Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-18
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MYSTERIES OF THE TELEGRAPH.
The Magnetic Telegraph will forever
remain q mystery TO the great mass OF
the people. and the pardonabIe ignorance
which people display concerning it, Of
ten gives birth to curious remarks. Not
log ago, an old lady entered 0'Reiliy's
Office, in this city, and said that she had
message TO send to Wheeling. In a
few moments het note was deposited in
q d~umb-waiter, and assembled in a mys- !
terio1s manner through the ceiling.
A~Isthateoing straight to WheelingS
inquired the old lady, with her, eyes ben!
upon the ceiling.
tYss. ma'am, answered the clerk.
II never was there continued she,
sbut-it hardly seems possible that that
there town les In that direction. When
will / yet an answer, Nj. Telegraph
Il can hardly tell, ma'sm-it may be
two bours.H3 a7sn
The old lady went away. and returned.
in exactly two hours. Just as she en-
tered the door the waiter came down
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There Is your answer, madam said
he clerk :
The ola lady took the neat yellow e
veiope IN her hand, with a smile Of min
gIed qualification and establishment.
Now this beats ALL exclaimed she.
Blesssmy heart . ALI the way from
Wheeling and the wafer still wet
That's oH anklrdrd looking boa, but 1t can
travel Ike PazenFa !
KrssIrc DoNE By RuLE-Some young
lady, whom practice has doubtless made
perfect lays down the following rule for
kissing
There il as much difference in kissing
a IN individuals, and l am sure that ]
nhould not like to be kissed by every
q No, indeed, for some one would
give an overwhelming smack that would
almost deafen one. Now kissing car
be reduced TO rules, one or two of which
IWflI give. The head should always b
turned slightly to the right, as such
motion gives grace, and prevents tht
eoncussions7 OF the olfactory organs
The Tins should then be pressed closely
and sweety together, as you sip the nee
lML OA tQF AQuk Aloot 0Ab 49, SAAoSA ShOAA'
be heard. speak particularly o o thi
subject because ] consider kissing apar
Of our nature, and because few peoPl
appear to understand the value of
kiss, and the manner in which such sal
utalion with The lip should be rendered
Young gentlemen should post The a
bove in the crown of their hats, SO tia
wheniheY visit their Anna Marias, the
may 20 through the motion Of the in
proved rule. t'tt
sMyson,' said an affectionate mothe
to her only heir, who was in a short tim
tobe married, You are getting thin
"Yes, mother he replied, : am, and
expect shortly that you will zee my rib,
Give me 4 kiss. my charming SAL"
A lover said to a blue-eyed gal.
~I WON'T, y uaid she, 81 youla zy elf
Screw up your mouth and help you
self"
A verdant fellow from the country e
tered a Jewellers store. lately, with
whip under hts arm and hands in |
pocket, and after looking about for
while, leaned over The counter, whispI
ed con6dentially tothe clerk, so as L
10 be overheard by the ladies standi
near
,sHbv you got any bosom ponies
The clerk not understanding the qul
ton, answered in the negative.
Tguess you have said the green i
rtmean studs!r
AT Akron, Ohio, the wool trade !
commenced. Several lots have be
purchased at from thirty TO forty ceI
being four to five cents per pound
vance on last years price.
"IteIi you Susan, that I viii conn
suicide il youswon't have me-"
'+Well, John, as soon as you have gil
ma that proof Of your affection, twill
ieye that you love me-"
s'The use of wit?'' inquired a fool
The sage was silent. "Pray, its use
What does it teachl what golden Ful
ITO give nO-answerto.a goOse.s'
a gentleman; the other day, on ash
amarket man the price of eggs, was
Swered, ''eggs are eggs now" II
glad to hear It, with all my heart; for
last | bought of you were half CHECKER
"Jeems, my lad, keep away from
gals.-Ven you see one comming, do
lest SIGH a critter as that young un, ell
en- the door steps N T. other side of
street. fooled yer poor dad, JImml
Don't cock your eye over that way
wink. IFif hadn't q been for her, you
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