Smyrna times., 1873-05-28
MISceILN ID e D IT, s.
Marrige by Advertisement.

Marrlge Dy ADVERTISEMENT '
Not many of our readers, we dare say, are
familiar with the Matrimonial Neo0S, journal
which has been in existence for upwards OF two
years, and is at this moment fOurishing ,
property, to Judge from the large quantity of
| its advertisements. The objects of this unique
publication are indicated in the title.
That the editors confidence in the gullibiity
and Stiffness of the English public was not mis-
placed, is shown by the astounding fact that
between three and four hundred of our sober
minded, matter-of-fact cousins across the ocean,
advertise every week in the Matrimonial Net0s
for wives. One has only to read the paper to
be convinced that the advertisements are bona
fde and not cooked, although some of them are
doubtless the handlwork of people who delight
in practical jokes. But these must be few in
number, for the most inveterate humorist
would hardly care to repeat the joke more than
once or twice, and the advertisements have
been appearing tor two years. But for the |
evidence furnished by this journal we should |
not have believed that even ten respectable |
persons would be found weekly so far gone in |
!: Stiffness as to advertise for partners in this
: way, and one naturally asks what sort of peo- |
pie are the three hundred and odd who every
e week publish their marital wishes in public
: journal. The result of our examination of the
number before us shows the widows to be in an
a overwhelming majority, while clergymen, pro-
:. fessional gentlemen, officers and officers
3 daughters, and doctors make up the bulk of the
'e remainder. Quite surprising number Of
N widows are moderately stout" and Every
ID jolly" while the young ladies', almost to
''man" are anxious to obtain ''jolly, warm
?. hearted" husbands. Strangely enough, every
y advertiser with one exception, is good looking,
er and almost all of them in good circumstances
ID The exception to the beauties is youthful
- widow who has the courage to aVow that she is
IL II
en- maidens of peculiar tastes especially one dam
ed sci rejoicing in the name of "Magdalena," who
40 expresses her wishes in the following style:
.n ,s TO UGLY GENTLEMEN.-Ma
:. aged %, of prepossessing appearance, and
ty t,e loving, confding disposition, wishes for a
1t husband described as above. Must be interest.
m ing and refined. No cold hearted gentleman
nt psr need apply, whatever may be his position OF
ne; fortune. The Editor has address,
nu; A lady who makes uglinesa virtue and the
cen possession of it by her husband sine qua non
ins ought to be put in glass shade, and exhib
IN ted. A great many girls also are anxious to b(
OBJ old men darl:ngs, as for instance
cen MAUD an only child, offers to dny gentle
nee nee man. with view to matrimOny, allowing pure
I'm. heart, a sweet and happy temper; she has fail
nc. hair, blue laughing eyes, is % years of age
ent well-connected and educated will have pr0pertl
i've. at death; would not object to jolly ole
] Of with any of the following numbers, etc.
=" This is pretty fair for Mand, who is determin
Of ed to have goodly number from which to selec
,aty the ''jolly old" husband. Before applying, W
should like to know the nature of the propert,
Igsegis Maud is 20 have ''at DEATH We are afraid
lrse she did not possess it before her decease ou
of share in rent interest would be inconsiderable
and Others again burst into poetry and invoke tn
aid of Pegasus to give spirit to their wooing
ntY MECKLA, well-born, sweet tempered, brigh
Shs and loving, longs for a tender, soft, connubia
nth tie. She values the strong, manful knight G
and forty, tar more than the handsOmest youn
teen dandy.
,SS- per So faithful would she be to a noble, pur
nth. mind
ired A truer heart could no Englshman find
dol. OF the gentleman we have little to say; the
hardly deserve much notice, being mostly prC
fessiOna men. Two Of them, however, mer
0oi our attention account of their social posito
dol; and the ancentness OF their lineage. Need "
sand say that one of them is an Irishman? Coul
one any other compose this eloquent aud unctuou
tum statement of desires and facts:
June MARRIAGE.-A nobleman of Englis
H0u birth and ancient Irish lineage, between SO an
=. 60 years of age, of good personal appearance
lit Of kind, amiable disposition, and sound healtl
1dcI tee no years widower) is anxious to contra
light. marriage with lady of about 40 or younger
even OueT6u (uODle DlTlu uOI eSSeutlal.J ne mas
III nne % estate OF upwards OF "a 900 year. but requr
,tton EGO, 900 to pay off old family membranes,
'u''D larger sum would be more acceptable if Il
and lady possessed it, and leave his estate frc
I'd to This advertisement is real bona tfIc, aud oug
and to be important to any amiable lady desirous
:, marry worthy, kind-hearted nobleman wi
ne ne to would make her happy. He has power
,seT 0per settle Ell 900 year on her for life. II
lordship is entirely unaware of the publicati,
fur: of this advertisement, which is the act of
rtce, sincere old friend and well -wisher, who kno
per his wishes on the subject, and all his circur
ar, Of stances Addrers, w. NJ, under cover to t
re- e. :. 20 Editor, NJ. N, 2S2 strand London.
2 en; Our next specimen is less verbose, but Il
""' less killing, although the 1900 years of Norm
Nth With descent cannot of course hold candle wi
.y-Ons the ancient Irish lineage" in the matter
black antiquity:
u'and THE heir of an old county family, $500 ye,
old, royal Norman descent) aged %, SIT. 9i
d and dark, very handsome eyes, poet, higl
.0aT talented passionatey fond of science and
alton fine arts, and of beauty in every shape; inter
IhSse@ IRIss1 soon to enter Parliament. Would So
dn'- Florentina 56l5, Kate 5430, or 5647, of Ju
HING 18th, kindly correspond, or any other lady
,bou,. over 25, Of good family, handsome, and
g 81 ar ar; not less than 9500 year. Address W
eu anu Editor.
h%e1t TS % We might quote many more from less aris
uctors. cratic people but these will suffice. What
e'sn'- think of the whole thing we do not know,
rt Of if one-third of the fools who angle for &c
''''A'' matches every week in the Matrimonial NJ
,Gps S op Of are in earnest and if one-enh of them
eaty Of ceed in getting their longing satisfied, then
e. 'O0F need hardly wonder that Sir Cresswel Gre
BEs we'll was an overwrougbt man No n,oro .
thou 49, N -" WV " |o"o A'""' ~'O n.UiO Y
the Vlnclng evidence OF the StuDeDd0us Stiffness
od o IH o human nature was ever offered than this
Promoter of Marriage and Conjugal Felic
build American Newspaper Reporter.
iOnery,
Paris has new sensation. Madame 3
seenth has passed her examination before the Fact
undred of Medlcina. The Iady ia married has