THE DAILY' EVENING TELEQIIAPII PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY,' NOV EMBER
Of.
18G:.
Cnntlnutd from the tint raft.
know bow we came by these letton. Let It suffice
for n to say that they are bona fide, and read u
follows:
This letter par pert to come from a village
Bear Boston, and the writer, besides writing a very
line hand, Indulges In a few pleasantries. From
rhat we can gather from the endorsement, a picture
Of some "creature' accompanied the letter, and
'Lothario" afTccts to throw ridicule on the fact that
the head (as pictured on the tintype) was tho author
Of the letter:
N. D. Look ont for the t'ntypp.
, MaH., October SB, 1W,
Sir: ITave you found your true Rfilnlty yct7 If
rou have 1 think you must be a fortunate man (only
think rich, liandsontH, well behaved, etc.) I thought
When I saw your "Personal" thut It corresponded
exactly with your humble servant. 1 am not as
liandsome as "Zenobla," but I am a decent-looking
damsel between tne ages of 18 and 25. My fortune
Is not quite as large as A. T. Stewart's or Vanderhlit's.
I belong to a respectable family and have a lot of
poor relations whom I like, and some awful hateful
rich relations whom I do not love. Now don't you
think that Is queer 1 Well I am sort of queer and I
frucssyou are slightly troabled that way. I hope
you don't think that 1 am unsophisticated enough to
imagine for a moment that you would advertise for
a wife. 1 think you are too smart for that. Don't
you hear the matrimonial chains clanking in your
dreams T Perhaps you may be In earnost ; If you
are, just wait a moment until I give you some old
maid's advice. Don't get married young man at
present while female apparel Is so high, and they
tell me that corn beof ami cabbage is not very cheap,
now don't you think that matrimony begins to look
dismal? I forgot to mention the quantity of false
liair you wUlhavo to Invest In besides other artltlo
to numerous to mention. If you are not frightened
at the prospect now you must be a very courageous
werson and no doubt will make some good woman
a husband. Wouldn't you like to have me for a
bridesmaid? I would place a tea rose on your fair
brow and a beautiful sunflower on your heart (if you
liave such an article), and make you look as hand
Borne as a picture. I hope you will appreciate and
herlsh that tintype I send you. I am sorry that I
haven't a photograph, but I think a tintype Is the
most natural-looking. Now don't go Into raptures
over my picture, for I do not call It very natural, its
flattered so that you would hardly think It was
taken for me. 1 will not exhaust yonr patience any
longer, should vou care to answer this
You will please address
The next one Is of the racy, piquant style, and
Comes from one of our Philadelphia belles :
Philadelphia, Oct. 16, 1809.
Sir: I, with a party of a dozen others, have con-
Eluded to answer your advertisement In the
lor a wife. You must be a strange specimen of the
?entm homo when you find It necessary to advertise
or a wife when so many girls are desiring husbands.
I don't want you or your attention, for I already have
enough gallants to render me half wild. Each one
Imagines that he Is the favored guest, nor do I take
the trouble to correct any one of them ; so you see I
am not writing to you for the purpose of entering
Into any compact or agreement with you. I want to
Bee you. My curiosity In this particular Is un
bounded, for I can't Imagine what kind of an Indivi
dual you are. Wont you do me the favor to walk on
Walnut street to-morrow at 12? Walk on the square
lUlttenhouse) pavement, having a white handker
chief In your hund, and I will see you. If 1 like
your appearance 1 may let you know me. Recollect
I don't say that I ill, but that 1 may. I assure you
that I am' handsome, rich ($17.000 lu my own right),
and pleanaut.
Should 1 not see you, address a note to Sub-Post
Plllce, Eighteenth and Chesuut streets, to
What kind of a looking gentleman are yon 7 Please
let mo see you. Please givn me the names of the
othor girls who write to you; It shall be saoredly
confidential. I only want to know which of my
friends write to you. Excuse the liberty I have
taken, and believe me, until you know better,
Yours, lovingly, .
This letter says on the endorsement: "She dis
appointed. A letter to her asking where she can be
Been."
The next letter Is as follows, and is written in a
lair round hand:
New YORK, Oct 22 My Vnoeen Friend : Havlnpf
accldentlv learned your address I will take tho liberty
to write vou. I presume you will receive a number of
answers to your advertisement lu the , but pre-
liaps you will also receive other ones that you like
better than mine. My age Is eighteen. I am a bru
nette, and If you correspond with me I shall be
happy to send you my picture ; that Is, If you will
accDt It. 1 will write a brief note for the llrst one.
but shall write more If this Is nnswered as a wise man
speaks (Shakespere). I will now say adieu. Please
address, New I ork t'lty.
"Lothario" answers this one, and swears in the
Strongest language that he really loves her for her
Style alone.
Phila.,
October 24, 1869.
Dear Sir,
Noticing your ad
vertisement In the of Friday Eve, and as I
' m vain enough to think I am all that you desire I
' houirht I would like to answer you. I am S ft. 2 in.
ri height. I have brown hair, very plain, and have
lark brown eyes. I have not a picture at present,
jut If you will continue the correspondence I will
jave some taken ami senu you one.
Trusting I will hear from you soon I remain
Yours Truly
Phlla. Post Oiilce,
City.
This letter Is written with pale purple Ink. The
endorsement says that "Lothario" likes her style,
and has written asking for a meeting.
The following letter carries with It such a mass of
heart-sickening evidence, and paints so vividly the
condition of a class of women In our city that we
rlnt It entire, leaving out only the name of the
Writer:
Philadelphia Oct. 19, 1809.
Hear Sir:
I have seen your advertisement In the and
have thought proper to answer It.
