The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-01-26

her al a certain day, and each state his
claims in the presence Of the others. AT
the appointed time the lovers arrived. Four
Of them were confident oi success; but the
fifth one had down cast look, and sighed
when he gazed on the object OF his dcvo-
ton.
Gentlemen" said she, "you have hon
ored me with proposals of marriage. lhave,
as yet, neither refused nor accepted any OF
you. now desire lliat each Of you state
your claims to my hand, that | may know
upon what grounds l may be justified in be-
slowing it,"
A. answered as follows: "lf you marry
me, you shall live in splendid house, have
carriages and servants at your command,
and enjoy all The luxurics Of fashionable life.
am rich"
B. spoke next. MY rival has SAID very
truly that lie is rich, and that he offers YOU
strong inducement but am Of noble de-
scent. Ny grandfather was Duke, and
although aot wealthy. ] am of family with
%uom an alliance would be considered an
honor to the wealthicst hciress in The land"
e.. stated his claims: 81 am a politician,
and have now reputation that older per-
SONS have cnvied. Next year shall run
for Congress. and have no doubt of success
BY marrying me your name will be handed
down To pnslcrty."
d. twisted his moustacll with an air Of an
exquisite, and said "Angcic creaure!-
Pom MY word, thnk you have already
made up your mind in my favor. You know
how much am admired. Who is the mos,
fashionably dressed iii town! Who frc-
qucnls the most fashionable placcsl Ru-
NOR says u. but pom honor, I'm too modest
to Insist upon it,
When it came to Els. turn to speak there
was pause. All eyes were turned towards
him. Poor fellow, he was drcadlully en-
barraSSed.
WELL" said The beauty, what say you,
Mr. E."
"AIasT was the reply, Il yield to these
gentlemen. They have the advantage Of
me in every respect" And look up his hat
To leave.
Stop" said the lady, "makc your state
mcni, no matter how humble may be your
claims
Il am poor"
go OH"
Il am not of noble family
Go on, sir"
u am unknown to the world"
No matter; prUcccd.'
l,I .,i, al,
to dress fashionable. work for my livcli-
hood. 1t Is hardly possible that ! can make
you happy, for | can afford none of the i'll
ducemcnls held out by my rivals"
81 am to Judge of that, sir; what next"
"Nothing only l love you, md tue Il
Newspaper"
At this, Mcssrs. A., B., c., and d., burs,
out in loud laugh, and exclaimed in one
voice-"so do we? ] love you to distrac-
ton? take four newspapers, ha! har'
"In one month you shall have my answer.
You may all withdraw"
At the end of the month the five suitors
again appeared. Turning to each one in
succession. the lady answered:
"Richcs arc not productive of happiness.
Boastcl nobility i'blood is The puorcst of
all recommendations. Fame is ilccting.
and he that has garb Of gentleman is
to l,c pilicd. have found out the names
Of The papers to which you all subscribe,
and have ascerlaincd that none of you who
have bnaslc OF wealth. mobility. fame or
fashion, have paid the printer Now, gen
llcmcn, this is dishonest. cannot think Of
marrying man who would be guilty of a
dishonest act. have learned that Mr.. Z.
not only subscrbcs for paper but pays the
printer. Therefore, say he is the man; !
give him my hand with full conviction that
he is the one every way calculated to make
me happy"
Need we extend our narrative? The dis
appointed gentlemen disappeared quite sud-
denly; and the lucky suItnr was united to
the object Of his dcvutiot; and in few years,
by honesty aud industry, became, not only
distinguished, but wealthy man, and was
esteemed By ALL Young man he paid the
Dyiuicr. Is there no moral in this?
TIE WISE EMBASSADOR,
We remember reading in an old French