Wilmington Journal

Too Moral by Half.—The Delta tells a queer story about Daniel Clark, (of whom Mrs. Gaines claims to be the heiress,) and Miss Caton, (the present Duchess of Leeds,) for whose hand he was a suitor. It appears that some slanderous stories had been circulated in relation to his mental capabilities, and Mr. Clark, finding his love did not thrive, sent his friend Captain Keene to the lady to plead his cause, and ask for explanations. At the interview Miss Caton suggested that Mr. Clark was a roue, a man of intrigue. Keene was quite relieved by this charge, and denied in a very positive manner the slander, asserting, upon his honor, "that Clark had never had an intrigue in his life." Miss Caton then rose, and looking Keene steadily in the face, remarked, "I am satisfied—tell Mr. Clark our engagement is dissolved." So much for being too moral.