The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-29
From the Philadelphia Kcyst one.
HOW HE WON HER

We hope that the moral of the following sketch
Will be productive of much good Young men
who are ambitious OF success in the matrimonial
line, should study well the grand secret Our
friend who furnished the sketch, SAYS he sees no
reason why il should not be true
young lady of eccentric character but of rare
mental endowments. and extraordinary personal
attractions, had five suiors equally assidious in
their Affections. Unable TO decide upon which
she would bestow her hand she gave them notice
to call on her at a certain hour on stated day.
and each state his claims in the presence of the
others. -Four of them were confident of success.
but the fifth had a downcast look and sphed
when he gazed upon the object of his devotion.
" Gentlemen" said she, you have honored
me with proposals of marriage | have as vet.
neither refused nor accepted any of YOU now
desire that each of you will state his claims to my
hand, in order, that | may know upon what
grounds may be justified in bestowing it,"
A. answered as follows if 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 rch''
b. spoke next" My rival has said very truly
that he is rich and offers You strong induce
ment; but am OF noble descent. My GRANDPA
Their was a duke, and although not wealthy,
am of family with whom an alliance would be
considered honor by the wealthiest heir in
the land''
C.. stated his claims thus | am a politician
and have now 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 to posterity'
d. twisted his mustsche with the air of an ex
quisite, and said" Angelic creature Pom my
soul think you have already made up your mind
in my favor. You know that Pm admired
Who dresses the most fasbionably in town2 Who
I'D ,I,r e.
fashionable places2 Rumor says d., but, 'pon
honor, Pm too modest to insist upon it,"
When it came to Els turn to speak. there was
pause. All eyes turned towards him. Poor
fellow. he was dreadfully embarrassed.
- Well, said the beauty, 60 what say you Mr..
F."
60 ] am poor
" Go on
81 am unknown TO the world"-
" No matter-prOceed."
81 have neither the means nor the inclination
to dress (ashonsby. ! work for my livelihood
II is hardly possible for me to make You happy.
for can offer you none Of the inducements held
ont by my rivals"
8" am the best Judge Of that, sir; what next?r
Nothing, only love you, and Itake ns,os-
paper -
At this, Messrs. A, B. G and ID, bnrst into
loud laugh and exclaimed in one voice. So do
we,-I love you TO distraction II take four pa.
persi ina ha hal"
"Silence !" said the lady. 8" In one month
yOu shall have my answer, till then, YOU NAV
withdraw"
AT the end Of the month. the FIVE suitors AGAIN
appeared. Turning towards each in Succession
the lady said Riches are not productive nj
happiness. Fame is fleeing, and he that has tho
outward garb of gentleman is TO be pitied.
have taken the trouble 10 find ont the name IF the
newspapers to which you all subscribe, and have
ascersnod that none Of you who have boosted of
wealth, nobility. fame or fashion, hare maid The
printer Now. gentlemen. that is dishonest. -
cannnot think Of marrying a man who could be
guilty Of a dishonest act. have learned that