The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-02-15
Romance Undor n Cloud.

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT, hASif hA"hiA"h'
AND AN ANGRY, UNRELENTING FATHER.
4 philadelphia telegram says: The cir
cles OF society in this city have been inte-
rested the past few days 10y the presence at
thc.Laiayette Hotel OF newly-married cou-
nle whose union is associated with some
romantic features. j. Carroll Barney, a
gentleman said to be known in New
York, iourneyed TO Cleveland, Ohio,
about three weeks ago TO transact
certain business. His affairs were not
sufficiently arduous to prevent his taking
mart in the friyOlitics OF Cleveland society,
and several invitations came TO him ut his
hotel On Thursday, January 18th, he was
present at q german given by lady OF
social prominence, and there he was intro
duccd TO young lady with whom he
Waited seycrnl times. They parted that
NIGHT TO meet again the next day and
fbe next. 1t was clear case OF love at
firsr sight. and the troth was plighted
before Sunday had passed. The following
Monday, January 22d, the young lady be-
came Mrs. Carroll Barney. Opportunity
favored the sudden determination OF The
lovers. The parents Of the young lady
were absent in Florida and she was staying
rs a ouest i'm q friends house. There was
no stern parent to watch her footsteps or
fond mother to bid her reflect; besides, thc
years OF her life scarcely number seventeen,
while her lover and husband is deep in the
thirties. They left Cleveland for New York
and PASSED the first few days at the ST..
James Hotel.
Letters were written on both sides TO
parents, and extremely angry replies came
bv return mails. The venerable papa OF
Mr.. Barney became 50 excited that the son
and daughter-in-law deemed it wise to re-
move their quarters 10 this city. On Feb
ruary 4th thew registered at the Lafayette
Hotel, and many people acquainted with
Mr.. Barney, Jr., called to see him, and
came away delighted with his vile. The
state Of affairs, however, soon leaked out,
especially as the unlucly bridegroom Is
depcndent altogether on his father for
funds. Mr.. Barney, Sr., made his appear
ance AZ the hotel last Tuesday, but the tears
of his new daughter-in-law and the pro-
testations OF his Benedict offspring neither
wrung his heart nor his purse-Strings. Mrs.
Barney'S mother wrote IN kind manner,
but the ship of the new household is still
beating about on the waves Of uncertainty,
for MFR. Barney, Sr., remains obdurate. On
Saturday the young people moved from the
hotel to lodgings somewhere IN the city,
where they are awaiting events. which may
be fastened by the mediation OF friends. n
number OF society people left cards at the
hotel.
4 special dispatch to the Press from
Cleveland gives additional particulars OF
the romantic affair:
IL appears that Mrs. J. Carroll Barney's
maiden name was Mamie Kelley, and the
occasion upon which she met the gentle
man. who is now her husband, was at Il
club german at the residence Of Miss
Chadwick. The young BRIDE is daugh-
ter Of Mr.. Frank Kelley. wel-known
LAWYER, OF Cleveland, and is described
as tall, graceful, and handsome, and
enjoying much popularity among her
friends. She has been staying for
some months past with Mrs. William
Haves. Il former schoOlmate. The marriage
took place in Pennsylvania, the lovers hay-
ine travelled on the Sunday mentioned
above over the border OF Ohio TO avoid the
necessity Of maTriagc-license, the latter
document not being necessary in this State.
The wedding created a sensation IN CleYe-
land society, and Mrs. Hayes gave large
reception in honor Of her newly-married
friend. which was very largely attended by
the fashionable people. Mr.. Barney's mo-
tber. it is said. wrote an aiTectionate letter
TO her sons wife, and promised hera warm
welcome home.