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* V , _ ____ _ _ gggisssss TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM ] ' ^ophb r>rtiom op libuxity latf ^r^xin.inra.ij vi&Kianob." [.PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. BY DAVIS & CREWS. ABBEVILLE, S.%, TIIURSpKy MORNING, JULY- 9, 185tT vot. viv isirt ? - " ' ? "" THE FIRST Gtm FOR TEXAN LIBERTY. . . BY JACK, Jll. it was a delightful morning in September, 1835. The birds weto pouring forth their cheerful notes from tlio branches of deciduous oaks in strains of sweetest music. Bright clouds floated lazily in the heavens, borne along l?y a gentle breeze which was fragrant with the aroma of a fertile region. Immense droves of cattle nipped the tender grass iu quietude, and Nature seemed to be takings peaceful slumber, so silent was +i?a ..??? uiu ? aot auiumu-, Quietly pursuing Ins way from the beautiful, meandering waters, of tho Colorado, ' was a traveler, mounted a horse of the inns- : tang species, whose broad chest, small legs, high withers, arched neck covered with a dense shaggy mane, small ear and bright eyes, denoted both speed and bottom.? Before him he drove a less valuable animal, laden with articles necessary for an expedi- [ tion which had for its object the explora- I tion of the country. It was his design, iirst to , visit the liio Gonzales., a fine stream which I watered a beautiful region known, at that i I time, as western lexas. . | Humors of war had been current, but it ' i was not known that a larjje Mexican force, i under Gen. Cos. was stcahhily marching, I by direction of Santa Anna, into the pro- ! vince of Texas, by its south-western boun- i ilnrv. Willi n Vll'VV r?f iiAllMnlmliio. k-'-... ' v./nvwIHIIllll- ?IU ..Hill , - Antonio. Men who had settled in the country, were pursuing their ordinary avo- ' cations, litllo drcamiti" that war, with all ... . I its attending evils, was so near llieir hearth : stones. The solitary horseman (not James') was j leisurely journeying, taking ample time to observe the rcsourca; of the country as he j passed through it. Towards nightfall lie halted at a small house inhabited by Amc- j ricaus. After partaking of the wholesome j cheer set before him by the hostess, the traveler was about entering into a eonvcr- ; 8ation relative to the country, when a uies- i sender rode hastily up and communicated ? . ... iuu inieiugcues, iiiai ii lorced one hunUrcU \ uiou?a detachment from the army of Gen. i Cos?had arrived near Gonzales for the | purpose of seizing a brass field-piece, which bad been given to the inhabitants by Santa Anna, for the better defence of the place agafost the attacks of the Indians. \ Consultations were immediatey held by the host, our traveler and the messenger, and it was at length determined to go to , the assistance of the people of Gonzales, And, if possible, prevent the cannon from Joeing removed by the Mexican troops.? Consequently, preparations were made foi an early departure on the following mor ning. Daylight had scarcely tinged the treelops with Aurora's golden beams, when a party of three left the ranche, and took the road leading to the place of threatened dauger, some forty miles distant. Who may tell the" thoughts that rushed through < . the minds of those men, one of whom was ? ,' jOuriraveler, as they gal lopped forward to the % .-'.asslstanco of their friends ! Ah ! little did they then think that the scorching firebrands of war were already being lightened that would so soon fill that little world of Texas with its devouring flame ! Yet so it ?... Tl... 1+ ?.*.. t i jiw) ?gucK ui uamc ana tuc T mraalTtjf'ftrms*'\ve?"o speedily to resound throogU-t^e length and "breadth of that ?' . .bcau^fnl and Tertilcf laud, uytil many a hard fouglit fiotO^Ktid long continued siege. ' Should attest'tho valor and supremacy of >' , raBwroSj^h'Cwfy quite dark-when the par" V. - ty pfi-iv^l in'the outskirts^/ the town'.? ^Others find comoiu, so'that a .goodly naoi, ..Jjer could" bo-.iriustfcHfd .to act either upon the defoiwive or offjiwlrc' as circumstances va'frftil scofp,to demand. -The inhabitants Si had ' si a ugh terodJrft^o x, wjtfith was suspended froin'vH^nei^f^ring tree, and built a liujfriTlog fire for the pbrposp of furnishing roast beef to th* infant army qf