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From the New York Tribune
The Seducer.
" The curse of Cain
Rest on his head who pierced thy innocent breast
And scared the angel soul that was its earthly guest."
SHELBY.
Ay, would I had a Pen of Fire, to write
In furrows hot, the scorching curse of Cain
"Upon thy brow, thou slave of base delight
AVho dar'sl defile'fair Woman's soul with stain.
No one should kill thee, but before the sight
Of all the World thy branded shame should
glow ;
And every heart would own the sentence right,
That thus should maik to Innocence her foe.
Thou should'st be known where'er thy face was
seen,
A coward Hypocrite ; a Liar mean ;
A sneaking Thief, who from affection stole
The gem entrusted by her losing soul ;
A Judas Murderer of thy truest friend ;
Por all iliese in thy name, Seducer, blend.
HUGH BR1DGESSON.
A Kicli Scene.
The following rich scene recently occurred
in one of our courts of justice, between the judge
and a Dutch witness all the way from Rotter
dam. Jvdge What's your native language.
Witness. I pe no native; I's a Dootcbnian.
J. What's your mother-Jonguc ?
IV. O, fader say she be all tongue.
. (in an irritable tone.) What language did
you first learn 1 "What language did you. speak
in the cradle!
W. I did not speak no language in te cradle
at all ; I only cried m Dootch.
Then there was a general laugh, in which
the judge, jury and audience joined. The, wit
ness was interrogated, no farther about his na
tive language. -A7. 0. Picayune.
Camphor.
The camphor laurel grows in great abund
ance and to a very considerable size in the for
ests of Japan. It is not uncommon in green
houses In England. Every part of the tree
smells strongly of camphor, which is obtained
from the trunk, branches and roots, by distilla
tion. They are cut down into small pieces,
and put into a. still with. a quantity of water.
After the water .has. bjSen kept ;bojltng -forty-eiyht
hours,. ihe camphor is foundto:adhere to
straw, with which the head of the kettle is'
lined. In this state it is imported by the Dutch,'
and is called crude camphor. It is "purified by
.a second, sublimation. Sci. Amer.
Serving a Subpoena, or liove vs. Law.
A young gentleman had courted a fair lady of
this city, and it was supposed tho two, in due
time, would become " one flesh." Some little
quarrel of a trivial nature, as lovers' quarrels
generally are, occurred. Neither would con
fess the wrong to be on their side presents
:tnd correspondence were mutually sent back
and the match was broken off. The young
gentleman immediately started for New Or
leans, to enter into commercial business, think
ing that distance would lessen the attachment
he really fell for the young lady.
When a woman is injured, or thinks she is
injured, by the one she loves, she is more apt
than the male sex to bite off her own nose, as
the saying is, to inflict pain and be revenged on
the offending object. A gentleman that the
young lady once rejected renewed his propo
sals, and was accepted within a week after her
old lover had embarked for the South. On
reaching New Orleans he found that distance,
instead of weakening his attachment, only made
the lady dearer, and he becamo melancholy and
low pptrited. The first letter he received from
New York from a friend of his, announced that
his old flame was to be shortly married to ano
ther. His course was quickly taken ; tho next
morning saw him on a packet ship bound for
Gotham.
The passage unfortunately was long, and the
poor fellow chafed and fretted so much, that the
passengers began to think him deranged, or else
a fugitive escaping from justice. The instant
that the vessel touched the wharf he darted for
the office of his friend the lawyer. It is lo bo
supposed that the latter was much surprised to
see his friend, imagining him a couple of thous
and miles away. After the usual salutations
were over, he exclaimed :
" My dear fellow : you are just in time to
see the wedding. Miss your sweetheart,
is to be married this morning at 1 1 o'clock.
To tell you the truth, I believe there is not
much love about it, and that the girl really
thinks more of one hair of your head than of
the fortunate bridegroom's whole body-."
" Where is she to be married in church ?"
"No. At her father's house."
" My dear fellow, I 1 yes--no yes, I
have it. Have you any case" coming on in ei
ther of the courts at eleven o'clock."
" Yes."
"Then fill me up a subpoena wilh the bride
groom's name. Don't stop to ask any ques
tion. It matters not whether he knows any
thing about the parties in the suit. By heav
ens, Julia must be mine ?"
His friend saw ihe object at op.ce, and prom
ised to carry on the matter. The subpoena was
made out and placed in the hands of a clerk to
serve upon the unsuspecting bridegroom the in
stant he was seen to leave his residence, and
he was despatched in a cab to watch the house.
