Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-26
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MOST L4IlGH.BLE INCIDENT.

NEW PHRASE OF THE UOOSE QUESTION. =
A ms, Imaginable story is told by an English
correspondent of the New York Sunday Times,
Of what occurred Il short time since on one of
the railways running out of London. We thought
that We we're once witnesses and participants OF
a dro adventure on one Of the New York rail.
roads, wien lot of hungry and bood-thirsty
Hungarian Ieechcs, getting loose from jar in
which they were confined, spread themselves
promiscu"n.ly over the lower limbs of the pals.
.enger., aud commenced feeding to the great
surprise and Consideration of all |; but the Eng.
lish story is far more ludicrous, aud We intend
spinning it out a little in our own way.
1t seem. that in four. passenger car on the
London railroad there were two travellers on the
OCCASION in question. One civil, quiet,
modest we'll behaved gentlemen the other. who
sat opposite him, Was lady, fat, fair and for
,y," who was also Of modest mien and conduct.
The train and hardly commenced moving, when
,hc l,is suddenly jumped up, and, with crim.
son flush on her countenance, exclaimed.
.lInw dare you!'
Dare what" said the gentleman in astonish-
mrnt.
Insult me in that manner" continued the
lady. still swelling with Indignation.
81 am not aware that have insuted you in
any wav, form or manner," retorted the gentle
:nlun, innocence and enquiry depicted in every
.lineament Of his counleuancs.
We'll, don't touch me again." continued the
lady; "if you do, III call the guard"
The gentleman sat marveling, but silent, Won
derino what strange conceit had got into his
fellow travellers head, when suddenly she sprang
up 4 second time, and in fresh burst OF indig-
nation broke out with,
srl not stand such impertinence and insults.
rm decent married woman, aud your conduct
is in,ufferable."
But, nv dear madam, what upon earth has
GOT into your head? What do you mean!"
al mean that will not be insulled. You
mistake NV Character. sir, if you think I'll put
up with such impudence You're an imper'i.
nen., good for nothing puppy, that's what you
are and with flashing eye she resumed her seat.
The gentleman was slill wondering at the
strange conduct of tn. lady, totally unconscious
that he had given her the least cause of offence,
when she suddenly started up third lime with
the ejaculation,
keep your hands to yourself! II my hus-
band here he'd pitch you out of the window.
I'll have you arrested the moment the cars stop
Keep your hands off, say!'
.W'hat hands! what do you mean! You
talk like crazy woman, and believe you are
insane" was the response Of the bewildered gen
tleman.
4Let 20 of nv legs" broke out the lady
jumping up again, and this ;ime in q perfect
frenzy Of passion.
IL don't know anything about your legs
never touched them in my fe-never want te
touch them. You're as crazy as Bedlaln-you'r re
Il candidate for the first lunatc asylum on th'
road-and III have you arrested the momen
the cars STOP" put in the gentleman, with homes
indignation.
.and I'll have you arrested for taking impu
den, liberties with me" responded the lady, III
equal amount of virtuous excitement manifest II
thsr countenance.
In FIVE minutes more the train stopped, there
was violent letting down of windows in tht
car occupied by the two enraged passengers, ant
loud duet OF cries or shouts Of conductor
."guard!' 4anybodyr' everybody !" " ,h
way!" followed from the twain.
Whats the matter?" quered the anxious
conductor, US he poked his head into the car il
haste.
"This woman is as crazy as II Ioon-mad ~
March hare-take her OUT" said the gentle
man.
"And this man has 1een pinching my legs al
the way from London, the impudent scamp !!
retorleQ Inc iauy, siaIi"S irIiou@ly III HIS lace.
quiet smile came over the face OF the con
ductor as he remarked that he thought he coul'
explain the matter at ISSUE And reaching hi
hand under the lady's seat, he drew out u liv
goose which he had placed there few moment
before the train started, not supposing that tb
car would be occupied. The legs OF tho ac
quatic fowl had been tied al the while, bqt n
Mad free use of his head and bill, and bad Ree
amusing himself by pecking away at the lowe
limbs II the lady. We think that this may b
well called neY phase. if not settler, Of tn
yexed "g2ose question"
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A man named Hunter has been fined one thou
sand dollars and forfeited six slaves at New Or
leans, for selling them in such a manner as t
separate mother and child, contrary 10 the law
of Louisiana.