The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-12-16
A Capital Story.
Correspondence OF The Boston Traveller.
ROE DE- LA CHAUssE Axr

OF titles OF nobility is really causing good
deal OF Inconvenience, especially in provin-
cial France. No license TO shoot game, no
passport is issued until the claimant proves
his alleged title, even though it be no more
than the aristocratic particle de. And no
person is allowed to " witness marriage
record, or q certificate Of birth or death,
unless he establishes right TO the name
used. This new law has dislocated society
in the provinces good deal, and made o
good many marriages miscarry. have
heard some interesting stories in illustration
Of the effects Of this craving after titles
and you must let me tell you one which con-
taiDs in its few sentences an outline OF the
incidents Of three volume novel. They
say it is true. cannot avouch its reality,
nor do see how this point can become a
matter OF any Importance, for it is no creed
/ send you, but only the the amusement Of
an hour. Nobody pins their faith upon
story-and there are some men who cannot
be brought to build their faith, even on de.
crees Of councils and bulls Of Popes.
A few years ago young Frenchman took
it into his head to visit Germany. lie was
possessed Of no fortune, and he was of pie
bian birth. But he had one OF the most
arstocratic names in France, humble as
his family was,-no wonderful coincidence
to anybody who has passed away some
hours OF rainy day in the hotel Of strange
city, listlessly turning over the leaves Of
Directory. How many Howards arc cob
blers; 1udors, blacksmiths Egertons, gro.
GERS; Percys, tailors; Douglasses, pastry
cooks! And being in love with German
baroness, who feels las all the German no.
biity feel ard as felt her ancestors, of
whom you remember Chesterfield said,
"they would rather prove their two and.
thirty cardinal virtues, if there were 80
many" They are not Of Ulysses opinion,
who says, very truly
nc-Genu. ., proayos, ct aa1 non fecimus ips,
say being in love with German baron.
ness, who feels that untitled men are as
zeros in life, he dubbed himself baron, that
he might be on an equality of condition
with the lady he loved. He visited the
town where she lived, determined to stay
there until his purse was exhausted.
His name, title, pleasing person, winning
manners and talents, made it an easy thing
for him to enter society. Ono day, in a
fashionable drawing room, an elderly gen.
tleman came up TO him with extended hands
and said. 1--WE are kinsmen, Baron" The
young man blushed, and so great was his
embarrassment and surprise, that he remain
ed speechless. His silence was taken for
pride, and the old man added, smiling,
Don't be afraid shall prove unworthy OF
the house. | am Count Won. My
mother (who was Of French extraction bore
your name, and was consequently OF your
family, for there never has been but one fam
lily of that name in France. know it has
been said to be extinct, but | have always
heard my aunts say there were members of
it still surviving in the province you came
from. You are proof they were no; mista-
KIN"
The young Frenchman, confused and an
noyed by an incident which threw him into
false and grave position, tried 10 vain to
end the cordially Of the old man. His ef-
forts we're all in vain. Delighted to discover
q relation who reflected so much honor to
the family, the old man introduced him ev-
erywhere. The most exclusive drawing.
rooms of the town. threw open their doors
to him, presented under such favorable aus.
piccs. In one Of these houses the pseudo.
nobeman became acquainted with a charm.
ing girl-a lady who possessed all those
spells which blind men she had beauty,
birth and fortune. The Count Won
used all Of his diplomacy to procure an ALI
ance between his French kinsman' and the
German heircss and he succeeded so far as
the lady was concerned. but the Frenehman
declined the offer, being determined, so he
said, never to marry woman Of superior
fortune TO bis own. MY dear fellow" was
instantly the reply OF the old Count, do
you think would have nothing to give you
on your marriagei am an old bachelor.
You are the only kinsman have in the
world. would have it point Of honor TO
give You as much fortune as this young lady
will receive on her marriage
The Frenchman persisted in his refusal
and told the generous old Count that be was
not certain Of being entitled to the rank Of
Baron-that his certificate of birth, as well
as his fathers, bore his name without any
de" or title. Bah Bah Bah Don't
you see how i, is Why, my dear boy,
your father was born during the first Re
public THAT sanguinary saturnalia which in.
jured you French so much in Europe) when
oil titles were suppressed. Your family,
like so many others was injured by the
storm, ind it is your duty to repair it,
Marry the bride | offer you she is the
daughter Of my best friend and when die
all have is yours"
In vain the young man struggled against
the Counts resolution he could make no
impression on the latter. The young lady
herself spoke to him one one evening at q
ball
know. sir. the reason why you refuse
your relations proderod klndne.s You
deem fortune itself would b. too dearly pur.
chased if with--me. Accept
the fortune, and marry some other person
more favored than me- | will use all nv
influence 10 engage your kissnen 10 ratify
your choice. Or. II you prefer the charms
O. single life, pretend 10 be ANXIOUS to mar