1 belong to one of the oldest as well as one of the
most respectable families of this cltv. My father
has been dead many years. There was a time when
horses carriages and servants were at my command.
I am not rich, but I have a very excelent education;
I spcako German and French, and am thoroughly
versed In music, both vocal and luHtrumoutul. 1 atn
in my twenty-nrst year, aud am culled' handsome.
Enclosed find my photograph.
My natural pride revolts at what I am doing and
am about to do. I have acquainted you with my
past history, that I may come tip to the raqulrements
uf your advertisement, now let me give you a little
Of the preseut. From a residence of real beauty,
and In a fashionable locality, we (my mother ami I,)
are living In two rooms In an obscure street. We
had relations when we were rich but we have none
now since we are poor. I am at present employed
in an establishment, under the control! of cruel, cold
blooded Jews and recoive the sum of $4 -50 per week
for uy labor. You will say that a girl of my educa
tion should do better. For mouths, when absolute
Starvation was staring us In the face, I sought In
every direction, for employment; I found none, & as
a denim remrrt .applied for, and secured the situation
which I now hold.
1 would like to raako your acquaintance, and with
this view will meet you at any place you may desig
nate. This evening would suit tne, better perhaps
than any other evening this week, so If this reaclitts
you lu time, ami you desire to see me, please bu at
the N. K. corner of llnmd and 1,'hesnut, at hair-pmt
li o'clock. 1 will get away from work an hour earlier
than usual, and will walk up Cliesnut and up itroad
(on the east side) exactly at the hour named. 1 will
have on a black hat, trimmed with blue, ribbons, a
grey coat trimmed wltn blsck around the edges and
collar. Have a handkerclil. f hanging out of your
Side pocket that I may know you.
I will tell ma that I am gmg to visit one of our
relations In tho lower part of Hid el'y, and ( should
happen to b- away Iro n lio.uu all night, nothing will
be thoiignt of It. rihould you not Im ubie to meet me
to night, write aud let me uno'.v when ami where, wo
can have a meeting privetulv. ' will come.
Presumlnxthat yon nre all th;ir. my imagination
Bays you are, and that we shall love cajh other
dearly
I subscribe mysulf
Yo' rs affuctlonetely
Minnis .
N). 1009 street.
This letter bears tho endorsement "A charming
face letter tvldently sincere, will have to strain a
point to meet her."
The next letter Is not much to brag of as far as
literary merit is concerned. We print It oa uccount
Of Hi exquisite poetry :
filadely IT October
Mister
dear sur If You wnt slch a wife as you 8.tys
you Want to mak the AKuantans Of you can Seo Mo
at ir&IlKUUK HKUar VU IUUU''T mm i uiu amni
1
wll
Be tliar an Will tiav a lllu suk on aud a Wlte
hat
rozes Is red and Yllots blue
sugars bweet and So Is you .
Com See mo
Yours trulv In In v
ttlliCB F.
', No endorsement.
' The next letter shows that the writer has an eye
to the advantages of seeing her correspondent be-
fore he sees her. The note is highly perfumed, and
bears evidenoe of a cultivated mind:
Noticing yonr personal In the of Oct 21, and
wlHhlng sincerely to form the acquaintance of a gen
tleman with avlew to matrimony, 1 address this to
rou. JIko you i am une-iooking, ana nave monny.
lair the fashionable color, but not dved or washed
In Champagne; good teeth; eyes hazel ; worth about
175,000. Will you not walk In the western part of tne
city on Sunday the 24th. 1 often go to the Cathedral
in tne afternoon to near tne music. ixgn oqnnro
Is opposite. Walk around the square on the Nine
teenth street side about 4 or hair-past . I say Nine
teenth, because I have friends on the Eighteenth
street sldo.and do not care to have them see mo. I will
come down Irom Vine towards Hace; will be dressed
In black silk short dress, flounced end trimmed
with satin ; a black velvet hat, a blue feather on one
side, and a wnite wing tne outer, inacn gniven, u
will carry my blue velvet prayer-book, and a long
blue velvet ribbon around my neck very long In the
back, and will fasten a small charm on the end, so
you will know me. If this meets with your approba
tion put a personal In tne .of Saturday, with a
description of yourself; let me know how I shall re
cognize you, so there will be no mistake. Merely
pay, jnaunc, i win ineei juu, mm uj iw juu uj
hn Irnnwn. and 1 will not fall to meet yOU, rain or
shine, If 1 see the personal In Saturday's .
JUAV irn.
, Mass.
(Prince of MyceniC !)
After that fearful war against Troy your Illustrious
namesake was cruelly slain by his "unnatural
spouse," as Ylrgll relates, therefore your title looks
marvellously ominous for a "J'emur.al." But "what g
In a name?''
I like your advertisement very much, for It sounds
as If you were not expecting to become acquainted
with any paragon of perfection, but simply desired
"A creature not too fair or good.
For human nature's daily food." you are
right, and may rest assured that the qnallilcatlons
you desire will bring no "ClytemncBtra" with her
unholy love, but perhapB a "Kulria" will take her
place. 1 dare not sign myself by that holy name, for
I have never known the trials It implies.
Now who am 17 Well, I'm a girl of Just twenty
years of age, and think that I possess one of your
requirements, for if my diplomas speak truly, I have
a "good education," having just been graduated
from the "senior" and "advanced" courses of one of
our State Normal Schools. I won't say any more
about myself, for, If you desire to do so. you may
become acquainted with me at some future time,
and "actions speak louder than words," you know.
As to my personal appearance, you can Judge of
that by my picture, which I will send In my next
letter, if you see fit to answer this one. New 1 have
disposed ol "self" a subject I hate to discuss. I
will ask a few questions about "my Prince." What
is your true name? How old are you? and would
you like to correspond with me, In order to "culti
vate the acquaintance" Ac?