About ten minutes before eleven, as the soon
to be happy man was about entering into a
coach before the door of his residence, he was
served with a subposua.
" Can't help it," said the clerk in reply to
his gesticulating about "not knowing the par
ties," " going to be married," etc. " We shan't
reach the Hall now before eleven the case is
the first on the calendar won't keep you but
ten minuter ! If you don't go, heavy fine, im
prisonment; for contempt," etc.
The bridegroom, who was rather of a timid
nature, finally consented, particularly as the
clerk promised to send a friend of his who sat
in a cab, wrapped up in a large cloak, to the
house of his bride in expectation, explaining
the reasons of his absence. The reader may
suppose -who this person was.
Eleven o'clock came, but still no bridegroom
The "tiests were staring at each other the
priest began to grow impatient and the bride
that was-to be, looked pale and agilated, when
a carriage drove up, the bell rang, and " here
he is ! There he is !" muttered many voices
A gentleman did indeed enter, whose appear
ance created almost as much, astonishment as
that of Edgar of Ravenswood in the hall of
Ashton Castle, at ihe . marriage of Lucy Aahtpn,
in Scott's Bride of Lamermoor. The lady
iajnted private -explanations ensued between
vher. parents and JterJpver and the result was
that, in ten minutes the. two real .lovers went
joined in the bonds of matrimony, much to the
'satisfaction of all.
The bridegroom that was to have been soon
after made his appearance, puffing and blow
ing. What he said and what he did, on behold
ing his rival;, and became acquainted with the
condition of affairs, was really tragi-comical.
The story of the subpoena shortly after leak
ed out, and has created so much amusement,
that the poor fellow declares he will sue for
$10,000 damages, for subpoenaing him as a
witness in a case he knew. nothing about, and
by which he lost a wife. It will be a novel
suit indeed, if he should do so. Noah's Week
ly Messe?iger.
Curious Discovery of an Ancient
Bible.
A copy of the first complete edition of the
English Bible, printed by Myles Coverdalo,
bearing the date 1535, was accidentally dis
covered a few daj's since in the false bottom of
an old oak chest, at Holkham Hall, Norfolk,
the seat of the Earl of Leicester. There are
numerous imperfect copies of this edition of
the Holy Scriptures in existence, two being
deposited in the library of the British Museum,
one in the Bodleian Library at Oxford, one in
the Cambridge University Library, and in fact
most of our great libraries and public institu
tions, as well as many private individuals, pos
sessing the volume. The above book is the
most valuable specimen of Myles Covesdale's
labours hitherto brought to light, being in every
respect perfect, whereas all the other volumes
enumerated are deficient of many leaves, both'
at the beginning and the end. During the re
ligious persecutions in the reign of Queen Ma
ry, the proof of the possession of the Bible sub
jecting the parties to the consequences of an
accusation of heresy, most of the copies of the
impression were'buried, which accounts for the
discrepancy, the humidity of the soil having
destroyed a considerable portion of ihe loaves.
The noble proprietor of Holkham has had the
book appropriately bound and enclosed in an
oaken box, and it now graces the shelves of his
magnificent library. Some idea may be formed
of the estimation in which the bibliographical
treasure is held, from the circumstance of a
London bookseller haying offered to purchase
it for the sum of jC'500. London Record.
Isaac Barrow.
A remarkable circumstance is recorded of
the renowned Theologian and Mathematician
of the seventeenth century, Barrow, which de
serves to be brought again to our remembrance.
When Barrow presented himself with others
for examination as a candidate for the ministry,
according- to the established Church in Eng
land the old prelate, whose eye had become
somewhat dim, and whose natural strength by
reason of advancing years, had abated, proceed
ed to satisfy himself in a summary way, of the
candidates' qualifications, by addressing in turn
to each one three test questions. Commencing
with the first he asked, " Quod est fides?" to
which each answered in turn. Barrow stood
last, and when the Bishop addressed to him the
question, " Quod est fides" he received the im
mediate and prompt reply " Quod non vides."
