"Wants a wife: A bachelor without encumbrance is desirous of obtaining a wife. She must be accomplished, able to milk cows and play the piano forte; she must be fond of children, willing to mend their clothes, and a good hand to raise chickens. The advertiser scorns to marry for money, but it is of the greatest importance that the lady's relatives or friends furnish a written character of her ability and worth, and as a trifling matter, said friends would also be requested to deposit $500 with the advertiser as a proof of their judgment that the lady is what she says she is. No widow, crass or otherwise need apply. Address: R.S. c/o Post Office, Eugene City."