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SATURDAY NIGHT.
How sweet the evening shadowi fall,
Advancing from the west,
As endi the weary week of toil,
And comes tho day of rest.
Bright o'er the earth the star of eve
' Her radiant beauty sheds ;
And myriad sisters calmly weave
' Their light around their heads.
Itest, man, from labor, rest from sin :
Tho world' hard contest close ;
The holy hours with God bogin
Yield thep to sweet repose.
Uright o'er the earth the morning ray
! IU sacred Hght will cast,
Fair emblem of the glorious day
That evermore shall rest.
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WRITTEN roil TUE JOURNAL.)
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COrVKICHT SICVIED.
CHAPTER II.
Continued from last week.
The officer, ia question, was young, gay,
and handsome ; and having disticguished
himself on several occasions, he had won the
favor of the Emperor, and the confidence of
his superiors in command. Recently, more
over, ho had been promoted iu the famous Le
gion stationed on the banks of the Tiber,
within the city walls.
To his dignified and manlyform, were uni
ted those blandishments that ensure an easv
access, and a certain victory over the tender
and sUs'Dtibtet";"3 vr nthr-r sct. And
then his rank and standing in the army ren
dered him rather an 'object on their part, espe
cially to one young, gay, and thoughtless as
Yertitia.
Two months before, he had accidentally
formed her acquaintance at the Camphus Mar
tius, on the occasion of a gladiatorial exhibi
tion ; and being the daughter of one of the no
bility, he had been anxious to secure her hand
in marriage, and had been assiduous in his at
tentions, and regular in his visits ever since.
These visits had been encouraged by the
g.iy Yertitia, and not disapproved by other
members of the family though Valens, of
late, had thought thera rather frequent, and
felt half inclined to have them stopped. This
was hot, however, on account of any dislike to
Marcus personally, or his military life, for no
one more venerated the profession of arms
than himself but his sagacity had enabled him
to foresee the gathering storm, and that, pos
sibly, these soldiers of his country, in loyalty
to the Emperor, would become the ruthless
foes of tho weak and defenceless sect to which
he belonged." He was desirous, therefore, as
a matter of prudence, that neither himself or
family should have any special intimacy with
any of their class.
Then, he could easily sec that his visits had
already had their influence on his daughter-
jn rendering her less attentive to his instruc
tions, and more disposed to uphold the mys
teries cf Paganism, to which she knew Marcus
was devotedly attached.
-? Besides, Yaldinus of Lite had talked much
of th glory of. u military life, and of joining
-the army. This new iuclination, on tho part
of his son, Valens could only account for, on
the ground of bis intimacy with Marcus. ,
Hence, all thinsrs considered, he felt it his
-duty henceforth to discourage his visits, how
ever painful, to his own : feelings, or. against
ihc wishes of: his family. : He also resolved
henceforth to be more watchful, and earnest
and pointed iu Ms counsels ; and, , if possible,
indncc his two errinz children to renounce
-the pleasures of the world.
Thispurpose, be was expressing? in a mild
but decided voice, as Yaldinus and Yertitia,
at an unusually late hour, hastily entered
Vertitia flung herself quickly on a i. seat I not
far from her sister, pale and breathless ; while
"Valdinus, walking slowly across tho apartment,
quietly took his seat in an opposite corner.
-'What has happened, ray ' daughter?" at
rlcngth inquired Valens ; "you look pale and
- i-xcited."
"Nothing," said she, "except that the city's
on fire in. several places, "and no one extin
guishes the flames." ;;. ;'.
-"That's matter enougn. sumcieut reason
for alarm ?. said he ; "nor would I think it !
strange should the city, with all her wealth
and grandeur, be laid m asnes. iter sins call
' for such Tengeanee.'.' ' ' . .
