Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-12-27
gR.GIC ROMANCE OF THE WILLIE
DU HAVRE.
From the New York Graphicl


large, wooden building, dilspidated
and weather-beaten, and yet suggesting
IN lis architecture something of old time
aIsgauce aud comfort, stands on Fifth
s~snue near Seventy-sixth street. 1t
ices the park, and from its size and
nv;dsnt age, attracts the notice of every
es,,Sser.by' 1t is fronted by portico,
rom the roof of which, looking little
- The north Of west, one can easily see
.Iump of cedars occupying high ground
in almost the center of Central Park.
The cedars are Of long growth. and twen-
~ wears ago their branches cast their
shadows against the structure of which
we are speaking. The house was former
lv the residence of one Of our oldest and
most aristocratic families. When the
construction Of the park was determined
ON. the ground was purchased by the
city. and the house was removed to the
location it now occupies, the family
changing their residence for more pre-
tentious and modern one farther down.
Before the date of their removal, how
ever. a daughter was born in the old
homestead, who, as years passed away,
Grew up beautiful and accomplished.
Her parents were devoted to her, and sho
enioyed the culture and luxury which
their ample means commanded. She re-
ceyed a fine education, and arriving at
womanhood few years since, she en-
tered society and was as much admired
for her mental accomplishments as for
the graces OF her person. An heiress to
A large fortune, her admirers were many,
and many highly eligible offers were
made her. Her heart, however, re-
NAMED free until few months since,
when she met young man Of Southern
parentase, an employe in downtown
house. His character and connections
are said to be irreproachable, aud he is
stated TO be worthy Of the highest esteem
ip every way. The beiress made deep
impression on him. and he began to pay
his suit to her. Witha discernment that
confirms the good sense aud discretion
attributed to her, she perceived the
worthiness of her suitor and encouraged
his attentions. The young man pro
ceeded, from the outset, in manly hon
orable manner, and as soon as he saw
that an equal attachment was the reward
of his own, he sought an interview with
the father of the young lady, and asket
his permission to make u proposal o.
marriage. The father received him cour
teously, but told him that although b,
respected,him, and knew him to be of un
impeachable character, and associations
there was O serious, and to him unsur
mountable obstacle to q union. You
are u poor young man, said he. "ant
have your way to make in the world.
have always intended that my daughter
shall marry man whose fortune equal
that which shall be hers. For this rea
son, which is with me one of grave i'm
portance, hope that there will be N,
more Of this. I esteem you, and believ'
you to be q gentleman of honor, and
trust you will have regard for my feel
ings in this matter The young maj
replied that he should never enter an
family an unwelcome member. He love
the young lady. and, loving her, woul
have endeavored to make her happy, pre-
ylded he could have obtained the fire.
consent of her parents to marriage
But as this could not be he would ceas
bis visits. He did 80, and the youn
lady saw him no more. At first she wor
dered, then sorrowed, and finally Sc
tied dependency took possession of he
Her parents, neither of whom had tol
her that her lover had asked her hand {
them. sought vainly to arouse her frol
state OF mind which began to caus
them serious uneasiness. At length the
planned trip to Europe for her; an,
although the season of the year was nj
that in which pleasure journeys thith
are usually undertaken, they made q
haste to get her of. She herself W
utterly indifferent. and saw the prepar
tions for her departure hurried witho
manifesting any interest in them or Il
projected journey. Her friends, hearir
of her intended departure, gathered
wish her a happy trip and a safe retur
The absence OF u vivacity and spright
ness natural to her was generally II
ticed, and is at present much comment
upon. Finally the day of departu
arrived, and from the dock the CIR
parents waved their farewells and tn,
prayers went up for her safety and ha
piness.
The ship steamed calamity out to 81
and was lost to sight. Days after cal
the news of terrible disaster. 4
vessel was the Vile du Havre, and t
name of the daughter was on the list
the lost.