Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-11-04

LIT ' ots- Was SO IaIu.altoT Dr. Watts,
when a child, to speak in rhyme, that even
at the very time he wished TO avoid it he
could not. His father was displeased at This
propensity, and threatened 10 VIM him if he
dc not leave off making verses. One day
when he was about to put bis threat into ex,.
%ecutlon, the child burst iuto tears. and ON
his knees said,
"Pray father do some pity take,
And ] will no more verses make.o
Tricks UPON TRAvELLERs.-.4a Extract.
the day OF our leaving Sandusky. we
same about forty miles and stopped at a Gem
Portable tavern. Here was allowed TO
sleep till two in the morning, al which time |
arose reluctantly to resume my journey. On
taking my seat IN the stage, 10 which mine
host kindly conducted me with a lauthorn, |
perceived that the otherend OF The vehicle
was occupied by a lady Of color, apparently
about twenty years Of age. 10 be sure. I
taaught myself entitled 10 better company.
but | was unwilling 10 make a d,sturhance,
and the vehicle was just starting off. when q
pert young dandy came tripping out Of the
inn and slgnIfied his intention 10 90 with me
What could ldo?-fou know I have an in
stincuve aversion to dandies, and on the pre-
sent occasion, the thought of such a crea.
lures company was particularly disagieea.
bic, Tor wished to occupy a whole seat, in
eraer TO be at nay ease, and il possible. 10
enjoy a little rest. A lucky idea occurred
TO me. The landlord had retired with his
lanthorn, and the dandy was on the point of
locating himsclfby my side, when | accosted
hun in my very sweetest tone, ,ssir. you can
SIT with me. or if you prefer It, take a seat
Sith the yoans lady ooh p said the dan
dy, in an exquisite lisp. s.I'll take a thsat with
the ynung lady. then-madam | hope vou
will allow me the pleathure.n ..Yes SIR" re-
sponded the maiden, very quietly, and the
dandy placed himself at her side as tender
ly as the most amorous lady could have de-
sired. HE coach passed on, and il was
such sport as a man cannot expect 10 en-
soy more than once in a lifetime to listen TO.
bus conversation. All his efforts could not
draw Pinlls's colie9esal powers into exer-
else. Me first talked about poetry, then a
bout fashions, then about himself, and last of
all about the weather; but in spite Of his.per-.
seveiing Huency, the damsel preserved the
incorporating silence, broken only bv an
occasional rDonosyllable in reply to some III
beet Interrogation. AT last Cue young man
grew discouraged, aDd we all rode silently
on till we came to a Hotel, where it was the
practice OF the driver TO change horses. Here
We stopped, and the beau still s~erupulouslv
regardtul OF the incest rules OF gaIiantry, and
secretly deslrous of seeing the face Of a Ia
dy who could presume to treat his atten-
tons with neglect, escorted his companion
INTO the Inn parlor, and called for a light
lhe light came, and never in my life did |
see such another iigure as that presented by
my friend. With a mouth dilated toits utmost
tension, he stood gazing for a minute atthe
pefsonitication of visible darkness before
him, and then suddenly walking up to me
with a look that ~wouldhave frightened a cata-
mount, roared out, sthunder and wounds sir,
What do you mean by insulting me? Here
IS my casd, Sir-I shall hold you response
ble." "My dear fellow" replied /, '.my
surprise equals yours. | knew nothing of
the matter and were it rot tlat | ana rather
hashiul among the lad lies. | should certainlv
have taken a seat by tie gii Wyself'' The
candy shook his head, as il not more than
half satisfied, and retreated from the room,
mutterlng ''d-n IT. d--n it I" between his
teeth. In a few moments he again thrust his
head within the door, and said TO me very
ta~untngly, 81 suppose, sir, the Young lady
whom 1 found IN your company is your sis.
ter" "fes." said /, sand ! am infinitely
reJoiced at the prospect Of having such an
|No""t yo""b h"i az sSuiSSit as a DfOkbcf-
an law" | have not seen The gentleman since.
IEDIAN GRATITUDE AND WIr.-Soon after
Lischiiclj began TO be settled b. the Eng
hsh, an unknown Indian came INTO the inn
at dusk, and requested the hostess TO furnish
him with food and drink; stating that he bad
been unsuccessful in hunting, and could no;
pay until he had better fortune. ! he wonan
refused, calling him a lazy, drunken, and
good for nothing fellow. A man vic sat by
noticing the Indian as he turned away from
the inhosptahle place, and rereeisin tiatt Ii,
was suffering very severely from want an,
WearlueSs. he generously ordered tie host
ess TO furnish him a good supper, ard cali d
him for payment. After the Indian had fh
lShed his meal. he thanked his benelacto
again aud again, and assuied him he shote,
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