Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-07-02
A RI NANCE IN REAL LIFE.

Europe A Royal Progress The
Neturn I'll Ome Bankruptcy Des- !
PeratIOn-Dealh- he AucttOneer |
Washington Correspondence OF the Pittsburg
Commercial.
A few DAYS ago an advertisement pub
lished in one of the newspapers OF the
capital, announced the sale of large
assortment of furniture and articles OF
virtu. Such sales are frequent in
Washington, and are the natural Sc
qences to the transitory conditions
which enter into the lives of the ma
jority of its residents. For a few
years, or frequently for bu5 few bri f
months, some office-holder, anxious to
initiate some one above him, or some
upstart individual possessed of sudden
means, will rise into notoriety on ac-
count of the show of his establish
ments. Tie disappearance of such
objects of prominence ELECTS no
thought. for this sort of mushroom
growth thrives in Washing on social
atmosphere. But connected with the
particular case referred to there is a
sad history.
Ali the parties were prominent, and
could trace their parentage back
generation or two without coming in
contact with one of the DarwInian
progenitors of the human family.
About six years ago Maryland left a
Senator here-a man of quiet demean-
or, and one who i'll his own State was
foremost III family connections and
atfiuenc-. He brought with him to
the nations capital, among others of
his family, beautiful daughter. At
the same time there figured in Wash
ington society young man of fine
presence. of cultivated manners. every
manly acc omplishment, and inherited
opulence. He was one of a family
conspicuous in Washington politics.
His father was the cotemporary and
friend of the great spirits who figured
| in the government more than a quar-
ter of century ago, and the magniti-
| cence of his entertainments still forms
the most attractive and romantic puge
| in the history of society at the capital.
The father died, and about four
years ago the sou became enamored of
the daughter of the Mary land Senator.
| The acquaintance soon rlpened into
affection. Every sentiment of devo-
ton and duty awakened in the bosom
of this chl1airc youth. The richest
products of art III costly jewels was
| bestowed upon the o. ject OF his hearts
! desire. Such fever heat of love soon
rlpened into a union. The nuptials
were to be celebrated at The family
of the betrothed, on the beautiful
shores of the Chesapeake. The day
arrived. In front of the capital lay a
steamer, profusely decor ated with the
flags of all nations. A band of music
sat upon the deck, discoursing sweet
strains. At an early hour the groom
attended by q large retinue of friends,
young bloods of the city, embarked
upon the steamer, and was soon pass
ing down the broad waters of the Po-
tOmac.
Upon approaching the home of the
betrothed, which looked out upon the
placid waters of the bay, salutes were
fired, flags waved, and swelling sounds
of music carried upon the gentle air
announced the coming of the groom.
The inhabitants of the surrounding
country had gathered on the shore.
The groom. with his princely retinUe,
music, and flying colors, marched to
the mansion, followed by hundreds Of
the inhabitants. A Southern welcome
greeted all. After the necessary offices
of respect and hospitality had passed,
preparations were made for the nup-
tial ceremony. The relatives and
friends from far and near, clergymen,
beautiful women with rich toilets, and
cOurtly gentlemen, assembled III the
main hall of the mansion. The for
muIas of religion and good morals
were consummated, and two loving
hearts were made one. The browning
event of the occasion was followed by
music aud dancing, salutes, fireworks,
and general revelry. The scene at
this time is represented by an eye
witness to have been sugg stive of the
court of an Oriental potentate.
The bride and the groom now left
these scenes of mirth to enjoy the
fruits of love and protracted honey
moon amid the new and classic sur
they gtravelled. in state. They were
surrounded by courtiers, and one hun
dred lackeys and servants did their
bidding. Freque; thy the groom and
| his courtiers were mistaken for royal
party, and were rendered unusual hon
ors. The appetite of love sharpened
by such an cir of romance prompted
corresponding liberality. There was
no wish which the groom was not
ready to obey. Eighteen hundred dol
lar music boxes, four hundred dollar
clocks, elegant carriages, blooded hor-
ses and liveIied attendants, silks and
velvets from the looms of France,
gains of art from Italy, and the special
ties of every principally and power in
| Europe were thrown at the feet of the
| MARYLAND bride The attractions of
the capitals of the Old World exhaust
| ed, back to the capital of their own
land sped the young couple. Here
| they continued this same sumptuous
| style of living. Their residence was
one of the finest in the city, ana the
entertainments given there were unri-
vailed.
But three years had elapsed since
| the nupial festivities on the shores of
the Chesapeake. The wealth of
Egypt's Khedive would hardly have
perpetuated such round of extrava
gance The cry of the creditor was
soon heard at the door. The young
groom was soon brought to n realizing
sense of his folly. He accueed his
bride of various excuses and indis
cretions The green eyed monster,
jealousy, added its scorpion sting to
the young mans anguish. The fall
was as rapid and no less marked than
the ascent. A few months of domes-
tic infelicity, a few weeks of despair,
and but single instant of action end
ed the career of the groom and blasted
for ever the hopes of the bride. A
corpse and an empty vial told the tale
of the hero of this sad reality. The
heroine, now sheltered beneath the
paternal roof. doubtless often looks
out upon the ripping waves of the
Chesapeake to see in their right sur
face a reflection of the happy scenes
of her nuptial day. The hammer of
the auctioneer was the last requiem of
this blighted home and the demolished
household.
An Act to Gait Convention of the
People of North Carolina.
WHEREAS, The present Constitution
of North Carolina is, in many impor-
tant particu ars, unsuited to the wants
and condition of our people and