Litchfield enquirer., 1845-09-18
From the WashingtOn Bee
HOW HE WON HER,

-H- HOW HE WON HEX. We hope 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 we'll the grand secret. Our friend, who furnished the sketch says he sees no reason why 1t should not be true. ...f. t- A young lady of eccentric character, but of rare mental endowments and extraordinary personal at- fractions, had five suitors equally assiduous in their attentions Unable to decide upon which she would bestow her hand, she gave them notice to call upon her at certain hour on stated day and each state his claims in the presence 1 of the. others. At the appointed time the lovers arrived. Four of them were confident of success, but the fifth had downcast look, and sighed when he gazed upon the object of his devotion.
 " Gentlemen said she, ss you have honored me with proposals of marriage. have, as yet, nei- ther 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 be justified in bestowing it." A answered as follows-'s If you marry me, you carriages at your command. and enjoy all the lux uries of fashionable life. l am rich.' spoke next-"M My rival has said very truly, that he Is rich, and he offers you strong induce ment; but Tam noble of descent. My grandfath- CT was duke, and although moi wealthy, am of a family with whom an alliance would be consider ed an honor by the wealthiest heress in the land" i"
 
 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 down to posterity." ,..
 D. twisted his mustache with the air of an ex- quisite. and said" Angelic creature! 'Pon my soul, think you have already made up your mind in my favor. You know how Pm admired Who is the most fashionable dresser in town Who rides the finest horsess Who frequents the most fashionable places !! Who is better judge of the Opera? Rumor says D, but, 'pon honor, Pm too modest to insist upon it." F When it came to Els time 10 speak, there was pause. All eyes were turned towards him.. Poor fellow he was dreadfully embarrassed.
 /" Well," said the beauty, "what say you, MT E."
 "Alas !'' was the reply, " I yield to these gen. tlemen. They have the advantage of me in every respect" And he took up his hat to leave.
 :" Stop," said the lady, " make your statement, no matter how humble may be your claims"
 "I am poor -I..- -... ..
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 "I am not of noble family
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 ''I am unknown to the world"-
 No matter-proceed." .... -.. lashionably. I work for my livelihood. It is hardly possible that can make you happy, for can offer you none of the inducements held out by my rivals" "l '"I am to judge of that, sir, what next!"
 "Nothing, only love you, and take ne'os- paper"
 At this Messrs. A and D burst out into loud laugh, and exclaimed in one voce-'' So do we !-I love you to distraction !-I take four pa pers ha ! ha hal" ............
 '' Silence" said the lady," In one month you shall have my answer. You may all withdraw"
 At the end of the month the five snitors again appeared. Turning to each in succession, the la- dy thus answered s..
 Riches are not productive oc happiness."- " Boasted nobility of blood is the poorest of all recommendations" Fame is feeting," and" he that has but the outward garb of gentleman is to be pitied." |" have taken the trouble to find out the name of the newspapers to which you all sub. scribe, and have ascertained that none of you, who have boas.ed of wealth. nobility, fame or fashion, haue paid Now, gentlemen, this is dis honest. cannot think of marrying a man who could be guilty of dishonest act. 1 have learned that MT. E. not only subscribes for paper. but pays the printer! Therefore, I say, he is the man. give him my hand, with the full convic- ton that he is one who is every way calculated to make us happy"
 Need we extend our narrative? The disappont- ed gentlemen disappeared quite suddenly; and the lucky suitor was united to the object of his devo- tion and, in a few years, by his honesty and in- dustry, became not only distinguished, but a wealthy man. and was esteemed by all who knew nliN IOuuR HIGH, Hc PUtU "c "tses ID tHCtc no moral in this!
 .An Old Lady-A correspondent of the New York Mirror, writing from Westport, in Fairfield Co.,, says that Mrs. Molly Ogden is living at Greenfield Hill, who has survived more than century! -
 He adds-"I found her in the enjoyment of all her mental powers, diminished in energy, lis true, but asonishingy vigorous for person of her years She was communicative, and in clear and intelli- gent manner, gave some interesting sketches of the history of the times when she was young, which may furnish you on some future occasion. The old family bible was brought forward, and from the re- cord gleaned the ages of the family as follows:- Molly Ogden, born April 14th, 1745, which makes her age 100 last April Her father lived to the age of lO3. She has daughter, Eunice Banks, aged s1, scho Hues Gione. She walked four miles to church on Sabbath, Aug 10th. Molly Ogden has another daughter near 80. She has two sisters liv ing, Ellen Price and Ruth Banks, between 90 and 100. She had half sister who lived 10 the age Of 9G. She has niece, Ellen Banks. aged s5, who al- so attended church August 10th, on foot distance of more than mile and half. The family all re- side in the parish of Greenfield. The people of Greenfield were engaged in demolishing the parish church, Greenfield Hill preparatory to the erec- tion of more modern structure, when visited Mrs. Ogden. The celebrated Dr.. Timothy Dwight was the pastor of this church when Mrs O. was young. She saw the church raised when she was twelve years old, ss years since, and intends. with permission of kind Providence. to see the frame of the new church erected. doubt if another fam. fly can be found in the Union socompletely imbued with the principle of longevity. ,..
 Lighfning.-Prof. Sillman, in a note to the ed- itor of the Courier says that "hghtning rods can not be relied upon unless they reach the earth schere t is pernanently acet, even ia Times ef se- verest drought-an6 the best security s afforded by carrying the rod, or some good metallic conductor duly connected with it. to the water in the well.