The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28
L1rn AND MORALS I'M new YORK

Mlss lbOker was IN striking Oontsest |" Iuc
aspiring tendencies Of Miss Mckee daughter
Of taller Mckee, who entered into the holy
bonds with French gentleman last week.
possessor Of astounding whiskcrs and NOUS
tache. and nearly allied to > noble family
Three hundred cards were issued for tho
wedding, which took place at Grace Church.
The bride entered by one door, followed by
six bridcmaids, aud having hold Of the cx-
tailor's hand. She was attred in flow
ing robe Of white satin, fesooned up the
side with point d'aiguiile AMI pearls her
veil. which cost a thousand dollars. was
gracefully draped around her youthful face,
which had saffron tendency. At the same
instant the bridegroom entered the other
door, followed by six groomsnen. in blue
coats, and white vests, at which the bride
looked. rnther disconcerted, and the three
hundred dear friends laughed ochind their
fans. On their return from church the re-
ception was mngnifcent-one large room
in the mansion heing devoted to the bridal
presents. There were Cashmere shawls,
boxes Of jewels, sets Of silver and rich lace
dresses piled up in inc xhaustible profusion.
1t was not known that the lady had many
rich relatives, and people wondered, ad-'
mired, and went away. Next morning,
Monsieur desired to see some of the costly
gifts. so as to examine them moro at his
leisure.
...Non, non' said he9 impatiehtly, as the
ex Miss Mckee, showed him lace dress
from her "dear papa" and set OF plated
knives, with pearl handles from ina; 5" .'de-
Cashmere, dc diamants, dat vat want to
see."
The bride tried to shirk the question, but
tho bridegroom was Imperative. and she
was at last obliged. blushingly end with
much hesitation, to confess that the dia-
rnonds were hired for the occasion at
TiAany's and tho fifteen hundred dollar
shawls from Stewards.
The gentleman has since requested the
lady.s father to hand over whatever money
he intends to give his daughter, rs he y
tired of '.dis tam countree, and wants to
60 back to .la beHe France"
The truth is New York society God help
dtion. Our young women are influenced
by only two cmotions-love OF display and
love Of admiration, and they open their arms
to whatever ministers to these two passions.
Added to this, they are idle, "and Satan
finds some mischief still for idle hands to do
If nothing worse, they marry their fathers
coachmnn, or their music teacher, or some
interesting foreigner with moro hair than
brains, and more ruscnlity than either
Men of intellect rarely seek in society
for wives. generally prcfering women edu-
Gated away from it's pernicious and vita
ting influence. which they know scorches
and dries up cvcry fresh and innocent feel
ing.
The wealthy residents Of the South have
one great advantage over those Of the North
and that is in having colored male servants
| lfEugene Sue desired to write another bool
illustrating tho evils Of the institution as j
exists here and in Europe, he could fint
more graphic materials in New York tia,
those employed in Martin the Founding.
The dcpravity to which it gives rise Is gen
eralIy concealed for the time being, but
ia sure to break QUIT in a new form som
time. A short time since, young lady
the daughter Of millionaire, was marie
with every appearance of perfect satisfac
ton on the part of the family, to youn
gentleman who acted as her fathers clcrl
Fifty thousand dollars was given to her o
the day of her marriage, and SoO.UoO moi
nut in trust for the use Of herself. and hu'
band, and the young people started off
Europo on a tour and to spend the honey
moon. Some of the circumstances great
surprised many friends Of the family know
ing them to be very proud and tho youn
man very poor it was, however, no my
terry to others who knew that three yea
before liasOn had existed between til
girl, then only thirteen years old. and
servant in the house. which on being H
covered, had created frightful scenes. in III
midst of which the daughter was sent 10
convent. and the mcnial bribcd to leave II
country. The subsequent determination
the parents to marry her off as quickly I
possible. proved quite successful. they col
tcnting themselves with TIE idea that a
inferior match was better than open di
1 honor.
Another case has also occurred recent
r Of young girl not over fourteen years oil
3 and the daughter Of one Of our most SUI
4 ces.ful merchants. who left home ono mori
inn with her satchell on her arm f"r Il
nurpo.e. ~ her family supposed. Of attrn'
;nc school. which she generally did
Rutper's Institute. Instead Of that she pr
coded to house Of i'll fame. in Le"nni
: street, kept by the most "otori"u. ~om'
T IN the city. and. seeing her. introduced hc
e .clf. and said she had come TO hide ther
5 Observing that she was very BEAUTIFUL Al
would prove card. the woman gladly :
- ceived her. gave her elegant dresses. nj
had her treated with the most marked q
!, tention. THIS added Ia the already iniinm
!. beauty of the foolish girl. and she confess
TO having been tau'pered with and corroT