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The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-01-22

ryHencefortt, We shall endeavour
to be sedate, sober, and if possible,
melancholy. We never soy anything
Spirited but what our eotempora-
ries invariably insinuate, that the
credit thereof, is due to the black
bottle ''of inIqnity,' from which they
say, all of our pithy and pointed things
eminate In speaking Of the scramble
the other night; in a manner we
thought chaste, and elegant, if not po-
etical J, our neighbor ON Church
street, who should cndeavonr to be
pious, tells the people in his evening
paper, in a very sarcastic. and cutting
III all-direction manner, that the
Comet must have been inebriated.
Such an insinuation touches US in q
very tender place---we, who are well
known to be the onIy Temperance
Advocate, Outside Of the bull-ring Of
the Sons,) in town. Come neighbor
be more generous.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-01-22

rOn Thursday the Immaculate
Board of Selectmon, met, and passed
a resolution togo into effect without
uuy public nottce, shat the watch
should arrest all servants found at
market before 5 o'clock This JUST
fes the police, IN making their prais-
worthy arrests, Thursday morning.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-08-12

police, and looked into the carriage to see il
the occupants were really the persons dcs-
crlbed, that functionary signed warrant for
their detention. Upon this, Costa and his
daughter were conveyed back to part of the
castle at distance from that occupied by the
lepcr.
The day after, there was great hustle in
the town of SauzZo. News went about that.
carly in the morning, Hams Duppa, the inn
keeper and postmaster, had been arrested,
and that in his house documents had been
found which afforded grounds for a charge
against him. His accuscr was Martin Brandt.
The examination before the Tntendant cleared
up the mystery which ovcrlung the character
of Anzcl Costa, and which had caused so
much grief and doubt to her father and lover.
1t appeared that when Martin and Anzc |
Iirst met she was in the service Of the inn
keeper as dairy-mad, and that rejecting his
suit. she left his service. lie vowed vengeance
and took Il wicked mode of satisfying it. AS
postmaster, he not only suppressed all the let
tcrs which came. either from or for AnZcl
Costa, but made use of one of them to accuse
her Of corresponding with soldier of the
cncmy-which he represented Martin to be
during the Austrian occupation. In course
OF time Anzcl gave new grounds for suspicion
by her secret but benevolent visits to the lcp.
or, whose flowers she arranged and regularly
sold for his benefit. She supported herself
by selling milk for any one who would en-
ploy her, at the seasons when the people from
the mountains came to buy il for their cheese
Concealed in the inn were found two letters.
which Anzcl had written to her father, and
which were quite sufficient to convict Hans
Duppa of letter stealing.
After this. the lntcndant-a benevolent man
interested himself in favor of Costa and his
daughter. All fear Of infection having sub
sided, the sanitary laws were relaxed; and the
prisoner, having been certified free of infrc-
ton by the physicians of the district, were
liberated. and Anzcl was allowed to continue
her minlstrations to the lcpcr.
The ln'cndant did even more; he gave to
Martin Brandt the OIL &C of postmaster va
Gated by ther treachcrous innkccpcr; and. in
due time the lovers were married. Costa end
cd his hitherto turbulent life in peace; and
never allowed night to pass without visit
to, and prayer for, the lepcr, who, years
afterwards, expired TRANQUILITY and happily in
AnzclS presence.
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For Tile Cecil Hhig.
There Is II Land.

