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March 1, 1842
Southern Argus
Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
In New York, British officer Shinley (49-70 years old) elopes with 14-year-old heiress Emily Croghan, daughter of a western Indian agent and niece of Col. Croghan, sparking scandal in fashionable circles; they depart for London aboard the Mediator.
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The Clandestine Marriage.
Great excitement has been produced in New York by the runaway match of the British officer with a young boarding school girl. The Herald says:
"The young lady referred to is Miss Emily Croghan, the daughter of a Mr. Croghan, of one of the western States, who has been an Indian agent in the service of the Government. Her uncle is the celebrated hero of Sandusky Col. Croghan, of the U. S. Army. Her father is now in Washington. She is the heiress, it is said, of half million of dollars! The affair has produced a great excitement in fashionable circles, and execrations are, of course, thrown out at random upon all parties concerned."
The name of the officer is Shinley, whose age is variously represented—the lowest at 49, and the highest at 70 years, whilst that of the girl is below 14. They sailed immediately for London in the packet ship Mediator.
Great excitement has been produced in New York by the runaway match of the British officer with a young boarding school girl. The Herald says:
"The young lady referred to is Miss Emily Croghan, the daughter of a Mr. Croghan, of one of the western States, who has been an Indian agent in the service of the Government. Her uncle is the celebrated hero of Sandusky Col. Croghan, of the U. S. Army. Her father is now in Washington. She is the heiress, it is said, of half million of dollars! The affair has produced a great excitement in fashionable circles, and execrations are, of course, thrown out at random upon all parties concerned."
The name of the officer is Shinley, whose age is variously represented—the lowest at 49, and the highest at 70 years, whilst that of the girl is below 14. They sailed immediately for London in the packet ship Mediator.
What sub-type of article is it?
Romance
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Love
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Clandestine Marriage
Runaway Match
British Officer
Young Heiress
Scandal
What entities or persons were involved?
Miss Emily Croghan
Mr. Croghan
Col. Croghan
Shinley
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Miss Emily Croghan
Mr. Croghan
Col. Croghan
Shinley
Location
New York
Story Details
British officer Shinley elopes with young heiress Miss Emily Croghan, daughter of Mr. Croghan and niece of Col. Croghan, causing great excitement in fashionable circles; they sail for London.