The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-07-22
A ROLAND FOR AN OLIVER.

Our friend of the Morning Herald is "pretty con-
siderable struck up with the noise about the Peep
ing Tom" affair, which he don't believe not he by
any manner or means. The way Bcnnett-who
is clever fellow and facetious, whal--the way
he throws dust in peoples eyes about this matter is
-nobody's business. He's been putting the town
out of conceit of Mackie's nine days wonder, by
telling story worth two of it. Hear him -
AprOpos of such story telling. We can tell bet
ter-aD absolute fact, too-of Judge who yet ad-
ministers justice from bench of this city.
A few years ago, Justice or Judge - was look
ing at the paintings and statues at the Academy of
Fine Arts in Chamber street, The Venus de Med
icis caught his eye. He gazed-he was enraptured.
" Wel," said he, L" don't believe there is woman
in this world with such fine form and figure"
You don't p said soft female voice behind
him.
He turned round, and found a very beautiful
young woman, an acquaintance, too, who lived in
the next street She had just left party ofseveral
ladies and gentlemen in an adjoining room alone
"You don't believer said she, blushing.
"No, l DON'T" said the Justice. "Thcrc is no
such woman"
"Yes, there is,'' said she.
mo, there is not.''
"Yes, there is.
Each grew warm and enthusiastic in their several
opinions.
"Well," said the lady, " call and see me to-mor-
row afternoon at four o'clock, and will convince
you that the sculptor is inferior to nature"
The Justice called, and was shown into an cle-
giant ,parlour. The lady soon entered. "Well,
Eliza," said the justice after few words of COM
mon place, " l have come to be convinced that the
Venus de Medicis does not excel nature.
Eliza blushed, hesitated, and begged off. mo,
no, said the Justice. At last after some dispute
again on the point in moment of enthusiasm she
said to him. Go to that quarter of the room,
pointing to it; !" stand there bulge not foot, -
said she firmly, at the peril ofyour life-budge not
have made promse-I will fulfil it,
She disappeared through door that led to q
closet. The Justice stood fixed in surprise. In a
few seconds, Eliza appeared IN the drapery of the
Venus de Medicis--her face covered will bushes
her heart palpiting with enthusiasm. She instantly
assumed the position-she levelled loaded pistol
at the breast ofthe Justice. Stir not, Justice -
| an inch, or YOU'RE dead man. Look at me- at my
form satisfy yourself that woman herself in figure
form, coloring expression, outsrips all statues-a
paintings"
The Justice looked and trembled, 81 give it up
said he.
Promise" said she I" that this interview and
my name shall ever be buried in the darkest Sc
crcsy."
lie hesitated-he moved from his position towards
her. i" "Promse--stir not. One foot more and I'll
blow your brains out"
She levelsd the pistol second time. The JUS
ticc trembled and said " My God, do, do"
Eliza Immediately disappeared into the closet, was
absent few minutes, and returned in her former
dark silk dress and face all radiant with smiles and
bushes.
Forgive my wildness," said she, mildly.
4 "I do am convinced-I am thunderstruck,'
said the Justice. lie then retired.
This lady is now the amable mother of highl,
respectable and lovely family in this city.
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