The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-10-27
The Matrimonial Market.

We undertake to give the news of all
the markets, but there is one we have
rather neglected. For this we beg the
indulgence of our readers. The omis-
sion did not occur to us until we read
some remarks in New York contcm-
porary, the Erening Post. As we have
not had time to collect the statistics
locally, we take Il general estimate
rough, but accurate enough for the pres
ent. The market in question is limited
IN its demands, and somewhat of a joint
stock affair. We quote, then, the North
ern matrimonial market, leaving any
other for another occasion. At present
times are dull, says the Post:
When the panic broke out year ago,
the active business season of our two
principal matrimonial exchanges-New-
port and Saratoga-had been brought to
a successful close. Many new engage
mcnts had been entered into. Others
were pending. Still others were conf
IDENTIFY spoken of. Several pieces Of high
priced property had been secured by
bold operators. Mothers and fathers had
every reason to look forward to II brisk
fall trade. Their hopes, however, were
not destined to be realized. OF late
years the competition in the matrimonial
market has become so keen at the great
commercial centres that the choicest and
best styles of goods in this line have been
crowded out. Hence came the habit Of
exhibiting them during the months Of
October and November, at small country
gatherings after the fashion Of Mayfair.
These asSemblageS generally take place
at the country residences of those who are
in some manner directly or remotel Y con-
nected with the trade-such as fathers,
mothers, aunts, unclcs, brothers, grand
parents and very dear friends of the per-
sons in interest. They are made the &C.
cusion of much dancing and dining, all
good diplomacy being promoted by good
dinners. Those eligible individuals who
ARE thought or known to be on the
lookout for matrimonial invest
ment are asked to meet whatever the am
phytrion has most choice to offer in that
line. Hitherto these meetings have
been fruitful of the happicSt results. The
romantic banks of the Hudson, the shady
rladcs of Westminster county and the
Seacirt shores of Long Island, have of
late wears, witnessed some very tender
business negotiations, most OF which
were brought to a successful issue. This
wear things have been different. Last
winter was very dull, SO far as real bust
ness has been concerned. Though those
who were principally interested made
heroic efforts To sustain the market
the way of balls, parties, Germans,
dinners, afternoon teas, and the like,
there was very little return for the in
vestment. Spring opened with a depreS-
sed feeling and a falling market. All
ewes were turned toward Newport and
Saratoga. 1t was felt by those heads OF
families who had on hand heavy stock
of marketable matrimonial property, in
the shape of manageable young ladies
between the ages of eighteen and twenty
five, that should business not become
more active during the summer the out
look would bc gloomy indeed; and as
the season passed away with no evidences
of renewed activity, it became certain
that they would have to carry their
stock over another year, with the hopes
of more healthy state of things IN the
spring of 10.