Southern shield., 1850-01-05
How He Won Her.

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 il should not betrue.
 A young lady of eccentric character, bu of rare mental endowments,. and extraor dinary personal attractions, had five suitors equally assiduous in their attentions. Una ble to decide upen whiehsshe shouldsbestow her hand, she gave them notice to call upor her at a certain day, and each state his claims in the presence of the others. Ali the appointed time the lovers arrived Four of them were confident of success but the fifth had down-cast look, and sghed when he gazed on the object of his devoton.
 "Gentlcmen," said she, "you have ionor- ed me with proposals of marriage. l have as yet neither refused nor accepted any one l of you. 1 now desire that each oneof you state your claims to my hand, tha l may know upon what grounds lmay be justified in bestowing it."
 A. answered as follows: "If vol marry me, you shall live in splendid houe, have carriages and servants at your command, and enjoy all the Iuxures of fashionable life. am rich.''
 B. spoke next: "My rival has aid very truly that he is rich, and that he offers you strong inducement; but am of ioble de- scent. My grandfather was duke, and although not wealthy, am of family with whom an alliance would be considered aQ honor to the wealthest heiress in tle Iand.'' c. stated his claims: "I am a pIitician, and have now reputation that oder per sons have enyied. Next year l hall run for Congress, and have no doubt olsuccess. By marrying me your name will b handed down to posterty."
 D. twisted his moustache with he air of an exquisite, and said: Angelic creature! 'Pon my word, 1 think you have already made up your mind in my favor. You know how much am admired. Whois the most fashionable dressed in town Who frequents themost fashionable places? Who IS better judge of the opera? Rumor says D., but, 'pon honor, Pm too modest to in- sist upon it."
 When 1t came 10 Els turn to speak there was pause. All eyes were turned towards him. Poor fellow, he was dreadfully en- barrassed.
 Mir. F."
 "Alas!' was the reply, q yield to these gentlemen. They have the advantage of me in every respect" And he took up his hat to leave.
 "Stop," said the lady, 'make your state ment, no matter how humble may be your claims"
 q am poor"
 "Go on."
 ''I am not of noble family"
 ''Go on, sir''
 ''l am unknown to the world"
 "No matter; proceed"
 'si have neither the taste nor the means to dress fashionably. 1 work for my liveli- hood. It is hardly possible that can make you happy, for can afford none of the in- ducements held out by my rivals"
 T am to judge of that, sir; what next?"
 "Nothng, only love you, and take C newspaper"
 At this, Messrs. A., B., C., and D.. burst out in loud laugh, and exclaimed in one volce-"so do we! 1 love you to distrac- ton! ltake four newspapers, hal har
 "Slence," said the lady; q one month you shall have my answer. You may all withdraw"
 At the end of the month the five sutors again appeared. Turning to each one in succession the lady answered:
 "hches are not productive of happiness. boasted nobility of blood is the poorest of all recommendations. Fame is feeting, and he thathas only the garb of gentleman IS to be pltied. l have found out the names o1 the papers 10 which you all subscribe, ana nave ascertaned that none of you who have boasted of wealth, nobility, fame, or fashion, have paid the printer. Now, gentlemen, this is dishonest I cannot 'hlnH of marrying man who would be 9uiily of dishonest act. have learned that NIT. E. not only subscribes for a paper, o"S pays the printer. Therefore, say he IS the man; give him my hand with full conviction that he is the one every way to make me happy"
 Need we extend our narrative7 The dis gentlemen disappeared quite sud- denly; and the lucky suitor was united to the object of his devotion; and in a few years. by honesty and industry, became, not only distinguished, but wealthy man, and was esteemed by all. Young men, he pdad the printer. Is there no moral in this?
 To Young Hen.
 Don't rely upon friends.-Don't rely up- on the good name of your ancestors. But, ii you want to do anything for yourself, off with your coat and set about it manfully. Thousands have spent the prime of life inI vain hopes of aid from those whom they o friA I- ii l. L |