There is land, if Gods eternal word be true, flew
Land that's feared by all and yet It's stunned by
y Land where woe and sorrow reign supreme,
And darkness is that world eternal theme
There dlrkncss deep. of such We dream not here.
Ocrwhclms the soul with dread and guilty fear.
A darkness which in its WI midst self doth show
And rivers Of this fearful current ccasulcss flow.
There Ignorance of all good o'crfiows the soul
Her memory covered by its dark waves lchcnl roll
Ono vast Sahara of bleak 10 thsome i'll is there
And Simeon BIAS. of sin corrupt the poisonous air
There murder theft and envy all are known.
That built the charnal house. made natures voice
groan;
And o or that world of Il rkncss anil eternal night.
Ne comes the dawn ofd 10 cheer the wca;y sigh
Thew to this lark world is r;vclcl ocr with cas-,
Through earthly pleasures path and lfc's volup
tuois seas,
Bro d is the path nor does the traveller. dream o
Until the shrcks cf struggling souls salute his ear
And then pcrchancc he'd gladly turn and fee,
Rctr4ce his way Ger this broad, rathlcss ser: Isa
Tut no the zephyr breeze which first had filed hi.
Has riprncd now to deaths thick and eternal gale
Teach us Lord, to shun this fc 'rful way,
TO walk the narrow p,th while yet It's day;
To follow thy commands that we may know,
To shun the sight Of such eternal woe.
Port Deposit, Eng. >, '54. T.
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MAKING LOVE TO TIE WRONG PERSON. "A
Cincinnati paper is responsible for the follow
ing:
"A young gentleman who had been paying
his addresses in proIrin persona to Il young
lady in that city, left Il few months ago, and
went down the river ON business. A cores
pondcncc was immediately opened between
the cnamorcd pair, and after exchanging sew
cral letters, the young lady was mortified to
find that her letters were unanswered, and
consequently, she ceased writing. But the
real secret OF her receiving no letters was the
fact that another young lady Of the same
name, srpposing they were intended for her,
took them from the post-otlice and opened Il
correspondence with her proxy lover. Some
two months passed away, when the young
man wound up by direct answer, averring
ut the same time that he thought the tone OF
her letters very different from those received
when Le left Cincinnati, and upbraided his
fair love with Inconsistency. This last epistlc
was too much for our romautic incognito, and
being conscience smittcn for the part she had
been acting, and fully persuaded that some
other lady had been pning for the man she
had been wooing, sought her out, and dcliv-
cred up the letters to their righttul owner.
The matter was speedily arranged, and the
real lovers have since become united in the
ba ndS Of wedlock.'
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-08-12

TIE ROMAN PHysloGNoMY.-"It is singu-
lar" says the Nc,rak Daily advertiser, yet
it has been remarked by persons of obscrsar
ton, that the old Romans seem not to have
bequeathed their physiognomy to the Italians
of the present day, but that the Americans
especially of the Northern States, resemble
them most of any other people now existing.
in the general features Of the face. Judging
from well authenticated statues of Cicero,
Tacitus, Seneca, and other men who nhabit-
cd Italy sixteen or eighteen centuries ago,
they had not only general American caste
of countcnance, but possessed some of the
particular features considered Of greatimport-
ance by the physiognomists, such as the fore.
hi al, mouth, and that most prominent and
emphatic of all, the nose of our country. At
any rate, travellers have said, that a most
pleasant home feeling always came over them,
when surrounded by the statues Of the great
forefathers of the present Roman race. They
mediate acquaintance with them, sympathi-
zcd with, and seemed to understand them.
They were no longer strangers in strange
land, as they relt they were in going from
their ideal society to the real living popula-
ton in the drawing-rooms and streets.
Whittier has the old Roman likeness gone,
then, if not to America! 1t is not IN Italy
at this day" ,f.,a sg.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-08-12

