Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-15

ond Monday of Feb'y 1850 and shall continne
in force till the first Monday of May next there
after, and no longer Approved February 9th,
1850.
CURE FOR SPARKLING.
Some months since, a joyous, courageous
young woman, residing in this city, the daugh-
ter of highly respectable parents, found herself
unntentionaly detained at the house of a neigh
Dor one evening; and before she was aware of
the fact, scarcely, night had set it. The dis
lance to her own home was but few blocks,
however, and as she expected little gathering
of ladies and gentlemen that evening at her tath-
ers, she determined upon returning home unat-
tended, and bidding her friends good night, she
hurried along UPON the walk towards her resi-
dence, into which her family had quite recently
removed from another Part Of the city.
Upon turning the first corner, she was sud-
denly startled by the approach of a well dressed
young man, who accosted her with good eve
ming, and offered his services to escort her home!
Alarmed, for an instant, she would have avoided
the stranger, but as he advanced to her side, she
yentu.ed 10 turn toward him, a nd glance salts
fed her--she recognized the young gentleman
IS a familiar acquaintance. Disgusting her
voice, and replying i'll a timid tone, she accept
cd the protfered gallantry, determined at once to
administer lesson to her young friend which
he should not forget. The conversation which
passed was brief the beau suspecting nothing,
as he was not aware that the family had chang
ed their quarters, tripped along at the young Ia
dies side. apparently we'll pleased with his COM
panion. In g few minutes they hal ed before a
modest brick house, in retired street, at the
west end and the lady rcinquished her atten-
dants' arm?
"WilI you come in - whispered the lady
softly
Thank you," was the reply; and his fair
companion opened the front door. Closing it
carefully, they found themselves in the entry, in
total darkness.
"NVait a moment" said the young woman,
and be perfectly quiet. ! will return Instantly
and with these words she assembled the STAIRS
which led TO the parlors.
The first thought of the young man, as she
retired, was to open the front door and remove
for he suspected all was not as he first antic-
ipatcd.
lie turned TO the door, it was fast He fun
bled for the latch, or lock, or whatsoever sccur-
ed it, it was not to b, found; and an instant af-
forwards he heard footsteps approaching in the
dark. His heart thumpod against his ribs, and
he began to wish himself safely out of door a.
gain he was quickly treasured Ly the cnconr-
aging whisper of the new made acquaintance,
who approached him, apparently with great eau
ton.
"Hash = she said, all is safe Be quiet now
moment-remov2 your boots from your feet
| will return in an instant"
Oar hero was content; and drawing off his
boots, he secured them together and held them
in his hand to await the return of bis LADY friend
who again assembled the front stars.
Entering the parlor moment afterwards, the
female rogue found some half score of young
female friends, with their brothers and bcaux
present, to whom she quickly and briefly commu-
ncatcd the adventure.
I've got him in the entry, down stairs" she
sad. Put out the light, keep perfectly still,
don't b2tray the slightest sound, and ! viii show
you some sport in a moment"
The lights were removed, the party arranged
themselves around the room-hc bulk of the
company knew the victim intmatcy-and again
the lady descended the stairs, ana approached her
friend
"Soltly, now" taking the hand which was un-
occupied with the boots, softly. All is quiet up
stairs--all is arran ,ed--comc = and she led her
gallant shyly along up the stairway. His boots
danglcd against the railing--'sh ! exclaimed the
fair one, TOR PHYS sake, make no noise, or all is
lost -
The beau moved on, grasped the boots more
securely by his side, nor dreamed Of nught save
bliss! Least Of all did he expect the existence
OF a rent in his stockings; but he was bachc-
Tor, and this was but a trflc.
They entered the parlor. All was darkness
and silence. The lady closed the door behiad
them and led her companion to the centre of the
room. Not Il breath was heard and little did the
gentleman suppose that he was at that moment
surrounded by dozen Of his acquainances.
Remain here one moment" said the girl, 81
will get a light"
The gallant raised the soft hand which had
conducted him thus far toWards-he knew not
what-and yenturcd to press upon it a kiss; but
it was deXtcrously withdrawn at the very nick
of time, and his lips came i'll contact with his
own fingers!
WAIT moment" added his inamorate, lea
wing him quickly, and then passing door at the
further extremity of the room she disappeared.
\ minute had scarcely elapsed, but it seemed Il
month to the little party, who were nearly choa-
king with suppressed merrlment-it was an age
to the victim. But gentle footsteps were heard
again: the bean gazed anXously towards the d.
rtction Of the door; it opened with single move
ment, blaze of light gushed into the parIor and
behind, before and all around, he beheld the Ia
ccs OF an old and familiar acqualntancest
Ladies and gentlemen" she said, q" this IS
/ Nr. Smith,"
Such ha, ha as went up from that little
! coterie at that moment, was seldom heard in the
! uejghborhood before or since Poor Smith stood
/ for a moment not exactly Parayzei-that would
I D. a faint term of expression; he was frozen
actually statle-ized in his tracks, and he Rugged
/ his boots to his side, ooughed, sneezed, choked,
/ then grinned a ghastly smile.
/ As soon as the paroxysm of laughter was over
the lady brought forward chair, and placing it
/ before the victim, said
/ Pray be seated, Mr.. Smith"
/ He turned upon his tormentor a look of conf
cal recognition AMI like FalstaT his wits coming
! quickly to his relief he replied.
| Did YOU think, Cally, / did NJ knole you7'
/ Another roar followed this remark, and the
/ company were soon on good terms.
/ This was his FIRST and last effort AZ picking ~
n 234eai -,a7's, ana it proved cure for spar