Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-08-31
YARIETY

= 4orpe. nioluE up " tttc toot uAA NOoneAy
ian, be enquired ofthe lanPlord the distance
to the next town. The host coming out vas
80 forcibly struck viththe appearance cfthe
animal upon which the querist sat that be
walked around him twice before giving the
enquired information. He then euquired ::
sifho might you be, fit Is fair question:
Il am follower Of the Lord, be answered.
tFollerin' the Lord, chr demanded the
host well I'll tell you what it is, old fell
low, teyei6g the horse sgainl there is one
thing sartin-if you stop often on The road,
you'll never ketch him with that hossl
~The Poughkeepsis Daily Press says
Asa dusty looking scolored child about 40
years Of age,aDd from the country, was pas.
sing under the scafoldiDg Of the building
now being erected on the corner Of Main and
Catherine streets, the other day. brick
came down, struck upon ishead, and broke
in two. He was stunned for a moment, but
soen recovered sufficiently to get of the fol
lowing and leave those who had gathered
around him 10 4 roar Of laughter: i say,
you white man up dar, if you don't want yer
bricks broke jes keep 'em of my head
MA poor Irish woman applied few
days since for relief to our well known citi.
zen, Mr.. Lopgworthf who, in compliance
with her urgent appeals, finally handed her
dime Sinking on her knees, she devoutly
thanked God, and then turning to Mr.. Long
worth, continued, and when in another world
/ see you in torment. / will remember your
kindness, aud give you cup Of cold water
for this that you have done to me Mr. Long
worth felt more obliged for her good Sinten-
tions than complimsnted BY the anticipa-
tion Of bis state in futurity. Gin. Col
ErA lady once consulted Dr. johnson
on the degree Of turpitude tg be attached to
her sons robbing an orchard.
Madam, said johnson, ii all depends
upon the weight Of the boy | remember
my school fellow, David Garriek,-who was
always little fcllow,-robbing dozen of
orchards with inlpanity but the very first
.i%s iiRAsisf JaasS a jsas sIae tA- a
pose that Is why justioa 4 represented w;tka
pair ofscalss.'
sr-I will1bli yodn bottle Of wine ts,f.
you shall descend from that chair before I
ask you twice.
iDone,' said the gentleman, Who seemed
determined MOTTO obey the summons 50 obc-
diently.
sCome down.
Il viii notl' was the reply
then stop until Task you second time !
The gentleman having ne desire to retain
his position till that period, came down from
che chair, and the party won the wager.
MA female member of Dr. S s church,
having safely passed through her nineteenth
accouchment her husband sent the Rev Dr.
the following note TO- BE- read before the con.
gregafioa
Mira. A..haYing been safely delivered of
her nineteenth child, she, with her husband,
would return hearty and unfeigncd thanks
to the Almighty God for his great favor, and
humbly ask fora continuance Of his bles,
sings
EFThe Knickerbocker tells Of man
who stole Eve dollar bill out in Indiana
His eonnseltried to prove that the note was
mot worth Ave dollars, il being at discount
The prosecutor said be knew that thief was
tie meanest nan in the State, but he did
not think be was so ALFRED mean as NOT to
be willing TO seal Ladiana money al par.
TIRES DAYS Sienr "A Freuchman, unac.
quaiuted with business, received draft pay.
ablson three days sight at certain bank
The frst day he presented himself At the
counter, and taking the draft from his peck.
etbook, extended it before the paying teller,
aud 10 his establishment said, You see that
once, and folding the draft he walked away.
Tho next morning be appeared again, and
going through the same form, said, .Yousee
that twice. The third day be appeared
agail, and said again, You see that three
times Nov you viii pay him.
Ours UsANlMors- good deacon making
~ Official visit to dying neighbor,; who was
, rerY unpopular man. put the usual ques-
ton
Are yeu willing TO 60 my frienaf
cob yes,' said the sick man
Il an glad Of that said the deacon, 'for
AlltAe neigbbors are willing
fTsWell,' said bis henor to negro who
had been hauled up for stealing a pullet,
what hare you 70 say for yourselfl' sNofin
when I stole dat a. pullet, con might hab
stole de big rooster, and 1 neber done ii
Dat shows 'elusively dat Twas under deliri-
um Tremendous.
HrThe Greenland Democrat says the
following note, verbatim and literatin, was
son. % the presiding judge Of eonrt in that
coaaty
% the Honorable cort.
Sir you jnris canief Gsee-ioarmin.
HrOld Downs says he knew a girl way
down East, who vas 50 jealous hearted that
she discarded her lover, sea captain, be-
cause IN speaking Of one Of his voyages, he
said .hetnggsd he skorsP
MA New Orleans editor. recording Tire
career of mad dog, Gays: &We are grieved
% say that the rabid animal. before he could
Be killed. severely biz Dr. Hart and several
other dogs.
nFThrce things only are well doue in
hasle- fleeing from she plague, escaping
duarrsls, and catching 1eas.
ma friend having one Of Colts llrgest'
s;le1 rtrolEers il his hand, mas asked-sIs
t.,. koris fistol1' No vas tie reply 'it's
EFIcurer.nce. opz1 .il. easy labor. ana
li,l'e slr1. - better th4n pins Of potious-
= ~ tiAss md especially these cholera
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