The Bishop was a scholar, although age had
somewhat benumbed his energy. On receiving
this answer, he raised himself in his chair, and
looking whence the answer proceeded, gave
vent to this satisfaction in this exclamation,
" Excellenlc .'" lie then commenced his sec
ond round, interrogating each in turn, as before,
" Quod est spes?" to which Barrow as promp'
ly replied, "Nondum res!" "Bene, bene, ex
cellcntiusl" rejoined the gratified Bishop, and
proceeded to his last question " Quod est cari
tas?" From tho others he received various re
plies, but when Barrow was addressed, ho an
swered, " Ah, magister, id est paucitas." " Ex
ccllcntissimc .'" shouted the good old man, una
ble to suppress his. delight, " aut Erasmus est,
aut diabolus V-Puritan.
Meanness Dow, Jr. says of a mean man:
If he had power apd could enrich himself there
by, he would brush the silver stars from the
sky, and sell the moon for old brass, and if six
pence was required at the gale of heaven, ra
ther than pay the entrance fee, 1 verily bejieve
ho would rise from his. resting place at mid
night, and pick the lock with a ten-penny nail.
They have' been luxuriating on "green corn"
in New Orleans'.
FBOM THE SEAT of WAR.
Official Accounts from Gen. Taylor.
THE TWO BATTLES.
Head Quarters Army of Occupation, )
Camp at Palo Alto, Texas, May 9, 1846.
Sir: I have the honor to report that I was
met near this place yesterday, on my march
from' Point Isabel, by the Mexican forces, and
after an action of about five hours, dislodged
them from their position and encamped upon
the field. Our artillery consisting of two 18
pounders and two light batteries, was the arm
chiefly engaged, and to the excellent manner in
which it was manoeuvred and served, is our
success mainly due.
The strength of the enemy is believed to
have been about six thousand men, with seven
pieces of artillery, and eight hundred cavalry.
His loss is probably at least one hundred killed.
Our strength did not exceed, all told, twenty
three hundred, while our loss was comparative
ly trifling four men killed, three officers, and
thirty-seven men wounded, several of the latter
mortally. I regret to say that Maj. Ringgold,
2d artillery, and Captain Page, 4th infantry, are
severely wounded. Lieut. Luther, 2d artille
ry, slightly so.
The enemy has fallen back, and it is believed
has re-passed the river. I have advanced par
ties now thrown forward in his direction, and
shall move the main body immediately.
,In the haste of this report, I can only say
thai the officers and men behaved in the most
admirable manner throughout the action. I
shall have the pleasure of making a more de
tailed report when those of the different com
manders shall be received.
I am sir, very respectfully,
Your ob't serv't, Z.TAYLOR,
Brevet Brigadier General U. S. A., Cdm'g.
The Adjutant Genrral, U. S. Army,
Washington, D. C.
Head Quarters Army oj Occupation,"
Camp at Resaca dc la Palma, !
3 miles from Matamoras,
10 o'clock, p. M., May 9, 1846. J
Sir: I have the honor to report that I marched
with the main body of the army at 2 o'clock to
day, having previously thrown forward a body
of light infantry into the forest, which covers
Maiamoras road. When near the spot where
I am now encamped, my advance discovered
that a ravine crossing tho road had been occu
pied by the enemy with artillery. I immedi
ately ordered a battery of field artillery lo sweep
the position, flanking and sustaining it by the
3d, 4th and 5th regiments, deployed as skir
mishers to the right and left. A heavy fire of
artillery and of musketry was kept up for some
lime, until finally the enemy's batteries were
carried in succession by a squadron of dragoons
and the regiments of infantry that were on the
ground. Ho was soon driven from his posi
tion, and pursued by a squadron of dragoons,
battalion -of artillery, 3d infantry, and a light
battery, to the river. Our victory has been
complete. Eight pieces of artillery, with a
great quantity of ammunition, three standards,
and some one hundred prisoners have been ta
ken; among the latter, Gen. La Vega, and sev
eral other officers. One general is understood
to have been killed. The enemy has re-crossed
the river, and 1 am sure will not again molest
us on this bank.
The loss of tho enemy in killed has been
most severe. Our own has been very heavy,
and I deeply regret to report that Lieut. Ingb,
2d dragoons, Lieut. Cochrane, 4th infantry, and
Lieut. Chadbourne, 6th infantry, wore killed on
the field. Lieut. Colonel Payne, 4th artillery,
Lieut. Col. Mcintosh, Lieut. Dobbins, 3d infant
ry; Capt. Hooe and Lieut. Fowler, 5th infant
ry; and Capt. Montgomery, Lieuts. Gates, Sel
den, McClay, Burbank.and Jordan, 8h infant
ry, were wounded. The extent of our loss in
killed and wounded is noi yet ascertained, and
is reserved for a more detailed report.