A CHILD FACINATED BY A SyAKE.-The
editor of the ST. Louis Herald relates an in
stance ola child being facnated by a black
snake, seven feet six inches long, and voucl-
cs for the truth of the story. The child, it
is said, was little daughter of man named
OMara, about thirteen years ofa age. residing
in Franklin county, Mo. About nine months
ago, the parents observed the child to be
pinng away, and becoming very weak and
pale, without apparent cause. BY the time
winter had set in, she was mere skeleton.
but began to revive with the cold weather.
rs soon as spring arrived, however, she could
ho' be prevailed upon to cat any victuals in
her fathers house, but would take piece of
bread and butter, or Il piece Of meat, and go
out to the edge Of the creek to cat it. The
family noticed her regularly, always going
precisely to the same place, and invariably
complain of being hungry after her return,
whcn if more victuals would be given her,
she would again return to the creek, as they
thought, to eat. Finally her father deter
mined to watch her, and followed her as she
proceeded to the bank of the creek. We now
lot the Herald tell the rest Of the story:
AS soon as the child was seated, the father
saw huge black snake slowly raise its head
into her lap and receive the bread and butter
from her hand; and when she would attempt
to take Il bite Of the bread, the snake would
commence Kissing, and become apparently
very angry, when the child, trembling ike II
leaf, would promptly return the bread to the
monster. The father was completely paral-
lzed, not being able to move hand or foot
entertaining great dread for snakes, he felt
alarmed for the safety of the child, not know
ing the nature of the snake or the eXtcn Of
the influence on his child.
Ills blood became almost cloggcd in his
veins, and he groancd in pcrfcc agony, which
caused the snake to become alarmed, and
glide away to the creek. The child then
Immediately sprang to her fsct and ran home;
apparently much frightened. Her father fol-
lowed her, but sic refused to answer any
questions, and he then resolved to dctain the
child at home, but he was advised to permit
her to go again next day to the creek, and to
follow her and kill the snake. Next morning
she took piece Of bread again and went out
to the creek, her father followed her with his
gun in hand, and as soon as the snake made
his appearance shot him through the head
The child swooned; the snake squirncd and
worked himself around awhile and then died,
the child in the meantime recovered from her
swoon, but was Immediately seized with
the writhing Of the snake, and finally died at
the same moment the snake did apparently
in the greatest agony.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-08-12

WOMEN AMONG TIE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS.
In the treatment of women, they seem to
have been very far advanced beyond other
wealthy communities of the same era, having
usagcs very similar to those of modern Eu-
rope; and such was the respect shown to wo-
men that precedence was given to them over
men, and the wives and daughters Of kings
succeeded to the throne like the male BRAN
chcs Of the royal family. Nor was this priv
ilcge rcscindcd, even though it had more than
once cntailcd upon them the troubles ola cor
tested succession: foreign kings often having
claimed a right to the throne though mar
riagc with an Egyptian princess. 1t was
not a mere influence that they possessed,
which women often acquire in the most arhi-
tIary Eastern communities; nor a political
Importance accorded to particular in1ividu-
al, like that Of the Sultan Valdez, the Queen
Mother at Constantinople; it was right &C
knowlcdgcd by law, both in private and pub
lie life. They knew that unless women were
treated with respect, and made to exercise an
influence over society, the standard ofpublic
opinion would soon be lowered, and the man
ners and morals of men would suffer; and i'll
acknowledging this, they pointed out to wo-
men the very responsible duties they had to
perform to the community. -.a
1t has been said that the Egyptian priests
were only allowed to have one wife, while
the rest of the community had as many as
they chose; but besides the improbability Of
such license, the testimony Of the monu-
ments accord with Herodotus in disproving
the statement, and each individual is repre-
scented in his tomb with u single consort.
Their mutual affection is also indicated by
the fond manner in which they are seated to-
sethcr, and by the expressions of endearment
they use to each other as well as to their
children. And if further proof were wanting
to show their respect for social tics, we may
mention the conduct of Pharoah in the case
of the supposed sister of Abraham, standing
in remark able contrast to the habits of most
princes of those and many subsequent ages.
Wilkinson.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-08-12

