The true Democrat., 1857-04-28
Sranda'---Sreach of rromo,e.

Mrs. Mary J. Shultz has commenced suit in the St. Louis crcut court for S5OOOO da- images against Col. Alexander NJ. Mitchell one of the heroes of the Mexican war for not making her his wife according to promise, and otherwise wofullv iniurng her The St. Louis Democrat referring to the fact has these re- marks:
 " And thereby hangs a taIe," the upshot of which is that the plaintiff has not only suffered a breach of promise, but has been wofuly de. ceived in other respects by this same Alexan- der M Mitchell. The story goes, that the courtship,
 Brief as the lightning in the collied night" lasted but about fifteen days. The plaintiff is widow lady of good appearance, winning manners, and an income of about twelve hun drea dollars. Her home is in Weston. Her style is familiar with the boarders at Barnum's Hotel and her acquaintances are ranked with the most exclusive" of the city. Alexander NJ. Mitchell is originally from Ohio He de. parted that State 10 fight the Mexcans. and having returned like another troulador from the wars covered with glory and blood, he was duly presented with huge broad sword, beau. tfuily engraved, and inlaid with silver and gold, of course, in token of heroism. His De-
 
 vlSnd of but learn from his own representations that he is resident of St. Joseph. in this State, and is largely interested in several ex- tensive tracts of land, has an annual income of S40O0O, which he desires the assistance of wife to help him disburSe He is reported tall has a striking countcnace, cultivates the crinigerous tendencies of his face, wears mer- chant tailor clothes carries himself high la mjhtaire, and talks like a book He came to the city more than fortnight ago, and having by some means, met the widow, concluded to % in" The effort required some extraneouS assistance, and by his own confessions he had occasion, time and again. to take "sperits' ''- He pressed his suit with ardor, and in a very few days was the accepted man. The engage ment was not suffered to cool The day was fixed, (laSt Mondav) the pastor Dr. Rice, was engaged to perform the nuptals in his church The lady made hurried but most expensive preparations. The rumor goes that her linen alone cost about twelve hundred dollars, and that great many of her articles of dress were duly marked with the surname of her intend ed husband. Jewerv had been purchased by the Colonel 10 the value of S1 .OOO and pre- sented to the widow, who. to hold it secure. locked it up in the safe at Banum's The re port is, that the diamonds of this Jewerv were not from Goconda, but Pittsburg Invi- tation cards, of beautiful design and costly material were distributed around among the arlstocracy. Anticipations were high Mon day nig Int came and no wedding Resson-- absence of the bridegroom Where was he? Echo answered-had fzzled and was about taking passage for St. Joseph on board the Morning Star. He approached the clerk of the boat and demanded birth in the gentle mans cabin. The clerk who was "up to snuff" desired to know if he was not going to take his wife up Said he had DO wife and didn't intend having any. Clerk communica- ted around. The story began to fly, and fn- ally reached the widows ears. She sent for him. He wouldn't go but finally consented to an interview. What transpired is not pre- ciselv ascertaned but he afterwards said he told her he was drunk when he promised to marry her. She appealed to him. but he graph explains. He was dnly served with nohce, bur, nevertheless departed on lis way homeward, leaving a promise that if after a SIX months consideration he should be in the mind he would come down and marry. This Is plain unvarnished statement of the scan dal which has been flying the town in regard to the matter. There are a great many incilen- tai reports, which we have not time nor space to relate. The sympathies of our citizens are quite fully enlisted for the widow. The emi- nent counsel engaged, we are quite sure, will find something more tangible to build his case upon than "pork chops and tomato sauce." In the event of a successful suit, however, we are afraid the Colonel will bsat the sheriff on execution.