to the ''con-
'ern, and some OF the Jewels.
The princess was soon apprized OF
ho retreat Of hvs lIonorabIe Auzyr5-
US Edward Montague. and found TO
Ter cost that there was no ''hOnor
.mon@ thieves" Dalton claimed :
Ter august person es a runaway con-
rict slave, and conveyed her iugnomi-
liousiy back to Bush Greek, Fred
ick county, Maryland
TRIMMING Children.