| Yrs AND Dowys.-Thc sojourncrs at our
city hotels are familiar with the modest tone
in which the words sNcw York Herald, ..Tri-
bune," "Times," s.Baltimorc Sum- s.Inrel-
ligenccr," s'Union," &c. fall upon their ears
from respectable elderly gentleman in the
newspaper line. At break of day you find
him at the Railroad Depot, with his bundle of
these ''maps of busy litc;" at breakfast time
he is at the hotel ready to exchange his COM
modities for the ready cash; and again as
midnight draws near You will still find hinr
pursuing the even tenor of his way, pressing
his sales. We have observed him for MANY
years going regularly through this sroutinc,
many wondering fhc ever sleeps. If setter
nal vigilance is the price OF liberty,'' lie is
entitled to the largest that may be had. As
curiosity is often manifested to know his his
tory. Some say that he has by dint Of such
untiring industry and perseverance laid up
something handsome for :'rainy day.
One morning last week, as the Hon. Lewis
d. Campbell, OF Ohio, was passing from the
breakfast room at the ssNational'' with his
morning mail, this veteran ncws-vender met
him at the foot of the fight Of steps near the
office. His eye caught the title "Cincinnati
Gazette" to paper in MI. CPS hand, and,
with peculiar expression, he remarked
''Ah, the old Cincinnati Gazette -
''Mr. Campbell halted, observing, :sYou
have it not in your package a''
''No; bns took it oncc.''
Mr.. Campbell. .Whcn ~
elm 1923, when Charles Hammond vas
editor, and was in the firm Of Darlington Il
Wells, Wholesale merchants, Main street,
Cincinnati.''
Mr.. Campbell. 81 rccolcct the firm, for
was then a printers devil in the Gazette of
flee, and faithfully through wintry storms car
ricd the paper to you. We are living monu-
ments Of the cups and downs of lifcn'
Here strange expression passed over the
countcnance of Wells, and Mr.. c., fearing
that he might awaken unplca SAINT rcminis-
ccnccs with his change of fortune, left, with
::God give you success your energy de-
serves it ~
How Illustrative Of the changes of icklc
fortune! The carrier-boy Of the news of that
day to the wholesale merchant is now MEM
Der of the American Congress, and the
wholesale merchant now carries the newspa-
pcrs to him MAJ. InteMgencer.
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For Tile Cecil Hhig,
Sunset StanZHS,

The lovely rays of the setting Sun,
Are lingering in the beautiful west;
Now when his days journey is almost done.
All nature Ucgins to retire to rest.
And quiet is the hour, and sweet the rcposc,
On bright summer eve, when the soft zephyr
blows.
Gaily rcncl!cd by his declining rays,
The sunset clouds are floating afar,
Der the deep blue sky, with exquisite grace,
And yonder, the bcautcous evening star,
Appears in the west to our feeble sight,
And lends its mild rays to the evening twilight.
The flowers now fold up their colored leaves,
The birds have ceased to sing-all things
are still,
And the grateful earth the dew receives,
That SO gently, and silently, does distil
The air is pure and clear, the skies are fair,
Let each one return thanks, for our Fathers
kind care.
How like to the close of this mild summer
day, ..-
The sunset ola useful and we'll spent life
When the soul as peacefully, passes away
And bids adieu, to the worlds fierce strife.
While the bright star Of Hope. appears in the
Pointing forward, to an eternal rest. [wcst,
Paiiersonrilie, MI. NJ. f. b.
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YOUNG AMERICA.-Two little childrcn--a
boy and girl, aged four and three years re-
spcctively--wcrc missed by their families,
and search made everywhere for them, but in
vain. The day passed, and considerable a.
lam existed. Persons were out in all dircc-
tons, and the bell-ringer had been sent for,
when passing along thicket na garden, the
mother thought she heard low voices near.
Pulling away the leaves, there were the tru-
ants, with their night clothes OH, locked in
one anolhcl's arms, and very comfortably
slowed away for the night. The prccocious
lovers were stirred from their nest, but the
boy expressed his indignation, for, said he,
1.-the hired man married me and sissy, and
that bush house was hizzcn and sissy's and
they was a-going to live there till il romed."
The denoucmcnt was so comical that it was
concluded to let the babies he married until
they had falling out, which occurred the
next day; and now they live apart-a scpara-
ted man and wife.-Sandusky Register.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-08-12