the Republic. After securing their animals, the par.ties who had recently come in, commenced slices and throwing them into *tlie embers, when, as fast us they wero "Vcooked, tUey ttere taken out and eaten.? *=Tho evening was employed in collecting scraps of iron, old log chains, and such oth>er articles as would furnish material for the jjeffectual working of the gun. Companies - fwflro;formed and officered, our traveler and others undertaking tlic management ^>f the field piece, l}y midnight, a force of ninety men, armed avith rifles, was assembled. They wero formed in hollow J^nqaaro, witlr the field pieco in tho centre.? . .A clergyman, whoso name 1 think was -them made an address to the volunteers, in. a becoming spirit, dwelling with npor> tb<t> justness of defending .^iu$i^a|fbfes and property against tho aggrcs' jriotw ofthfi'MexicanVflud tho surety of becoming eventually triumphant in the struggle which was to take place ; he closed his remark^, by*offering up n prayer to the Divine Being, imploring His protection during (he. convict which was expected t# take place.* 'Before be bad closed his remarks the moon arose, and scattered Lor feeble JJgkt upon the earth, affording an opportureview, VftfriiT agreed upon by nil tbnt the best * % /'*9Dfco r*mMkf made by the oratortSf the occa . aton, ?eeiried prophetic in tlieir character, for boon nfter traimpired (hat were for(shudo)vod by the spuakcr, plan would bo to surprise the Mexicans, who, one hundred strong, were encamped live miles up the river, on the opposite side, near n ranch. Accordingly, the volunteers were soon on the march. When about midway between Qonzales and the eucauipmcnt of tho onemy, thoToxans were enveloped in a dense fog; so that it was necesaary to proceed with great caution, to avoid being surpiiscd. Arriving within a short distance of the ranch where lay the \fovlpono m/in ntnvn /IAI.IJIA/1 1 I I.iu MIVII 1IUIU MVbUilCU LU i CWU" uoitrc their position. They had advanced hut a short distance, when tho sharp crack of a rillo was heard, and soon one of tho men came running back with the report that his comrade had been slain by the enemy. Tho Texans, panic stricken, immediately lied to the timber, which was but a short distance oft", on their right, leaving their field piece on the ground. The Mexicans being as badly frightened, retreated precipitately to an eminence in the vicinity, where they formed in liiivs of battlo. The Texans, finding they were not attacked) soon found llieir courage, and secured tho cannon. Safely euscoused in tho thick unutiderbrush, they lay awaiting the approach of day. A small party of horsemen were deployed as skirmishers. As soon as it began to grow light, the man reported killed came in, who had received 110 other damage than havinnr his face filled with crun powder, lie had approached so near the Mexican sentinel before lie attempted to shooot, that ho caught hold of the gun and elevated it, thereby saving his life. Orders were now issued for the volunteers to fall in readiness for action. The skirmishers having become separated in the fog, imagined that each person they saw was an enemy, for it was impossible to distinguish friend from foe at a few yards distance. Soon the cries " Carrojo Mcxicano" " Jfurrio" " La Mucsta<fcc., resounded on ever}' hand ; and the fierce galloping of cavelrv in all directions, led the Commander of the volunteers to suppose licit the Mexicans were about to charge upon him. The field piece was fired several times iu rapid succession into the ranks of | the enemy, as was supposed, and then the men composing the first rank were ordered to kneel, so that the rear rank might fire over them. Tactics were not well uudesstood by llieir Commander. A sudden gust of wind from the North-West cleared the field of the fog, and revealed the fact, that the Mexicans were posted obout fiivo hundred yords distant, on an eminenco that made up abruptly from the plain ! A few scattering Mexicans, who were acting as spies, quickly fled to their quarters. After the mounted volunteers had joined the main bodv. it was deemed advisnble fov 1 ' ' -J those in command, to attack the Mexicans and drive them from their position. Just as the Tcxans were about doing so, a horscnmu was seen to leave the rauks of the