The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1838-11-01
F.om the Old M.nlhlr Msgazins.
THE CUP OF POISON

THE CUP OF POISON.
Weeyii, unfortunate a. he was in his
jokes, was no less 50 in his mnre serious
attempts; his whole career was une grand
misunderstanding with sweet young Ia
dy who Was Tepnr,ed "lO be fortune.
he discovered too late 10 reWacI that she
VAS the dowerless daughter of an extra
VACANT insOlveni. TO add TO his disap-
pnlnlsnent. Mrs. WeeVil proved an incor-
riglhIe shrew. whose eloquent tongue an
noysd him increasingly.
Proud. however, of his bnsst"d tart
anil abilities. Wsevil resolved to tame
hef: aud after punderng Tor some months
upon the subject. resolved 10 put in form
the following navel and extraordinary ex-
permen':
| Having purchased some white arsnice.
upon the paper Of which was duly print
ed " neutrality-suspicious." he consigned the
dsleierinus mineral TO the flames, and re-
plenishrd the envelope with white SUI
gar. Watching his opportunity when
Mrs. Weevil was in her tanirums. he
calmly proceeded to lheiclosst. and pour
/ ing om a cup Of milk, mixed up the
sweet pol.;ion.
| Jane" cried he in . mos, melancho
ly tone. stirring up The potion with the
fnre-6neer Of his right hand" Jane, lis
ten To me for few short moments
shall moi long be q burlhen TO you."
Ills look aud impressive manner 81.
leNced the storm. QnafTing the draugh,
al one gulp. he cas-, the cup intn the CRATE,
and threw the paper on the ground.
"What have you dont!' shrieked Mrs.
weevil. sna,ching up the paper, and Turn.
ing rale as Psrian marble.
Pnison!" muuered Jesse, with the
mos, thrilling 'ragedy.look he could as.
sumo; and clasping his hands to his fare.
he buried his head in the cushions Of The
sofa.
A shrek, followed by an awful silence,
ensued. Jesse venlured to peep between
his fingers. expecting 10 see his rib es-
tended on the hear,h-rug in swoon, but
she had vanished.
Where the dickens has she gone!'
cried he, rising. " Jane"-no answer.
He rested on his elbow and listened. A
,rsmpling Of many feet upon the stairs
aroused him from his posture; and the
next moment his better half rushed wild.
ly into The room, followed BY three men
and the servant maid
My dear Mr.. Weeril," said the fore.
most gentleman IN black, in whom Jesse
recognized ncighboring apothecary-
"~hat could have compelled YOU 10 this
rash actl"
Weevil was already alarmed b. the
crowd which he had so expec,edly
brought abou. his ears.
What act!" demanded Weevil.
You have swallowed poisnnw
Nonsense. nonsense" said Weevil.
Where is the cup. ma'am"
"He has thrown it away" replied Mrs
Weevil. sobhing aloud, "but here is the
horrible paper"
The aposhecary looked at the paper,
shook his tesd nhrnsged his shoulders
and then fNokcd significantly al his as
sislsnts, who Immediately laid violen
hands UPON the dis concerted Weevil, ant
threw him upon the sofa.
"What in the devil are you ahoutr
demanded Jesse, glazing wildly upon 'h'
, medical operator, as he drew stomach
. pump from his pocket.
r You mus, submit. sir," said he. IRE
sis,ancs will avail you nothing"
Pooh! pooh! nousense-'pon ny
! soul twas only joke!--a mere ruse-
don't be fool" rried Jesse, struggling
MAY die If"
The lorcible introduction OF the admi
4 rsble machine put an end to further oppo
!, siuon. Weeril kicked aud plunged i
: vain. The whole operation was ADM
: rably performed; and feeble. sPirilles
:, and exhausted. the unfortunate pa,ier
" was left extended on the cuuch. The 1
pothecary promised 10 send composin
;, draugh, Immediately. and le(, him in III
meanwhile to the tender care Of his wife
=, who alternately wep, and scolded; win'
4 ing up her hys,erical harangue with a hi
a ter remark upon his cruelty in wishing
:, leave her unproyided for!
e IN UacoIored account Of a Colored Dite
e A duel between .wo darkies-a regul