The New Hampshire Gazette

Breach of Promise of Marriage.—Hitherto the protection of our Courts under this knotty point of law and morals, has been claimed exclusively by deserted females. At the present Circuit Court, however, in this city, Judge Walworth presiding—a veteran swain, named Crawford, not numbering less than 74 winters—and somewhat addicted to asthma and apoplexy, brought his suit for damages sustained in disappointment and tortured feelings, against a fair maiden of 65, whom he had wooed and won, but who at the very moment that was to make him happy—when cake, bridegroom, and the nuptial torch were all ready, and the two latter burning—revoked her promise, and left him a heart broken lover, obnoxious 'to the scorn and what is worse, the pity of the world.' This cruel she, is named Benford, and against her the complaining ancient Cupid asked the vengeance of the law. The case excited not a little merriment, and occupied the court all day. The jury brought their verdict into court this morning. It was for the plaintiff, and mulcted the fair deceiver in $200 damages and the costs. So ladies—take warning.—N. Y. Amer.