enemy, and to ride with great speed towards the Texan volunteers, waving his hat high i above his head, and shouting at tho top of I his voice, " Don't shoot! Don't shoot !' '?: which lie continued until he had gained the rear, lie proved to be a speculating Yankee quack doctor, who had been sent by tlio Mexicans to say, that " They did not wish to fight, as they belonged to the Federalist patty, and were in favor of tho prin! eiples which the Tcxans espoused. They had been sent by Gen. Cos.to take the gum .but not to do so by fighting; they were peaceaby disposed, <&e., IIo 'was told to report to the Mexicans, Ihat tho Texans were ready nnd willing to meet their officers for tltfe purpose of conferring on the matter; ana nc ucparteu tor thoir Itties. In the mean time the Texan force marcli. ed ti few hundred yards up the river, and took a position on the right of the ranch, where a better field was offered in case.. ap engagement should take place. The officers of each compay met between their re: spective lines. The Texan officers proposed to the Mexicans that they should join their forces, and let each be under the command of its officers, and to make common cause against Santa Anna. To thU proposition, the Mexican officers demurred, whereupon the Texan Commander said lie would either do this or fight. The Mexican replied, J1 That he might do as ho pleased about that," and immediately withdrew. The field-piece was immediately put in requisition, nnd discharged at the enemy, and soon sent them flying in the direction of San Antonio, where they arrived the same day, as was afterwards ascertained, though seventy-five mile distant. This is the 41 engagement'1 spoken of in . Mrs. Willard's History of Texas; and she incorrectly adds, that " the Mexicans wore repulsed by lossthe only loss sustained by them consisted of some half dozen blankets. She is also in error, in relation to the relative strength of the Toxans and Mexi rrL I.- a i ?t-- a?? ? wius? xiju mitii wiiu uruu luo Urol gun or cannon at the action, is now in tbfc State, and to liim I am indebted for tbe information embodied in tbe above account of the commencement of hostilities in Texas. II the reader is inquisitive enough to inquire tbe name of this individnat, I will state thai he was known in the^Texan anny as Sur geon Joseph E. Field. As this person and ' that of our traveler are identical, we need not particularly state at this time, what be came of the latter after tbe engagement.? Wc will say, however, that tbe iofai?4 army who hero fought their maiden battle, returned .to Gonzales early in the afternoon, covered with dust if not with glory. Gonzales is to Texas, what Lexington is to Uncle Sam's dominion?tho entering wedge of tho revolution. Ilonor to the men who struck then and therefor liberty and independeue! With the independence of Texas, came tho war with Mexico, which resulted in the acquisition of California, so I have thought that California might be interested with tho details of sonic of the more prominent of tho Texas engagements and this must be my apology for penning the above.?San JFruncisco (/ohloti Kru. Knight's Ferry. Mav. lS.ifi. TRICKING A PANTHER. OKI 15en Wheaton, who lived in Briar Valley, about two miles from tho Susquehanna river, was an inveterate lover of forest spoils. Ho, like most of the early settlers of Otsego, had selected a farm from the hill lands, leaving the broad swamp lands for hunting grounds. Ilis shanty was erected on a small stream in the Briar Valley, which is now called after his name, Wheaton Creek. The most of his time was expended in journeys through the forests, in company with a far-famed Mohawk Indian, named Aton, but sometimes lien loved to pursue his sports without a companion. And well he might, for lie did not need a guide. Every nook, dell, crevice and cave, from the Otsego Lake to the mouth of the Delaware river, was familiar to lieu Wheaton, and he had often pursued | his game to almost every part of 'J:at country. He chiefly hunted the wolf, as well lor nrolit as tor snori. for rrnv<>riiini*iM. a silver dollar in the shape of a bounty, on every skin. Bent on increasing bis store of coin, old Hen, one fine summer morning, shouldered bis rifle, and taking his knapsack containing a sufficient supply of corn