The Shasta courier., 1855-04-14
A Story of the Side scenes.

We read in the Paris Steele, that one of the
most attractive actresses of one of our vaudeville
theatres was lately seized with an ambition very
common to her companions. Tired OF epheme-
raj triumphs and transient connexions, she
dreamt of marriage-a grand marriage, which
would give her arlStocratlc title and solid
fortune.
Possessing considerable attractions, she was
not long in finding gentleman who suited her
ideas. A young Marquis presented himself,
brilliant, elegant, having good name, belonging
TO the pure blood of the Foubourg st. German,
and perfectly imbued with the philosophy of the
day, which consists in disdaining all prejudices.
The Marquis was one OF those who are not
alarmed at the report of adventures, or at the
hundred and one names inscribed on the tablets
of gallantry of theatrical nymph. He thought
that true conjugal happiness might and ought to
be found with woman who had seen much of
life in short time he therefore set forth his
pretensions and made honorable proposals.
1--WE will throw the veil of marriage over the
past," nobly exclaimed the young Marquis. The
actress was prudent and before accepting his
offer she called and made due inquiries from the
notary of her suitor. She wished for nothing
better than to be Marchioness. but she had
made considerable savings, and did not feel in
cned to place them in an opulent common fund.
The notary completely satisfied her that the
Marquis had fine income OF S0,000f year,
free of all encumbrances, and was completely
free from debt She hesitated no longer, and
her hand was gracously accorded to the noble
suitor, who declared himself to be the happiest
OF men, and expressed his wish that the mar
riage should take place very shortly.
''In the first place, however and before our
marriage" said he to the actress there is a
sacrifice which my delicacy and my dignity de-
mand from you. | can accept your past life, but
not the profits you have derived from it. | will
not consent that you should bring me as your
duwry the tribute of nations, nor that the jewel
box of my wife should be composed of the gifts
of a crowd of generous amateurs. cannot see
you adorned with the insignia of your former
folles. Send back, therefore. your diamonds
inscriptions of rente, and other securities which
you may have. AS to your furniture, sell it, and
give the proceeds to the poor. l wish you to be
stripped of ALL like repentant Madeline. You
must owe to me alone your fortune and your or
naments.'
The pride Of the gentleman was nHexible on
this point, and the actress resigned herself to
the sacrifice for which she was to be so amply
Unidentified by the title of Marchioness, the S0-
O00f. year income of her husband and the
promised splendor of her wedding presents
She executed his wishes with good grace The
furniture was lately sold for the benefit of the
poor and the Jewels and securities returned to
her old friends, who were not little astonished
at such MISREPRESENTATION; and it is said
that some of the gentlemen, who had almost ru-
lned themselves with their prodigalities. were
well satisfied at the circumstance. All this was
done. and there appeared to be nothing to delay
the marriage, when suddenly the young Mar
4uls disappeared without word of intimaton
whether he yielded to the representations of
his family or friends or whether the whole affair
was for the purpose of revenging himself on the
actress. or playing of joke on her, remains
mystery. The rage of the duped and ruined
actress may be better imagined than described
II is said that she is about to commence legal
proceedings against her deceiver. This what
her comrades recommend to her, and what the
curious are in hopes of.