National Republican., 1884-06-18
Early Development or Traits That Have
Since Made Man OF God Celebrated.

Early Development or Traits That Have
Since Made u Man OF God Celebrated.
Chicago Tribune.
DIR. John 7. Newman had to fight for his
bride-not literally, but mentally and with
the powerful weapons of winning ways. He
was New York boy, not long out of Wes-
leyan university, when no first saw Miss
Angelina Ensign, young lady Of Saratoga,
possessing brains aud beauty. She was tho
preceptress of large seminary at Port Plain.
N. Y, at tho time. Mr.. Newman's heart
went around several hundred revolutions q
second whom he first beheld her, but IL was
not case OF love at first sight. Hc was
budding Methodist preacher, she a model for
scores Of young ladies. Neither could afford
such giddiness
Two other suitors sought tho heart Of tho
beautiful Ensign, and it may have boen this
fact that spurred on the naturally pugnacious
Newman. The young minister had the ply
steal advantage over his rivals. One of them
was too old the other too young The
school girls gigglod rs they saw tho three
familiar faces day after day and evening
after evening, as they besieged the fortress of
learning in an endeavor to capture the lady
generalissimo. The sympathes Of the school
were about equally divided between the
youngest of tho trio and Mr.. Newman. They
made the old gentleman's life very weary for
him, but he Strengthened his wig and adjusted
his teeth, and followed his card to the recep-
tion room with an unterrified air. He gem
orally found tho sofa occupied by Mr.. New
man or the young man, and If scowls could
kill the trouble in tho Madison Avenue Con-
gregational church would never have been.
But the old gentleman had money in his
favor. Tho young man had small feet and
contemplating hair, besides a most delight
full lisp. Mr. Newman'5 accomplishments
outwoighed those of his rival in u groat
degree. When the three suitors sat out each
other with the fair Angelina, as often hap
pened, two of tho party were crushed. Tho
old gentleman toyod with tho family album
and tho young gentleman felt Of his upper
lip. Mr.. Newman and tho precoptress ex-
changed ideas which were Greek to the
audience of two.
Things could not so on thus forever. The
elderly suitor grew more and more tired of
the existing state of affairs, and tho young
man, who wanted to marry solely
aSes 5Se HI ss hs scangS fssoureds fS!t
dribbled away. Mr.. Newman felt his calling
sure and smiled AZ tho others inwardly
stormed.
Miss Ensign, with her good heart. treated
tho trio with every consideration, but it was
evident she had leaning toward the young
parson. But the school demanded some little
attention, and she mildly asked each suitor to
preserve an armistce till after commencement
day, then not far OFF. So evident was the fight
of the trio that the villagers watched the love
conflict with great interest.
Commencement day came and the people
around hocked into the town. The graduates
had been up all the night before putting on
tho finishing touches to their robes of purity.
Still they looked fresh. The recitatian hall
was crowded. as were the ante-rooms. Miss
Ensign, the farest of oil tho fair throng led
H. l.
knowledge. Tho piano duet was u marvel,
the "Maiden's Prayer" brought tears to
Scared eyes, and to this day citizens speak
with admiration Of the valedictory.
One of the committee, an unfortunate as
pirant for Miss Ensign's hand, and one who
had married that lady's dearest enemy out of
pure pique, arose TO make the usual applica-
tion of dattery. Addressing tho trustee of
the seminary, the gentleman said "You
must look out for your Ensign and not lot her
be carried of by an old man, young man, or
Newman" In the laugh that went up the
old gentleman hid behind bonnet, tho
young gentleman shrunk into his collar, but
Mr.. Newman beamed without n wrinkle.
Miss Ensign, who had disappeared when she
heard what was coming watched her
admirers through the crack of door. Mr.
Newman's heroic bearing captivatod her and
rivoted the bolt of love.
Tho climax camo at tho close of the exer-
cises. The fortunate suitor slipped out Of the
side door with the prize, proposed on the way
up the street, and was accepted. Tho two
unfortunate men waited at the main |
entrance subjected Go cruel hints
and insinuating, smothered laughter until |
the seminary was cleared. Still they waited |
for their hearts desire. The sun went down |
and the moon came out. Tho old gentleman, |
hurt to tho quick, muttered something very |
uncomplimentary to tho young gentleman on |
the other side of the street. The young man |
was in no mood for such language and he |
moved over to his rival and demanded an |
explanation. He got it Immediately. Tho |
Marquis of Queensberry rules were utterly |
ignored in tho discussion that ensued.
Having thus hOnorably won his bride, the |
Rev. Mr.. Newman took her to Albany, whore |
he was given his first charge Hugh Hast |
ings admired the new parson, and styled him |
"the rising orator." The young couple next |
came to New York, presiding over tho Bed |
ford Street church They then went to |
Europe, and Mr.. Newman visited the Holy |
Land, of which trip he often speaks with |
pleasure. Returning to New York, Rochester |
university gave him the title of d. ID. Then |
he went south to reconstruct tho Methodist |
church in Louisiana, Mississippi, aud Texas. |
Aftor performing great work he was elected |
chaplain of the United States senate, and twice |
reelected. His wifo has shared his hard work |
with him, and more devoted couple il would |
be hard TO find. They are childless
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