The Cecil Whig

ROMANTIC AFFAIR.

A few nights since a romantic affair took place between a gentleman belonging to the Navy, and a young lady to whom he had become attached. The latter is the niece of a wealthy gentleman residing on Brooklyn Heights, and is likely to be his heir. It appears that the motives of the gentleman, who had concluded to elope with the young lady, were suspected by her friends. The time and place of meeting were arranged, but the uncle became aware of the plan, and while the lover and his friend were hovering about the house, they received a polite invitation from the uncle to come in the front door, in a straight forward way. After this was done, the uncle stated to his niece that if she was determined to marry against his wish and at the expense of the fortune he intended to leave her, she might do so, and the ceremony could take place immediately beneath his roof. The niece and gentleman at once accepted the offer and were married on the spot. [N. Y. Tribune.