To thia thorp was 'no retdV onlv that V a-
: lacia looked thoughtfully , at Yertitia, who
-was carelesslv endeavorinz to disengage a
air of larff and cot.lv rims from hr- ar.
while Yaldinus was boyishly curling his ample
locks through his fingers. -
"Besides,'' he continued, duty compels
me to apprize you that the visits of Marcus
can be no longer countenanced by myself, nor
with my approbation, by any members of my
family. . 3Iy reasons for this are connected
with our personal safety."
Yalens said this in a kind, affectionate man
ner ; but with more than ordinary firmness.
. The effect was instantly perceptible in the
sudden rush of blood from Yertitia'a face, and
iu her hurried, embarrassed movements. One
of the rings was dropped on the floor; the
other, half disengaged, was left dangliug in
the ear while, quickly snatching up a small
article of dress that lay on the seat by her side,
she rushed wildly out, and hastened to her
chamber.
Yaldiuus, after remaining seated a few mo
ments, cast a scornful glance around him ; and
rising, ie tne apartment in no very ceremo
nious or respectful maimer.
Fiducia looked sorrowfully after, while Va
lencia, sighing, wiped the fast-falling tears
from her eyes.
It is proper here to state that the Nazarcnes
a term applied to the early christians as a
reproach, had hitherto been allowed to enjoy
their faith, and practice the few simple rites
of their religion, with some measure of toler
ation. True, they were everywhere spoken
against, and traduced and calumniated ; but
these things their religion taught them to ex
pect, and enabled them to endure. Recently,
however, the Emperor, had passed an edict
which regarded them as monstrous and outlaws,
and left them at the mercy of all who chose
to lift up their hand against them.
Hence, at this time, there was a general
uneasiness among them, as well os a just in
dignation against the Emperor, and a necessi
ty, on their part, for the adoption of the most
wise and precautionary measures.
But we must return again to the fanrity.
In a few minutes, Fiducia, taking her
sleeping child in her arms, followed after her
sister. -
She found her in her chamber, seated on a
couch. In her fit of sudden emotion, she had
snatched off her gay, fancy head-dress ; and
her hair hung in wild disorder over her face,
cheeks were more flushed, while upon her
quivering lips there was a curl of indignation.
Fiducia perceived, at a glance, that there
was a strong connict 01 leeimg, pvmupa vi
duty, on the one hand, to her parent ; and, on
the other, of that impetuosity of temper, and
ardor of attachment, which strongly disposed
her to take her own wav. She had always been
caressed and indulged ; and now this first ex
ercise of parental authority, had thrown her
into a wild frenzy of passion, and awakened a
feeling of resistance, if not actual resentment.
Hence her hurried resolve was to do in this
affair, which she alleged concerned no one but
herself, as she chose. This determination
she had rashly formed even before her sister
had entered her chamber.
"This is a matter of mere prudence,"" said
Fiducia in a mild soothing voice.
"Prudence !" exclaimed Yertitia, passion
ately, "I would like to know what prudence
there is wounding the feelings of a brave and
generous young officer, and in resisting the
wishes of one's own child."
But it is only for the present," said Fidu
cia, "the aspect of things may change for the
better, and your wishes may all be happily
cousumated, with father's good will
"Yes ! it's all this new religion,'' replied
Vertita, sneeriDgly, "I wish it was all in the
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moon, l wonaer 11 me r.mpjror .anu. oeuaie
don't know what God's people ought to serve,
I'll think as I please, and do so too," she ad
ded, rising quickly from her seat, and begin-
ing to adjust her dishevelled hair.
Fiducia calmly remarked, "that she wa6
sorry to find her so ungrateful, that she hoped
to see her think and act otherwise yet ; and,
with them, rejoicing in the hope of another
and better life," saying which, she quietly
withdrew to her private chamber, her child
still asleep in her arms, and the tears coursing
freely down her checks. . : :
During this time, Valens and his wife had
remained alone in the large, airy apartment.
