Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-01-04
SELECTED FOR THE REPUBLIcAN-BY LADY.
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Seven Wives Wanted.


The advertisers are seven gentlemen, who,
from various reasons, prefer this mode OF intro
ducing themselves TO the fairer part Of the cre-
alton. They are all accustomed TO good soci-
civ, we'll educated, and unexceptionable as 10
responsibility. Several oflhem are young men
of fortune, and all in possession of good IN
come. They have associated themselves to-
gelher for this purpose, and are pledged not 10
betray any confidence that may be placed IN
them That the readers of this advertisement
may understand the character and qualifications
of each gentleman in particular, they submit
themselves TO the following classification.
No. l. Is % years of age, very genieel in
his appearance, engaged in profession which
yields $4,000 year, and is the son OF one OF
The most highly esteemed men in the United
States, who has filled with honour several oil
the highes, Offices in the Union.
No. 2. Is gentleman 25 years Of age, one
OF the handsomesi men in the city, steady, tai.
en,ed and in possession of an independent for
tune He is retiring in his habits, and well
adapted for domestic happiness.
No g. Is an officer in the navy, related 10
one Of our most celebrated commanders, good
! locking, and man of fortune. He stands high
! in his professon and is about 25 years OF age,
| Nos. 4 and 5. Are wholesale dealers in dry
goods, in good business. Of moderate fortune,
and enjoying the bes, credit They are both
more Than commonly good looking; ages "a
and %.
No 6. Is The confidential book keeper in q
large Yves, India House, of first rate prospects
and much beloved in every circle.
No. I. Is gentleman engaged in literary
pursuits, who will come in possession OF mod
crate fortune He has received the most fiat
tering testimonials of his ability, and is in th'
enioymen, Of good incomei aged "a.
IL is believed that so good an assortment ha
never before been offered TO The public in thi'
manner. They are all in the enjoyment Of gooC
health. In height they vary from feet
inches TO feet.
The ladies who reply to this must no, be owe
25 years of age. well educated, accustomed Il
good society, and Of amiabIe dispositions. For
tune is moi the object with most of the adverii
sers, so much as compatibility of temper.
Addresses TO No. /, 2, or 3, &C., according
TO choice, with the word Matrimonial" attach
: ed TO The care OF NJ r. M. H., Office of tn
F, Newly York Sun.
s. All letters must be post paid II out c
the city.
The gentleman who wrote ihls and who /
secretary 10 The associates. is instructed TO say
that none need answer this, unless they ar
prepared to treat the matter with proper serl
business, and pledges himself that each rePl
will be treated strictly cqpiden'ially.
MISS MARIA LoyEwELL's ANSWER TO THE sEv
EN- GENTLEMEN WANTING WIVES.
To II. r. NJ H-SIR:
see your advertisement in relation 10 tb
D seven young Gentlemen. who are 10 want {
wives. am young lady in want of hus
/ band With this avowal, am Of course Pre-
: per candidate. Al the beginning, beg leas
q TO stale, ,ha, my friends say am handsome; a
e 10 temper that is yet 10 try; but all young Ia
: dies are good-lempered ill married ! am or
lly young lady of 49, and have seen bui It'll
Of the world any further than school, parent
and few impudent puppies, who occasIonali
call upon me 10 invite me 10 walk, 10 the Tho
} atre, or as they ,hiuk il mere agreeable TO go
S church. But as aln in want Of a husband,
will reply TO all your men, as ! suppose the
arc all candidates.
No. lis too gentsei; has 100 large salar
llor so Young man--as il will be APT 10 max
him gddy and foolish lie is too highly COZ
Inecied-i should be afraid, TO unite myself vii