Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-08-25
DEVICE OF AN ARARLADY.

TOT he eulnCl UOn OF tnoSe VINO lndgiHC
they can penetrate the designs of woman
we have translated, from a French volums
on Oriental manners, The following little
story. TO understand it, we have TO in.
form our readers that among, the Onentals
it is customary to agree for time to pay a
stipulated forfeit If husband receives from
his wife, or wife from husband, anything
whatever. without previously pronOuncing
The Words Diadeste." Each, therefore,
prac tees the greatest ingenuity 10 throw
the ether OFF his or her guard.
A philosopher Of that country. who was
by no means insensibe TO female charms,
had often worshipped at their shrine. and
as often, as he thought, had he suffered
from the wies and caprices. But he de-
termned 10 become wiser. He collected
number Of stories OF female cunning, and
copied them into book, which he always
carried about him, asOccasion might require
to consult 1t.
One evening as he was passing through
an Arab camp, he noticed at the entrance Of
nne OF the tents a young woman Of uncom-
mon beauty. She salutcd him as he passed,
Offering that he might enter and rest from
his fatigue. Scarcely had he taken his seat
on the carpet, and near tho beautiful crea-
ture, when he became alarmed, he drew his
book from his picket and began to read,
without daring to cast a single glance at his
fair neighGOr,
That must be a charming book" said
the lady, to engrOss your whole attention
So"
Indeed It s," replied the philosopher,
but it contains secrets"
(Which certainly you would not conceal
from mel" said the lady, with an irresisti-
bic smile.
Since you will have it So retorIed the
philosopher, lit contains a complete list
of all the arts and wiles Of cunning women
but am sure you could not learn any
thing from it, and so it would not interest
you.'
Are you certain that your list is com
plcte ~ said the lady again.
Thus the conversation was gradually re
sumed, the philosopher pocketed hs book,
aud 50 far forgot himself and his system Of
philosophy that he was kneeling before the
LADY, holding one OF her hands between his
own; and who knows what might have
been the result, had not the lady espied al
distance her husband, who was returning
home. Struck with terror, she exclaimed,
II see my husband At distance, returning
homeward! Should he find Won here, he
will put both of us to death. see but one
chance for your escape, conceal Yourself in
Ais box, Of which keep the key"
ltmay he supposed the Philosopher did
not long hesitate to conceal himself, and the
lady locked the box and drew the kew. AZ
the Arab entered his tent. the lady met him
with a smile, saving. "You come in good
time-lnr a Er7 niger. calling himself 4 phi
losophcr. stopped nj a tent to rest. hut 3" far
forgot himS' II and proPrlety, as to talk to
me- oflove."
The Arab began to foam at the mouth
with rage: bat who can describe the agony
of the philosopher. who could in his retreat
hear every word that was spoken!
Where shall find the wretch!' ex-
claimed the Arab. tina, nv sword NAV put
an end forever to similar presumption -
" Hero in this box" said the lady, hold
ing ont the kew.
The rnraged Arab 'natrhcd it out Of her
hand, but she soon retOok it in a fit Of laugh
ter.
"Instantlv paw me forfeit, for h We
caught YOU at last acccptin" thing with |
ont pronounrng tho word Di0Ics'e."
For A while the Arab stood as if prtriicd |
and after recovering little from his anger |
said" have lost. and must paw the forfeit |
bat let me request Won hereafter I" gain !
vour ends without giving me such bitter !
veXation."
After = while the Arab had to attend to
other business, m left his tent. and the Ia |
dv unlocked the box, in which she found |
poor philosopher more dead than alive
On saving "vou are safe" the philosopher !
vaultcd nimhlv from his retreat.
depart in peace" said tho lady to him. |
hut do not forget To record this days oc-
currcnce in Your book
DECIDEDLY RIcH-Two Quakers in
Vermont had adispute; they wished To fight. |
hutitwas against their principles; they grasp !
ed each other; one threw the other. sat on |
his back, and soucczed his head in the mud !
said, ION thy belly shalt thou crawl. and
dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life! |
The other soon gained the victory. and
when hr had obtained the same position,
Said-'It is written. the seed ol the woman !
shall bruise the scrpent's head!
NrosHo.-A private letter from NeoSho !
says: I'VE are improving our littlF place
very fast. Mr. Van Orden is now putting
the gearing into his grist mill. as good one
think, as can be found in this part of the
country. We have a store, pillow factory;
blacksmlsh's shop, &c, in operation" Nc
osho is situated on the Ruhicon river. in
the eastern part of Dodge county. The
country round it rs so good, and is filling
up very rapidly with new comcrs.- Wat
er town ChtOn.
FATHER MATHEw.-In letter addressed
TO Col. Sherburne, in London, few days
before the America sailed, Father Matthew