All that 1 have told you about myself Is strictly
true, for George Washington & I are Incapable of
telling a falsehood. .
This letter bears the endorsement that it has been
answered the samo as others, and wants the lady to
send her picture, together with a long letter on In
teresting subjects. "Lothario" suggests "juatri.
niony" as a good subject.
The following Bhort, sharp, and decisive ones we
lump for convenience, leaving out Lotharios en
dorsemcnts:
The first one reads thus:
I will meet you at Valler's 8th & Vino on Saturday
night, l win nav on a red wnite snui wm no vou
if vou will have a white handkerchief In your hand A
will come up to you. I will lie In tho guirle over the
muBick
The next one says:
blz is biz, If you want to see a good lukln gurl
kome to 10 a Arcu to morrer nignt stana m front or
the drug store at zakiey h i win kome to yon.
The next Is rather of the pathetic order, and reads
as follows:
How I do sigh for sum one like you for to pass the
long wintrie evenings away with because 1 am so
lonne anu without any ncquantances wnatsomever.
you must Be llansome for I like your stile I hav no
muney But I am good harted I love music and song
A would love you li you would let me out l ntu
Wrlten to much for this time I do wont to see you
write me a not to
No Vine Street
Phlla.
The next Is short and sweet, and bears the endorse
ment that the Post Office will not deliver to Initials,
and therefore it can't be answered ;
PJtlL'A Oct. 21st 18G9
Seeing your advertisement In the I thought I
would answer thinking perhaps I might answer to
the description being under thirty and of a good
family although unlike yourself I am not endowed
with much wealth but enough to make us comfort
able and nanny 1 tniuk.
An answer is desired at yonr earliest convenience,
Address v. j. n
Thll'a P. Office
The region of illicit distilleries finds time to brew
the following, which Is decidedly "sassey" if nothing
else :
Pokt Richmond Phlla
Oct 83, 1369.
Dear Sir:
You must certainly be a fool, for no man with good
sense would ever think of advertising for a wife In
tho newspapers. I don t care anything about you
nor do I wish to see you, but as I haven't much of
anything to do, I thought I'd write to you just for
iun. nat a iooi you must oe. Are you a wiuower,
or a crankey crazey old Bachelor, or have you a wife
or two living wuere you come irom. i snouiun
wonderiif you.were ilf, as occasion requires or oppor
tunity offers. ' What kind of alookln' "duck' are you,
any now. now mucn wouia you give to Know me. x ou
can lust net mat i m nauusome anu auout twenty,
now sick, now very bick you must ieei wanting a
wife so badly. Why don't you go out in the street
and nnd one : mere s plenty or em to o naa. nut
guess you know as much about that as I do. Visit
Shadtown If you can't find one anywhere else.
think I'd be as sick as you are if I wanted a husband
as bad as you want a wire ion ought to nave some-
body to take care oi you.
I live In good style ; splendid family; mother sold
fish ; father picked rags. But we are rich now and
that makes a biir difference you know. 8i you've
got plenty of money have you. Well, you are just
the kind of a man I want Y ou see Ive changed my
mind since 1 commenced my note, that's a privilege
we woman have you know) Write me a letter; tell mo
how many new ureases you cau give me every year,
now many norsesyou Keep now many i can keep,
How many servants we cau have if i marry vou. An
swer all these questions, and I'll see about the other
arrangements arterwariis.
I send my photograph when yon send youn.
Address yours truly In lovo
Makv Jank Schbimp
City P. O.
Endorsed "Wrote a reply in same stylo as lcttor.
Want to see her."
The next letter Is at once pathetic and funny. It
bears no endorsement.
Camdbk, Oct. 29, 1809,
Mr
l)ear Sir: I address you as "dear" sir, because, I
presume that any gentleman who resorts to adver-
tlslmr for a lady-love tvi be a real "dear." How
lonely you must be. 1 have thought this ever since
I saw your card in the paper, ou now 1 do wish
that I might be the medium thro' which you might
experience that Joy which you evidently desire
matrimony.
How old are you 1 Are you a bachelor, or
widower, or pre you already married with a wife
living poor and homeless elsewhere. I am inclined
to think that l'liila.. could provide vou with as many
wives as you desire If iiot against the law, for if I
hear aright, you have at least as many girls to every
man, as we nave m tins state. nat Kino or
looking fellow are you. As ugly as a mud fonco no
(tout, out people always fancy tneir opposites,
therefore 1 udiuire you. You aro llich too, well
thuts a cnuKideiution, not that I care for money, but
It's handy to have in the house, you kuow. I believe
In lovo in a cottage, hut if you can live in a Brown
Stone, why Its so much the better.
1 am tall, graceful, dark complexloned, black
hair, curling beautifully and much admired. Have
dark brown eves, and ilress very fashionable. Shall
be to glHd lo near from you ugain, and please enclose
your photograph aud I will return mine. 1 am
very truly yours
Address Camden N. .1.
P. s I am between IT A 25. My parenta don't
know that 1 am doing this.
This young lady writes a very handsome hand,
and asks that a reply shall be dlreoted to a village In
the interior of the State:
PlIII.ADKI.rmA.
Looking over the of Saturday Oct. 23rd, Saw
your advertlsiueiitto which I feel happy to reply as
1 suit the description almost to perfection Hoping
you have not already found tho one that has met
Jour desired expectation You wished also for Photo,
am very sorry that I will not be able to comply as
I have none at preseut that I consider a true repre
sentation, therefore will ask you to excuse It this
time and should you feel inclined to answer this
note will be pleased to enclose oue to you at some
future time
I shall anxiously
awoit your reply
Itespoetfully
Tho endorsement says, "Answered in same style
aa others."
