Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-02-08
a Story Of the Side Scenes.

We read in the Paris Steele One of the
most attractive actresses of one of our yaude-
vile theatres was lately seized with an .alnbi-
ton very common to her companions Tired
of ephemeral triunphs and transient connex-
ions, she dreamt of marriage grand mar
riage, which would give her an aristocratic ID
tie and a solid fortune Possessing consider
able attractions, she was not long in finding
a gentleman who suited her ideas A young
Marquis presented himself, brilliant, elegant
having good name, belonging 10 the pure
blood of the Foubourg ST. German, and per-
fectly imbnsd with the philosophy Of the day,
which consisEs in disdaining al pTejudices.-
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 tab
lets of gallantry of theatrical nynph 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 viii throw the veil of mar
riage 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 a marchioness, but she had made con-
place them in an opulent common fund The
notary completely satisfied her that the Mar
quis had Gne income of so ,O00f a year, free
of all encumbrances, and was completely free
from debt. She hesitated no longer, and her
hand was graciously accorded to the noble
suitor, who declared himself to be the happi-
est of men, and expressed his wish that the
marriage should take place very shortly ..In
the first place, however, and before our mar
rage said he to the actress, .sthere is sac
riGce which my delicacy and my dignity de-
mand from you. I can accept your past life,
but not the profits you have derived from it.
I Will not consent that you should bring me
as your dowry the tribute Of nations, nor that
the jewel-box Of my wife should be composed
of the gifts of crowd of generous amateurs
/ cannot see you adorned with the insignia of
your former follies. 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 / wish you to be stripped of all, Ike q
repentent Madeleine. You must owe to me
alone your fortune and your ornaments
The pride of the gentleman was infexible
on this point. and the actress resigned herself
to the sacrifice for which she was to be amply
indemniGed By the title of Marchioness, the
so ,000f wear 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 re-
turned to her old friends, who were not little
astonished al such an unlocked forrestitution;
and it is said that some of the gentleman, who
had almost ruined themselves with their
prodigalities were web satisfied at the circum-
stance All this was done, and there appear
ed to be nothing to delay the marriage, when
suddenly the young Marquis disappeared.
without word of intimation. Whether he
yielded to the representations of his family,
or his friends. or whether the whole affair was
for the purpose of revepging himself on the
actress, or playing of joke onher, remains
mystery The rage of the duped and ruin
ed actress may be better imagined than de-
scribed. 1t Is said she is about to commence
legal proceedings against her deeeiyer. This
is what her comrades recommend to her, and
what the curious are in hopes of. y