Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-09-12

From the Washington Bee.

oHs of success in the matrimonial line,
hould study we'll the grand secret. Our
riend, who furnished the sketch says he
ees no reason why i, should not be true.
A young lady of eccentric character, but
,frare mental endowments and eXtraordna-
Y personal attractions, had five stIitors
equally assiduous in their attentions. I'm
lb.e to decide upon which she would be-
stow her hand, she gave them notice to call
lpon her at certain hour on stated day,
and each state his claims in the presence
Of the others. At the appointed time the
overs arrived. Four of them were con-
ident Of success, but the fifth had down
cast look, and sighed when lie gazed upon
the object Of his devotion.
'Gentlemen,' said she, you have hon
ored me with proposals Of marriage. |
have as vet, neither refused nor accepted
any one Of you. | now desire that each
of you will state your claims to my hand,
in order that may know upon what
grounds may bejusti6edin bestowing it.
A answered as follows-'lf you marry
me you shall live in splendid house, have
servants and carriages at your command.
and enjoy all the luxuries of fashionable
life. am rich.
B spoke next-'My rival has said very
truly that he is rich, and he offers you a
strong inducement; but lam noble of de-
scent. My grandfather was duke, and
although not wealthy, am of "a family with
whom an alliance would be considered all
honor by the weal,Iliess heiress in the land.
G. stated his claims thus-'I am poliii-
clan, and have now a reputation that Older
persons have envied. Next year | shall
run for Congress. and have no doubt OF
success. BY marrying me, your name
will be handed down to posterity.'
d twisted his nostache with an air of an
exquisite, and said Angelic creature
Pom my soul think you have already
made up your mind in my favour. You
know how demnably I'm admired. Who
is the most fashionable dresser in town!
| Who rides the finest horses? Who FIRE.
quents the most fashionable places? WHO
is better judge of the Opera! Rumo
says d, but, 'pon honor, I'm too modes
to insist upon it..
When it came to Els time to speak
there was pause. All eyes were turnee
towards him. Poor fellow! he was dread
fully embarrassed.
WELL said the beauty, 'what say you
Mr.. E.
'Aias!' was the reply, 1 yield to these
gentlemen. They have the advantage O.
me IN every respect And he took up hi
hat to leave.
Stop said the lady, make your state
ment, no matter how humble may be you
Claims
i am poor
60 on
i am not Of noble family
Go OIL, sir
i am unknown to the world
NO matter-proceed.'
Il have neither the taste nor the means
TO dress fashionably. | work for my live
Iihood. 1t is hardly possible that I ca,
make you happy, for can offer you non
of the inducements held out by my rivals
I am to Judge of that sir, what next?'
Nothing, only l love you, and take
ne1cspuper.'
AT ibis Messrs. A B G and D burst on
into loud laugh, and exclaimed in on
volce!-'So Go well love you TO distrac
tion?-I take four papers! ha! ia! hal
'Silence,' said the lady, In one montI
yon shall have my answer. You may al
Withdraw
At the end of tire month The five sultor
again appeared. Turning to each in sue
cession The lady thus answered.:
Riches are hot productive ofhappiness
Boosted NOBILITY of blood is the poorest O
all recommendations Fame is fleeing,
and The that has but the outward garb Q
a gentleman is to be pitied.' / have ia
ken the trouble to find out the name of tn
newspapers to which you all Subs cribe
& I have ascertalaed that none of you, VIII
have boosted Of wealth. nobility, fame o
fashion, hare paid the printer! Now gen
tsemen This is dishonst. | cannot think G
marrying man who could be guilt
Of dishonest act. / have learned that Nh
E. not only subscribes for paper, but pay
the printer! Therefore, say, he is tn
man. give him my hand with The full con
victlon that he is one who is every wa,
F calculated to make me happy
Need We extend our narrative! tn
disappointed gentlemen disappeared gait
suddenly; and the lucky sutton was uni
ted to the object of his devotion; and, il
few years, by his honesty and industry
!. became not only distinguished hut q veal