The- affair of to-day may be regarded as a
pioper supplement to the cannonade of yester
day ; and tho two taken together, exhibit the
coolness and gallantry of our officers and men.
in the most favorable light. All have done
their duty, and done it nobly. l v bo my
pride, in a more circumstantial report of both
actions to dwell upon particular instances of
individual distinction.
It affords mo peculiar pleasure to report that
the fieJ4 work opposite Maiamoras has sustained
i self handsomely during a cannonade and bom
bardment of 1G0 hours. But the pleasurn is al
loyed with profound regret at die Id.- of its lit1
roic and indomitable cUmtnalider, Maj. Hrowit,
who died to day frorh the effect of a shtWi.-
His loss would b'e a severe oim tit the M-moe
at any lime, but to the army Under my OmIih.h,
it is indeed irreparable; One officer anil oim
non-commissioned officer killed; and 'ten men
wounded, comprise all the casualties incident,
to litis severe bombardment.
1 inadvertantly omitted to mention the .cap
ture of a large number of pack mules left in the
Mexican camp. I am, sir, very respecfully.
Your obedient servant,
Z. 'PAY LOR,
The Adjutant General of the Army,
Washington, 1). C.
TWO DAYS LATER.
Town of Darita about to be Attacked A' Com
bined Movement against Matamuras Almonte
recalled.
We have intelligence two days later from th
Army of Occupation, anil several days latir
from Mexico. The dates from General Tav
lor's camp are to the 16ih. A detachment tf
1000 men, under Col. Wilson, has been sent to
attack a Mexican town called Barita, and situ
ated oh the Rio Grande. General Taylor wat
about to cross the river to attack Maiamoras.
He will be aided in this effort by Com. Con
ner's boats and men. Almonte has been re
called by the Mexicans as Minister to France.
No Mexicans had been seen for ome days be
tween Point Isabel and the camp on the Riiv
Grande. The yellow fever had broken out at
Vera Cruz.
flow tiictr ffamcs arc Pronounced.
A correspondent of the S'. Louis Reveille
says " As the names of the following Spanish
officers, are likely, at the present juncture of
affairs, to be frequently in the mouths of our
citizens, for the satisfaction of those not already
informed as to the correct pronunciation of
them, I subjoin the following :
Generals Arista, Ampudia, Mejia, and Ca
nales, Colonels Carasco and Carabajal, are
pronounced by Spaniards, as nearly as possi
ble, as follows : A rces-ia, Am-poo-tl'vi, Ma-iee-a,
Co-jia-lcs, Ca-raf-co, Cara-uw-hal the vowel
a, in each instance, having the sound of that
letter in the English word far. The j becomes
h, the b, v.
School Examination.
'John, how do you parse grandmother?'
I doesn't pas at all; I always goes in to get
a cookey.'
'What is the singular of men V t
'They is singular ven they pay their debts
without being axed to do it a dozen times.'
'Young women are beautiful.' Now, what
is that which comes after young women?'
It is the fellers, to be sure. They are al
ways after the young women ?'
'That will do; now you may go" and hunt old
cigar stumps.'
Big Business. By the Treasurer's .official
statement, publiahod in the Washington papers,
it appears that, on the 27th of April, thore were
on deposite in the City Bank, New-Haven, on
account or tho U. Stales, the enormous amount
of fourteen cents! A draft had been drawn
for it.
The Lexington (Mo.) Telegraph announces
the marriage of Mr. Eldon Myers, a youth of
10, to Mrs. Mary Nash, the mother of 25 chil
dren ! And also, of Judge John Briscoe, for
merly of Coover county, and now a resident of
Van Buren, aged 70, to Miss Drake, aged 16 !
Husbands appear to be as scarce in the West
as wives were only a few years ago.
Making the most of his Trade. In" tho
upper part of the city, says the N. Y. Trim
Sun, we noticed a day or two &ince a whole
sale and retail liquor store and a well furnished
coffin warehouse adjoining each other, both
kept by the same man.
The LowoU Courier, says that, Mr. Isaac
Page, of that city, has an apple treo which
never blossoms as other apple trees di that
is, it produces no flower, and yet it. brings
forth fine fruit and bears well. Where blos
soms ought to be, there is a something whirh
resembles a bud, but U has no sign ol blossom
or flower. -