Year: 1866




lately noticed in the Sacramento Union, are from
the Bulletin of October 29th:


Uppertendom has been in terrible state Of ex
citement during the past week, in consequence o.
preparations being make for a marriage in high life
between soi disant Hungarian Baron and The
daughter of respectable merchant of this city
1t seems that the young lady arrived in this city
about year ago, and soon after made the acquan
tance of the distinguished nobleman. He was
assidnous in his attentions, and after few months
acquaintance the fact that his "intentions were
honorable became plainly manifest. The young
lady is not one of those who greedy jump at matri-
monial hook, even when baited with Maltese cross
and ribbon; but the Baron represented himself as
man of means, abundantly able to support wife,
and as doing successful business in restoring to
the deaf their hearing and to the blind their sight.
Then again the Baron was indorsed by respectable
people and had firm friend in high digniary OF
the Episcopal Church, might say the high dig
nitary, who is said TO have used his utmost endeav-
ors as matchmaker in the premises. Backed by
such nlunce everything else being favorable, il IS
not at all singular that the young lady received his
attentions and short time since became his be-
trothed Great preparations made for the
wedding. The carpet which had been pressed by
the royal feet of Queen Emma at the Occidental
was engaged by the Baron, to be spread from the
carriage to the church door, on which the bride
was to walk. The horticultural wealth of Oakland
and Clinton paid heavy tribute. The flower gar
dens in that vicinity devastated and the vesry
of the little church at Clinton filed with flow
ers for the decoration of the sacred editice on the
happy occasion. Delicately embossed cards were
sent by the bride to her friends, inviting
them to grace the nuptials with their presence and
every preparation made to carry out the affair
in style of magnifeence and pomp never before
witnessed in the quiet village Of Clinton.


But there's many slip 'twixt the cup and the
lip as the sequel will Illustrate. The Baron was
terribly impeeunous Titles may avail in moving
and in securing the endorsement of church dign
taries and other predisp osed towards Couuts, Bar
ons and other titled foreigners; but owing to the
vulgar prejudiees among our tradespeople, they
will not pay taors' bills. bridegroom, even
noblsman cannot dance without paying the fd
dler. Even the triling fee Of the County Clerk for
a marriage license must be paid in advance; aud
the experience of the Baron proved what has
often been said by foreigners against country.
that the almighty dollar rules and "money makes
60" The Baron used his utmost endeavors
to raise few paltry dollars but to no effect. He
tried to borrow of his patients, but even his pro
feSsonal skill of avail in this instance, for the
deaf refused to listen to his entereaties and blind
couldn't "see it in that light" At last he went to
;he young lady's brother and suggested the loan
of a small sum for few days. and was refused. II
was the last straw that broke the eamel's back 1t
was all up with him now. He had nothing TO do
hut make a clean confession, and he took the next
boat for Clinton, called upon his aianced and rela
ted the story of his troubles. how he poor but
honest, that owing to circumstances over which he
had no control the wedding must be temporarily
postponed until he could collect sufficient money
to defray the expenses. and in bref story inform
ed informed her of the paucty of his purse and the
fulness of his heart The disclosure came like
thunder clap. He who had represented himself as
a man OF means, physician of extensive practice.
abundanty able to support wife in style suited
to his title, pennleSs-without money enough
to buy n breakfast. The prospect was anything but
fattering. and by the advice Of her relations and
friends the Young lady refused to 60 any further in
the matter, and the Baron returned 10 town dis
consolate. This was Friday. After having slept
on it the Baron's mind appears TO have undergone
change. for Saturday mo rning he marshaled
his forces, consisting of FIVE elergymen, with the
Right Reverend Bishop at their head, and embark
ed on the boat with the guests who had been pre-
viously invited. The brother met the Bishop at the
boat and informed him and others that the eerc
mony would not take place, but his words were not
needed. 1t was thought that high church influence
,irhf offs a .cfii ia.fo he
the boat. but kept aloof from the company, his
only effect at secabity being an unsuccessful raid
on one ofthe guests for loan Of SO. Upon reach
ing San Antonio there were no carriages to convey
guests to the church and they were obliged to
foot it through the dnst. The gentleman with whom
the Young lady sojournng was at the depot,
snd gave them to understand by his manner that
they would be disappointed ii they expected we'd
ding. The Baron finally procured carriage and in
company with the Bishop drove TO the house but
the nohleman not allowed 10 enter. The guests
assembled at the church, and wated-and waited
until they had about became convinced they were
sold." when the Baron made his appe rance al the
door and quietly informed gentleman of their
party that ''some enemy had slandered him and
the wedding would consequently be postponed for
one week. This intelligence was conveyed 10 those
inside the eddee and the party each taking hand
ful of flowers a uemeuto Of their disappoint-
ment .quietly stole away" Some wen; ou; and
witnessed game OF base bail. Others sirelled about
the wharf and in small knets gathered on the
green and 6iScSSed the uncertainties Of lie in quiet
and subdued tones The luncheon to which the
Baron had invited them at the brides residence
was not forthcoming, and the party met AT the
boat and returned home hungry and dissasted.
The Baron returned on the boat with them, but
from the time he LEFT the church until he embarked
no one saw him. He vanished Ike the fairies IN
the scenic plays, bat without the music and accom-
panying blaze of glory He is said 70 have hid
himsel in q lumber pie on the wharf When the
boat arrived IN this city the young lady's brother
was on the wharf. The Baron approached him and
whispered something in his ear. The yoRng gentle
men right arm darted forward with the velocity
OF cannon ball. and doubled fist left an iInpreS-
sion On the Barons noble eonteaaace- Whether
-'cotee and pistols for two will be ordered and the
farce be succeeded by tragedy, remains 10 be


SHALLow.-The Chico Co,.ranf that could wink
at Johnsons damnahle conniving at the New Or
leans and Memphis massacres, and CONTINUE TO ap-
plaud his infamous policy OF numbering Union men
to restore rebels to power. bolts johnson because
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