The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-25
City Gossip.

! LESSON -lr WainWrghcs illness u said 20 have
n primarily induced by his Irregularities Of eating.
netimes he took breakfast at at I, or at g. and
ner IT l, b, B. or y NJ, IS he c0uli get 1t, &c,
when upon his travels about his bishopric. Pro-
ional men little estimate the true value Of regular
ner especially, and lawyers, DOCTORS AID editors may
the example to heart
HH RzyxRszs OF FoKTuNE.-Let not the rich boast Of
u wealth. or the poor complain Of their poverty is
which Will answer both In prosperity and adver
The fckleness Of fortune has been theme for
e aud romAr GERS ever tnoe the stery Of jobs Attic
70 has been known. The uncertainty of mercantile
particularly is not only constant subject of re-
p, but also one Of general experience. No prefer
in life, except the farmers, seems to be fixed or
30 permanent, that some adverse storm may not
ep al away, and leave the fanced man of wealth
the senblance of mis- property. What are bonds,
pks, and mortgages but SO much waste paper, when
basis upon which they rest becomes worthless or
rodu ;tive9 They cannot purchase the first bushel
or tho smallest loaf Of bread to satisfy the
rings Of hunger.
e premise this much in order to relate the sudden
OF . fashionable family from aGluence to almost
plete poverty Last winter, the frequenters Of the
reunions at Washington could net have failed to
hale and hearty widow, fair, and about forty, Who
aided AL the balls, parties, and gay assemblies Of
ftal She bad lovely daughter, scarcely seventeen
Pc Of sge innocent and retiring in her manners, but
engaging and sffectio nate disposition. The widow
the owner Of . plantation in Virginia, encountered
p negroes. and run down to such . state Of poverty
she was actually poorer than the colored servants
m she owned She resolved, however, to make
perate push, and to marry her daughter off in such
amer as to recuperate her declining fortunes. Her
hted wealth, the charming appearance Of her daugh-
and the fMcssc which she knew 80 well how to use,
very soon successful A young man Of this city,
Pntly taken in ~ partner in q banking house In
street, was at Washington, transacting some bust
for the Arm, and while there received an invitation
ttend soiree at the residence of the Hon. Mr.. -,
ember Of the Senate. He received an introduction
be strategic widow, who Immediately saw the game
tented to her. The daughter introduced and the
ng man, feeling rich and important at his recent good
une in business thought It about time to take WIFE,
pa both parties are more than usually anxious, it
not generally take long to conclude matrimonial
lngement At all events, spirited the prelim-
, courtshp, assisted by the experience Of the mo-
that In less than two weeks the ami able daughter
he Old Dominion and the promising SON Of the KIM
bounced them husband and wife. The plantation, of
se, was not regarded but was left to decay and ruin
pr the care OF an overseer The young couple, in
pany with the mother, came immediately on to this
and = splendid house in - street was soon pro-
q and sumptuously furnished, and all things went
merry ~ . marfisge bell /" Servants attended the
the magnificent sofas during the morning, and In
afternoon the carriage was at tho door, and the obe
i driver gratiaed their most whimsical caprices.
bright and charming period Of life, however, did
last long Last summer gigantic failure came, and
house OF which the young man was { member went
he board and In less time than it takes to pen it
IS % poor as the son Of toll who day by day labors
his bands for his support The golden vision bad
the extIavagant mansion had to DO vacated, and
neglected Virginia plantation again began to look al
were worth something. At all events 1t was not to
referring for . rich husband for her daughter thus
ed to nought sought ts quiet shades for repose af
short but exciting career in the uncertain life Of
phienable metropolis.
From the Sunday Courier, Sept. Nl
p NEW OPERA HOUSE In FOURTEENTH STREET, or the
iemy Of Music it 10 Absurdly called, has been
y TO Mr. Ulmsn. Max Naretzek ID to be Db ector,
Mr.. Jacobsohn, Treasurer. Mr.. Ullman left for
bpe yesterday to close . contract with Mile. Wag-
CaIadori Allen, and other artists who are to Be
ght out immediately to inaugurate tho new
blishment-at least SO the story gees.
From the Sunday Mercury, Sept. 24.]
IrIA FINB-There seems to be some misunder-
ding relative to the militia laws, particularly
ing tn Sc persons who are exempt from It's provi-
The law Of 1854 expressly declares that "the
sors shall determine who are exempt, not liable
military duty;'' they are required, also, to make
ktifeae list of the names Of all persons whom they
determine to be exempt, and shall file the same In
pniceo Of the clerk Of the city. town ward whore
reside, fer the future examination and guidance Of
ssessors." Consequently, II the assessors do their
those who are exempt and notify the assessors,
mot again be troubled about militia duty. The
Also directs the 0ommissioner Of Jurors to provds
ter in which shall DO entered the Of persons
apt BY law from military service In the city Of New
but, 40 1t appears from the law, the proceedings
le latter case are the same ~ required before the
sors, and Of greater benefit to those who are
bpt This militia business Is certainly contemplate
gives our citizens unnecessary trouble, from the
that they not only always ready to defend their
try, but that they pay large taxes for the maiute
Of police, and the militia fines are legal extor