cake and dried venison, lie crossed the Susquehanna, and took his way towards Franklin Mountain, which lies between the villages of .Otsego and Franklin. Tho day was sultry, and by the time lie accomplished one-half the ascent of the mountain, ho concluded llllif. lifi nr>f>ilr>rl n r/iel TT.i i1i.v>-nPs\w? ts.nl- ? scat upon n moss covered log, near a spring, and ate his luncheon. Tho still solitude, tho balmy air, together with tli singing of the birds, and the lazy hum of the bee, finally lulled the hunter to repose, lie must have slept long ; for when he awoke tho sun was declining far westward, and a few ripples of golden light lingered on the tree tops, which he first noted after clearing a mass of dry leaves from his face, which he thought had blown there; but in attempting to rise, however, he discovered himself completely buried in them. Now, it is a notorious fact, that the pan' her will cover a sleeping or dead body, and leave it for a time, but only eventuall}- to return and devour it. The instant Ben awoke, therefore, the truth flashed npon his inind, that a panther had found and con .ccaled liiin, and the animal might at thai moment be watching him ready to make the fearful spring, lie arose quickly, seized his rifle that rested against a tree, and hastily throwing together some,large pieces ol decayed timber, and covering them with leaves, he climcd a tree aud waited patient ly the panther's coming, lie had not tc wait long. Presently he saw it?a she one ?stealing along with a cat-like tread which she hid in some brushwood. Drop ping herself on the ground, she crept stowlj towards Jier expected prey, lashing tin earth with her tail, and her oyes glowing like coals of fire. The appearance of things however, did not seem to satisfy her, bul she spang up, elevated her back, and threw ncrscii upon her supposed victim with s wild yell. The wood and leaves flew aboui in every direction, and for a moment th< panther seemed palsied with rage. Sud denly she sprang aside, dropped her tail and peered around among the brushwood then raising eyes upward, she cncouutercc tho hunter's gazo fixed upon her. Witl another screech, more terrible than the first she prepared to spring, when, with an aire that seldom failed, old Ben fired, and six fell, tearing the earth with her claws. Th< shot was fatal. Our adventurous hunter reloaded th< empty barrels, and waited for her compan ions to come up; ^ut none arrived, 80 h< ' killed tho cubs and built a fire. This wai a necessary proceeding, for tbc sun bad det aud tbe darkening shadows of night wai crcepirtg the landscape. With tru< backwoods aifdacity, he relied on his firi for protection from quadrupedal prowlers and stretching himself with his fact to tb< burujng wood, on the leaves that had befon covered him, he onco more resigned him ! self to the embrace of Morpheus. He of ten afterwards characterized the escape ai i the narrowest one he had ever experi me* ( ? Motner, aon't you Wish you had th< . tre? of evifin your garden ?w ' "Why Josh, you sarpeot, what do yo\ . mcau f . <# Ab money la iho root of all eyif, I I had tlie tree, coulfdVV? get all-the pre I cious stuff FINDING A HUSBAND. B7 l'EUOY MOREIIEAD. "Uncle, may I rido Milo ?" I Raid, ono bright Juno morning, as wo sat at tho breakfast tabic. '*? " Ride Milo !" "Yes ! It's such a beautiful day." ' lint he'll throw you 1" " Throw meAnd I laughed merrily and incredulously. "Say yes, uncle dear," L continued, conxingly, " there's nothing to fear: and I'm dvinnr for :i nnninr" O " " You'll die ot' a cantor then," he retorted, with his grim wit, "for he'll break your neck. The horse has only been ridden throe times, twice by myself, and once by .1 oe." " Hut you've often said T was a better rider than Joe." Joe was the stable-boy.? "That's a good uncle, now do." And I threw my arms about his neck and kissed him. I knew, by experience, that, when I did this I generally carried the day. My uncle tried to look stern ; by 1 saw lio was relenting. lie made a last effort, however, to deny me. " Why not take Dobbin 3" ho said. " Dobbin 1 cried. " Old, snail paced Dobbin, on such a morning as this. One might as well ride a rocking-horse at once." 44 Well, well," lie said, "if I must, I must. You'll tease the life out of me if I don't