Yalens is walking slowly up and down ; while
Valencia is seated, looking sorrowfully at the
floor.'1 '. . J
It is evident from the fixed and anxious
features, that great and troublous thoughts arc
revolving in the mind of Valens
."And, supposing it should be so," said he,
suddenly stoping, and addressing himself to
Valencia with unusual earnestness, "What is
your opinion ? thinkest thy faith would carry
thee through?".; . .
; "Through what ?" inquired Valencia,' look
ing in surprise at Valens. .."
"Through persecution 'through death !"
said he, . -
Valencia cast her eyes upon the floor, and
gazed for sometime in thoughtful silence. , At
length raising them and fixing them upon him,
j she calmly said
j "Death is the passage to life, and I think I
I could make that rmssare at any time, ana in
j any way, that might be thought best.1
; "And thou courdst thn, dearest, svjFcr'thc'
lir,faii thinps-.''
CLEARFIELD, WEMESDAY. SEPTEMBER 27,
alens said this with. deep emotion. And
no wonder that his thoughts should have
bruised themselves, now and then, about these
future probabilities. As for himself and fami
ly, they had much to loose, valuable friends,
large possessions, and many worldly honors
all, perhaps, to dash away in one great sacri
fice. But, as already intimated, from these
his own heart was not yet entirely weaned.
Though his faith led him to anticipate with
confidence a hundred fold in the present, and
life-everlasting in the future, yet there, was a
3troug bliding of the heart, at times, to. the
present and visible only. It wasv a .struggle,
as thousands besides himself have found it, to
relinquish wholly things seen, for things un
seen, the temporal, for the eternal.
Tube Continued.
An Odd Subject for a Da-nierreotmist
Saturday last was a dull, drizzling day, one
ot those days when old Sol has the same excuse
for non-complianco with his implied engage
ments with the Dagucrreotypist, that his pale
sister uyntina lias for a non-fulfilment of her
share of tho gas contract. In such weather
the sun is not expected to take good Dagucr
reotypist, nor is tho moon in a condition ef
fectually to light the streets; though we be
lieve she is held to the latter of the almanac,
and never excused on account of tho weather.
But come to the matter in hand. It was
just one of those days more comfortable to
imagine than experience, and Mr. C, the Da
gucrreotypist, a rap was heard at the door
"Come in," was the prompt response, and
they did come in. Two tall, gaunt looking
wire-grass boys strode into the middle of the
room, where they halted, casting their eyes
about the appartmcnt, for a moment in mute
curiosity and astonishment.
"Can I do anything for you to-dav,,' said
Mr: C.
. They made no reply, but conversed together
for a moment, iu an under tone. Prcocntly
one of them turned lo the questioner, and
asked in a loud tone '
"Do you make them what-d'ye-callums
thera the doggerytypes here?"
"Yes, sir, we take daguerreotypes here."
"That's it," remarked the companion of
the first speaker giving his fingers a sudden
snap at the same moment: "Them's the
ftbnfrl?aiJiy." ,,a t. if TemM thtnlr jf
"Well," said the first speaker, "what do
you ax for making a degerryrerotipo, as you
call 'cm?"
"That depcuus on the size, tstylc of case, &c.
What size picture do you want?" said the ar
tist; at the same time pointing to the speci
mens on the table.
The couple consulted together again for a
mnment, when the first speaker replied
"I wan't one of them what (diets up in a
leather book like, and what a body can toat in
their pocket."
"Like this?" said Mr. C, showing him a
picture in a case of the ordinary size.
"That's jest the thing, stranger; now what
do you ax?"
"Our price for that size is three dollars."
Both visitors w histled!
"That's the reguler price, and is low enough
for a good picture," remarked Mr. C, care
lessly. "
The two whispered together again foi a lew
seconds.
"Well, stranger, I believe I'll got it. How
long will it take now, to make it?"
"In this light it will take us a little longer;
but a few minutes will be sufficient. Walk
this way to the sitting room?"
