Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-11-15
sssieestlam&otts Department.
THE WAY TO GET MARRIED.

Walk IN the lulllSrles at Paris, and found bu
let containing the following lines: If the person who
finds this paper is disposed TO perform benevolent
ton, lie is requested to inquire at No 2c, Rue Saint
agnc, for Eugcnia de Miranda. Such may not be
inclined To assist unfortunate mother, cntreated
at least not 10 hinder Others and TO throw the billet
again where they found It.n
Lnva, the best dancer in Paris, was Just humining
new tune; he picked NJ thcpapcr and after reading IT.
whiskcd IL up the air with h and pursued his
walk. The next person I;hC noticed ii elderly
man. simply dressed who was hurrying 10 the public of
flee III which he had place, because he was already !
late. He cOntrivei, never heiess to spare much |
time necessary 10 read the billet, which, howe
Struggling his shoulders and raising his
heaven much as osay, THAT concern of mine y
he carefully replaced itin its former situation. He
followed by farmer general, OF those moderate
people who satisfied if they clear 3OC0 gres q
day, who elatcd by their wealth. give themselves
OF such consequence, and OF whom La Bruyere. says
that they chem loud and spit far.n AT first lac kicked
the billet along with his foot but hs curiosity being
cited, he took 1t up threw his eyes over it with scorn-
iul smile amusing himself i'll tearing it in pieces at the
same time nuttering, "An impudcnt irnposture."
/ Tic next morning similar billet lay the same
spot The hrst person who read tool, down the ad
dress in his pocket book and rcpiacei The paper. Next
came young couple, who had not loag been married
and picked up the billet Julia who cxpcce in about
three months TO- become for the first time mother said
To her husbanl, "Lct go my dear: what VIC can It
Ter is little, bet may the unfortunate from desa
come let us go!" They accordingly went. After they
had oun! the specified number the Rue Saintaurc
they learned that the house Inhabited by an old
physician who had retired from practice and thought
to be rich and had only daughter distinguished for
understanding and talents. They assembled 4 hand
some staircase, and were ushered nto apartment on
the INST oor which was furnished not Ulagafcent!y
but with great taste. They enqrircd for Eueeuia de
Niirande, and Indy, Young, elegant, and accomplish
CO. InaGe her appearance. She requested her V!sjts
TO step Into saloon that seemed to b. haunt OF the
muses. Books drawing, anu musical instruments wore
intcrmngicd, and formed by means an unpleasant
contrast with the and order which every where
/ ne con,
where persons in need Of assistance TO be sought
| III such habitaon.
81 fear madam" said julia cha we wrong We
iHdld l billet with your direction the Iuilleries, and
expected 10 meet distressed person 10 whom we
might lave afforded some relief; but all chat we here
sec seems rather TO opulencc, than call fer The
exercise oil ueDcvoienCc." Euaena rercd with some
embarrassment, that she merely tie Interpreter of
very unfortunate female who, from relic Of pride
wished TO brennan Unknown, but certainly descrY-
ing of compassion. Julia expressed wish to become
acquainted with this lady, ~ am no stranger TO dis
trcss," said she; 'bi;Je she would have no coca
SION To blush" En9cDia to crafty her in this Particular
observed, that misfortune lad made her so shy and
li5ustln That ii was extremely difficult to gam her
confidence. '!Ias She any ctdrcn1n asked Julia
Three; and her husband, whose labor procured
scanty subs;scnce Cor his family, is just dead after
2ng and pensiYe Illness" Good God! what melan-
choir situaton!-And how old are her chiidrcE?o--
81 hey are all very young. The eldest IS gill or i've
Years. 81 snail myself soon be mother" said Julia
and the tate of the litle unoTuna,es affect me more
II
infant will demand my However, permit INC to
SEN! you packet of little articles Tor the children for
cannot suppose that tins family projected by
be in want Of the absolute ncccssar:cs of life
tugenIa cordially thanked her in tie llaIic of c uu.
kAoYn lady. promised 10 take care o her presents and
Noted down Juiia's DaH;c aid address.
30 sooner hal Julia and her husband retired tl,an
The same object brought young man 10 the house. ~
beg your pardon madam" said he Eugcna sit is not
you that want, but Eugera dc A!iraulc.n 81 am that
person" The youHS man vas no less staggered than
!ul!a had been and received the same explanation
Affected by the story he offered his assistance. Il am
not rlch" said he, "but a bachelor NAV with fru-
gaty always put bY little the relief of the dis
tressnd." sir" replied Eugena thcre arc cases n
winch money cannot afford relief" "Of what nature is
The interference that your friend stands in need Of
Sftak cut. GA Jour recommendation, will cheerfulv
uhI2it"Ae Whatever lies IN my roWer.p Then ex-
Cusc rude question. Of the motive which
prompts II: are your connections such that YOU can OBJ
tain access 10 i!o minstcc'n sNo madam nv father
possesses small estate in the rcigb3urhood of Paii
TIC value OF which has been doubled 10y his industry.
bat he never APPEARED IN the aniichambcr of Tie great
aud Cos! be thanked! he has had no occasion for diem
Easily satisfied, shall at share Ill, five telovcd
brothers and sister, the patrmony left by NY Etcr and
nope that the ministers will never hear o my name un
less indeed your friend stands in need Of al advocate
10 plead her In this am ready; ONLY let
me know in what case / can serve Ler.D
1T was found necessary" replied Eurenia. "to des-
troy some grounds which ny friends husband bad
planted aud laid at great expense because tie safe
" of our army required it. 1t an indemnity for the
loss she soc;ts"'And is any patronage required for
this.n-''Not exactly, for Tie claim !, lilst Rut ,o,
Know how often such matters prolractod in the pub
nc Offices, and even wholly forgotten Ii would thcre
Tore DC All essential point 10 accelerate the affair -The
hes, way would be to address short but strong memo
rial TO the minister ""Tuc; but how 10 draw il up-
there lies tic difficulty" Here pause succeeIcd-
''Ai'gh request dat favor Of you." resumed Euro
MA with look Of modest en;reay. Il will DO il with
pleasure, aud should have offered 1t first had been
aware OF thc ci'c1!nsaDcc.".'I don't doubt it. SAID In
Gen;a "Bu am MOI vet sufficiently acquainted with
tins mattcr'-I on shall know every tf;ueo Fierc her
iaiher cuicrci the ROOM size quickly informed him of
tie OBJECT Of the visit. and receiving sign from her
TIC Old man asked the stranger dinner any day that
IN gbt DC convenient The day was appointed and On
mont, (ior such The Of the visitor vas pr;c
tua 10 his attendance 10 TaAiye the promised nsllnc-
tons The dianer cheerful and free from res.
traID Tho I7rty conroracd on all kinds of subjects
except the business which brought item together. The
stranger thought EuCcul very accomplished very So
ciabc, and-at last too very handsome. After dinner
she detailed all tic particulars Of The cause which she
had undertaken. lie rcncd to il " in the utmost a;
teniion, promised in two days 10 produce The memorial
and was cool as Isis word II was concise clear and
energetic. Eugeuia read with evident pleasure. at