Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-03-04

on the floor, examining my fingers into my
ears. 1t was of no use. could not shut
out the sound. 1t was like a thousand
ear-piercing pipes" drilling ME through
and through. | was riddled with screams
that touched like galvanic wires on every
nerve. The clatter of three-story cotton
mill, with hundred girls talking of new
bonnets through the din, was nothing to 1t.
All the locomotives in the Union, tortured
into state of agony, would alone compare
with it. But mill and locomotive might be
stopped, and baby could not be quoted,
even for moment. Anything but baby's
lungs would have been worn out by such
an abuse of power But their strength only
increased, seeming to acquire new pipes at
every blast. What would not have given
for the sight of petticoat bearing down to
my relief! Never did Robinson Crusoe on
his desert island gaze more longingly over
the ocean in seach Of a sail; than did down
the road for bonnet and curls. l could
have smiled lovingly on the latest dowager
that ever swetered in the West Indies, or
the thinnest scrub that pays her devotions
to the door-steps. But the feminine; like
other useful commodities, had all vanished
when most wanted. Even the cat accus-
toned to nursing as she was-esen the cat
sensible creature, had disappeared. Like
the distressed hero of a novel, l was left to
my own resources, AMI had no resources
left. There was baby Topping about on
the floor like porpoise on ships deck, as
| if lying on its beam ends was natural posi-
ton. Irighted it dozen times, but over it
went again, as if all its ballast had shifted
TO the head. brought the shovel and tongs
and the bellows from the fireplace, but baby
wouldn't look at them, not Bit Of it; al
though took the trouble to blow the bell
ows in the blue-bottle's face. and sent the
threads on the carpet flying about the room.
Even the clothes-brush and kindergarten
proved no attraction, and broke suspend
er-button hopping about like frog on all
tours. If had stood on my head, and shook
the pennies out of my pockets, it would
have had 70 effect. Even lump Of sugar
would not bribe it to be quiet. 1t made wry
faces at the mirror. and pitched savagely
into the pillow, turned Indignantly from the
tea-kette and squared off al the rolling-pin.
If | had given it the carying-knife, | do
verify believe that it would have cut off its
own head, and made two squalls instead Of
one; but forbore. Give me credit for my
magnanity! l forbore.
For nearly mortal hour--an age-was
thus kept in a state of frenzy. My hairs
stood up "like quilts upon the fre,fuI pore
upine." They have always stubbornly re-
fused to lie down smoothly since: If my
trials had lasted much longer, should GER
tainly have had "gray head upon young
shoulders" Perhaps should have sunk
into the grave with nervous fever, and had
my tombstone. Fortunately for the public
spared, such a catastrophe by the return of
the mother, who burst painting into the room
at the critical moment when my Job-like
patience had miserably perished-by de-
grees, as the water leaks from broken
hoped bucket. With what feeling of
relief did l look up at the old clock as it
announced 10 me. in its most cheerful tones:
ashes come! she's come ~ s1..
Would you believe it but I'm sure you
can't the facts seems too great an erlortn-
ity-that little piece Of perversity was as
quite as a lamb in minute! Why, tina
mother was so deceived that she called it
her "precious lamb p heard her, and was
astounded. wonder she didn't feel sheep
ish; know did. Lamb, indeed! If that
was being lamb what would it be when
it became mutton! Why, twas fast asleep
again in no time and laughing in its dreams
over the fun it had enjoyed. Didn't VOW
never to be caught alone with baby again?
If ever | am, may be- served in the
same manner again.-Ladys Book. .a
SPIRITUAL FAcrs-That whisky is the
key by which many gain an entrance into
our prisons and almshouses.
That brandy brands the noses of all those
who cannot govern their appetites.
That wine causes many to take winding
ways home. -..a So. ~
That punch is the causes Of many un-
friendly punches.
That ale causes many ailings, while beer
brings many to the bier.
That champagne is the source Of many
real palms. IS -
That gin sings have !" slowed" more than
slings of old. .e, 81 -s. ,= ~ a. 80 ..s
That the reputation Of being fond of cock
tails is not feather in any mans cap.
That money spent for port that is supped
BY portly gents, would support many poor
family. - 4-, -.= 81. .,r.., 1as... =. 41
ludt porter Is d weak supporter lot those
that are poor in body. -, .[,.4. s.,,.-,
70 An unfortunate man, who had never
drank water enough to warrant the disease;
was reduced to such state that consulta-
ton of physicians was held upon his case.
They agreed that tapping was necessary.
and the poor patient was invited to submit
to the operation, which he seemed inclined
10 do, in spite Of the entreaties Of his son, a
boy Of seven Yeas old. ~
'Oh, father, father, do not let them tap
you"-screamed the urcbin, in an agony Of
tears, do any thing, but do not let them
tap youw 49,. -
"Why, my DEAR" said the afflicted pa
rent, cit will do me good, and shall live
long in health to make you happy r
No father, no, you will not; there never
was anything tapped in our house that lasted
longer than a week." ~
ABsENcE.-A fashionable doctor lately
informed his friends in large company,
that he had been passing eight days in the
country. " -.
dyes" said one Of the party, dit has been