"Never mind," Baid the speaker, "I can
jest tell you the description of the creeter
here, and I'll come back in an ower."
"The description!" said the artist with some
Buprine.
"Yes," said the other, "I want to git a first
rate picter of my horse Red Eagle. He's a
bright sorrel, with a star in his face, and two
white forc-feet, and his tail
"Where is your horse?" interrupted Mr. C.
"Down in Montgomery. He's jest a leetle
tho handsomest piece of horse flesh in them.
"Very likely," said Mr. C, "but I can't
. V hat!" exclaimed the. man, "can t you
doggery tipc ahorse?' .
'Yes I can take a picture of your horse, but
I must have him before me.'
'But bless your soul, man, l know every
hair from his snout to his fetlock. He's a
bright sorrell, as I told you, with a switch tail,
and a star in his face, and to white
But that won't answer,' interrupted Mr. C,
to take ' a daguerreotype, we must have the
subject to be taken before us.' -
: Both the men regarded Mr. C. with looks of
mingled incredulity and chagrin.
Then you say you can't doggyrtipe a horse?'
asked one. ' '
tNot unless he is standing before me' .'.
You can't,' said the other. . . . . ? .7;
' 'Come Bill,' said his companion, 'I've had
enough of ycr doggertipe. It's nothing but
humbug, no how. .Let's go to the printin of
fice and git one printed, for I'm dad fetched if
I ain't bound to have a picter of old Eagle
'fore I leave this ere burg
; Whereupon they both took ' an abrupt leave
of the artist, indulging as they went, in no
very complimentary terms of comment upon
the Dagnerrean Art, and the artist, 'who
could'nt doggerytipe a horse.
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A Mistake in the "Weierht.
Andrew Wyman was like Lord Byron in one
respect. He had a great horror of growing fat
What added to his apprehension on this score
was the fact that his father, before he died, at
tained a degree of rotundity which would
have enabled him to fill, respectably, the of.
flee of alderman. r
, Andrew stood five feet eight in his stock
ings, and weighed one hundred and forty-five
pounds a very respectable weight within
which he endeavored to keep himself by the
free use of vinegar and other acids, which are
reported to diminish anv tendency to pinguid
ity. ;
Andrew was in the habit of weighing him
self once a fortnight, in order to make sure
that he was not transgressing proper bounds.
lie had been absent from home rather more
than a week, and just stepped out of the cars
into the depot, when his attention was arrest
ed by an instrument for determining the
weight. . " " . ....
Mechanically he placed himself on the plat
form, and adjusted the weight to one hundred
and forty-five. To his surprise he found this
not sufficient.
With an air of alarm he advanced it five
pounds still ineffectual. Imagine his con
sternation when the scales fell at the hundred
and seventy-five.
"Good heavens!" said he to himself. There
can't be any mistake about it I've gained
tuirty pounds within the last fortnight! I was
afraid it would be so. It was so with my fath
er before me. At this rate I shall go beyond
him in a few weeks."
He entered the house with an air of settled
melancholy upon his face, which excited the
fears of his wife ' who had come forward to
greet him after his absence.
"Why, Andrew Mr. Wyman what's the
matter ?" she asked.
' "Matter enough!" lie groaned. "I weigh
one hundred and seventy-five pounds ! Gain
ed thirty pounds within a fortnight or at the
rate of fifteen per week. Suppose I should
go on at this rate, or even ten pounds a week,
in three months I shall be a perfect monster.
I am the most unfortunate of men.
"I am sure you don't look any larger,"
said MrB. Wyman.
giotfn HinamoTyrnrr' - --
"Why, no."
"I'll tell you what, Mr. Wyman," said his
wife, struck with a sudden idea: "are you
sure you didn't have your valise in your hand,
when you were weighed ?"
Andrew's face brightened up.
"Wait a minute," said he.
He sped out of the house like an arrrow
flew to the depot and renewed the experiment.
