Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1816-01-30
Inhabitants of Maine /!
ROMANTIC STORY.
From a London paper.

rT0M Los1VH YufeTs
An anonymous correspondent has favored us with
the following curious account, which he assures US
is genuine He was walking in the neignborh0od
OF edmonton with friend, who requested ~ par
tcular attention to female, then happening to b
in the same pathway with them, she having attrac-
ted much notice in that quarter in consequence OF
her recent Inarriage under very peculiar circun--
stances. She had been servant at a tavern there,
and waited on the guests of the Sunday ordinary,
which is held throug ghout the year. AT this ordi-
nary one gentleman was constant attendant, and
was generally supposed to be one OF the numerous
clerks Of the city, who have other opportunity
Of enjoying the change of fresh airHe usually oc-
cupied he same seat, and appeared much reserved,
except when addressing the maid servant towards
whom his demeanor was very kind and condescen-
ding--and at length he made formal proposal Of
marriage to her.-ihe GIRL who had more sense
than often falls to the loi of persons in that sphere
OF life, did object to the proposal, but earnestly
int reated that small might be settled as pro-
vision against any casualties which, in consequence
OF her intended elevation, she might be less able to
bear. / his suggestion met with all the attention
that could be hoped for. The gentleman agreed to
settle one thousand pounds, and lost time In sel-
ling out stock sufficient for raising that sum. The
happy day was now appointed, but not before the
lover had explained to the fair object Of his choice,
that they could only meet once a Geek, and had ex-
acted from her promise never to urge him to q
further explanation Of the circumstances which re-
duced him to the necessity of submitting to pain
ful separation They were accordingly married,
and went on very pleasantly, until the lady prompt-
ed by a curiosity, which (whether truly or not We
will not venture to AFFIRM is said to be peculiar to
the SEX requested that he would conhde the secret
her. At this request the manner of the enamour-
ed spouse became much altered, and after betray-
ing considerable degree of irritation, he command
cd her again to obtrude the subject upon him.
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but curiosity perhaps, is Of the most powerful
motives agtating the human breast, and this new
Psyche had not philosophy enough to withstand il.
She again entreated solution OF the mystery but
the entreaty met only by frown-she pleaded
her aection-and finding all of no avail, she threat
ened have him watched to the place OF his retreat.
This had the effect of extortng declaration frona
him aud he assured her that she might probably
discover his secret, but that y abe did, she would
necer see him afterwards. Notwithstanding this
declaration made with great GOODNESS and frmness,
the imprudent woman persisted, and, by the help Of
sore busy friends was introduced to her husband
in his Disguise one of the common beggars of the
metropolis she spoke to him in that situation but.
as he then told her for the last time she has never
Seen him since.
Congress. The house of representatives
have lately been much occupied in debat-
ing the very important constitutional qp.cs.
,ion Whether, when treaty is made. il
is really made or not We should rs soon
have expected controversy a,none the
,inkers whether sound kettle wa,,aa
mending or among tbe cooks, wh.,h.r
roasted beef would he better Tor boiane.-
But the men who make presidents E,r a..
have always great trouble in settling diff,
culs questions Of this sort.
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