let you have your way. I wish you'd got a husband, you minx, you're growing beyond I my control." | "ll.umph ! A husband. "Well, sinco you say so, I'll begin to look out for one to-day." "He'll soon repent of liis bargain," said my uncle; but his smile belied bis words. " You're as cross as pia-crust, if you can't liavo your way. There," seeing I was about to speak, " go and get ready, while I tell Joe to saddle Milo. You'll set the house afire if I don't send you off." Milo was soon at the door, a gay, mettlesome colt, who laid his cars back as I mounted, and gave mo a viciuus look I did not quito like. " Take care," said my uncle. " It's not too late yet to give it up." I was piqued. "I never give up anything," I said. " Not even the finding of n husband, A3? VII I " Xo. I'll ride down to the poor-house and ask old Toby, the octogenarian pauper, to have me; and you'll be forced to hire Poll Wilkes to cook your dinners." And as I said this, my eyes twinkled miscievously, for uncle was an old bachelor, who detested all strange women, and had an especial aversion to Poll Wilkes, a sour old maid of forty-seven, because, years ago, she had plotted to entrap him into matrimony. Before ho could reply, I gave Milo his head. i John Gilpin, wo arc told, went fast; but I went faster. It w.\s not long before the ! . colt had it all his own way. At first I tried > to check his speed ; but lie got the bit in i ins moutl) ; mid all I could do was to liold on and trust to tiling him out. Trees, fenr ccs and liouscs went by us liko wild pigeons i on the wing. As long as tho road was clear, did well enough, but suddenly coming to a blasted oak, that started out, ! spectre-like, from tho edge of a wood, Milo , shied, twisted half around and planted his forefeet stubbornly in the ground. I did not know I was falling, till I felt myself in i a mud hole, which lay at one sido of the J road. , Here was a fine end to my boasted horso manship! 13ut as the mud, was soft, I was ' not hurt, and tho ludicrous spectacle I prei 6ented soon got the upper hand of my vext ation. " A fine chance I have of finding a J husband, in this condition," I said to my self, recalling my jest with uncle. " If I j could see some mud dryad now, and pass > myself off for a mud nympli, I might Lave I a chance." And I began to pick myself 1 up. ' 'iShall I help you, Miss?" suddenly said 1 a deep, rich-i$?abf. voice. J 1 looked tip, And saw a young man, the J suppressed merriment of whoso black eyes brought tho blood to my cheek, and made 5 me, for an instant, ashamed and angry.? But on glancing again at my dross, I could 1 not help laughing in spito of myself. I i .i .1 .L J -? i?* - < - aiuuu iu luu inuu, ut Jeual, six inciies HbOVG ? tlie tops of my slioe6. My riding skirt was 3 plastered nil over, so that it was almost im* possiblo to toll of what it was made. My 3 bauds and arms wore mud to the elbows, i for I had instinctively extended them, as I J fell, in order to save myself. 3 The young man, as ho spoke, turned to * the neighboring fence, and taking off the * top rail, placed it across the puddle, then J putting his arm around my waist, he lifted " mo out, though not.jyitbout leaving my shoes behind, W1# be was fishing these out, which he began immediately to 3 stole behi^dHho enormous old oak, to hide jdj blttajtfng face, and scrape tbefdnd f? dm 1 my stockings and ridiqg*kirt. I bad mat*' agM to get the first a little cleaner, bnttflfe " If you will mount again, I'll lead the colt; ami lliero will bo no chanco of bis repeating his tricks." I could not answer for shame. But wbon in the saddle muttered something about "not troubling liiiu." " It's no trouble, not tho least," ho replied, standing hat in hand like a knightly cavalier, and still retaining his hold on tho bridle," and 1 really cant let you go alone, for tho colt is as vicious as lie can be today. Look at his eais and the red in his eyos. I saw you coming down tho road, and expected you to bo thrown every minute, till 1 saw how well you rode. Nor would it have happened, if he hadn't wheeled ami stopped, like a trick horse in the circus." 