The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-08

BAkcRoyrs HIsIoRY--We see it announced ia Bos-
Ion paper that Mr. Bancroft has the sixth volsms OF his
great work--ths History OF the American colonies
ready for the pess. and that will soon be published
The previous volume closed with The repeal of the stamp
act the one now ready Is occupied with the narrative
OF oaI revolutionary war.
SoUrn CAKoLISA AND CAPTAIN lAoaAHA4-A Ieso.
luton has been offered in the South Carolina
proposing 10 present sword TO Captain Duncan NJ In
graham OF the United States navy. "as testimonial
from his native State Tor his late gallant and me r,oous
conduct board the soop-oiwsr ST. Louis, in the bay
OF Smyrna"
AN IssIsUArros--.Look here" said Fairskin, ad.
dressing bis darker COMP exioned antagonist 81 saw
nothing agin YOU your blood. All I've got 10 say is
this If They III dig down four feet whar your grandfather
was buried they'll find wool"
GEN who wrote the following beautiful epaph
on infant' lispeaks TO The heart
Beneath this stone. In sweet epose,
Il laid a mothers dearest pride
Hover that scarce lad walked TO life,
Aud light and beauty ere u died.
God la his wisdom has recalled
The precious boon his love had given
And though tho caske nonlders here,
Ihs gem is sparkling ~ow ~ heaven.
AN EXCELLENT KE-Ths Lynchbarg way Express
states that among the many beautiful strangers who
gfaced the ball given in that city 10 Thomas s. Bocock
and his lovely bride appeared who was introduced
~ the daughter OF distinguished gentleman from Wy,he
vile, now member oil the board OF public works The
surprising loveness OF her face the OF her
form, her engaging manners. and the dsiing style OF
her dancing added 10 tbs respect entertained in this city
for her father, made her belle at once Crowds Of
fashionable young gentlemen .hTonged around her. So
Letting the honor Of her hand tor the Dance Each We'd
with The other in paying her the most delicate attentions
and the Jealousy which naturally springs among rivals
was on more than one occasion visible among the appi.
cans for the next se Indeed. but for the modest kind
yet nir demeanor OF The fair Stranger there is no telling
what collisions might have taken place among the
wrangIing sui,oIs Nor the attractions paid her
confined the opposite Many OF our ovelies, ladies
sought introduction 10 her. and invited her TO their
homes She regretted her inability to accept the bospi-
tales rendered TO her. and pleaded that she
about to leave The next day for school. Richmond
Il is said that at least half dozen young gentlemen
engaged TO escort her TO supper aud that no end OF
money privately expended with hsckmen 10 convey
her home But, behold when supper was announced
the lovely Miss F. WAS nowhere 10 be found.
strict search instituted, but 10 purpose The bird
had flown, and many young gentlemen inconsola.
BILE because Of her flight Champagne failed to solacs
them, and 80 many seats were taken for Richmond thai
an extra stage was ordered. When morning. came hsw.
ever what the establishment and indignation OF the
enamored gentlemen 10 learn that their fascinating
quantance was handsome youth OF Lynchburg, dressed
in his sisters clothes II was even So Two OF our
sprighest BELLS unable by Of cergca inierdic
ton to attend the ball. determined TO have their fun
out Of it; and accordingly dressed up their brother
full suit OF female gear painted his cheeks crowned hun
with garland OF flowers instructed him in the mysten
GUS art of managing his strange attire. and. giving him
letter OF introduction TO Of the managers, put him
into hack and bid him God speed The gallant man
ager. proud Of bis fair charge, displayed miraculous
ergy in Introducing her to everybody; the young lady
boy PLAYED his part SO admirably that the devil himself
would never have suspected him, and the trick passed
OF 20 successfully that it is now universally and justly
accounted the best thing that happened in Lynch
burg