The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-10-15
PRESIDENTIAL LOVE
CAPTURED BY MISS FRgLlNcHuYsEN.
The Outgoing President Said to Have Fall.
en- a Victim to the Charms Of the
Daughter of His Secretary
Of State.
In. 7. JournaLl

Those who ought TO know say that Pres.
ident Arthur has lowered his colors TO the
hitherto unapproachable Miss Tillie Free
iin5huysen, the Secretary's daughter.
They also say that although no definite
day has been named for the marriage, one
thing is certain--she wedding will not be
celebrated till after the 4th day OF March,
when Mr.. Arthur will wear the honorary
title ex President
For several weeks past, during the pro-
longed heat OF summers annex, President
Arthur has been spending happy days al
secretary Frelinghuysen's country-seat
near Newark. He has thrown Off all his
burdens and plunged into the mild, nat
ural dissipations CT making love and
catching fish. OF the magnet which at
tracted him TO that spot, Of course, he says
no hing, but even the good neighbors can
read in his facs and springing gait his ad'
mlration and love for the stately Miss Ere
linghuysen.
The acquaintance which has thus ripened
into an engagement was begun in Wash
in yton many months ago. At the capital
Miss Tillie long held the exalted position
as the most desirable "catch" In the upper
circle of Government society. Foreign
Ministers felt and acknowledged her pow.
erful sway and laid siege to heart that
until now seemed impervious to the beat
ings OF the he arts OF the other sex. She Is
tall, graceful and stylish. Her face shines
with intellec ual beauty, and her whole
appearance and every motion give evil
dencs OF a highly cultured woman. The
French Minister came, saw and was con-
querel. Not so, Miss Tillie. She paid him
none OF the soft attentions which he craved
and he gave up all hope. Other big flies
huttered around the brilliant candle, but
they early saw that there was no awaken
ing response for them. Even the poor
Chinese Minister, a man versed In the
WAYS OF nearly every civilized land, wor'
SHIPPED the Secre'ary's daughter, anl still
worships her from a:ar.
Mr. John A Kasson, who now fills the
German Mission lasely hell by Mr.. Sir.
gent, became hop lessly enamo:ed OF the
Presidents betrothsl. Then he repre-
sented Iowa in Congress, and, II the truth
be told, be worked harder to secure the
love OF Miss Tillie than he did 10 win the
plaudits OF q constituency hard to please.
Then rame President Arthur. He had
often called before and his fine presence
and polished manners thawed the heart o.
the. stately woman. He was pleased with
her conversation and with the graceful
manner in which she poured out the Presi-
dents tea. These little Sunday teas were
enjoyed more by President Arthur than any
other recreation he bad since he took Gar.
FIELDS chair. A lady who was fortunate
enough % be invited TO one Of these social
family gatherings jokinIly says that Mr..
Arthur drank four cups Of tea, all poured
out by the dainty fingers and prettily
curved wrist OF Miss Tillle. The Presi-
dent never tired of. watching her. At no
other house or hotel does he drink the
cheering cup of Young Hyson. He would
consider 1t sacrilege.
Both President Arthur and Miss Tillie
Frelinghuysen can I've congratulated upon
the engagement He is one Of the finest
gentlemen in the land, who will retire
from the Presidency with well-earned
honors, rounding of perfectly an Admin
istration begun in the darkness OF assas-
sination. Besides her own good qualities.
Miss Frelinghuysen is a daughter Of one
Of the nobility Of the country, title de.
served, not conferred. The Secretary is a
man who Is noticeable in any gathering,
no matter what szo or how high the
standard. Miss TIllie has two sisters
Mrs. Davis, the wife OF the Assistant
Secretary Of State, and Miss Lucy, her
mtre impulsive younger sister.