1 cannot tell how soothing was this graceful way of excusing my mishap. I stole a glance, under my eyelids, at the speaker, and saw that ho was very handsome* and gentlemanly, and apparantly about six and twenty, or several years older than myself. I had hoped that undo would bo out in the fields, overlooking the men ; but as we entered the gate, T saw him sitting, provokitigly at the open window; and by the time I had sprung to tho ground, ho had come out, his eyes brim full of mischief.? I dare not to slop, but turning to my escort, I said, "My uncle, sir, won't you walk in," and then rushed up stairs. In about half an hour, just as I had dressed, thero was a knock at my door, my uncle's knock. I could not but open, lie was laughing a low, silent laugh, his portly body shaking all over with suppressed mcrimont. "All! ready at last," he said. "I began to despair of you, you were so long, and uitinG 10 nasien you. He's waiting in the parlor still," he said, in a malicious whisper. "You've my consent, for I like him hugely, only whoM have thought of finding a husband in a mud-puddle." I slipped past my tormentor, preferring to lace even my escort than to run the gaunlet of uncle's wit; and was soon stammering my thanks to Mr. Templcton, for as such my uiielo, who followed iiiu down, introduced him. To make short of what else would be a long story, what was in jest turned out to be earnest; for in less than six months, in that very room, I stood up to become Mrs. Templcton. How it all came about I hardly know. But I certainly did find a husband on that day. Harry, for that is the name by which I call Mr. Templcton, says that I entered the parlor so transformed, my light blue tissue floating about mo so like a cloud-wreath, my cheeks so rosy, my eves so bright, my curls playing such i hide-and-seek about my face, that, not expecting such an apparition, he lost his heart at once. Ho adds, for he still knows how to compliment as well as ever, that my gay, yet intelligent talk, so different from the demure Miss he had expected, completed the business. Harry was the son of an old neighbor, who had been abroad for threo years, and before that had been at college, so that I had never seen him; but uncle remembered him at once and had insisted on liiw staying till I camo down, though JIavry, from delicacy, woukl havo loft after an inquiry about my health. My undo was one of those who will not be put oft', and so Harry remained, " Tho luckiest thing," he says, " I over did." Milo is now my favorite steed, for Harry broke him for me; and wo aro all as happy as the day is long, uncle included ; for uncle insisted on our living with him, and I told him at last, I would consent, " if only to keep Poll Wilkes from cooking his dinners." To which he answered, looking at llarry, "You seo what a littlo spitfire it is, aud may bless your stars if you don't rue tho day she went out to find a husband." ?Peterson's Magazine. Sywj'toms of First Love.?When you nuu Blaster jack suddenly refuse ono morning, to play marbleB any more forever, be sure that Master Jack is seized whith his first love. When you find in Master Jack's bed-room sundry bottles, with a yellow bear in nbluo forest on tbo table, which, tbe label, not the bear, informs you that tho contents of tbo bottle itran unguent that makes the moustaches grow?ypu may be sure that Master Jack is seized with his first love. If Jack becomes satirical, and alludes in scornful terras to the world, be sure Jack's first love has jast sprouted. If you find a poeket edition of Byron about Jack's clothes, bo sure Jack's far gone iu his first love. If you find a pair of patent leathers -coming homo from your shoemaker^ op Saturday afternoon, and can't remember ordoring them, and they don't fit anybody but" Jack, don't blame him. First love is responsible. If you see Jack's finger ends ratlier inky, Bnd scraps of?n acroatitf anywhere around, tt assured that first love has caused the good stationary. BORROWING A SHIRT. Sam happened to arrivo nt tlie pleasant village of 8 , one mild autumn evening, and "put up" at its only tavern; and as ho entered, ho heard " music and dancing in the upper chamber." The landlord, who was nn old acquaintance, told him that a danco was going on in the hall above. "Come Sam, go up; there'll bo fun and good music." "Can't do it," said Sam,"haven't the trimmings; (lio was a hatter, and knew the value of trimming*,) look at my shirt. Twouldn't