Trenton comes to the reseae la fine style, as fol
lows: Trknton, K J.
Oct twenty-three 09
MI dear friend I have seen your letter In tho
and thinking that I mlffht suit you, 1 have
taken the trouple to rite to you. I am not wealthy
but I am of a loving disposition an ml friends all
says I am very handsome a good many young fel
lers are cutrering alter me, but ml mother sne manes
me work, and f want to git marrld to some nice
handsome rich gentleman like you, so that I can be
happy and cheerful like I ought to be. I am coming
to the Blty next Thursday on the cars, and would
like to see yon. I will be dressed In a green silk
dress, short with flounces and a black velvet coat
trlmcd with deep lace. I will wear my black velvet
hat wltn a scarlet fether on one aid, anu a guns wing
ou the other. Please write 13 me
Address .
Trenton P. )., N. J.
P. S. I will be with a lariv dressed In black, and
when you see me have a newspaper in yonr hand
and come op to mo and ask me if I droped it, then
I win Know it is you. and we will ie acquainted, u i
like you. I will Introduce you to my aunt, aud she
will never no the difference.
What kind of a looklnir fe ow are yon. l woniu
sent vou one of mv nic.tures but I have none lust now.
will give you one some other time. I would like to
nave your picture Don t fall to meet me, i nimu
look for you. We dine at tho Continental at s o clock.
Come there If you don't seo me at the depot.
lourg truiy
Manavnnk, It would appear, found It an Impossi
bility to be behind her sister cities on such on Im
portant occasion as this, nnd one of tho belles or the
townlspreads her charmB beforo Lothario In tho fol
lowing style:
MANAYL'NK OCt 2T
dor mip
I want, ft hiiPhnnt like van 1 Am a work In the
the Mil to nrezent But 1 am hansom I hev the
Tteiiert.nt.lnn of hueln luvln In mv disproportion
Want to git mard very muh ml farther Is died A 1
am a member of Church I seen your pusonal in The
nnd that 1 wui anscr It I can met you eny
sun Day afternun if you will com out this way ther
is plenty other nise girls out here U 1 (you) dont like
send
A letter to Manayunk P. O.
rozes red and soforth
your trooly
to Mister
Endorsed "Will meet her at the Falls."
The next one Is short and to the point. It reads :
Piin.ADKi.riiiA. Oct. 22 Dear Sir: In answer to
your advertisement. I would sav that I am twenty-
lour, nas no money, out would iiko to mane your
acquaintance, l am a widow. Auaress -
Sub-P. O., Eighteenth street, near Chesuut.
Kespectiuuy,
The endorsement on this letter is the simple word
"answered."
Nkw Y'ork. Oct. 2.1 Saturday Morning Dear
Sir: I noticed your advertisement in the of
yesterday, and became so far interested as to answer
it. and thought I would like to become acquainted
liiroiiffti correspondence x am a young lady or re
spectability and refinement, twenty years of nge,
aud called pretty. Should you favor me with a
reply, please address at Third avenue, between
anu streets, jscw lorn, wm patiently
await your pleasure. juiss
From tho endorsement It appears that the letter
was answered In full, with the assurance that this
lady was tho only one In the whole of New Y'ork city
that the gentleman cared to write to.
The next Is an evidence of good spelling, punctua
tion, etc.:
FniLADA.. Oct. 81. 1909.
Winter 1 hev red youre not In the papers and I
think you wod make me the rite kind of a man 1
Want to have as you Are If ich and good lookln as
youre Adwertlsmen say Y'ou hev and you want a
wue just like yoursei. i am tne onuo uater or a ricn
merchant And I dres In the Hiest stile and play on
tne pineo. i wn meet you n you want to at
on onesnut street on Muimay at the lasttonabl our
Of 4, and then you wont want no plcktur. I am your
own
No endorsement.
Boston opens the ball thusly, in a very beautiful
style of "penwomaushlp:"
B03T0N, Oct. 24 '09
Sunday P. M.
Sir Seeing your advertisement In last evening's
paper i tnougnt i would answer noping to near from
you In return. I would be very happy to correspond
with you and If ever you come East to make your
acquaintance. I will not write a very long note
this time, but will 1' you see fit to answer write as
lona in return as vou mar wish.
Hoping this will meet with your kind wishes I re
main
Y'our unknown correspondent
This ono may bo termed a specimen brick:
Phila Oct 22nd 1869
As I noticed In the your advertisement for to
become acquainted with some uaegant young Lady,
I am considered very handsome and Lovely and atn
very desirous to become aoquainted with some hand
some ami ainianie young man you say some young
ljidy under Thirty years of age I am only little over
Twenty two and can play the Piano Beautifully and
well educated only Daughter my Farther is very
Wealthy and my Mother is very ltlch and was Rich
before she was Married I have light Hair Blue Eyes
wear Diamond Ring on ray third Finger of my left
Hand very Dark Complexion If I dont get an An
swer before Sunday Morning, I wish you would be
standing at the Corner of bth A Spruce for there is
were I go to Church so as I can see you if I think
that I would like you i win como up to you l win De
Dressed In Green short Dress, Black Shawl with A
vcrv Handsome Border and A Black Hat trlmed with
Scarlet Velvet, I must close now Hoping that this
will be Favourable I will If you wish exchange Pho
tographs.
I Remain
Truly
Y'our
Admirer
Mtsd Fannie Smith
Endorsed, "No answer. Too many F. Smiths."
