Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-07-09

. widow Of several years standing, who was
by some mysterious dispensation of providence
one Of the company which made an excursion te
Now London on Independence day. Feeling
quite forlorne Qor, being neithes young, rich
nor handsome, my bean paid me very little at
tention, and rendered his dclicately gloved OK.
tremites in an exceedingly patronizing manner)
took great interest in observing my neighbors
| and was struck by the clumsiness with which
some giddy spinsters managed (rather mis-
managed) their powers Of fascination. My re-
Elections upon this subject--one in which may
| fatter myself to possess some experence-have
induced me to address series Of letters to the
young ladies Of Burlington upon that most vital
Of all points-hoW to secure husband. Trusting
my well.intended and good humored efforts will
be greatefully appreciated by my sex,
remain yours truly, NANCY PICKLE.
To the Young Ladies Of Burlington.
LETTER NO. 1.
MY DEAR YOU'VE FRIENDS:
Ineed scarce tell you that men and women are
natural enemies; it was SO at the beginning of
the world, and will remain SO to the end. The
squabble began with Adam and Eve, and will 60
on till the last couple leftto bury each other.
Civilization has, however, taught them to con-
cedt their animosity, and they agree to q hollow
truce called " courtship,' in which each strives to
steal march upon the other.
During this period of cunning and deceit not
an Omahaw Indian ought to display more daring
and patience in the capture of his enemy than
yourself during courtship. Itoften happens that
in some unguarded moment you may bind your
victim to the tree of life in the bonds of matri-
mony, after which you can amuse yourself the
rest of your existence by hurting at the unfortu-
nate captive the tomahawk Of rosewood furni-
ture and the scalping knives of milliners bills,
enlivened occasionally by the celebrated war
dance Of Mysteries or by our battle-song of
tears and signs. And this is but fair in itself.
Society lin the female vocabulary is great
market, and every woman saleable commodity.
Hence, the tr,s end of life is to dispose Of your
selfto the best advantage But as some girls are
Is little to be trusted with their own disposal as
children with edged tools, will furnish you
a few hints which your own ingenuity will no
doubt speedily improve upon.
l maintain, my dears, that when a woman
once realizes her own position, she is not likely
to throw away her manufactures, for she very
properly regards herself as a shop furnished by
nature to secure fortune. You must therefore
consider your eyes, nose, hair, &C., &C., and all
other attractions, virtues and accomplishments,
SO much stock IN trade to be disposed of to the
best advantage. Not a smile, glance, or sigh
oughta prudent girl to caste for they are the small
change of life aud necessary to attract customers.
For this reason you ought only to cultivate the
wealthiest class of acquaintance, as they can
best further your business prospects. When
introduced to any person you must be careful to
| ascertain his position and prospects for, remem
Der above all things, that q lover or friend is
| to be treated with a tenderness and affection
proportionate to his wealth. The modern Bible,
or book of home affections is the Ledger.
would, however, not advise you, my dears,
to make enemies of all your poor beaus. Small
causes often produce great effects. Apoor beau
may occasionally be made useful by discreet
girl in quiekening rich one into either assidu'
ity or iealousy,-both of which states of mind
las you are well aware, are favorable to PRO-
| PosAL-which should call the "coup de main =
| of girls life.
At the same time let me counsel you to do the
amiable to the family of the one singled out foi
| your administration to this point is of high
Importance and should never be lost sight of in
| doubtful cases. have known many q battle
gained in this way which seemed desperate
Upon the father, for example, bestow those little
amateur daughter-like attentions SO fattering to
the aged. Do this however with great ci-cum'
spection, or your amiabilities may arouse the
iealousies of his own feminines pho ,ciH eoasidc,
you poaching upon their preserves"
Speak occasionally, as though inadvertently,
of some gentleman considerably older than your
SELF whom, though you have repeatedly refused
your friends are teasing your life out" to &C
ccpt on account Of his great wealth. Say, in
laughing manner, shaking your dear little curis
about, how gay you mean to be when married tc
one old enough to be your great uncle. This
my dears, will throw the family off their guard as
to your designs on their son or brother, ant
| make them eager to cultivate an acquaintance Sc
prophetic of balls, pic MICS and evening parties
--for, remember, that gratitude els keen eS
pectation of fayors to come" There is also an
other advantage resulting from this little strok'
OF policy: 1t will frequently plant passion TO
you in the breast of the brother, for nothing j
SO calculated to arouse desire for the possession
/ of another as Me knowledge that she belongs I
somebody else already.
One more remark and I will conclude this par
of my advice. Ifthere are any unmarried girl
in your victims family, it may be well to allud
occasionally to some brother in California Q
elsewhere, who is expected back every day wit
large fortune, and say las though it rushe
from you unawares) that he is just the man :
marry Immediately after he returns. You ca
add-if the urgency Of the case requires it, tbs
you intend to chose his wife for him. This
] bait they cannot fail TO swallow-and, befo,
he returns, you viii most probably have hooke
your own fish, which is all you want.
/ Hoping you viii benefit by the few words
have said, you shall hear soon again.
Il From your loving sister, n. T.
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
A ataken in" Democrat who believed in Pc
. ular Sovereignty, authorizes US to pay over u
| eum Of al00 to any Buchaneer who will discoy
/ | in the Cincinnati platform. and make mantle