Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-10-14


ly enoyed the scene. Cupid had slyly
found a Judgement within those walls. ded-
icated to science and study, though all
thought the little winged god was stcrnly
forbidden thereto many known only III
the dreams Of girlhood. Yet he had act
uall, been a sojourner in that temple OF
science: one of its fairest inmates hao
Welded to his witchery--had fled TO MS
enchanted bowers.
Fearing the wrath and influence OF 'he
Young ladv's father and her other irienuS
would be turned against the INSTITUTION
and dreadipg the oduim which an eiope-
mept would bring upon it, an lmmeuiale
pursuit was decided upon. The sheriii OF
the county, with a posse comitatns' was
sent in pursuit, and proceeded win not
haste TO Albany. Learning that the lady
was at one of the principal hotels IN the
city, he rushed thither. eager to forbid the
bans before it was too late. Sans cerc-
mony he forced his way into the ladies
parlor. Miss Dubois was there enjoying
herself with her fridnds. but, TO the as
constituent OF the sheriff, young Macy was
not present. The officer had entered the
room sternly determined on breaking The
chains that love had forged, win the
strong arm of the law. He had anticipat-
ed tears, cries and shrieks from The Lady
mingled with deep curses from the lover.
But no ardent lover was there-ho pfiest
about to pronounce the solemn but happy
union could be seen.
NOT AN ELoPEMENT, AFTER ALL.
The lady and her frierds. taken by sur
prised at the sudden entrance of The sher-
iii and his assistants, started to their leet
in ALARM One Of the ladies present sum
moned courage enough to demand CT the
officer what be meant by this intrusion
Confused and embarrassed by the awk-
ward position he found himself in. he said
"We-we-have-tha is-we want to
find Lawyer Marcy and Miss Dubois. We
are told"
II am Miss Dubois. sir. As for Mr..
Marcy, have not seen him TO day What
do you mean, sir"
"Whv, the folks at the seminary said
that you and he had gone off together to-
to-get married, and
And so they sent you in pursuit ol us,
suppose. You will not arrest me- on
mere suspicion. will you?'
I'VE had to obey orders, madam. l
have warrant against Mr. Marcy for alb
duction-that is tor carrying you otf--ior
they made that out before the justice,
said the officer.
The deep, clear, silvery laugh of Miss
Dubois-in which her companions joined,
rang through the rooms at this announce.
ment, while the sheriff and his assistants,
finding themselves "sold.' As the saying
is, retired. greatly ehagrned at their sin
gular adventure.
It happened that shortly after Miss Dn-
bois and her friends left Troy, Mr.. Macy,
having business in Albany. proceeded to
that city alone by stage. Having trans
acted his business he returned home alone,
as be came to the surprise Of the citizens
and his friends, who verify believed he
had eloped with the pretty heiress. His
own astonishment was unbounded when
informed Of the commotion and excite
ment he had unconsciously caused, at the
seminary especially, when he learned that,
during the day. it was believed through
out the city that he had absconded with
clandestine marriage iii view that for the
time being he had abandoned the law Tor
Gretna Green.
Nothing could exceed the modification
of the seminary at the useless and lndl-
crous excitement they had produced. For
long time, this elopement made much
merriment in all circles, both Troy and
Albany None, however, enjoyed the
Joke with keener relish than Marcy and
his fair friend
The SEQUEL.
At length she graduated and returned
to her friends, leaving the young lawyer
to plod on toward the fame that awaited
him.
In the course of time Miss Dubois mar
ried highly respectable citizen of Boston,
with whom she lived in great happiness
and prosperity.
With the lapse Of time honors accumu-
lated upon William l.. Marcy. He was
elevated to the bench of the Supreme
Court OF the State of New York. He oc-
cupied the Gubernatorial chair, and after
ward became member of the L. S. Sen
ate, and then Secretary of State in the
cabinet OF the President of the United
States, gaining honors as Minister OF State
which few of his predecessors have at
tained While a Senator in Congress he
attended one OF those splendid receptions
given by a distinguished official to the
heads OF departments, Senators. members
of Congress and other eminent persons
entitled to an invitation
In the course of the evening a lady
whose beauty, accomplishment, tascinat
ing manners and reputed wealth attracted
much attention in the fashionable circles
Of Washington, approached Mr.. Marcy.
She was leaning on the arm of a dignified
and courtly gentleman. SENATOR she
said with graceful salutation, 81 cannot
resist my desire to renew an acquaintance
with you, once the source of great pleas
ure and profit TO me. Do you not recog-
nize in me an old friend?''
'..Certa My | do. You are, or rather
were. Miss Dubois. l am delighted to
meet you again; nothing could give me
greater pleasure said Mr.. Marcy, after
IA moments hesitation.
''Permit me to introduce to yot my hus
band. Mr.. D., of Boston, said the la
dy. "Mr D." she continued, "this
is the Hon. William L. Marcy, whom you
know SO well by reputation. He is an old
friend of mine. once eloped with him;
but trust you will forgive him, as you
have me. for it was only an indscretion
of our YOUTH
'Such elopments are easily forgiven.
Senator" said Mr.. ID ---"especially since