Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-08-11


eHere the cook burst into the room,
He had on white cap and a white a
prom. A white apron was thrown over
his shoulder, and his hands were white
with -four
,'sAlphonse!'' exclaimed Toushy
Wousl1y, starting up with dismay, as
he gazed On the once familiar appari-
ton.
"Coant Deaamziln calculated Mrs.
Remnant. "This is indeed eccentric. =
emo more Count Denamzi, mad
anne, than this is Count Tousky, but
plain AlphonSe Fricandeau, CASTRO
nonaical artist, or in vulgar language,
cook, from Paris"
''What, isn't he a Count"'
ono madame; he is a cook!"
"a cook! NY salts, Mr. Remnant!
Quick, you stupid manl'
Il appeal to the company" said
T'oasky Wousky, recovering himself.
"AIadame, this is conspiracy. l can
produce letters from the first noblemen
IN London"
"I'he company silal, soon be salts
fed on that point" said Monsieur Fri
eanleau. "Eugene, request the atten-
dance of Lord Morvale.''
1T the sound of this name, Tousky
Wouslsy sank into his chair quite I'M
manned. Lord Morvale soon entered,
and after bowling to the rest Of the COM
pany, turned TO Toosky 'WousIzy, and
said, cat your old tricks, Ph.llippe!
Rogue! Have found you at last?"
"Count Tousky Wousky roguel
What does it all mean?" asked old Mr..
Remnant, who could not we'll compre-
bend what was going on.
Lord Morvale turned to the compa-
NJ and said, "This fellow, ladies and
gentlemen, who calls himself Count
Tousky Wousby, was for two years
chief cook in my establishment, and |
will do him the justice to say that his
talents in that vocation are truly res
pectable. But it seems that he had
soul abov> pans and pates, and one day
/ found that he had broken open my
desk, taken from it some money and
letters, and decamped. I afterwards
met him in Paris, bat he was so skill
fully disguised that did not recognize
him; andit was not till Monsieur Fri
candeau apprised me that !Eousky
Wous]1y was my old cook in new
character, that suspected the fact"
This revelation was listened to with
out surprise by all except Mr.. and Mrs.
Remnant. No better proof Of its truth
was needed than Tous<y Wousky's
AFFECT appearance. Tom Cawiey took
Lord Morvale aside and whispered
few words in his ear, after which his
Lordship came forward, and addressed
Mr.. and Mrs. Remnant as follows -
"Any legal process against this fellow
would, from recent events, be calcula-
ted to make public certain domestic
occurrences in your family, the discus
sion Of which might prove annoying.
I will, therefore, consent to refrain from
molesting him, SO you will consent to
secure your daughters happiness by
giving her>to the man of her choice,
and one who appears to be every way
worthy Of her preference. allude to
Mr.. Allen, and / take this opportunity
Of inviting myself to his wedding"
The idea Of having live lord pres
ent at the nuptials Of her daughter, am
ply consoled Mrs. Remnant for the
loss Of Tousky Wousky as a son-in-
law. TWAS not long before her Wis
ions were fulfilled. Lord Morvale gave
away the bride; and a proud day it
was for the race Of the Remnants when
that memorable event took place.
As for Count Tousky Wously, l
take this .oppar unity of cautioning lie
public against him. He is still prowl-
ihg about The country under assumed
names, and intends figuring at our prin-
cipal watering places before the summer
is over. he IS quite confident that he
sill ultimately succeed in picking up
Yankee heIress. and should no. be sur.
psised any Cay TO- herr of the fulfFinent
OF his designs. The recent example OF
Captain S---has inspired him with new
hopes.
II is Tousky Wousky's intention 10 vi
sit Portland while the warm weather
lasts. To my certain knowledge he car
sles letters from his near kinsmnn, Gen.
eral Count Bratish Einvitch. to my gift
ed and open-hearted friend. John Neal.
BeFore Mr. Neal lends him bis pocket
book and his protection. / beg that he
will pernsr letter in regard 10 the char
., ter of the counts endorser, from our
minister at Paris, MIR. Cass, TO Mr.. Fair.
field, Governor Of Maine.
.Ee-
The Tennessee Banks are to resume
specie payments in full. on the 1st Of Au.
gns,. and in the meantime they are pay
ing out specie for all moderate demands.
The Banks have ont circulation Of a.