This specimen Is simply endorsed "answered:"
West Phlla
Oct 23 1309
Dear friend
sea lng yor advartisment in the 1 thought 1
would answer it 1 am a young lady a bout twenty 1
am not gooa iook ing nor ricn out roor anu nouest l
stay with my sister if you would like to seo mo write
anu lete me no wnai evening.
Re snect fully
Direct all letter to
West Phila
excuse bad wrlttln as i was In hurry
No endorsement.
Miss Blanche, of New Jersey, writes as follows:
Oct 22nd '69
Sir: Seeing your advertisement In the of the
21st, I take the liberty of replying. I am a young
lauy oi twenty possessing me requirements oi your
auveruseincut, tor any luriuer nuoi niauon auaress
Miss Blanche
P. O.
Burlington Co. N. J.
Endorsed "No reply to ans."
' The following answer to a letter evldntly written
to the advertiser, Is such a rich specimen that we
haven't the heart to leave It.
West Phlla
Oct 2d 1809
Dear friend
1 received you welcom letter you ask me for a
picter l naa some taKcn out i gave ineui un a way bo
1 will write you mv description I am iignc complected
auburn hair height 5 feet light eyes I want you to
send me one of your picter or els you discretion 1
am sorry 1 had not one to send you 1 supposu you
have got back from New York by this time you ask
me to write you a goou long tetter out i uau not tne
time as l am go mg to a party tuts even lug
you must excuse bad wrltin as 1 was In a hurry
1 remain your
ideas excuse bad wrlttln answer soon
this was written by a friend 1 thought It would do
very wen ior this occasion tiout you
tho world is round
tho sea is deep
aud lu your face
1 long to peep
excuse bad wrlttln
This one comes from German town :
Phila., Oct. 21st, '09.
The young gentleman from California of the -
matrimonial, will no doubt find more than oue
answer to his flattering appeal, nevertheless a
corner mav be fonnd In box Hiilllciontly largo to
accommodate mine. To be caudld as well as brlof
I am neither beautiful nor rich, but considered
stylish and move lu the best society and am not
without accoiiinllshmeuts. and am fully competent
to keep house as it should be done, not a doll, but a
woman I To an adventurer In matrimony l would
not be a mean prize if tho gentleman desired a com
panion w to wouia no couKcuiai. iu kuuu iuhu
answer to Alice .
Germantown
Pa.
Endorsed "answered."
The next comes from oue of tho Innocents of
Massachusetts. We understand that the "Junction"
is quite an aristocratic place :
Gkoton Junction.
Dear Sir
Having read your advertisement and
IIMng the style of It I concluded to answer It- I atn
17 yenrs old, have Just returned from a boarding
school la 8t Louis which I have attended for tho
lost two years. I can play tlin piano A guitar very
well dance and sing and In fact do all that young
laddies of my age usually do and In auswnring your
pereonw j im nictated by mr love or run ana an
ventnro. So 1 hnpo you will not think I am one of
those creatures wh are continually doing this kind
of thing. I am sorry to say that 1 shall not comply
with one request in tho advertisement. Viz: to send
my photo. I considder it the gcntlemans place by
an means to send picture first, consequently upon
the reception of yours by mo you will immediately
I do not know What mr nnronla would SUV did
they know of this letter of mine to yon. I live In a
beatitirul village Just out of Boston, wo have until
this winter always boarded in Philadelphia on Arch
m at tno Asiuand House. I suppose you Know
where that Is. I am taking lessons lu music at Bos
ton I go down twice a week.
please excuso my not sending picture.
If you should wish to answer iimler the above con
ditions Address
Lucille
Groton Junction.
Endorsed at great length, giving a full description of
the advertiser, who no doubt makes tho memoranda
that he may not become confused In tho multitude
of his correspondence. He says: "Tall and grace
ful, black curly hair, very luxuriant, dark com
plexloned, large black eye, moustache and Imperial
a la Napoleon. Very rich ; no relations ; not accus
tomed to write to ladles ; of excellent family. All
communications confidential."
Here Is another one or tho innocents:
Nokkistown, Pa., Oct. 22, 1S6!.
Dear Sir:
My attention havlnor been called to vour adver
tisement In the , I have thought proper to an
swer It. I am a young laiy of good family and ara
called wealthy. 1 have Just returned home from
one of tho best boarding schools, and would like to
inane tne acquaintance oi some gentleman or gooa
family with a view to opening a regular correspon
dence. I do not know what mv parents would say
if they knew what I was doing, but trusting to your
nonor ss a gentleman which I think you are l
have taken the liberty to answer your advertise
ment.
I am called handsome, nave black hair A eyes.
Brunette complexion; tall A tine looking. When I
hear frnm you, you shall know more of me. My
lather Is one of the wealthiest men In this section
of the State.
I shall be delighted to receive an early reply
altho' I suppose you have numerous letters in an
swer to your card, however I hope mine shall have
a piace among me rest.
1 am sir,
Very truly yours Ac,
Alicb .
To .
'Answered same as others."
The following explicit, sweet, anxious, Independ
ent, loving, confidential epistle we have selected
from all the rest as a fitting conclusion of the collec
tion. Like some of the others It Is highly perfumed,
and the style of writing, as well as tho contents, indl
cate Ithat the writer belongs to a class of society
which Is usually considered above cultivating ac
quaintances through the columns of a newspaper,
It reads as follows :
PniLADEi.rniA,
October, lsr.9,
Thursday, 10tf o'clock.