A moment after he entered the house again,
his face glowing with joy.
"You've hit it, wife," he exclaimed. I've
weighed myself again, and only weigh one
hundred and forty.three."
Mr. Wyman was so elated by the altered
state of the case, that he at once gave his wife
money enough to purchase a "love of a collar"
that she had seen at Mr. Lcask's the diy be
fore.
"It's au ill wind that docs nobody any good.
Fiohtiso on Equal Te kms. I will tell you
a little incident that ocirred in Georgia many
years ago. Judge T. a celebrated duelist, who
has lost a leg, and who was known to be a dead
shot; challenged Col. D., a gentleman of great
humor and attainments. The friends tried to
prevent the meeting, but to no effect. The
parties met on tho ground, when Col. D. was
asked if he was read.
Xo, sir,' he replied.
'What are you waiting for, then?' inquired
Judge T's second.
'Why, sir,' said Col. D., 'I have sent my
bov into the woods to hunt a bee gum to put
my leg in, fori don't intend to give the Judge
anv advantaec over me. You ece he has a
wooden leg."
The whole party roared with laughter, and
tlie thing was so ridiculous that it broke up
the fhxht. Col. D. was afterwards told that 5t
would sink his reputation.
Well he replied.it 'can't sink roe lower
than a bullet can!-
'But,' urged his friends, the papers will be
filled about you.' -
Well,' said he, 'I would rather fill fifty news
papers than fill a cofin!' ' -.
No one ever troubled the Colouel after that.
Flea Powder. A man went about tho coun
try towns, selling Flea Powder. It was done
up in very neat little packages; and on each was
a label, 'directions ; inside.' He passed along
selling at each honse; and then made a sudden
exit. - AU bought because it was so 'cheap'
only 6 cents per paper!' Some bought a hall
dozen papers, so as not to .'get out.' Then
they opened the 'directions.' They, read as
follows? ' : ' i ; ' '
1st. Catch the flea. -v .
2d. Tickle him with a fine ncedl under his
ribs.
. 3d. He will open his mouth.
4th Throw in a small quantity of the pow
der. . ; , , .: ,.
6th If you, get; the least possible quantity
down his throat, he is as dead as a cmoked
j barring. . . , - . . ,
1854.
All About kissing. " .
Kisses are an acknowledged institution. It
is as natural for 'folks' to like them as it is for
water to run down hill, except when it is so
cold that it freezes and can't run at all. Kiss
es, like faces of philosophers, vary. Some are
hot as coal-fire, some sweet as honeyj some
mild as milk, some tastless as long drawn soda.
Stolen kisses are said to have more nutmeg
and cream than other sorts. As to proposed
kisses,' they are not liked at all. We have
made it our business to inquire among our
friends, and they agree with us,. that a stolen
kiss is made by the right person. Talk of
shyness and struggling; no wonder! "when
some bipeds approach, it is miraculous that
ladies do go into convulsions. We do not
speak altogether from experience, but from
what we have heard others say. We have been
kissed a few times, and as we are not very old
we hope to receive many more.
A clean mouth and handsome teeth are in-
dispensible requisites, but they are seldom to
be found. Most men would contaminate the
cheek or brow of the lady (her lips they must
let alone) with the odious incense of cham-
paigne, tobacco, or seeds which are worse
than all, even though they do conceal the per
fume of the two first mentioned; for certainly
that is what they are eaten for. We expect
gentlemen think we are entirely innocent of
understanding their use, but they are mistaken.
The very idea of one who professes to be an
elegant gentleman, to appear iu the prescence
of ladies with his pockets well stored with
these abominable seeds, is absurd. If you wish
to kiss a lady without her blushing and strug
gling, dispense with these disagreeable arti
cles, and we'll guarantee you will have no un
necssary trouble. Ladies' Enterprise.