do." " Never mind that my friend, I can give you a shirt of my own," and stepping into an adjoining room, lie brought out a shirt big enough for Daniel Lambert. Holding it up he said : "There now, is a comfortable roomy shirt, for you." " Oh, that won't do?I should losi? myself in it entirely." "Well/' :d the good-natured Boniface, " I guess, after all, I can do belter for you. One of the girls is ironing some shirts for the boarders, and I can get yon one that will lit, any how ; just you hold on." lie presently re appeared with a nice shirt, of quite another pattern, into which, having thrust himself in an adjoining bed room, he made a hasty toilet, and entered the ball room. Being young and {rood-looking, lie found ;is many partners as lie wanted, ami had a selection from tlie prettiest girls in the room. Tho other rustic beans, and the homely belles, didn't seem to like it much. The jealous love went so far as to say : " I'll cut the comb of that conceited chap mighty quick, if ho don't mind liis eye." Meanwhile Sam felt that lie was tho observed of all observers, .and his pride was not a littlo elevated. Presently there caine the toot! toot! of an old fashioned stage horn in the distance. The coach lumbered up to the inn; the driver threw out the mail, and wont into llio bar-room, it being his stopping place at the inn for the night. " "Won't you go up stairs and join the dancers?" asked the landlord; " thoy'ro having a great time up there; don't you hoar the fiddle and the door a tremblin'?" In those days stage drivers were of the most popular cast of tlio community; and our hero knowing ibis readily consented. Ho called the maid for a clean shirt. She camo in with the answer that the landlord had lent it to Sam to dance in to-night, not knowing, or not thinking, that the stage driver would want to use it that night." " Hero was a pretty kettle of fish 1" his only clean ''sark" loaned to take his place in the ball room, to which the landlord had just invited him ! lie was " tearing mad," and after a few observations, which were rather more nervous than olegnnt, ho tlm lioll 1 1 v.?w wn.i I Will IIIO IfH-U UU9UUU, nuu his voice somewhat husky with passion, strode into the middlo of Lhe hall. The music stoppod, and the drivor hroko the ensuing sileuco with the sudden question : " Is tliore a mau by the name of Sam hero ?" <* " That's mo !" said' Sain, stepping forward, evidently expecting some new ovidenco of his sudden popularity. " O ! you are Sam , then, arc you 1" "Yes, and what do you want of me?" " Nothin' in particular, only when you get thro' with that shirt of inino that you've got on your back, and struttin' round in, I'll just thank you to leavo it at the bar." A loud laugh followed this exposure ; the coxcomb was cut; his feathers dropped ; and amidst much cackling ho vanished from the " gay and festive scene." Western Court Etiquette.?The Judge of a "Western court rcscently decided a point adverse to a certain lawyer. Th<J lawyer was stubborn, and insisted that the court was wrong. "I tell vou that I am ricrhtl" veiled the court, with flashing eyes. "I tell you, you aro not!" retorted the counsel. "I am right!" reiterated the court. MI say you ain't!" persisted the counscl. "Crier," yelled the Judge, "I adjourn the court for ten minute," and jumping from the bench, he pitched into the counsel, and after a lively littlo fight, placed him fiors du combat ; after which, business was again rosutned, bnt it was not long before another misunderstanding arose. *f Crier," said the court, " we will adjourn this time for twenty minutes," and he was about takinff off his coaL whan t1>? onnntnl O - """" saiJ: Never mind, Judge, keep, on youi coat?the p'int is yielded?my thumb's > out o' j'int, aud I've sprained my about| ^ 'I'" - ? asfp. * . _ w vy. xx. A Snake Removed from a Woman's Stomach.?Tito Logan port (Ind.) Phaos states that F>r. A. Mjors, of that city, who lifts ucquirod kouio celebrity us the iuveutor of a trap for the removal of tape worms, has recently performed a cure that is worthy of more tlian ordinary mention. Mrs. K. ltyan, of Fort Wayne, about 20 years of ago, has beeu severely alllicted for r. ? : > - yviua wiui a sensation iu the stomach, as though there was some reptile moving in it. J)uring that