My dear sir:
I have Just rend your card In tho . and
hasten to respond, though not without some feelings
of timidity, as heretofore I have always been
cKimzant, however, to whom I write, but in this In
stance 1 am like the manner who is launched out
npon the broad and boundless ocean, without chart
or compass, and am at a loss to know In which way
to steer. Ant metninxs a sun smau voice is whis
pering, and I hear my unkiunm friend say. tro ahead.
and fear not, for as the needle Is attracted by that
small bnt bright and beautiful star, so will your
smrtt oe ever near to aurae.r a?m mnue my thoughts
into tneir proper cnannei. i Bm a Btranger in tins
city, having come hither from the far "sunny South,"
ana am visiting my menus nere. i am a lattv Dotn
by birth and education, and nm the daughter of one
of the leading men of my State, and who was also a
former "Representative and Senator." I cannot
only refer you to my family, but can get any amount
or rererence irom tne prominent gentlemen and
Inrll.io " t hi .r Cmithnrn t w i n i f 1 i 11 . 1 It- haa . . I.nnn
jtiunn vi 1J wi'uniwiu iuiiii nitu iv una nub iucil
three weeks since ucnerai r. t. iieauregard paid mo
a visit, ana it nas uaen reported wituin my social
clique that we were engaged to oe married, but such
is not tne case, l cannot speaic or myself without
you thinking It etititistical, and paint the picture
pleasant, and If upon the other hand I say I am an
ungainly pieco oi anatomy, ami iook as lr I had
stood In the streets, aud had my limbs pitched to
me, so otieeny uo tney itotign witn my every mo.
tion. you would not love to look npon the orininal.
or if I painted it so fair as to have been a fit subiect
for the studios of "Raphael" or "Mlchlo Angelo,"
had I have lived and flourished In their days, so I
shall only say I am fair, with light, curly hair, and
have been termed by my friends as a good recipe for
the blue. I am a young lady, and should not enter
into any thing of this kind without giving my true
nam', and believing you to be a gentleman of high
time and honor, suggest that you call and see me at
my place or residence, xou know lames nave ttiepn
vllege of their prerogative, so should I find the ac-
quaaintance not agreeable tome I can discontinue it,
as 1 Know not it you aro in seurcn oi a uttio inteuec
tual amusement, or If you are really in earnest as to
getting a wue. n tno former, ana oan write gooa
letters, i snouin love ueany to correspond witn you
as I find few at present upon the carpet, of either
ladles or gentlemen, that can write or converse
well, and if you are at all lovelutble. and take this
novel way of gettiug a companion, I will submit the
writer to your notice, asit taxes two to mane, that bar
gain, now. asking that you win pardon tins scrawl
and Its being submitted in all the beauty of its mt-
Knoirn orvnnal for your perusal, or if you intend
calling, or responding to my politely-written note,
that you will write and first apprize me of your in
tcntlons. naming the hour, etc., and I will be dlsen
gaged and see you. It waxes on to midnight, my
eves wax sleepy, the fire has goue out, and I not
"Ik Marvel" like, sit over the dying embers. So
with the warm-hearted Spanish adlous, adlous.
- 1 am yours, very respectfully.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
HS3?- COLD WEATHER DOES NOT CHAP
nr rniitrriun inp mkiti autir unuiir unitmi n ti
i r i : ttt u "i iiltio a r
CONATKB ULYCKltlNK TADLK T OF SOLIDIFIKD
GLYCKR1NE. Its uuilv use mnkos the skin delioatoly
oil uil bsauliltu. bolU ur an arurfiiaia.
R. A G. A. WRIGHT,
2 4 No. ft!4 CH H8NUT Street.
R7? 8TEREOPTICON ANU MAU1C LAN
Nctinols. (toilettes, and tor private euiortwnraontH. w,
MITCHELL MCALLISTER. Ko. 72S UllKSNUi' Street,
Beoond Btory. li o iiuirp
ttSf OFFICE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
-,(-1.. 11 . .TIT FimVltlflDlrUILl lll.'l, . 1J'1.J I j' M II
PiiTLAPKi.i'iiiA, Henna., Nov. 3, lUdK.
NOTIOKTO B'lOUKHOLUKHS.
Thm RnnrH nf Dirnntnra have tuil day rtoclared a aeml
annual divideod of 1'iVK PKK CKNT. on the Uapital
ntock of the Company, clear or national and btato Uea,
payable in caan on and alter novemrior 311, iwj
Jilank Powers of Attorney for coJIectliiR dividends ca
be hud at the office of the Company, No. South TUIKD
oireot.
The office will be opened at 8 A. M., aod cloaodatSP,
M.. from November 3 ' to Docember 4, for the payment 01
Dividfende, and after tnat uato irom v a. ai. to a r. ai.,
usual.
II g til THOS. T. FIRTH, Troasurer.
RiSy- OFFICE OF THE FHEEDOM IRON
AND STEEL COMPANY, No. 230 8. THIRD
Street.
rHn.Anpi.rma. Nov. 23. 1W,!).
A Krainl MnoHmr of the htcli holilrm of the i''itftK
DOM IKON ANU KTKKL COMPANY will be held at
the office of the Company, no. 230 n. tiuku street,
Plnladelnliia. on TUKSUAY. December 7. !... at
nV.liH-k M - to nntialdur the financial condition of the Coin
iiany and tne expedient) y of disposing of its property by
Ieuae or otherwise
By oriler,
CHARLES WESTON. Ja.,
Kecrotary.
II 23 13t
ttJT OFFICE OF THE CITY TREASURER,
PniLADKLrniA, Nov. 16, li)ti9 Warrants registered
to No. M,(X,0 will bo paid on presentation ut till! otliue, iu
terest oeasing from date.
JOSEPH N PIERSOL,
11 23tf City '1'reanuror,
ttC'Tr NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS. A
Dividend of TWENTY FIVE CENTS per ahure
will bo paid by the II KhTON VILI.K, MANTUA, ANU
KAHlMoUN'l PAHSENliKR RAILWAY COMPANV.