A Foul Slandeh. Old Guzzle of Hornby,
was a great drinker of cider an excessive ci
der bibber. He would drink more of the stuff
than any two men in town, and yet was desir
ous of being thought temperate. He would
denounce rum drinkers in round terms, and
preach about the wickedness and folly of tod
dy drinkers by the hour. One day it came to
his ears that an old soaker had said he had
drank a barrel of cider in a week, and straight
way his anger was kindled. Guzzle sought
the fellow and accosted him with, HaUAl
you tin-, -- . 1. A v- -
what he was accused of. "Why," repnea
Guzzle, "you have been telling that I drank a
barrel of cider a week." "It's a darn'd lie,''
said Tipple, "I never said so I never said y0u
drank a barrel of cider a week." "Well, what
did j'ousay?" demanded Guzzle rfngrily.
Why," replied the loafer, "I said you drank
hocksil." Mr. Guzzle frowned upon the
laughing crowd, and went home to his cidere-
al reflections.
Origin of "Uncle Sam." The death of
Samuel Wilson, an aged, worthy and formerly
enterprising citizen of Troy, New York, will
remind thoso who arc familiar with incidents
of the war of 1812, of the origin of the popu-
ar sobriquet for the United States. Mr. Wil-
. l T... Tt (I Vw
son, WHO was an ca-icushv i' 1,
contract for supplying the Northern army
with beef and pork. He was everywhere
known and spoken of as "Uncle Sam." and
the "U. S." branded on the heads of barrels
for the army were at first taken to be the in
tials for 'Uncle Sam Wilson, but finally lost
their iocal signffcance and became through
out the army, the familiar term for "LnitL-d
States."'. . ; : V : '
Homeopatbetic Soip. A great many good
i.irc iav fen cracked at the expense of
the Homeopathists; but we do not recollect
one more telling than the following recipe
for making Homeopathic soup, attributed by
the Brookln Advertiser to the late Dr. Post,
of New York. ; : :' . '
'Take two starved pigeons, hang them by a
string in the kitchen window so that the sun
will cast the shadow of the pigeous into an
iln pot already on the fire, and which will
hold ten gallons of water, boa the snaaows
over a slow fire for ten hours, and then give
the patient one drop iu a glass of water every
ten days.'
River Wit. Here is the latest joke from
the river: :;
TTnllfn. Cantain! what's your passage to
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New Orleans?' ' '
'Eight dollars, and we will make you com
fortable.
' 'I've got eight mules; what'll you take
them for?
" 'Six dollars a head.'
'Well Captain, will you take me in the lot,
as a mule, at the same price?' "
1 JS'o, but I'll take you a a jack, and charge
you ten! ''"
A : Rich Retort It is said that a young
man engaged in battle saw a drummer at his
side killedjby a cannon ball, which scattered
his brains in every direction. His eyes were
at once fixed on the ghastly object and seem
ed to engross his thoughts. . A superior officer
observing him, 'supposed he was intimidated
by the sight, addressed him in a manner to
cheer him. 0,' said the young man, I am
not frightened ; I am only puzzled to make
out how any man with suci a qnaitltT o:
i brains ever came to be here !'
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NO. 13.
Business Transaction.
"Have you got a haxe to sell ?" inquired
cockney, as ho entered a Yankee's retail shop
in the Queen of the West
"Axe ? well I guess I have."
"Well, I want a 'atchet." ;.
"Hatchet? Oh ! well, I can accomodate
you I reckon, Mister; you don't want to chop
your letters off, nor nothing?" and the Yan
kee thrust his tongue in one corner of hia
mouth and grinned. ,
"Let's see your 'alchets."
"Here's a first chop one, worth a"dollar," but
seein' its you, you may take it for three sbll--
lings and ninepence." ' ;- ;
"'Ow much be that?" :' :- :
"Sixty-two and a half cents; 'zactly."
"I'll give you fifty, fellow."
