American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-11-21
THE SOCIAL PARTY;
OR, now PERSONS MAY BE GUILTY oF>5LANDER
WITHOUT KNOWING 1T.

OR, now PERSONS MAY BE GUILTY oT~SLANDER
WITHOUT KNOWING 1T.
A few ladies met at Mrs. Tylcrs, fo7 the pur-
pose of enjoying little social intercourse
The object was good one, for we arc all social
beings, and should live, not for our own plea
sure only, but to do good and give pleasure to
those around us. And occasional meetings, for
the indulgence of cur social. feelings, can be
made to contribute much to our own as well
as Others enjoyment, if we are careful to guard
our hearts and Bride our tongues.
On the occasion mentioned, the ladies, after
many commonplace remarks, rlncpally con-
nected with meteorological subjects, such as
"What unusually hot weather we have"
"How much we want ran," etc.-became, for
moment, actually silent. With a design of
breaking this silence, and setting their tongues
in motion again, one of them, Mrs. Flumson,
opened her mouth, and made the not unusual
inquiry
''Have you heard the news, lades?"
''No, no; what is it?'' asked dozen voices,
Or at least, Just es many voices as there were
ladies present.
"Why, they say that Captain Smith is going
to be married in week or two"
''To what LADY," inquired the others.
"What one do you suppose? Come, try to
guess" And Mrs Fumson took some delight
in tantalizing the rest, for few minutes, before
she would answer the question which had been
so unanimously proposed to her. AT length,
she announced to them the solemn fact, that it
was reported that Capt Smith was about to
marry the window Langford.
''I'he widow Langiord" exclaimed the la
dies, in great establishment.
yes such is the report" said Mrs. FIum-
son, "and | am inclined to believe it, for |
have seen the Captain riding past our hoase,
in the direction of the widow Langiord'S twice
lately"
"Wol, all / cen say is, that if it is 50, /
hope neither Of them will have cause to re-
pent of their bargain" said Mrs Cotton,
'though am afraid that it has been q hastY
business"
eyes, and that il certainly has," responded
Mrs. Tyler, "and we shall doubtless have some
evidence Of that, before they have been mar
RED long. The widow Langford, you know,
has violent temper, and the poor Captain
will feel some of the effects Of it sooner or la
ter"
"Well, it will to Just what he deserves, y
said Mrs. Bacon 81 should not pity hlm
much, for he might wait at least two years az
ter his wife's DEATH before he thinks Of making
proposals for another marriage"
eyes, and then he might know something
disposition and character, if he wo uld take the
pains to ask the opinions of any of his friends
concerning her." said Mrs. Brown.
''But he would never dc that" interposed
Mrs. Hough, "for the Captain has always been
noted for having his own way in every thing.
He's very seli-willed man--very."
81 wonder what will become of that strange
mortal-the widows maiden siser?n inquired
Mrs. Cotton.
81 do not know" replied Mrs. Flu!ason,
"but if she goes to live with her sister, when
she is married, guess the Captain will have q
pleasant time oft. What disagreeable crea-
lure she is! do not wonder tina: you call her
strange mortal, for she is tho most singular
being ever saw"
''What horrid taste she displays in her
STYLE Of dress" said Mrs. Bacon. ''Dd you
notice her bonnet last Sunday"
"And did you see her old-fashoned cape"'
asked Mrs. Cotton.
land her broad collar?n asked Mrs. Brown.
"And the scanty skirt of her dress?" inquired
Mrs. Tyler.
and her thlck-soled shoes?n Intercepted
Mrs. Flumson.
81 think it is 4 shame for any one as well off
as she is, to dress in so unbecoming manner"
said Mrs Brown.
at certainly is great shame" chmed in
Mrs Bacon
81 wonder why she keeps that old carriage"
said Mrs. Fumson. sit is certainly time she
had new One"
"Her horse looks older than her carriage"
added Mrs Tyler.
"Well, hope the Captain w Il not be plagued
with her, if he marries her sister," said Mrs.
Cotton; ''for have always heard him spoken
of as good sort of man"
81 know he is generally considered good
sort of man." said Mrs. Flumson, "and |
suppose he is good in some things, butt