Jrre of Htate tax, on and after Dooembor 1 ncit, at the
Oflioe of the Company, No. im Bnuiu r ubjit htroot.
Trnnafur Book wui be closed rovon. bor 'JO and roopon
December 0. tuauiira r. uiM imm,
11 IU tf Treasurer.
ST DR. F. R. THOMAS, THE LATE OPE
rator of the Colton Dental Association, la now th
ontfonriu Puiludoliilna wlio devotes ins entire time an
liructioe to extracting teetn. absoiuioiy witimut pain, l
IrebU nitrous oiideKas. Olnoe, Ull WALNUT St. I 2ti
Bfiy COLTON DENTAL ASSOCIATION
Originated the attest lietio use or
Ml ROUS OXIDE. OH LAUUHINQ OAS.
And devote their whole time and practice to extracting
Litid h wiliinnt tiKin.
Ollice, Kltilll H and WALNUT Btroots.
u n;
ita- QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
LONDON AND I.I VKR POOL.
CAPITAL. A-J.tKiU lKI.
SABINE, Al l.KN A DULI.KS, KHmiM,
M iilTU and WALNUT fau.cU.
DRY GOODS.
THE "DEE-HIVE"
DHY GOODS STORE,
to. 920 CKESNUT STREET,
J. W. PROCTOR & CO. .
Sweeping Reductions
ON THE WHOLE OF OUR STOCK.
Prices far Below Cost of
Production.
Cloaks, Sacques, Walking 8ult, Black and Colored
Dress Silks, French and Britten Dress Goods, Paisley
and French Long and Square SHAWLS, Wool and
Stripe SHAWLS, Cloaking Cloths, Velveteens,
Linens, DamttHks, White Goods, Flannels, Domes
tics, Laces, Embroideries, Tics, Scarfs and Sashes,
Hosiery, Gloves and Underwear, etc etc.
11 11 lustuui
GRAND CLOSING SALE
or
RICKEY, SHARP & CO.'S
XMXvlErJSE STOCK
or
DRY GOODS
Vt Retail.
Unprecedented Bargains
Of
SILKS,
VELVETS,
DEESS GOODS, and
MISCELLANEOUS
DEY GOODS.
THIS STOCK IS THS MOST EXTENSIVE AND
VARIED EVER OFFERED AT RETAIL
IN THIS CITY,
AND CONTAINS MORE NOVELTIES AND STA
PLES OF RECENT IMPORTATION THAN
CAN BE FOUND ELSEWHERE.
ONE PRICE AND NO DEVIATION.
RICKEY, SHARP & CO.,
No. 727 CHESNUT STREET,
1 Stfrp
PHILADELPHIA.
1869.
"AT tiiohtjiey's."
ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY.
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.
AN IMMENSE STOCK OP GOODS.
We beg lev to make "common sense" statement to
''aensible people," namely : That from a long experience la
business, a olese application to busineaa, running under
light expenses and buying all gools for oash, we oan
soil very much cheaper than panic whosa expenses ar
four or hve hundred per oent more than our, and who
don't sell any more goods. And furthermore, our store i
large and well lighted, and
'Centrally Located,"
(N. E. Cor. Eighth and Spring Gardeu),
Of easy aeoess from every part of the city by the ear,
and exchange ticket or parses, and we deliver ail good
punctually, and free of charge.
P1LK8, HI1AWLS, DKF.S8 GOODS.
BI.A N K KTS, FLA N N K L8, V A SS 1 M FRKS.
CLOTHS. CLOA KINGS, LINEN OOODH.
KID ULOVKH, GOltSUTS, SKlIilS, 11DKF8., ETO.
JOSEPH II. THORNLEY,
N. E. Cor. Eighth and Spring Garden,
10 16 tf PHILADELPHIA.
ft O W OPENING
AT TUB
EIGHTH STREET RIBBON STORE,
No. 107 NOR1H EIGHTH STREET,
Four.doors above Arcti street:
BONNET RIBBONS,
SASH RIBBONS,
SATIN RIBBONS,
VELVET RIBBONS,
BONNET VELVETS,
SILKS,
r, t .rtir AWT nnT fU) Trr oirnrvg
BLACK, ENGLISH CRAPES,
FRENCH FLOWERS,
FEATHERS AND PLUMES,
LADIES' AND MISSES' HATS,
BONNET AND HAT FRAMES,
All which I offer at the lowest prices.
JULIUS SICHEL,
No. 10T North EIGHTH Street,
9 88 tathB2mrp Four doors above Aroh.
1
E.
THE OLD ESTABLISHED
Fancy Dry Goods Business of
13 O K K F It 13 H,
No. 10 CHESNUT 8TUEET,
Will b sold on liberal terms to a responsible pur
chaser. Property for sale or to rent; 25 by 235 feet.
This Is a rare chance for any oue desiring to se
cure one of the itiost desirable business stands la
this city. Stock all first-class, and will be sold at Its
teal valuation. Apply as above. lossm
ALEXANDER G. CATTELLACO.
rKOUHOK OOMMIH8ION MKROliAflTB,
ho. tit OKI H WUAJiVJlg
AMD
FO. IT NORTH WATFR STREET.
ruiLADJOJPUlA. I n
AXEXaWU O OAXXaU. BLUaB OAXTHUa
GOODS rI0f?JT,5l-A-PJr"5 -
QHOIOE GOODS AT LOW mid:.
MRS. m. a. mrjDcri,
KO. 1101 CHESNUT STREET,
Oorrenpondence with the leading Farialaa and OoaUnnn-
tnl Houaet enable! hor toreceiv tho laUwt hovaIUmi
direct.
