Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-08-12
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deserving the Right of Passage.
youngKentuckian, once came 70 Rosto. e.. !,
purpose of.earnng the science of med;c;na IL II
was tall am athletic shrewd apt and ;nteli;oant
with " a sprDkhng /" of waggshness. He was in
Quoted into he harity Hospital, and room in the
third story gFen MN as study. On entering into
his quaters, he was introduced to a 9onno
French gentleman occupying the room, also q stn,
dent The young FrencLman it seems. was vow
| frank in bis manners, courteous, vet cold. and be
thus addressed lis companion ~
=" Sir am in'eed pleased to see you, and hone
! that We may proc mutually agreeable but. in Or
der that this maybe the case will inform Won ,bat
have had severa former room mates with none of
whom could everagree we could never nnrsna
our studies togethe This room contains two hods.
as the Oldest occupant, claim the one nearest the
window
|. The Kentuckian asented.
! 4" Now" said the Fenchman, "rll draw bonn
Diary line between GU territories and we shall each
agree not to encroachupon the others rights and
taking piece of chalk from his pockeI he made
the mark of division, midway, from one side Of the
room to the other. 'tr." he added. 81 hone Won
have no objection to III. treaty"
s. None IN the world. tir," answered the stranger:
& m perfectly satisfied with it.n He then sent
down for his baggage AM both students sat down
with their books.
The Frenchman was soon deeply engaged, while
Old kentuck'' was watching him. and thinking
what queer genius he must be. and how he might
g fix =" him.
Thus things went on unit dinner time came
! The bell was rung; the Freedman popped up, ad-
juSted his cravat, brushed up his whiskers and
moustaches, and essayed to QUART
I" Stand, - said the STRANGER, suddenly placing
HIMSELF with toe to the mari, directly in front Of
the French student {" If you crss that line YOU are
a dead man.
The Frenchman stood pale with astonishment.-
The Kentuckian moved not q mscle of his face.
Both remained in silence for som, moments when
the Frenchman exclaimed:
els it possible that did not reserve the right of
passage?'
'No, sir, indeed you did not ant you pass this
, line at your peril"
" But how shall get out of the room 2"
"There is the window, which ysu reserued to
yourself: you may that; but you pass not that
= door-n1y door, which you generously left me-"
The poor Frenchman was fairly caught He was
in quandary, and made all sorts of explanations
i, and entreates. The Kentuckian took compassion
on him. and thinking that going out of third story
window was not what it was cracked up to be- ;
, said to his new friend
Sir, in order that we may be mutuaNg grecobe
I'll rub out that hateful chalk line, and let YOU
, pass"
The Frenchman politely thanked him, and since
. the settlement of that boundary question: the,
have been the very best friends
o5-There is stage in human existence for which
no distinct name has yet been given, sort of half wa,
,
woman the other. This phase of existence ha
generally been chosen by poets for the heroes he
Y rones, but for what especial none but them
selves know for however pleasant this state of ex
stence may be 10 those passing through it, it is any
thing but agreeable TO others who come in contac
8 with them. The girl woman is doubtless a prett
creature enough but there is such unnaturalness abou
s her-a trying 10 appear something she is not. Sh
has thrown off the frank simplicity of girl hood with
out being able to assume with and grace the dig
II nifty of wOmanhood she eschews panaetts and shor
frocks and instead of letting her hair fall in ringle
n over her shoulders, or tying ii in bralds, she combs
e back behind her and winds it up in ball at tn
J, back of her head, because it looks matronly. If
gentleman should sit beside her. she is evidently de
/ lighted. but is very much embarrassed if he happen
f 10 enter into conversation. She does not like to tai
J.. about skipping ropes, dolls, but she knows nott
ing else she is highly ticked matrimonial aIlusion
l. and doas babies she seems in state Vi perpetl
J.. al embarrassment for fear she should say do some
thing which would be incompatible with her newl
IS hedged dignity of womanhood.
e A v1sIoN.-one sultry summer day, having falIe
- into GoZe over 6 Plutarch's Lives,' methought
suddenly transported 10 the regions of the dea
= where, as wandered about seeking of my o
. friends, my attention suddenly arrested by lot
= Glamour OF voices that seemed to from person
engaged in hot contention, and attracted the aentic
. of Rhodomanthus, who presides over the Supren
Court in that UNEMPLOYED region. On inquirng II
~ cause Of the disturbance, he informed that
originated in dispute between Alexander the Grea
y Julius Cesar, Tamerane, Nadr Schah and Napoec
- Bonapare, as to which was the greatest hero aud co
- querer. The Judge directed them all TO be called
, fore him and ordered them to set forth their prete
= sions in as few words possible.
r, g conquered GauI and Britain, and finally laid
IL Italy at my feet" said Julius Cesar.
= ''And conquered Asia, and shut up the represe
y ative of the Prophet in iron cage" said Tame
Il lane.
g land conquered Persia, Armenia and Hindostan
'e said Nalir Schah
Of "And 7 conquered Italy, Germany and Prussia la
Europe at my feet, and subjected France 10 my sway
s. said Napoleon Bonaparte.
J. And | conquered the world" said Alexander.
'e Very WE'LL" said the Judge 4" You are all gre
= conuuerors but will show you greater
is Accordingly he beckoned to tall, ma jestic hgul
II standing apart contemplating the scene with calm
: difference who advanced and stood erect before L
Us great Judge Of mankind
'e q Here, exclaimed Rhodomanthus, q" Here is t
conqueror greater than the desoators of nations,
l. the subjugators of Empires who, after giving ire
N dom 10 his country, and enamel pating world, owe
E. came his ambition and conquered himself % 1t W
n Washngton.-Pen and Pencil.
81 CRYING BABIEs-A writer in the Eufanla Spirit
y the South thinks he has discovered a remedy tor Ba
~ CRYING Here it is in his own words:
Il The remedy propose for this nuisance IS We
q simple one-one which I have tried with such enl
Re success that when succeed in getting my wes he;
~ CO operation, expect my children to be 80 well
re have and amiabIe that bachelor even rusty cruS
y old one will not be able to visit my " family circle
s. without being led TO abhor his condition. and try
of oct married right off The remedy is this Let
ng child always lose instead of gain by crying "h
H. YOU refuse the child don't ied afterwards because