Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-09-17
From the Washington Bee
HOW HE WON HER.

who re ambitious of success in tho matrimonial
line, should study we'll the grand secret. Our
friend, who furn,shed the sketch, says 10 secs no
reason why it should not be true.
A young lady OF eccentric character. bat of
rare mental endownents and extraordinary perso-
nal attractions. had tive suitors equally assiduous
in their attentions. Unable 10 decide upon which
she would bestow her hand. she gayo them notice
10 call upon her At certain hour on stated day,
and each state his claims in the presence of the
others. At tho appointed tmo tho lover. arrived
-Four Of them were confident Of success, but the
fifth lad Gowa-cast look, and sighed when he
gazed upon tho object Of his devotion.
"Gentiemen,' said she, ..you have honorod me
with proposals of marriage. ] have, yet. nei-
Their refused accepted any of you. now
desire that each Of YOU will state your claims 10
my hand in order that may know upon what
grounds may be justified in bestowing H.
/ answered ioiiows-'lf you marry nc you
sta! 1--we in a splendid house, have servants ana
carriages at your command, ind ENJOY all the
Injuries Of fashionable life. am rich
B spoke ncxt-'My rival ha. said very truly
that he is rich, and lie offers you strong induce
ment but | am noble of decent. Nv grandfath-
er duke, and although not wealthy, am of
family with whom alliance would be consid-
cred m honor by tho wcaI,hicst hcircss in tho
land"
{ stated his claims thus-sl am politician,
and have reputation that older persons
have cnyicd. Next year shall run for Congress,
and have doubt Of success. By marrying
me. your name will be handed down TO posterity.'
n ,yistad h;s ,,ns,.cha IN J., re- =,
,;s;,o ,,J .,;d ..AnoaIic ora.,a, ,p -
soul think you have already mado up your mind
in my favor. You know how dcmnaby I'm ad-
mired. Who is tho most fashionable dresser in
town. Who ride, the finest horses Who fre
nuonts tho most e, sbio,,b,o nl,co.2 Who ia
better ildoa of tho Onoro . Runor SIMS u I'm.
non honor. In, TOO modest 10 insist ,,nnn it,,
,yIc, : c,r,o ~. 49,, :, sno.l, 49, 10.
non.o All ovos vere ,nrnca ,ou,rds him
Poor fellow. he was drcadfullv embarrassed.
..Wol,'' said tho beauty, ..wlat say YOU, Mr..
60"
..Alas," was tho replv II weld 70 these ren-
tIcmcn They have tho advantage of me in cy-
cry respect And he took up his hat to leave
Stop said the LADY, e.n1akc your statement,
no matter how humble may be your clairns''
Il am poor
go on -
Il am no. Of noble rnmiy'.-
$50 on, sir
81 am unknown to tho world
No matter--proceed.'
81 havc neither The taste nor the means to dress
fashlcnably. | work Tor my livelihood. 1t IS
hardly possible that can mako you happy. tor
can offer you none of the inducements held out
by my rivals.
Il lam TO Judge Of that, sir, what next ("
PAPER"
At this Messrs. a, B. c and d. burst out into
loud laugh, and exclaimed in voice-''So do
we! II love you 20 distraction IL take four pa
pers {. ha ha ha -
'Silenco.' said the lady. ''ln one month you
shall have my answer. You may all wtthdraw.
At the end of the month the five suitors gain
appeared. Turning 10 oac Oh in succession tho Ia
dy thus answered
Riches are not productive of happiness. -
''Boasted nobility of blood is tho poorest of all
recommendations. 'Farne is fleeting.' and ''ho
that has but the outward garb OF gentleman IS
to be Pied." 81 have taken tho trouble to find
out tho name cf the newspapers to which you al
you, who have boosted of wealth. nobility, fame |