Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-01-22

states IOr inc OF llHOlS NC SuSldllleu Wy
the Supreme Court of the United States, great
many tax titles through out the State must ineyita-
bly, prove valueless. -.4ton Telegraph
FEMALE STRArAGEM.-.4n .1,raJidn Story-It
is related that young man OF graceful stature aud
beautiful! countenance resided formerly at Bagdad,
where he was most distinguished among the sons
of the merchants. One day, while he sat in his
shop u lovely damsel approached having looked
at him she perceived written over his door these
words" There is no cunningequal to that of men,
since it surpasses the cunning of women" "By
my veil them | swear" said she, "thls man shall
be the sport of female cunning, and he shall change
this inscription" On the next day she returned
most richly dressed, and attended by many slaves
under pretence of purchasing some article, she
seated herself in the young mans shop. You
have beheld," said she, the gracefulness of my
person can any one presume TO affirm that | am
hump backedw at the same time she uncovered
part of her BOSOM The young merchant was fas-
cinated. 81 appeal to YOU" continued she, wheth
er am not well formed; p she then showed him
her finely turned arm, and her face which in beau
ty eaqualled the moon when near It's fourteenth
night, saying "are those features marked with
smallpox? or, who shall dare to insnuate that
have lost the use of one eye?" The merchant re-
quested 10 know her reasons for thus exposing TO
his view many charms, generally concealed UNI
der veil. "Sir," said she, am rendered mser-
able through the tyranny of my father, a sordd,
avarcious man, who, though Astounding with riches,
will not eXpend the smallest trihc to establish me
in matrimony." "Who is thy faher?' inquired
the merchant. " He is the Grand Codhy," replied
she, and then departed. The young man in
transport Of astonshment and love, shut up the
doors of his shop, and fastened to the tribunal,
where he found the magistrate. 81 come sir" ex-
claimed he, "to demand in marriage your daugh-
ter, of whom am enanored." " She is not worthy"
.1tOI
a mate" "She pleases me-" said the young man,
81 do not oppose my wishes" A contract i'm.
medately concluded The merchant agreed to pay
FIVE purses before the nuplias, and settled fifteen
as iointure. The father still represented how
unsuitable the bride would prove, but the young
man insisted that the nuptals should be celebrated
without delay, and on the next night he admit
ted to the chamber of his bride. But when he had
removed the veil that covered her face, he behed
such an object --may the Lord defend us from the
sight of so much ugliness! for in her compri-
sed everything completely hideous. He passed
the night as if he had been in the prisons of Deg
lem amongst the monstrous demons. AT dawn Of
day he repaired to bath, and having performed
his additions, he returned to his shop, and refresh
ed himself with coffee; many Of his acquaintances
passing by, amused themselves with jokes respect
ing the charms of his bride. At length the lovely
form OF her who had contrved this affair appeared
before him. She was more richly and vouptuous-
ly ornamented than on the preceding interview
so that crowd of persons stopped in the street to
gaze on her. MAY this day." said she, abe aus
pcious to thee, my dear Otueddyn; may God pro-
tect and bless thee ~ The young mans face ex-
pressed the sadness Of his heart. " How have
injured thee,' replied he, "that thou hast in tins
manner made me the object of thy sport ?"
From thee" answered the beautiful stranger,
g. have not experienced any aront but II thou
wilt reverse the inscription overthy door, will en-
to thnn ditlicultv y Tho
merchant instantly despatched slave, desiring
him 10 procure from certain writer an inscription
in letters of blue and gold, expressing " There is
no cunning equal TO that of woman, since it sur
passes and confounds that OF men," The inscrp-
ton was soon traced, and brought by the slave to
the MASTER who placed it over the door Of his shop
Then by the odvce of the fair damsel, he went 10
place near the citidel, where he concerted with
the public dancers, bear-lelders, and those who
exhibit the tricks of Monkeys in consequence Of
which, while he was sitting the next morning. drink
ing coffee with his father. in-law the Cadhy, then
came before him with thousand congratulations,
styling him cousin; the young merchant lmmedi-
atey scattered among them handsful of money.
The Judge was astonished, and asked several
questions. My father" said the young man,
" was leader of bears and monkeys; such has
been the profession of my family; but having &C
quired some wealth, we now carry on the business
of merchants with considerable success" " But
dost thou STILL" asked the Judge, "belong to this
company of bear leaders 2" must not renounce
my family" replied the young man. ''ior the sake
of thy daughter" But it is not fit" exclaimed
the judge, "that such persons should espouse the
daughter of one who, seated on carpet, pronoun-
ces the decisions Of law; one whose pedigree as
cends even TO the relations Of our prophet" 8" But
my good father inaw," said the merchant, "recol
ect that thy daughter is my legitimate wife; that
| value each hair of her head as much us thou
sand lives; that for all the kingdoms of the world
] would not consent to be separated from her." Al
last, however, divorce was formally executed
the money which the merchant had settled was re-
turned; and he, having applied to the parents Of
her who had contrved this stratagem, obtained the
lovely damsel in marriage, and during long sue
cession of years enjoyed the utmost conjugal fe
licity.
A NEw-ESGLAND VILLAGE School is very
beautifully described by S. S. Prentiss--who wa,
once monarch of school himself-n his late ad
dress, delivered before the New England Society
, of New-Oreans: