Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-29
From the London John Bull.
ROMANTIC AFFAIR.

pen every now anu tneh IN tnis 'heuoPo'i', "aS
recently occurred, in which the heroine Is
Miss Couch, young lady who: by roman'ic
style Of putting herself as an object oil Charity
has made he rself Somewhat notorious IN The CO.
Iurnns of the daily papers. This phGnix' win
al her grief and sorrow,-which we have al
WAYS susnected to arise from inebrie'y or I'm.
nos,ure. for true misfortune never talks fig ura-
lively. nor deals III doggrel verse or rhetorical
aourishes. 10 The couch OF despair
NJ. " oodn-who, after giving her little
relief. fell in love with her, and ofrred her mar
ri,pe. The following detail we find IN the
Times OF Friday, and if it was not VIGOROUSLY
matter of fact, we really think no human being
could be found likely 10 believe II:
Gan accoun, having appeared in the daily
journals of marriage which was most sudden
iy and Unexpectedly broken off at 81. Georges
Church. last Saturday, and which has excited
the curiosity Of the public in no small degree,
and been he general subj rct OF conversation
during The week, we are a. length enabled, from
the mos unouestionable authority, 20 give a
full development Of the mysterious affair IL
has been stated tina, The intended bride was a
iady of rank aud large fortune, and every en-
deavor mas been resor ed TO. 10 keep up The de-
fusion; bul the lady in question has been before
tie public lately in the shape OF s"pplIeant
for rtiel, and is no other than Miss Charlotte
Couch, a native OF Ireland, who represents her.
self as 4 desceoGani Of one OF the most ancient
camille, Of he sister ISL, and daughter oil the
late - Zouch Esq. who filled high otficla
situation in Ireland at his demise. The TAR
one in question was born in Ireland some time
in the year 1870, and afer the dea h OF her pa
rent came over TO this country to reside with
noble family under whose care she was educa'-
ed with her own daughters; and when she ar
rived al woman's estate, an ample sum was set
lied upon her, sufficien! 10 maintain her with
ease and comfort during her life. She, how
ever commenced l'e vi gaiety AND extraVa'
pauce, and contracted number OF debts tier
creditors a, length became elamorous for the
amount of their bills, which she was unable 10
paw, and she subsequently, came u"der the sale
custody Of the Warden Of The Fleet, N due
course Of law, and remained under his suF'el-
lance till within these four months, when she
vas dis harged, TIE warden, upon inquiry, lind
Jug she was, as is termed in law. supercedabe.
After nes Incarceration, she advertised IN se'e-
raj Of he London papers, addressing 6erseii
particularly 10 the nobility and gentry, repre-
ser,inc her case as one of The exlremest dis
irrss. These advertisements were, IN MANY IN
stances. inserted on payment Of the duty only,
which appea, ed OIL the 5th Of April last, and
was as follows:
"TRe guilty Of mercy rs not strained;
ssH drjppeM as the gentle rain }rnm He0ren
I" Upan the place beneath II is tUice blessed;
Ii b,esseM him that gires and him MGt takes"
The good Samaritan! 10 those anxious to act the
part of the good Samaritan To those anxious OF be-
friendng the sacred of the afflicted, the unpro
teced, and frendess BE following of severe al
versity respe ctuly, most earnestly adore ssed
a contribution being opened for the distressed
daughter of most worthy man, he 'sIe Mr. Couch, OF
the Irish treasury under circumstances, from lately
coming out of prison lnsoveRt OF the most fiendcss
dest;tuton an appeal to the humane, benevolent, and
sympathizng hearts Of Great Britain, is most respect
fully and earnestly solicited; adversely having, since
the decease of her parents followed her steps hard
AS to leave her the wide world without home and
without friend save public benevolence Every par
ticular of this can be honoraby authenticated on
favor Of application per letter otherwise and unques
tionabe references, if desired afforded to families Of
respectabty who have known Miss Couch and her IA
my Tor years Miss Zouch's explanatory letter, adj
dressed to the public will speedily be in circulation for
the public information and gudance-tbe dangerous ILL
ness of friend having hitherto prevented her attend
ing it To further Miss Zouch's views. subscriptions
are consented to be received by Madame and Mr. Car
den, l8, OXfordstreet, who, knowing the particulars
of this case have kindly undertaken to any in.
qures her behalf Contributions of the benevolent
also very gratefully received at the establishments TN.
dermentioned, viz: At Mr. Powers, 81, Strand; Del
croi, Perfumer to the Royal Family, l57, New Bond
street, Mr. Marshs 137, Oxford street; and Mr. Capes,
Fleet street"
Besides these advertisements, she had
number of circulars printed, which she used
10 be distributed 10 The nobility and gentry,
contrasting her former situation in life with
her then condition, and soliciting their aid, by
which gepteel means of begging she received
considerable sums of money. y military gen.
lleman is said TO have assisted her in compos.
ing he circulars and advertisements After
Miss Zouch's discharge from the Fleet prison,
she took obscure lodgings in a place Called
Whre's Alley, Chancery Lane; and here il was
that Miss Zouch's prospects began 10 brighten.
l. so happened lha, Thomas Woodin, Esq an
opulen' Eas, India merchant, residing in the
Regents Park, had lately arrived from India,
saw one OF he advertisements calling upon
those anxious To act The noble part Of the good
Samaritan, 10 aid and assist her, and from feel.
inys Of humanity he waited upon her tor the