The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1875-07-15
Washington Correspondence Of the Piburg Commercial
A ROMANCE IN REAL LIFE.
Love, Courtship and Marriage.

Love, COuTCSulp duu MaIKAhSos
A few days ago an advertisement published
in one of the newspapers of the capital, an
nounced the sale of a large assortment OF fur
niture and articles of virtu. Such sales are
frequent in Washington, and are the natural
sequences to the transitory conditions which
enter into the lives of the majority of its resi-
dents. For few years, or frequently for but
8 few brief months, some ofice-holder, anxious
to initiate some one above him, or some upstart
individual possessed of sudden means, will rise
into notoriety on account of the show OF his
establishments. The disappearance of such
objects of prominence elicits no thought, tor
this sort of mushroom growth thrives IN wash
ington social atmosphere. But connected with
the particular case referred TO, there is a sad
history.
All the parties were prominent, and could
trace their parentage back a generation or two
without coming in contact with one of the
Darwinian progenitors of the human family.
About six years ago Maryland left Senator
here-a man of quiet demeanor, and one who,
in his own State, was foremost in family con-
nections and afHuence. He brought with him
to the nations capital, among others of his
family, beautiful daughter. At the same
time there figured in Washington society a
young man of fine presence, of cultivated man
ners, of every manly accomplishment, and in
herited opulence. He was one of family
conspicuous in Washington politics. His ia
ther was the contemporary and friend OF the
great spirits who figured in the government
more than quarter of a century ago, and the
magnifcence of his entertainments still forms
the most attractive and romantic page in the
history of society at the capital.
The father died, and about four years ago the
son became enamored of the daughter of the
MARYLAND Senator. The acquaintance soon
ripened into affection. Every sentiment of
devotion and duty awakened in the bosom OF
this chivalric youth. The richest products of
art in costly jewels was bestowed upon the OBJ
iect of his hearts desire. Such fever heat OF
love soon ripened into union. The nuptials
were to be celebrated at the family of the be-
trothed, on the beautiful shores of the Chesa-
peake The day arrived In front of the cap
ital lay steamer, profusely decorated 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 large reti-
nue. of friends-young bloods of the city-em-
barked upon the steamer, and was soon passing
down the broad waters of the Potomac.
Upon approaching the home of the betrothed,
which looked out upon the placid waters of the
bay, salutes were fired, flags waved, and swell
ing sounds of music carried upon the gentle
air announced the coming of the groom. The
inhabitants of the surrounding country had
gathered on the shores. The groom, with his
marched to the mansion, followed by hundreds
of the inhabitants. A Southern welcome
greeted ali. After the necessary offices of re-
spect and hospitality had passed, preparations
were made for the nuptial ceremony. The
relatives and friends from far and near, clergy
men, beautiful women with rich toilets, and
country gentlemen, assembled in the main hall
of the mansion. The formulas of religion and
good morals were consummated, and two low
ing hearts were made one. The crowning
event of the occasion was followed by music
and dancing, salutes, fireworks, and general
revelry The scene at this time is represented
by an eyewitness to have been suggestive OF
the court of an Oriental potentate.
The bride and the groom now LETT these
scenes of mirth to enjoy the fruits of love and
protracted honeymoon amid the new and
classic surroundings of the Old World. There
they travelled in state. They were surrounded
by courtiers, and one hundred lackeys and
servants did their bidding. Frequently the
groom and his courtiers were mistaken for
royal party and were rendered unusual honors.
The appetite of love sharpened by such an air
of romance prompted corresponding liberali-
ty. There was no wish which the groom was
not ready to obey. Eigh+ cen hundred dollar
music boxes, four hundred dollar. clocks, ele-
giant carriages, booded horses and livery at
tendants, silks and velvets from the looms of
France, gems of art from Italy, and the speci-
alities of every principally and power in Eu-
rope were thrown at the feet of the Maryland
bride. The attractions of the capitals of the
Old World exhausted, 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, and the entertainments given there
were unriyaled.
But three years had elapsed since the nup-
tial festivities on the shores of the Chesapeake.
The wealth of Egypt's Khedive would hardly
have perpetuated such a round of extrava-
gance. The cry Of the creditor was soon heard
at the door. Inc young groom was soon
accused his bride of various excesses and in
discretions. The green eyed monster, jealousy,
added its scorpion sting to the young mans
anguish. The fall was as rapid aud no less
marked than the ascent. A few months of
domestic infelicity, few weeks of despair, ard
but single instant Of action ended the career
of the groom and blasted forever 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 parental
roof, doubtless often looks out upon the rip
pling waves of the Chesapeake to see in their
bright surface reflection of the happy scenes
of her nuptial day. The hammer of the auc-
tioneer was the last requiem of this blighted
home and the demolished household.
NEGRO AND N1GGER.- The London CORES
pendent of the New Yor!: Tribune says: "Peo-
plo here say 'nigger.'" From this it would
seem that the mistake is not confined to the
Southern States, if indeed it is a mistake.