The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-03-25
ELOPEMENT EXTRAORDINARY
THE DAUGH FER OF GOVERNOR HUBBARD OF
CONNECTICUT, ELoPEs WITH HER F,rHERs
coAcHMAN SKETCH or THE IMPRUDENr
PAIR-wHAT THE GossIPs SAID AND ARE

CONNECTICUT, ELoPEs WITH HER F,THER S
coAcHMAN SKETCH or THE IMPRUDENr
PAIR-wHAT THE eossIPs SAID AND ARE
SAYING.
EY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
HARTFORD. Conn, March u. 1879.
Hartfords best circles shocked to-day by the
announcement of the elopeinent of the youngest
daughter of Ex-Governor Richard d. Hubbard
with her fathers coachman. In some re-
spects the affair possesses romantic features The
man in the case is Frederick Shepard. rather fine
appearing young fellow of twenty-five. of American
parcntage and. according to statements Of those who
know him, of fair reputation. He has been in the
employ Of Governor Hubbard for five six months.
YOUNG LADY.
The heroine in the case is the Governors youngest
daughter Nellie. pretty blonde of nineteen. highly
educated and of fascinating manners. Few had sus-
peced any relations toward young Shepard other than
might properly exist toward trusted employe OF
her father. but Of the gossips noted with
pcion the frequency of their horseback rides and that
she often riding alone with him In buggy. None
of these sospicions were communicated to the
family and so circumspect were the couple that
within the Governors household they never gave the
slightest hint of the union toward which they were
drifting. In one respect at least. young Shepard
affections he married her legally. The wedding oc-
CURED the 1lth inst. The young lady went to
New Haven ostensibly to visit friends. and reach.
ing there by the canal road northward to West
field. Mass. where her lover joined her.
ELOPED WITH HER HUSBAND.
The marriage took place either there or in Spring
field, accounts differing on this point. Both re-
turned to Hartford Immediately. and concealed
their secret On Friday night last Nellie mysteri-
ously disappeared from home and on Saturday night
it was learned she had left Hartford by train,
acc am, yed her had Ia
had time to impress itself on the minds of the
distressed family when brother of young
Shepard called at the house and exhibited to Gov
ernor Hubbard the marriage certificate. While this
was in one sense relief in another 1t was mortfy
ing, for it was clear proof the erring daughter
had gone too tar to warrant any. measures
to return her to her family. The latter
have definite information up to tonight OF
the whereabouts of the couple. They reported
to be in New Haven New York, and it is believed
that the latter report is correct the young lady
so well known in the former city her appearance on
the street would lead to immediate detection.
GOVERNOR HUBBARD AFFLICTED.
Governor Hubbard is Frustrated with grief and
discovered. His friends assert that he will
positively refuse all advances toward re-
an ticipate will be made tor Nellie was his favorite
daughter and young Shepard naturally based his
hopes on this. and that his fsther-in-law would
go further and make provision for the support
OF himself aud his bride. 1t is stated that letter
from Nellie to her mother has been found, but, IL
true tho contents have been kept family secret.
For years affair has created greater sensation
than this. Late last night. when it was first whs-
pered about. 1t was regarded as Were story. un-
worthy of belief; but facts have been gradually
coming to light to-day and tonight. It is tho
subject of conversation everywhere although at the
earnest request Of Governor Hubbards friends tho
local newspapers had RETAINED from publishing
the slightest allusion to 1t. There is much differ
ence Of opinion as to the possible finale of the
affair. but of the friends of the family
assert tonight that there possibilities Of a
reconciliation through the intercession Of the
ladies OF the family, and In view of the
To hat
to palate their act by lawful wedlock. but the
young man. although occupying social position
not very enviable, bears fair reputation in tho
town. aud may make better husband than
anticipated.