Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1871-04-18

LOngVIeW Asylum there was deyeioped one cF
the most Interesting romauces in real life that
has ever come to our knowledge as a cbropi.
cler of passing events. The facts are these
About i've years since young lady aud gen
tieman OF different families, residing not far
from Columbus both of whom were possessed
OF abundance OF this worlds goods, aud might
be termed milIionaires), formed an aconai1,-
ance which, ere suspicion darkeued the parents
minds, riPened into affection as fond as the
most honest aud trueSl hearts could pnssiblv
desire Being Deighbors on not very intimate
terms, SO far as the elder part of the family
were concerned, the frequent tete-a tetss aud
interviews OF the two youths were permitted. be.
cause, as alleged by the aHroret, they ..simplv
meant friendship" The true guise, frer,inp
and chShns under its mask, soon manifested
Itself 50 pOIntcdy that the betro,hed lady was
confronted ny her father, aud throwing her
arms around his neck and slni!Ing!v .,azipn,
into his face confessed the soft i'm peachmeDt
In au instant she was forced fro,,l his embrace
aud with an expressive exp0stula iou. accom-
panied by violent anger, she was ordered to
her room to await 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
chamber, where she found the child walking
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possible 10 give the conversation, but let it suf
hce that the mother contributed largely io the
gITis suterIOgs, and left her almost a ravIny
maniac.
immediately letter was sent to the Young
man, who, up to that time was in blissiul 10.
nUrance OF what was transpirins at hls prHs.
pective iather-in-law's house. positively for
bidding him ever again TO cross their threshold
or ever to speak to the young lady a...1u-
lhe young man, who only a few days before
had arrived at his majority, was 10th to be-
NeNe IN the truth OF the maxim, ".iu,2qres
JoTt"mn JWCdt fortune fayors the brave
anu at once determined on an ciopemcut.-
Ills plans were suspected, and before the dav
arrived liked upon Tor tie accomplishment Of
his purposes, the father and young lady were
hundreds of miles away from the lover and
the home Of her youth. When the iutelli-
Geuce reached the young man that she had
been carried away, he sought to learn her
whereabouts, but every effort was alike fruit
less aud under fearful torture Of mind. which
oNertdNed ali the energies OF his manhood in
ms Efforts to repuise 1t, he sUccumbed. and in
SIX months became an inmate of the Central
Luna'ic Asylum at Columbus. the father pay.
ing handsomely for his sons care and atten-
ton IN the pay-warG 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 a
heaven beIav.' To ali of these size turned
n deal ear, and within the year she, too. be-
came iunauc, aud in facial appearance ter,
rlo!yIn Contrast with her appearance &c when with
nEht Hhd Siees"me heart sheNnerrI'y enjoyed
the irestde OF her home. The father br1Upbt
her to Cincinnati and committed her a. a pay
patient to the tender mercies Of DR.. Lar-don.
LODtEVIpW yEh IN,
every need would be attended to. In these
two institutions both were prisoners without
the knowledge of the parents of eiti er the
young lady or the young man. When the
Central Asylum was destroyed by fire the Young
man was one of the number transferred 10
the Longview Asylum. Beneath the same
roof both were residents, not the least sus-
Pic'ous that each were Gwellers in the yarnc
atmosphere,
Our readers are doubtless aware that Thurs
days are visiting days at Longyiew, aud If i
not uncommon for considerable numbers to
become visitors on that day. One Thursday
few weeks since the father of the youug|e.dy
called to see his daughter, and was u.bercd
Into one OF the reception rooms to the right of
the hall leading from the main (frunt) en-
trance. While clOSeted in tins room a sister
OF the young man called, aud with her brother
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view with father and daughter terminated
hrsi, and as she was being led across the
Totnnda TO her ward the yOun- man CAUGHT
side glance at her face. aud with scream,
aud bound, rushed toward her The Young
lady. startled. turned and recognized her be-
'rothed. aud instantly each was in the others
arms. Overcome by the excitement and in a
iainting condition, the two were :orcibly sep
arated, and the young lady was cOuveycd 10
her room. The father aud sister cordially
shook hands, and begged for reconciliation
between their families, and If possible make
the effort to restore the two. whose affection
they all so deeply Iameuted. DR.. l.ancdon
was consulted, and when acquainted with the
facts, ordered that the loving pair should see
each other daily for a few moments. aud be
assured that their ultimate union was only a
question Of time, aud tina, their parents had
consented to their union. Day after dav. and
week after week passed, with very noticeable
and aPPrecIabie improvement in the condition
OF both. Their parents made weekly visits.
aud each eudeavored 20 outyie the other in
their attentions and affections. In the short
space of five months both were pronounced
cured and together returned 20 the homes Of
their youth. \ cheerful greeting met them
on their return, and soon boin were in the full
enjoyment Of their frcsjdes as Of yore.
Immediately preparations were made for
the matrimonial Jste that would unite two
happy hearts in one. The nuptia!s were c.le
bra'ed with great ec'qt, everything being done
that the most tastidious could desire This
latter event having recently occurred. the
heavenly couple are now in the noontide of
their honey y-mOoD. May we not all wish them
long and happy life?
what makes you so grum, Tommy"
80 have had to endure sad trial Of nv
feelings"