A KNOW NOTHING pARTY.-The New
York papers arc publishing on anecdote ola
Hard at Buffalo, who was urged by partic-
ular friend of the Administration to join the
"know Nothings. -
The Hard replied that he was democrat
and nominaily supported the Administration
of Gen. Pierce, and if there was an organiza-
ton in the country that knew less than the
Administration, he wanted nothing to do with
them.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-08-12

GJTIn New Orleans large numbers of per.
sons, it is said, are acting upon recent dis
covery, by a celebrated French physician,
Or. Burq) whereby cholera, it is said, is pre-
vented, by wearing band of sheet copper,
three inches wide and six inches long, around
the neck, or on the arm as bracelets DR..
BURG has, by investigation, discovered the
fact, that all workers in copper, &C., are al
ways free from cholera. We believe that this
practice originated in 1919.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-08-12

Original 1,)urtrp.
For The CecH Wig.
The Broken String.

For The CecH 'phig.
The Broken String.
by MYRA MYSTIC.
CANTO III. .,
"Knew ], once, maiden, fair,
And beautiful as thou,
With her pale. rich auburn hair,
Aud pure and pcarly brow;
Eyes like some o'ercast sunbeam,
In shadows gone astray;
Laden, like Il mourntul dream
Melting in golden day.
II.
s.To her cheek and in her heart,
\ change full early came;
That, would tlush-this, wildly start,
At whisper of one name !
Saw her in spotlcss white,
A manly form beside,
On Il blue, sweet summer night,
A youthful, radiant bride.
III.
t.Roscs died in Autumn's arms,
And Winter made their grave;
Spring woocd back her truant charms,
To greenwood and wild wave;
Summer in her tomb was laid,
But one dim autumn day,
Angels came to earth and made
,:..l, l,,.
".
"Dccp in shadows where the signs
OF night winds sadly sweep .
Cotlin-hid her hazel eyes,
They laid her down to sleep!
Shattered were the silver STRINGS
OF his hearts HAur, lady;
Madly, and on restless wings,
lie wandered land and sea! .
V.
"Ah hut sunshine is, Away;
Behind the gloomiest cloud,
And anon some struggling ray,
Will gid the dismal shroud
Years, Il thick moss mantle spread,
Pcarl-edSei, above her grave,
Ere Fate'S star the rover led,
Back o'cr the ocean wave"
vi.
"Ah but music soft and low,
To Loves frail, rivcn cord,
Sweet as strains of long ago,
Had Time restored, my lord I"
s.Lady, no but'-her dark eye
Beneath his, trembling fell;
Like summer evening sigh,
She family faltercd-s.wcll 2"
Pioict Yale.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-08-12

UThc Liverpool magistrates are trying a
new plan to stop robbcrics at night; they have
ordered the police to lock up all known
thieves found abroad after sunset.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-08-12

LoNGEvIrY.-There are few persons advance
ed in years who consider their decease as an
event which will shortly take place. An old
gentleman aged only eighty.fomr years, on be-
ing Informed of the death Of an acquaintance
at the advanced age of ninciy-sir, answered,
81 am sorry to hear OF his death, but con-
fcss l am not surprisod. His constitution
was naturally weak and he was habitualiy
ctrclcss of his health. ! always predicted
that he would lot he long lived 20
Ex-senator Weller thinks no honest man
would belong to the Know Nothings. This
does not prevent him from being in full COM
ln,inion. tbs Z. at5t,.
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G-lC0, 100000 oranges arc sold in Lon
don annually.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-03-14
G II AT / S :

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fiction Of the Eyes Pimples on the Facs Sexual and
other Infrmities in Man.
From the French Of Dr.. B. Delaney.
The important fact that these alarming complaints
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