Wheeling compiler. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [i.e. W. Va.]) 1829-1831, 1829-09-09

that | shall look upon them as violating the
penal statutes of the state. No better
proof could be afforded me, that they have
shot their granny.
1.-THE Portsmouth, IN. H. Journal has the fol-
lowing fai1 hit; which we republish as the first
Warden sells damaged goods for the benefit ofl
concerned. u. S. Ga-ete.
SUNDAY CONVERSATION
Mr.. Editor: Whether the propensity arises
from malice, or solely from the love Of amusement
am unable TO say; but certain it is, that have
always taken delight in witnessing those little fail
ings which are not unfrequently found among the
good aud kind hearted. Last Sunday, at the close
ofthe morning service, as | CHANGED to follow in
the train Of small party their way from church,
it WIS my fortune 10 overhear their comments up
on the various subjects suggested by what they
had seen and heard. The group consisted OF an
elderly gentleman, Of grave and formal carriage
accompanied by his wife, motherly parsonage
of about sixty, who was supported Oh her LETT by
a girl and boy ofabout sixteen, and lady who APP
peared 10 have reached the meridian of her charms
The inauguration of the reader must as ign the
shares Of the conversation to their respective pro
pretors.
A good sermon; avery good sermon, wife.
II ought 10 be good, my dear, for II has worn
well; have heard 1.-TWO Or three times before.
wish, papa, we might have something interest
ing. am tired TO death Of sin and morality.
PRAY, sister, did you see that woman in the pew
next to ours, with the great black ribbon on her
bonnet. like thunder cloudi She means 10 have
mourning Oh her bonnet, ifnowhere else
See hcr] guess did see her; or rather
saw her sleeves, like tat man IN hammock
putting out with her twenty yards of gros dc Ma
ples. She is old enough ~ wear her grandmosh'
er's damask. Poor woman! she thinks Bishop
sleeves are all the fashion.
Hush child, she is a worthy good woman; She
was 4 Jones and her mother was Carter. when
lived in Boston forty years ago come next No
vember. she lived in the house next TO ours, with
a lions head upon the knocker, 80 that she Is no
chicken now Her father was little weazel IA
ced Old man, with a white wig, and cane taller
than he was, who used TO keep a shop down by
the market and kept il I'LL the day Of his deaih
and his wife looked as ifdeaih had forgot her. she
lid 20 off however, one day, in tit ofparGlaells.
Paralysis, woman, paralysis.
Sovou say; my deas--but the doctor told me
whal it was, when stood by at The time.
" MIS-" said he, (he was a pleasant many
",he old lady has got her walking papers"
Well, well, let her rest Our singing requires
some looking to. That fellow inffont Of the gal
lery opens his mouth like crocodile. Yes, papa
and screams like i Northweste7 through hen
coop.
Don't interrupt me, child--I say something
must be done 20 put stop 10 these new tunes Or
we may as well dance Jlgs as Ways
Why. papa, the first tuno was beopthnl one.
Ii was Aud Lang Syne.
Old long whatl Cd Bangor is worth thou
sand oft. | do not entertain a doubt, but thai o
principal cause ofthe present general declenslon of
religion throughout our country, IS attributable
10 the almost universal introduction Of Marches,
Troops and Waltzes into our churches, 20 the eX-
clusion Of sacred music.
PRAY sister, did you see cousin Polly come sailing
I'D the broad aisle in the middle Of the long prayer
Yes, indeed, / saw her, and so did every one else,
or she would have been much disappointed. But
did not notice her much, for was laughing az
the Old.wOm1n by the pulpit, whose false curls
got adriit aud hung about her face like hop vines
Papa, why cannot ] have new coat 10 20 10
meeting 10 ~ well as Nat Bates
Nat Bates NAV do as he likes Who DO YOU
think sees what kind OfcOat you wear
Nv dear, did You sec how sad Sallv--
looked VIII lay dollar sue has lost a beau
Poh
Mother, what business has such an old woman
as she ls VIII Dedu
Some business, child, I should think; for she
had one OF and on for the last twenty years, to my
certain knowledge.
How you talk, mother If a Young lady looks
sad, Il follows Of course that size has lost beau
She was mourning for her sins.
She and you might Join forces, sister, md cry 10
company. lou are, Is near as / can Judge about
Of All age.
Papa don't want 10 20 10 meeting ibis AFTER
nOon-lt Is too bot and tiresome.
Hot and tlTesome, OF not, 90 you shall. j u hcl
leave you AZ home 20 be turning up JACK ana
disturbing the ne ghborhood whilst i am engaged
IN devotion. Heigh day there goes The toe q
ny shoe Hang these internal sidewalks, with
their points jlttIng out ike baguets Those ras-
cally surveyors shall alter en-, % III know why
not
Tut. iu', my dear, don'i be put OF b 80 tr.flng
an accident, and Sunday 90
Triang III bad siubbed my head Of you
would haze thought Il more tridlng yet. Trang
your toes feel very cleserly. ! suppose. Trihingl
Tom. you rascal Iou gzies have dcae siesIing
8 -is T-issr.