Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-05-30

Eegan Compiinenf-At the late Ladies
Fair in Boston, Mrs. o. who presided Al ON.
OF the tables for the sale Of articles for thu
benefit OF the Blind, attracted no little atten-
ton, rs well on account Of the graces OF her
person, as the rarity and elegance Of her
wares whist engaged in the avocations of
he days sailor approached her, and exhibit
ed strong symptoms Of becoming purchase
oil some OF The rich articles with which the
fable was decorated. He drew from his pocket
a ten dollar bill, and after looking some i'm
steadfastly at the lady, he laid the money I'm
on the table, and was about To withdraw
VIII you not take some article for vour
money! said Mrs o. The honest tar turned
again towards her, and looked-then. with
an expressive hitch, shcered of, saying -"no;
TIE had WY moneys eorfh."
This anecdote bears some af;n;tv IN .,5
Is not less complimentary, than that which
Is told OF the Duchess Of Devonshire. at
whose eyes the goldman asked seave 10 light
hrs pipe. That celebrated lady ALWAYS de-
elared that after the coaIn,an's Compliment,
all Others were vsPid.-SEspY. Com. .idr.
.arsedofs concerning SIR Wsihr SesH.--<,op-
trast Of taste between husband and wife
On hne day In Spring, Sir Walter Scott and
MS lacy sailed forth to enjoy walk upon his
own grounds OF Abbottsford. In their wan
derings they passed through grass field where
ewes were nibbling at the pasture, each at
tended by one or moro lambs. Attracted bv
the sportive frisking Of the lambs, Sir Wal,.,
remarked, that "there was no wonder thas
foets, from the earliest ages, had selected ths
lamb ~ nm emblem Of innocence, for pothin~
ooui& DC conceived more innocent than ~
lively playful Eambols." " Yes rspliea a.
dy Scott al like them very much with min,
sauce" Many husbands wouiS, for obvious
reasons, have allowed this incident 10 pass n
TO oblivion; but Sir Walter, who sesn. ~
nave thought the joke too good to he Loaf.
communicated II 20 q respectnble nei~Ahc,
Aai friend, without any inj.inetion Of sacr"cv
He, however, considering that their migbt
oe' TO certain extent, an implied eo16.
dence IN the communication, abstained fror,
giving 1t publicity till both the gifted Barooet
ana his unPoetieal belpmate should be nlaeeJ
D they nov are. beyond possibility Of having
their feelings hurt, even In the srnallest A.,
gree, oy its Pubilcation.-t.E I. .asseyissn.
noHd',Jd Ds'eersyy. -Amonz the late new
Puoi'eations IN Paris, we find one w,.h ~.
Following title: "Grammaire Coota..,. >,
V,onIugai GrammaT) or general priusjpies Nv
Nhich wife maybe broken In, and made 10
20 with the regularity Of clock, and rrnasr
"e' Al INC same time a. mild as a Lamb.
We heard an old gentleman ask in oca NJ
our book stores for paper Of ink powder
ne sa'd he wanted good one re bo,,vb, A.,
P4Poi m.1y-flro y'STs ago, which had Isst.d
n.m u'I ms lime, and be Wsnsed Just such
-H'u'sr.--l.arg's''s (Gso.) Ceutsr.
e Ne PiS' siira Of Psy6sy-A New York
IspeI tells OF scyths, manufacrur,d nv
,ss.a. - -, - Co, which was 80 sharp
$3.50" , Is 'sade's' a. q hung or the limb ~
foot of. cut mans
,b.lI ne ,'ernaa'c Diet The Ceramic DIsu
near great deal about the t;ermanie n,.,.,,
ssd SIR Clod, "what l. ity' q So,,- -,
eh'eny'' TePlied The witty cavalier.