Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-02-26
MARRIAGE On THE FLY.
John Hunter Goes IN Search OF a Wife
and Finds One I'm Louisville

Mr.. John Hunter, of this city, is man of
romance, and feeling short time ago that he
was in need OF a wife, he started out in
search Of one, like the famous DR.. Syntax of
! old. At Louisville, Kentucky, he met his
| fate, and this is how the Courier-JOuTTlai re-
lates the story of the two welded hearts:
tine celebrity Of Cupid's operations is such
that the bold rascal himself must sometimes
be surprised at the lightning rapidIty with
which he produces the phenomena peculiar
to his domain. A marveloualy quick con-
summation Of his capers occurred n this city
yesterday, and. though the ancient
adsge, Marry in haste and repent at
LEISURE would initiate strongly against
the auspiciousness OF the affair to
the parties chiefly concerned, On the other
hand their reflections may gather rosy tints
from that view of the question that the
affair Of matrimony partakes Of the lottery
nature, and the time elapsing from the
ment the ticket Is bought till the drawing is
made can have no effect in the end. But to
the story. Mr. John Hunter, an artist OF the
shears living in Memphis, got tired of max
ing clothes unassisted by feminine instinct
and Judgment. and concluded TO take such
steps as would insure these desirable arti-
Giles in a handy place. Not being a man OF
contracted views, he determined to go abroad
to satisfy his wants. Oae day last week he
landed in Louisville on matrimonial pur
poses bent He sought an acquaintance, di
vulged to him his aims, and discovered an
ally, not only willing, but anxious to aid
him. The friend promised to make decis-
i've move on The following Sunday, and made
an appointment with-bim for that day. At
the time arranged the two met, and the friend
conducted the Memphianto an uupretentious
yet comfortable cottage on Twenty 81 cond
street, near Madison, and on entering the
two were received by a blithe young girl who
indicated by her appearance that her avoca-
ton during the week might be the adorn- |
ment oil seat in school for young ladies,
and such was the case. The young lady was
Miss Amanda Watkins. Her home is in |
Brandenburgh, Kentucky, where she is most |
highly connected. She had been sent to |
Louisville to attend school, and would have |
finished her course at one of the private in. |
situations in the spring. But the instant that |
Hunter crossed her threshold her school-days |
were at an end. That glance which passed
between the eyes Of 'Marius' and 'Cosette'
in Les Misera6les, and which Victor
Hugo tells US always does the BUSH
ness, was reproduced before the words of in
PRODUCTION were out of the mouthsof the mu
tual friend. Their destiny was mailed
The roaming seeker had discovered his treas
ure, and very little was required tosextricate
it from the earth of passion and make it his
own property. He returned that evening
the following day, and on Tuesday Miss
Watkins had metamorphosed into Mrs
under the warmth OF the rays ema-
mating from a Jacksonville Justice of the
peace. Tomorrow the bride and groom will
leave for their home in Memphis, and almost
the only reminder of the schoolgirls pres
snce here will be the anathemas of score of
suitors against the successful
stranger.