The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1859-08-18

the DTOktI uduSuler. MARIA received
a severe scolding from her aunt and
ditto from her cousin, because she
spoke so contemptuously of the titled
Fitzgammon. ~ ass 9t4 niah
Miss Mullens jealousy induced her
to believe that several young ladies
were not only smitten, but dead in love
with the golden calf she worshipped,
and In order to make ure-of the idol
of her affection, she and her parents
went to work in good earnest to bring
about match and have the parties uni
ted in matrimony. tss 70
The landlord to whom Mr. Fitzgam-
mon was in debt for board and bor-
rowed money, did not press his claims
for fear of losing customer.
In short time arrangements were
made for the wedding. Milliners, tai
lors, shoemakers and confectioners
were busy at work. The day was Sc
lected, the guests were invited, and all
the interested parties were on the tip
toe of anticipation, when an event oc-
CURED which is related as follows
Wife, did you see this new pa
per?" .5:s.ea
eyes, saw it, but you know as well
as do that / have no time to read
newspapers. Clara is to be married
next Monday, and l shall have TO be
as busy as a dressmaker, or cut a sor-
ry figure at the wedding"
"But here is fist pointing to par
agraph about Mr.. Fitzgammon, the
distinguished foreigner. s shA e
DO read it, pa" said Clara smiling,
| knew he would make noise in the
world. a man of his rank in, society,
having a princely fortune and a varie-
ty of accomplishments, such ifascinat-
ing manners, and such superb talents,
cannot fail to make great sensation
among people who appreciate bis gen
ius. Let us hear, pa
"We have just received the London
Times" Ttigaiam neogls 3 u GWe
"Hear this, ma the news is from
England. Now, | suppose my envious,
jealous, saint Of cousin, who told me
that she believed somebody was an
impostor, will see her mistake. "i9gcq
"Do let me read without interrup-
ton, if y ~ please"
"We received by last nights mail a
copy of the London Times, containing
the following startling and unexpected
announcement: roo
John Cannon, who was a servant
Of VIM. Fitz, Esq, has robbed his
master of considerable jewelry and
clothing, and it is supposed has sailed
to America. He is about thirty years
of age, medium size, has dark eyes,
coarse, curly hair, and scar on his
left cheek, which he received from .
watchman, who arrested him in the
act of whipping his wife. One hum
dred pounds shall be given to the per-
son who shall secure the thief
"Early this morning one of our eff
cient officers read the announcement,
and at once put the Fitz and the Gam
mon together, went to the hotel where
he found the sleeping beauty with a
scar on his left cheek, and the name of
Fitz on some silver spoons in his trunk.
He awoke and arrested Mr.. Cannon,
and escorted him to jail" ,.,
Clara tainted when she heard the
sad tidings, and after she came to her
senses, she exclaimed:
90, ma! o, pa what shall / do? !?
My dresses are made, and our friends
are invited, and everybody will laugh
at me! / wish / could be shut up in
nunnery." pa shsm g7iTa
"Mr Mullins, who is the editor of
that paper ?" e
"Mr. George Raymond"
"I wonder if that is the young man
who gallanted Maria to church that
Sunday" 81 .gTsingeeq Era
81 suppose it is.'' saa3H zisil 81
Well, go and ask him concering
the particulars about this sad and most
unhappy affair" -
Mr.. Mullins went to the office and
inquired if Mr.. Raymond was in. -
No, sir, he has gone to the State
House. He has recently been elected
to the Senate, and consequently spends
much of his time in the Senate Cham
ber." aaa aoaa2 1ai ssfia sa
"Is this Mr.. Raymond the young
man who used to work in the brick
block across the way?"
"Yes."
"When he returns give my compli-
ments to him, and say my name is
Mullins, and that all the meRnbers of
my family would be happy to see him" "
Mr.. Mullins returned home and In
formed his family that the journeyrnan
printer had not only become an editor,
but also a prominent member Of the
Senate, and that the news respecting
Fitzgammon was also too true. The
intelligence spread like wild-fire
throughout the city, and afforded a rich
feast for tale-bearers and scandal, and
those who carry the DEVILS mailbag
from door to door, had their hearts,
hands and mouths full for fortnight.
The Hon. Mr.. Raymond-the low.
born iourneyman--the plebian printer
who belonged to the vulgar herd-call
ed frequently to see the charming and
beautiful Miss Sedgelsnd; and although
Clara set her cap for him, and tried
with all the skill of an experienced
coquette, she failed to win the heart o.
the printer, who became the happy
husband of Maria Sedgelsnd. Glars
! improved in wisdom as she improved
lin years, and finally became the con
tented wife of worthy and respecta