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the scars with which the faces of these un-
fortunate beings were variegated.

fortunate beings were yaregated.
Sir Isaac .NewioA.--Uf the courtship Of
this illustnous philosopher, | have some
where read an anecdote although 1t is not
to be found in several lives of him which
have searched. 1t is we'll known he was
often absent-minded; that, for example, he
would sometimes rise and sit for several
hours by his bedside undiessed and absorb
ed in thought; that he would often forget
to dine until reminded by his domestlcS,
that to live it was necessary to eat.
Once and once only, he loved a young
woman, One evening they were seated by
the freside together. He sat silently smo-
king. She was too proud of his love to be
offended by his conduct. At length he took
his pipe from his mouth, and seized her
hand. She expected that he was abou! to
kiss 1t. Instead of doing so, however, he
stirred the tobacco IN the head of his pipe
with her fore fnger-a rather odd suosti-
tute for pin She was angry with him
and their courtship ended.
E9don>-The father of Lord Eldon, the
Chancellor of England, having resolved to
marry, rang his bell. A female servant
answered 1t. He told her to dress herself
in order to repair to The altar with him
She thought he was jesting and disobeyed.
He rang his bell again. A second servant
appeared. To her he gave the same COM
mand. She attred herself and was made
bride.
'ConneH.-Daniel O'Connell did not
court at all. He told his sweetheart that
he loved her; asked If his love was recip-
rocated, or if she was engaged; and If she
was willing to make an engagement with
him. The young lady replied as frankly as
he questioned, and they were speedily unit
ed for better or worse.
.aberaeihy.-Of DR.. John Abernethy, one
of the most eminent surgeons and medical
writer's of the last century, several anec-
dotes are recorded. He was extremely &C.
centric, or rather extremely manly. He
acted and spoke always as nature dictated
and not as custom ordained. To rich
vale.udinarian gentleman he once said =
Live on sixpence day and earn it )"
and to lady Of the same species who Of
lered him fee, he said, MADAM keep
your money and buy a skipping rope. -
Wien he loved he still continued to displse
the forms with which society ever seeks to
Iincumber the sayings and doings Of men.
He did not waste his time in courting, nor
did he PROSTATE himself as is usually the
case before the relatives of his Eve. He
me. her in the streets, revealed his aflec-
hous for her, and offered his hand. She
accepted it,and he Immediately gave her a
purse, with orders to furnish house.
HaH of Leicesier.-The Rev. Robert
Hall, whea Oh visit to brother clergy
man, went into the kitchen, where pious
servant girl, whom he loved, was working.
He lighted his pipe, sat down, and asked
! her
"Betty, do you love the Lord Jesus
Christ :"
Il hope do, sill" was :he reply.
He Immediately added
betty. do you love me:'
They were married.
GitfiIm's Gallery of Literary Portraits,
first series, PIP. 6. s.
D,. Brown.-The Rev. John Brown, a
worthy Presby terian divine, of the old
school, author of Dictionary of the Bible
and other theological works, after having
spanked for seven years, asked his love if
she would permit him to kiss her. Unlike
most voting ladies, she did not Object
Before partaking of the luxury, he said -
Let us ask blessing !'
And it was so. He then kissed her,
And behold it was good
"Ohp' exclaimed the entaptured saint,
chow savory, will you give me another >
But let us return thanks
He did so.
Thus believe, for the first time in this
world was offered up grace before and after
kissing,
Samuel Johnson.=-1 have reserved by
way Of climax BoswelPs account OF the
marriage jaunt of Samuel Johnson:
Il know not for what reason the marriage
ceremony was not performed at Brmng-
ham, but a resolution was taken that it
should be at Derby, for which place the
bride and bridegroom set out on horseback,
suppose in a very good humor. But
though Mr.. Topham Beahclerk used archly
to mention Johnson's having told him with
much gravity, Sir it was love marriage
on both sides, have had from my illustri.
Gus friend the following curous account Of
their journey to church upon the nuptial
morn, July 8:
''Sir-She had read the old tonances,
and had got into her head the fantastical
notion that woman Of spirit should use
her lover like dog. So, sir, at first she
told rae that | rode too fast and she could
not keep up with me and when rode a
/ little slower she passed me and complained
that Jagged behind. | was not to be made
the slave Of caprice and resolved 10 be-
gin as meant to end. GOOD, old Sam
| therefore pushed on briskly, till was
fairly out of sight, The road lay between
two hedges, so | was sure she would come
up with me; when she did | observed her
to be in tears"
"This," adds Boz, ''it must be allowed,
was singular beginning Of connubial fell
city; but there is no doubt that Johnson,
though he showed manly frmness, prov
ed most indulgent husband to the last
moment Of Mrs. Johnson's life. -B0swelPS
Life Of Samuel Johnson. Ktat. n.
e. A capital joke is repeated by the ed
itor of the .Nemphjs Eagle of his business