timo she was treated for various deseases by nnmerous physicians of skill, and by several for tape worm. Hearing of l>r. Mayer's new process for the removal of parasites from the human stomach, Mrs. li. wont to Logauport and placed herself under his charge. Within two weeks Dr. M. removed from her stomach n snake about three and a half feet long, and one and a half inches in diameter, and relieved her of all her suffering instead of aggravating it, as had been the result of previous treatment she received. During tlio latter part of her illness bIio was unable to attend to the domestic caro of her family, or even to take care of herself. It required two hours to prepare for retiring at night; an equal time transpired before she could lie down, and oftcu she uv/jmivvu oi sieep lor nights togetnor.? Frequently she would walk the floor until exhausted, because unable to lie down without the most excruciating pain. Mrs. Ryan's own words are, that her sufferings were such that she often prayed for death to relieve them. Mrs. 11. supposed bIiq swallowed the snake, which was apparently of the water speck's, while.drinking from a spring in the evening at her former residence west of Fort "\Vayno. She left the caro of Dr. M. for home, feeling as though she was saved from worse than death. Duties of a Mother.?She should bo firm, gentle, kind, always ready to attoudto her child. She should never laugh at him?at what he dose that is cunning?never allow him to think of his looks, except to bo uoat and clean in all his habits. She should teach liitn to oboy a look?to respect those older than himself; who should never make a command, without seeing that it is performed in tho right manner. Never speak of the child's faults.or'foihles, or repeat his remarks before him. It is a sure way to Rpoil a child. Never reprove a child when excited, nor lot your tono of voice be raised whon correcting. Strive to inspire love, not dread?respect, not fear. Keincmber you are training and educating a soul for eternity. Teach your childron to wait upon themselves, to put away a thing wlieu done with it. But do not forget that you were once a child. Tho griefs of tho little ones arc too oftou ueglected; they aro great for thoin. Bear patietntly with them, and uover, in any way, rouse their anger, if it can be avoided.? Teach a child to be useful whenovor opportunity may offer. A Duel of Profit.?-.An Englishman fought a duel with an American. The conditions were lhat but one shot should be exchanged, and that the precedence should go by lot. The Englishman got llie first chance, but failed to hit his adversary. Aa the Yankee lifted his weapon,, the othor called out: "llolo! I will buy yourBhot!" All were astonished at so strange a pro position, but the opponent auswerod ; " What will you give !" " Five hundred pound I" " Nonsunco," cried the Yankee, taking ngain. "I am a good marksman?you set too Iowa valuo on yourself I" i " You estimate mc at too high a price; > but I will give you a thousand pounds.** ' "Agreed!" cried the Yankee, and tho duel was at an otld. Vonco, ?i long' vile ago, I vont abblo orchard and climbed a bear tree to get somo benches to make niino vrow a blmn buddiu/mit; and when I got to the toppennost branch, I fell from the lowermost limb dowu, mit one leg on both aide* of the fencc, and like to stove my outfiidca "When a feller has roacued a certain pint in drinkiti1," said an old soaker, MI think ho ortcr slop." " Well, I think,n said a wag, " he had better atop before Ua ' ^ readies a pint." ' A lady of TAnk complaining that husband was dead to fashionable amuse- " menta, lie replied, H But then, my dear, you jmake me alive to the expensed wB^ C?5t fruits *ye shall know tliem," as tho garanor said to the school teacher ' wbon he traced his stolon pippins to thQ pockets of his truant school boys, ., What letter of tho alpliabot is alwlya , merry when helping to spell one grand. di? ? Tision. of the globe. JVns,?X-mpiry-K. Pjnerlca.) : * "Lola Montes," said Beinus,?is Wire J innoccnco." repll^J^^IUc. . H she is pure fa-ho-sensr,*''? :f<* ? .v?:.v : ,-C-p ' " > - *}(<&$ ' *"* in itiiie of scarcii^l- J&Mausi? sh? orinrfit tn \ . ? ' 'i. be htubnaded. '? W n# atfptJiW i^i solUoro imitate wbnt we do not tarfcr ' ? '* " ;v." ' </: ... ^ r/> * *