, 1876-06-18

4 Paris letter to the Philadelphia Telegraph
SAYS: Does any one Of our m01iona1rcs wish to
BECOME Marquis,-a real Marquis, with full
right to the title, and with papers md all per-
fectly en- reglc? All they have to do Is to come
over here to seek out a certain Italian Marquis,
and to pay over the small sum of $4,000,
whereupon the Marquis In question will legally
adopt the lucky individual and hestow upon
him his ancestral title, with the condition that
he is never to behold him more. Such In Il few
words, is the bargain proffered to any aspiring
Republican in love with title, by the bearer Of
one OF the noblest names in Italy. This gen
tlctnan, All old and distinguished-lookiug man,
came to one OF our prominent American resi-
dents here lately and unfolded to him the state
of the case He was poor, he wanted money, and
he WAS willing to adopt any man OF wealth, good
breeding, and good address ION these last points
he insisted stronglyl who would pay him the
amount before named, and pledge himself never
TO seek his adopted father again. Out of sheer
curiosity the American investigated the facts of
the case, and found that tile old gentleman's
statements were all true, and that he was per
fcctl7 serious in his proposition. Tie was asked
why he did not marry some heiress who would
be happy to exchange her wealth against the
title Of Marquisc and his noble and ancient
name. No, he did not want to marry, he did
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formed other ties, less binding and more salts
factory; all he wanted was money enough to
enable him to live comfortably for the rest
of his days, and so he had bethought
himself Of this cxpetient- Unfortunately my
friend knew Of no American gentleman at once
wealthy enough and foolish enough to be will
ing to exchange the proud name Of American
citizen against the sounding brass and t1nkllng
cymbals Of foreign title Had the title been
transferable on tile female line the bargain
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that nv eountrywomen have an imnGuse weak
ness for such vanities. However, 1t must be
CONCEDED that American hciresscs are not more
eager to purchase than the holders Of grand old
consideration. One young American lady, Of
great wealth, who 'Eas IN Paris last season, had
her choice offered her OF becoming an Italian
Narchcsa, German Princess, or French
| Duchess, while as to coronets OF Counts and
| Barons that were strcwn at her feet, they
| were as autumnal leaves in forest in Novem-
| bcr. Like wise girl she spurned them all, and
| passed on in maiden meditation, 1af.cy free
| Truly, the worst use to which rich American
girl can put her money is to buy Herewith a
showy, very highly polished, and ticketed with
! a very hfgh-sounding name, but it seldom wears
! well, and is generally deficient in all sterling
| qualities The prices of such commodities arr ar
| pretty well regulated and understood. A mill
| ion in the lady's own right will purchase a
| Prince or a Duke; Marqnis may be had for
half as mitch; q Count OF q good old Lcgiti1nist
| stock, with chateau aud historical name, and
bring at least s25o, 1000, while Counts and Barons
| Of new creation may be had Tar cheaper.
NINE. ROGER HAS HER *'DAY."
| 3ladame Roger (says Paris letter to the Bos-
ton 4duerfisey) WAS an industrious little needle
| woman, wife OF an honest day-laborer, and very
| glad she was to have employment sir days In
the week, at 50 cents a dag. a rich and ele-
I giant lady OF my acquaintance appreciated her
talent, and on one occasion had the little needle
| woman make ba1l-drcss which she wore to Que
OF the Misunderstanding soirces Of the Empress.
| Her Maicsty noticed and admired the pretty
toilette, and Madame x, being the kindestr
hearted Of women, pushed her little protege on
in the world Of fashion and finance, and in a
| short time SO good reputation and patronage
had been acquired that Madame Roger cstab-
| lished herself in Rue Louis le Grand, where
! ordering tn. most satisfactory dresses
| they ever wore. There they paid high prices,
| but then the dresses were SO we'll made, aud,
| bearing Nine. Rogers name, were so much al.
| young and grateful, and not being oycr-conh-
! dent in herself she neyer made dress for the
Empress without first consulting Madame K,
| whom she rightly regarded Is the soul OF her
! success. Years passed. Nine L. lett faf1s,
| M. Roger died, his widow married lawyers
clerk, who, thanks to her money, bought the
business and became lawyer in his turn,
| and all went on SO swimn,ingly that one
! dne day the once little dressxlaker sold
! out Qeaving the name Of Roger to her succcs-
sor), and retired on a large fortune. She set up
country-housc in which to pass the summer
months, a fine residence In Paris, horses, car
! riages, and the rest Of it. Madame X. returned
to the French Capital, and, walking up the
Champs Elysees one dig, met her former pro
tegc (whom she always addressed Us Nine.
Roger, said how pleased she was to sec her
again, and added: - can't stop to talk with
you now, but come to me on Monday and Ishall
be glad to hear all the particulars Of your sue
/. cesstul life" Madame Roger bowed, held out