The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-22

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Who there that does not read the "Personas OF the
HERALD and who read them without having his mind
directed into channels Of romancep Advertisements
generally the rejecting reader the suggestive
and interesting portion of daily newspaper and
tainly the OF advertisements tina, class Of them
known as "Porsonnlsn While other classes deal with
the OF trade business and social needs
this deals only with the secret springs Of individual
ton. Other advertisements addressed 20 tho entire
community, but personal is generally intended for
The eye Of but individual and is, therefore, framed
be ineligible only that It is the mys
terry thus given TO them which constitutes their chief
charm. He who does not know the key TO
the mystery is apt to surround II in his own
mind with highly colored attributes, and wien he
undertakes sketch outlines only for ono but
times for dozen Of these romances, in the day, he GER
ainy has give wide scope to his Imagination. From
grave gay, from TO frivolous, from solemn to
ridiculous they lead the mind through fantastic world
thought similar record Of the internal daily life o.
Thcbes Of Athens OF Rome, thousands Of years ago,
would be worth than the serious writings Of hsto-
Rams in giving cliko impression Of the manners OK
the day. But neither Egyptian, Greek nor Roman eiv-
aRn reached far as to produce newspaper and con-
sequenty the Of personal advertisements was
unknown TO IT, In fact, they may DO said TO be purely
American institution. It nourshes only in New York;
and its favored organ IS the HERALD
Hardly day passes there may efonnd this
portion Of advertising columns tho materials for half
dozen romances. Looking over last months nle, we
issue that appeared 70 be peculiarly rich
in that line. II contained half column Of these
Personas of them being curious enough 10 justify
an analysis Of the whole.
The arst on the list notice 70 "Down East'not
the stage ideal of Connecticut YANKEE II would ap
pear but probably dashing, fascinating girl from
the land OF quiet habits visit her city cousins
to meet some one known to her by the letter an y at
four O'Clock the day, cat the place where you last
played and sang" Down East must b. therefore, some
thing Of musician and vocalist, and doubtless ON"
longing to hear her strains again. Let Us presume
he was not doomed TO sigh In vain. Next,
eva" was informed that cave" had met
the person she wished him not TO speak TO,
had "avoidcd that dsagreeable party and got somewhat
more posted.n Was save" inconstaHt lover, having
strings to his bow and causing poor little Eva 70
feel the pangs jealousy Who knows That is Of
the mysteries that envelope all these sular advertise
ments. We can only guess and specuh2A
Farther down in the list, "Carre" nstihes "Harry,"
with Geographic brevty; seven NJ, with
out fail.n Why would she anticipate sush thing "a
1ailare9 Was she that ascsrAns TO Bulwor,
In the bright lexicon Of youth
There's no such word as fdk
double barreed discharge, fred s by master Water
and intended to bring down "the indies who con-
versod with gentleman in Fu.aa sArsst yesterday"
Master Waiter has friend, and hs svsisntiy come to
the conclusion that love adventure nay DO peasanter
by having participated by double Of partners
He therefore intimates that response will sobIige two
friends"
But what ideas Of American stquetee and English
grammar bresk cut in the following ann0moemens,-
-
ON Broadway near Broome street, who had . blue
dress and black silk manta, will addrs. note to O. H.,
broadway Post ece and state how an Introduction can
be obtained, abe will confer . great tavW &
What on earth could gentleman IN Z Blue dress and
black silk nantina have been dong b . window
Broadway, and why should young lady who had
been introduced bow to him, unless shs took him for
lay figure intended to represent Chinese mandarin We
confess that ingenuity is entirely at fault herc and
that cannot venture upon probable solution Of
this advertising riddle We leave among the unsolved
mysteries.
Further we And touch OF romance Some ono has
been meeting charming widow-Mrs F.--"by moon
light alone has neglected Wellers immortal advice
beware OF the vdders and has got himself into such
of impotence make tho declaration that 1--WE
must wait any longer for mother Of not but
you may by-andby the truth Of the adage "Marry
in haste and repent at leisure"
Again, we find another fair Desdemona's reputation
mperilled by the steathy inquiry from Cassio "Has
Otheo left the cyg" Even il he had, Othello's wife
should not forget that
.'Good name, in man and woman, dear my lord
Is the immediate jewel Of their souls"
Here again is advertisement which brings up the
memory Of shyock, and might have from the spirit
side OF the river styx How are things on the Kaito
Gay times around here" Is business romance that
occupied thoughts Of the advertiser Does he refer
operations the Stock Exchange-that rialto where
merchants most do congregaten-or to pleasant re-
minscenccs Of Harlem High Bridget All is conjecture;
but it cousoling to know that just there Is any
place near at hand where there are gay times" OK
pcrienced.
Then have counterpart Of "Japhet IN Search Of
Father % in the OF freshman advertising for his
mother, from whom he says he "woud like to hear''
sister seeking Information about brother and sstcr from
whom she has become separated in the voyage Of le
lone lern asking If anybody knows the where
abouts Of her vagbond husband "who left her going
On Ave years since' musician in search Of brother
artist Who he thinks, may be engaged in Of the
rowing bands OF minsiro; but IN regard to whont b
| Just az likely that -e Nal
erhe mips,re, hoy to the war Is gone"
| The days personal sosss with the foiiowing-
Mr. c., or 1872 II. w.-spring street good plncs
for mo ON ME 10th evsning. You have saved my life
and little money God bless you and hcip out Of your
| trouble. lett town Tor ever. MARIE B.
Here ia whole contained In four little lines
What pictures Of life great city they open up to the
minds eyer They lead the imagination to conjure up
weak and It may be crring woman conteDdng against
evils and ontrages that menaced her very existence
helped out Of trouble by good Samaritan reaov-
ng to obey injunction that may have been long echo
M in her ear, eco and sin no more"
Every day we find Just such bits of romance lurking
among the "personss' of the HERALD Listen to this
| wall Of affection from faithful woman's heart
AIoo-fsereiye,l. imploro you suffer me to como
to YOU Your society teven In poverty should prefer
all the world beside Pray give me hope Of seeing you
| soon am truly miserable. Write TO same address.
| latAag a8@f MARIE.
As Offset to that often find fugitive wives, sisters
| and daughters mpored to return to their deserted
homes. Here two such, addressed to the same per-
/ son different days
| M.LS.-Dolly very anxious about You. Write
| or return home. All WIN be forgiven. W.R.S.
l NJ. l. S.-neiy, why don't you come homer Have you
any sympathy for Rlc2 II yCu could appreciate my