Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-12-01


youth were too strong, and he tainted from ex'
cess Of Joy. Meanwhile, the enamored maiden
hung fondly over him, and Slowly the eyes
Of Samuel Smith Opened-he gazed wildly
about him--then meeting the ardent gaze Of
his lover, he bushed deeply, and from behind
his handkerchief family faltered-"Ask my
ma"
The following advertisement recently ap-
peared in the Stockton California; Her
aid:
"HUsBAxD WANTED. BY widow lady in
the 3lsl year Of her age, who lives in the coun-
TRY; is worth $40, 900, and with fair personal
charms-a husband who can bring good refer
ences as to moral character, does not drink or
gamble and is possessed of a good manly
countenance. large heart, tolerbly good look
ing, and withal is capable of doing business
This must be his principle recommendation;
he must fully understand how to transact busi-
ness in business manner Letters addressed
to MARY" at this office, will meet With prompt
attention."
The advertisement was answered immedi-
ately by eighteen candidates, among which
was the following, and if it don't win the wi
dow, we can't say much for her taste. After
describing his personal attractions, he says:
"My temper is warranted good-and, l may
say, it is even amiable. am called a good
business man, having received a fortune by
each of my wives, and having succeeded in in
vesting them all in different ways, SO that per-
haps our children may reap the benefit of their
parents foresight. | am now slightly embar-
rassed for the want of funds, but will easily
get out OF all my difficulties with the 10000,
you so generously offer to bestow on the man
of your choice. | have no habit that can
be called bad IN Calyornia--am a member of
a respectable meeting g-house, (recenty estab-
Ilished, and have frequently been told, (some
time since, was a fine, nice young man, (fol
a small party Jam very good looking, and
have no real encumbrances, such as real estate
or, in fact, property of any kind to distract my
attention from your charmes. have a class
in Sunday school-am a member of tie hool
and ladder company, also of the singing schoo
and l. O. O. F., and am a candidate for collec
tor of taxes and justice ofthe peace-at pres
sent practising medicine on the Homeopathic
plan as it requires no capital, .
Please state, dear Mary, when and where
we can have an interview, and name the hou
when shall become the happest of men, ele
i, vated to the tlpmost top ofthe highest pima
Gle Of bliss, or plunged to the lowest corner 0
: the bottomless pit of dispalr,' should you re
iect my suit. Allow me to subscribe myself
dear Mary, your expectant husband,
! 1914 @ ...r.4 SANTIAGO JEEMEs.
a P.S.-It convenient, please deposit Sl0C
? with Mr.. Tabor withl orders to pay to me t.
r bind the bargain. ''0'.
P. S. No. 2.-Tn case you should lacerate
, my heart by declining my proposal, you viii
+ please send me $50, or some old clothes and
e box Of cigars, and if perfectly convenient
y you might add basket Of champagne.
P. S. No 8 The cirgars and champagne
j want for friend, Don't suppose for momen
that ever use either.
S p. S. No. Al have had the measles an
a small pox, and forgot to mention that have
!. slight cast in one eye, but my sight is good ii
4P. NJ "" ''" .'
P. S. No. 5.-Ihave very large circle {
d valuable acquaintances in San Francisco, an
s perhaps might influence consignments, shOul
!, we conclude to 60 in business.
E. P. S. No. 6.-I forgot to mention that al
Il from Pike county, Mo-, and have fine terfi'
N dog. Il hope you are fond of dogs.
!. An revoir, ma chere ami, as the German
:. ksav. SANTIAGO JEEMEs.
T. EY-There are now "a tons of gold in Unit
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