The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-03
4 New aud s,ngsisS Chapter In the His-
tory sS Mss. Cannt"ghsm Basdsii.

The New York Epsnmg Post has pub
Brokerage 10 the Metropolis" in which the
arts and delnsions practioed by sci OF un-
principled harpics, who cntice men into
equiv0eal positions, 10 order TO extort mo
Dey from them n u consideration for silence,
are exposed. The last OF these articles re-
late 10 interviews with Mrs. CCSSisGHAx,
OF the Bnrdell murder n0t0riety. A person
called FfrzqsRAtD went 10 the Office of one
OF the Matrimonial Brokers, whose cards
are published in the papers. To his great
surprise, be- there inst Mrs. CUSsIsGHAa.
whom he has seen 10 Court. lie at once
resolved to conceal his knowledge Of her
identity, and to Ascertain what he could Of
the wOrnAns designs. She said many things
her inquisitOr knew 10 be false, and attempt
81 10 head him 10 entrust 10 her his intro
duction to good society and good wife.
In this be humored her during two inter.
views. and appointed third mccting the
incidents Of which are related below
Mr. Fitzgerald promptly kept his ap-
p0intment, and found that Mrs. Cunning
ham was no le-s prompt He believed this
would he decisive interview, and was busy
dcvising means for ending an acquaintance
which had commenced wholly by accident,
been pursued wholly from curiosity, and
which, from every consideration, he felt
must be Immediately terminated.
Mrs Cunninghains appearance was more
pale and haggard than on the previous DC
casion. She was, in fact, II type Of perfect
mental misery, or Of great physical prostra-
ton. She again apoIogized. by saying tina,
they had wedding at her house The night
before. My second daughter" said she
fourteen years old, was married last night
10 wealthy southern planter. lie is much
older than she, but loves her dearly, and |
hope they will be happy
The broker so0D after entered, and said u
lady and gentleman were present who want
ed the paror. As VIC are pretty well nc
quainted now she said, addressing Frank
perhaps You will have no objection To go
ing up stairs. There is a pleasant room d.
roctly above this, and ! have ordered fire
and lights"
Fitzgerald assembled the stairs followed
by Mrs Cunningham, and was ushcred into
the room described by the broker There
was bed In one corner and cheerful fro
In the crate.
"Is II possible" thought Frank, "that
these people have concocted scheme to
charm mo with this society until late hour,
10 rob inc Of the roll Of bills they think I
carryY Is this tho Dclilah whs ia To shear
my locks, that somebody may cut my throat
or pick my pockets 4"
The more he thought Of il, the more his
suspicious were aroused, and b. reflected
with satisfaction on the means Of defense he
had provided In the casa Of foul play. lie
resolved to learn definitely tho nature OF Mrs
CunniDgham's expectations, and bring his
visit TO a speedy close. lilo accordingly
seated himself near front window, at u
sufficient distance TO watch her motions, aud
In position 10 watch the door, which he did
closely. and commenced jovial conversation,
~ though his spirits were undsturbed by
any Of the apprehensions referred 10. Mrs.
Cunningham plainly intmated that st Of
winter fars would be very acceptable. and
that seventy-6 I've or hundred dollars would
purchase ~ good set a. sho desired.
Fitzgerald went into u long discourse on
the liability Of bachelors to lose shirt but.
tons, anil have their clothes otherwise disor.
derc,l, to oil VI which Mrs. Cunnngh az.
sentcd. and proiesScd TO be an excellent hand
TO look after such matters
Gradually she threw of the restraint
which she had formerly observed in CONVEX.
sation, and finally, when he asked her d.
rcctly IL she would accompany him South,
she replied in the Affirmative without hesita.
ton; and when he intmated there was u
possibility Of his going isto business in this
city, she urged him 10 tina, case to buy aud
furnish u house uptown, which she pledged
herself to take care OF in the best style, and
10 look after his general welfare in the most
satisfactory manner as long AS she remained
single As u slight manifestation Of her
interest, she pinned the binding to tho
cuff Of his ovcrcoat where i, had been loos
ened.
You see, said she, Il am good
hand TO take care Of things. You will get
that house II you come here. will you
not :"
IL will ee," replied Frank. looking at
his watch. Il will think the matter over );
out naNc IN thxugtthent NJ Tue Ia u argc
House at six o'clock this evening, and see
IL Is almos, six o'clock now"
hut you are not going 10 leave so
soon T.
Yes, madam. most go Immediately"
No that will not do, You mus,
spend the evening here with me-. There is
a good tirc, AMI you needn't 70.
very tempting offer. surely replied
Frank, 4" but, indecd. il is impossible TO
accep, your generous invitation, | cannot
break my engagement.
IL II 81 important tina, you must leave
me alone here 20
Yes, it is on business, and imperative
Good evening, madam"
Fitzgerald took his ha, and started for
the door but Mrs. Cunningham, suddenly
rising. said with a smile
4" No, sir, You cannot go.
" But must 60"
No. sir, you shall not 20 YOU shall
stay here with me :" and 10 saying she