"Oh, couldn't think on't cost mc sixty
cents. , 2so, mister, we can't trade. I must
make a lectle profit," and the shopkeeper wm
replacing his articles.
"Well, sir, I'll give you sixty-two cents." :
"OJi, well, mister, I never stand for a half
cent." -
The exquisite laid down two quarters and a
levy, which the Yankee put into his drawer,
and handed him the hatchet. ; " .
"I want my 'alf cent," said Bull.- .
"Well, mister, how on earth can I give you'
a half-cent we've no coins of that sort; you'd
better buy something else, and I'll make it
even." . -
"No, I must have my 'alf cent.
"Well mister, if you must"' have it, you
must, that's all but you won't want another, I
reckon." Savins this, he took the hatchet'
from his customers hand, and walking to the
door laid a cent on the stone :
"Stop! fellow ! you'll ruin mc 'atchet."
He was not in time, however, the Yankee
had already cut the dent on the doorstonc in'
two parts, merely remarking that those deter
mined to have a half cent ought to pay the ex
pense of getting it."
Any one of no vast erudition will find a ve
ry instructive moral in the above, and for
aught we know, the suggestion contained In'
it will be of great advantage to the Board of
Currency. ... .
A Law er ox Law. Counsellor M-. after
the topic or conversation, ne was applied
to for his opion, upon which he laconically ob
served "If . any man was to claim the coat
upon my back, and threaten my refusal with a
aw-suit, he should certainly have it ; lest, in
defending my coat, I should, too late, find out
that I was deprived of my waistcoat also."
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Fair Dealing. Let ancient or modern his
tory be produced to equal the reply of Yankee
Stonington to the British Commodore After
the attack upon that place, which wasTepelled.
with so much spirit and success, the people
were engaged in piling the balls which the en
emy had wasted, when the foe applied to them,
" H e want balls, will you tell them f" The an
swer was, "ire want powder ; send us podwer,
and we'll return your balls." ' T
Ki?" In Philadelphia, the other day, a gen
tleman observed ' a poor woman; of a very
wretched appearance, looking wishfully at a
basket of vegetables He put an 'assortment
into her apron, and asked the price of them.
The market woman who owned them replied,
with a serious smile, you paid me when you
gave them to that poor woman. It did my
heart good, and I have yet plenty. A by
stander observed, "That woman has a soul-
yes, a soul to be saved." ' 1" "'.""".7"',-
Arkansas Insects. The last Arkansas
Traveller tells a story of a citizen of that
State, who while on board a steamer on the
Mississippi, was asked by a gentlemen, wheth
er the raising of stock in Arkansas war atten
ded by much difficulty or expense. VOh, yes,
stranger ! they suffer much from insectt. 'In
sects ! Why, what kind of insects, pray ?
Why, bears, catamounts, wolves and sich like
insects.' ' -:!"; ' -: . :
A Parting Gift. What can I give you for
a keepsake, my dearest John,' sobbed a senti
mental girl to her scapegrace lover, the Hon.
Jack. V , about to join his ship in warlike
times.' Give, my, dearest angel, cried Jack
in some i confusion, ' hem why, ; why, you
hav'nt sucn a thing as a five pound note about
yon, I suppose?'!: : . - . '. .
A Pt Judical. The answer of our Chan
cellor to tho complaints of Mr.- O'DriscolPs
misconduct at Macroom was the subject of
conversation a few days ; ago at t'he Reform
Club. 'How would you proceedsaid a Whig
member of the lower house to a northern ex
Chancellor, in such acase? Why, said Flain
John( I shonld just proceed to mak' room for a
.good magistrate- Dublin Monitor.
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ing 'majesty a jest,' by. 'stripping it of fta
exteriors, is justly admired. ". Hood make
nearly as good, a one in a similar ' manner.
The same word, by the change of a single' let
ter, gives the iliighest and lowest classes of so
ciety, viz : 'nobility ' and 'mobility. - The
letter 'a is aid to be more valuable than acy
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