The Indianapolis journal., 1885-06-08
A WHITE HOUSE ROMANCE.
Miss Easton and Her Rejected Lover--JacE-
sons Indignation.

sons Indignation.
Washington Letter
heard this romance to-day In connection
with young lady who was an occupant of the
White Honse during Jacksous time, and who
was married in the great East Room Mary
Easton was the daughter of sister of General
Jackson's wife. She went to live with her aunt
for a time in the executive mansion. At her
home, in Tennessee. she had played when
child with boy companion named Pope The
two became warmly attached to each other. and
as they grew tho attachments became strong at
lection. While it was apparent to both that
they loved each other, young Pope did not ask
his companion to become his wife,
Miss Easton came 10 Washington. Her posi-
tlon and her intelligence and accomplishments
made her doubly attractive in society Young
officers in the army and in the navy were beside
her at every opportunity. Captain Finch took
the lead. he pressed his suit, proposed, and was
accepted. lie was possessed of considerable
means. and gave her handsome presents. The
weddngday approached Invitations were sent
20 the friends of the young people, asking them
to come to the White House TO witness the cere-
mony The prospective bridegroom went to New
York to get his prospective bride her wedding
present.
Of the invitations sent to Tennessee, one fell
into the hands of young Pope. 1t famed the
smothering love within his bosom into fame.
He wrote TO Miss Easton, told her of his love
since childhood for her. He said that time and
be his wife. but on each occasion his modesty
had prevented him Now he repeated his love
and begged her TO become his BRIDE
Miss Easton read the letter and i'm mediately
replied, accepting his offer
Captair Finch returned from New York,
bringing with him a costly diamond ornament.
He called at tie White House to see the young
lady occupant She was in her room with a
companion who was to be her bridesmaid when
his card reached her.
''fell him can not see him. she said to her
companion.
The latter went to a private parl0r where
Captain Finch was seated. and, after some hes
ltancy. said that Miss Easton was indsposed
Ihe Captain was alarmed, begged for more in
tormatian OF the indlspositIon, and asked that
the present he had brought be taken to the in
valid. The young lady carried the diamond
ornament TO her companion. When Miss Easton
received it she turned TO her companion and
said:
''Go take it back to him. and tell him all.
Tell him am engaged to another"
The young lady did as requested When she
had finished her errand Captain Finch arose,
and, without uttering word, left the parlor.
General jackson angry when he heard of
his wifes relations action toward his friend
Finch. He had favored the match In speak.
ing 90 Miss Easton he said: This action of
yours, Mary, has caused me to lose faith in
woman" He insisted that Captain Finch should
be invited to her marriage with Pope.
The wedding came off, The rejected lover was
present. He stood directly in front of the bride
during the ceremony, and never took his eyes off
her until, with her husband, sne left the room.
Shortly afterward he went to Europe. When he
returned he bore the name of an uncle-a
wealthy Engishman. Mrs. Pope moved to Ten
nessee. She is said to be living there now,
happy, with her children.