Bargain! opening daily in
I! I ark Goipura Icea.
It lack Thread Ioe.
Points Appliqno Lacoa,
Valencleone Iacos.
rointe tJollars.
Thread Collars. Lace Veil.
Pninte, Applique, and Valenciennot Handkerchief.
French Mualln.
Hamburg Edging, new deaigna, very cheap.
Alter I aces, all width.
Bridal Veils and Wreath.
Kid (ilnrea, 7Ao. and (I a pair.
White Coat, Cloaks, and Dresses.
Also, elegant Trimmings, Volvets, Flower, Rihboot
Buttons, eto.
Particular attention given to
DRKSS AND CLOAK MA KINO.
Satisfactory system of
DKKS8 OUTTINU TAUGHT.
Pets of choice patterns for Merchant and Dressmaker
now ready, at rconoed price.
Roman Ties and Baahe.
Paris Jewelry, newest style of Jet, Gold, and Sholl, th
rarest and most elegant ever offered.
Hi lr Bands, Combs, Note,
Zephyr. Slipper, Cushion, and Bracket.
Corsets and Hoop Skirt. 8 1 stathj T
FURS.
510. FURS, CHEAP AND GOOD.
JOSEPH ROSENBAUM & CO.,
AT THEIR NEW AND LIGHT STORE,
Uo. 510 AIICII Street,
BETWEEN FIFTH AND SIXTH 8T8 SOUTH KTOR.
Are telling their
Splendid Stock of Fresh Imported and
Best Made and Trimmed Furs,
Ajt Hedixcecl Xriccn.
Please give them a call, and satisfy yonrselve aa to the
truthfulness of this advertisement. No business done on
Saturday. Fur alteied. etc. 11 8 stathUt
REMOVAL.
REMOVAL,
J. H. MIGHENER & Cu.,
GUI f 101 5 S OF TIIEJ
CELEBRATED
"Excelsior" Sugar-Cured Hams,
Tongues and Beef, '
Have Removed to their
WBW STORE,
Nob. 122 and 124 ARCH STREET,
11 10 lrarp PHILADELPHIA.
CARRIAGES.
ffPfrfe GARDNER & FLEMING,
CARRIAGE BUILDERS, ;"'V'
No. 214 South FIFTH Street;;
BELOW WALNUT.
A Large Assortment of New and Second-hand
CARRIAG E S,
INCLUDING ',
Coupe Rockaways, Phtrtona, Jenny Linda, Boggles,
Depot Wagons, Etc. Etc., 3 83 taths
For Sale at Reduced, Prices.
WINEai T
II E
R MAJESTY!
CHAMPAGNE. !
DUlVTOrJ A, LUSSOZ7,
215 SOUTH FRONT STREET. I I
j ; t i
THE ATTENTION OF THE TRADE I'
aolioiUd to the following very Cboio Wlofls, to, 1 -
,alb, DUNTON LDBSOU, .'
IU BOUTH FRONT 8TRKBT.
OHAMPAGNK8. AjtenU for bar MajeV. P-
Montebelio, Oart Bieue, Oart blanch, and (.
Karre'a Grand Vin Eugenia, and Via Imperial, M.
man A Oo.,( Uareao. Bparklinc Mosslia and iL
W INKS.
M A DKIRAS. Old bland, Sooth Bid Rmorm.
KllKRKlKS. F. Rudolphs, Amontillado, Top,
lette, Pal and Golden liar. Grown, etc
PORTS.-Vintao Velho Heal, Valletta, and Orown.
CLARKTS Promia Ain A Ola.. MonUarraoU tar(
dean. Ularat and Kan tern Win.
GIN. "Meder Swan."
BRANDLK& Uannaoor, Otard, Dupur A Oc'a vs.
vintage.
rjABSTAIBB A MoOAL!
No. 128 WALNUT and 11 GRANITH Street.
Importer of
BRANDIES, WINKS, GIN, OLTVK OIL. KTQ., 1
AITD
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
For the sale of
PDRB OLD RYE, WHEAT, AND BOURBON WF'
Kiica. t us, i, 4
CAltST AIRS' OLIVE OIL AN INVOIC
of the above for sal by
OAR8TAIRS MoOAM,
188 tpi Koa.136 WALNUT and iU GRAN life, A
CENT.'S FURNISHING QO O O : , '
rpilIJ FOUNT OF I'AMSXU.r,'.
KNTS FTJIINII1IN STORK.
MRS. MISNIE OUMMINU8 ha opened tUe abov
named plaoe, at No. 118 Houth EIGHIII Burt. b
gentlemen oan find evervthinc in their line.
The best tittinc SHIRTS in the city, retdjr nudti
ma'e to order.
Porohaier of twalv article reoeiv the toirtenuU) m
Gift.
UMBRELLAS TO HIKE for 36 oenU.
Handkeroi lef hammed free of charge.
Polite Saloauvdie in attendance,
A call li reapectioll; aolioited and aatisfiptluo
anteed. '
1)8 MINNIE CUMMINuh
pATENT SHOULDER-SEA
SHIRT MANUFACTORY,
AND GENTLEMEN'S FURNISUING KTUI:
PERFECTLY FITTING SHIRTS AND DRAW
made from measurement at verj short notm;. -
All other articles of GENTLEMEN d
GOODS in loll variety.
WINCHESTER A Co
lit No. 706 CUKdNl'T h "'
MKE DRESS S II I li
AND
GENTS' NOVELTIES.
J. W. SCOTT & CO.,
No. 814 CUEtNUT Street, PLIltut.;!;,M
S tit rp Four doors bulc w Continental ! i
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