The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-04-10

10 baiThh THAN Irh CpnbtN Ft Slh-
CULATluN OF ALI THE OTHER DAILY
NEWSPAPERS OF Tnv CITY.
A Romance In Real I.Te-Tnfortunate
Interference OF Pnterfamtntss-
Happy Reunion under Singular CTR.
cumstances.
from the Cincinnati Enquirer, Aprilal
During DR.. Langdon's superintendency OF
Longyiew Asylum there was develoDed one
OF the most interesting romances in real
lite that has ever come to our knowledge as
a chronicler of passing events. The facts
are these: About five years since a young
lady and gentleman Of different families,
residing not far from Columbus (both of
whom were possessed Of abundance of
this worlds goods, and might be
termed ~millionaires), formed an acquaint-
ance which, ere suspicion darkened the
parents minds, ripened into affection rs
fond as the most honest and truest hearts
could possibly desire. Being neighbors on
not very intimate terms, so far as the elder
part of the family were concerned, the fire.
quent tete-a-teteS and interviews of the two
youths were permitted because. as alleged
by the dmoret, they "Simplv meant friend
ship The true guise, fretting and chatting
under its mask, 500 manifested itself so
pointedly that the betrothed lady was con-
tronted by her father, and throwing
her arms around his neck and smilingly
gazing into his face. confessed the "sofl
impeachment" Tn an instant she was
forced from his embrace, and with an cx-
prcsSive e~xpostulation, accompanied by vi
olcnt anger, she was ordered to her room
to wait further proceedings. The mother
was soon made acquainted with the turn in
affairs. and indignation intense and positive
drove her at once to her DAUGHTERS cham
Der, where she found the child walking the
floor in great agony OF mind. 1t is not pos.
sible to give the conversation, but let it suf.
fee that the mother contributed largely to
the girls suflerings, and lett her almost a
rarln" maniac.
Immediately a letter was sent to the
young man, who, up to that time. was in
bliSSful ignorance OF what was TRANSMITTING
at his prospective father-in.law's house,
positively %forbidding him ever again to
cross their Il 'eshold or ever to speak to
the young lad again. The young man,
who only q few days before had arrived at
his majority, was 10th to believe in the
truth of the maxim, "AuddceS fortuna
jurat"-fortune favors the brave-and at
once determined on an elopement. His
plans were suspected, and before the day
arrived fixed upon for the accomplish
ment OF bis purposes, the father and young
lady were hundreds of miles away from the
lover and the home of her youth. When the
intelligence reached the young man that
she had been carried away, he sought to
learn her whereabouts, but every effort
was alike fruitlcss; and under fearful tor.
ture of mind, which overtaXed al the en-
ergies of his manhood in his efforts to re-
pulse it, he succumbed, and in six months
became an inmate of the Central Lunatic
Asylum ut Columbus, the father paving
handsomely for his sons care and attention
in the pay-ward of that institution. In
the meantime the daughter was on
the banks of the Hudson, tempted
with all that luxury and comfort
could contribute to make life Il "heaven
below" TO all of these she turned a deaf
ear, and within the year she, too, became q
lunatic. and i'll facial appearance terribly in
contrast with her appearance when with
li.hi and glcesome heart she mcrrily ell
loved the tireside OF her home. The father
brought her to Cincinnati and committed
her as a pay patient to the tender nlercies
OF DR.. L%angdon, of L~ongview, where, in a
~uit of rooms, her every need would he at
tended to. In these two institutions both
were prisoners without the knowledge OF
the parents of either the young lady or The
Young man. When the Central Asylum
was destroyed by fire the young man was
one Of The number transferred to the Long
view Asylum. Beneath the same roof both
were residents, not the least suspicious
that each were jewellers III The same atmos'
phere.
Dur readers are doubtless aware that
Thursdays are visiting days at LOngyiew,
and it is not uncommon for considerable
numbers to become visitors on that day.
One Thursday a few weeks since the father
of the young lady called to see bis daughter,
and was ushered into one of the reception
rooms to the right OF the hall leading from
the main Qr6nt) entrance. While closcted
in this room L sister of The young man call
ed, and with her brother occupied Il sofa
in the rotupda. The interview with father
and daughter terminated first, and as she
was being led across the rotunda to her ward
the young man caught side glance at her
face, and, with a scream and a bound.
rushed toward her! The young lady,
startled, turned and recognized her be-
tcothed, and instantly each was in the
others. arms. Overcome by the excite
ment and in a fainting condition, the two
were torcibly separated, and the young lady
was conveyed to her room. The father and
sister cordially shook hands, and begged for
Il reconciliation between their families, and
ifposSible make the effort to restore the two,
WIlOSc dlutCIlOu CuCS all . " uCCPhJ AohCutOo'
DR.. LangdOn was consulted. and when
acquainted with the facts, ordered that
the loving pair should sec each other
daily for q few moments, and be
assured that their ultimate union
was only a question of time, and that their
parents had consented to their union. Day
after day, and week after week passed with
Il very noticeable and appreciable improve
mcnt in the condition OF both. Their pa-
rents made weekly visits, and each endca-
vored to outyie the other in their attentions
and affections. In the short space of i've
months both were pronounced cured, and
together returned to the homes of their
youth. A cheerful greeting met them on
their return, and soon both were IN the uli
endowment Of their fresides us of yore.
Immediately preparations were made for
the matrimonial .fete that would unite two
happy hearts in one. The nuptials were
celebrated with great ecldt, everything
being done that the most fastidious could
desire. This latter event having recently
the heavenly couple are now IN
the noontide of their honeymoon. May
we not all wish them Il long and happy life
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN -ALBAEY.-At6any,
n. Y, April 7.-.One of the most eXten-
sive CONGREGATIONS occurring In Inns CITY
took place this morning. The IRE broke
out in the large printing-house OF Weed,
s. Co., On Columbia street, con-
that building and nearly an entire
block Of small buildings on Broadway, pc
tween Columbia and Won Iromp StreetS,,
on the west side. The total loss will reach
800, 900. ~
The books of the concern, yaluables from
ill., Inuy rnnHIall' loo,