Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-04-26
Lord HOyth's Rat.

to Sheridan, who remarked 10 the lao0rer
that "the dog seemed very familiar with
him" The answer was, "1 eS, II fol-
lows me, as the rat did Lord Howlh. -
An inquiry about this raj drew forth what
is nov to be told. Lord Howlh. having
dissi pated his property, retired in very low
spirits to lionel v chateau on the sea coast
One stormy night a vessel was seen TO 60
down and next morning raft was beheld
floating towards ihe shore. As II aP.
preached, the hy-standers were surprised
10 find that it was guided bv lady, who
presently stepped upon the beach. She
was exqusl,ely beautiful but they were
unable 10 discover who or what she was,
for she spoke in all unknown tongue. Lord
Huwih was struck with great pity for this
fair stranger, and conducted her to his
chateau. There she remained for con-
siderable time, when he became violently
enamored of her, and al last askrd her 10
become HI, wife. She (having now learn
ed the English Iangnage) thanked hIm tor
the honor he had intended her but de-
cIared IN the most positive terms that she
could never be his. She then earnestly
advised him TO marry certain lady OF a
neIghbnrng county. He followed her adj
vice ; paid his addresses to the lady, and
was accepted. BeioIe the marriage, the
beautiful stranger took ribbon from her
hair, and binding il round the wrist Of
Lord Howth, said, "Your happiness de-
pends on your never parting with this rib
bon"
He assured her that it should remain
constantly on his wrist. She then dlsap-
peared, and was never seen again. The
marriage took place. The ribbon was
matter Of much wonder and curiosity to
the BRIDE and one night, when Lord
liowlh was asleep, she removed 1t from
his wrist and carried it to the FIRE, in or
der that she might read the characters in
-crIbed upon ii. Accdenhy she let the
flame reach it, and it was consumed.-
Same time after, Lord Hnwlh was giving
a grand banquet in his hall, when the COM
pany were suddenly dis urbrd by the bark
ing of dogs. This, The servants said, was
occasloned by raj which the dogs wers
pursuing. Presently the rat, followed by
the dogs, entered The hall. Ii mounted
ON the table, and running up TO Lord
Howlh, stared al him earnestly with It's
bright, black eyes. He saved It's life snd
from that moment it never Quilted HIN
wherever he was ,alone,or with his friends,
there was The rat. AT last, the society Of
lhs 4, became - .eaoIe TO Lord
Elhal he might get
kd so, and proceeded to
q panied by hrs brothe..
They had jus; arrived at that place. and
we're sliling in the room of an hotel, when
the door opened, and in came the rat. 1t
was dripping wei, and went straight to the
fire to dry itself. Lord Howih's brother,
greatly enraged al the intrusion, seized
The poker, and dashed out lis brains.
You have murdered me- cried Lord
Howlh, and instantly expired.
The Model Widower.
He begins 10 think OF No. 2 before the
weed on his hat loses It's first gloss. May
be seen assisting young girls 10 get seat
in church. or ordering Carts of dry eros
sings, for pretty fee. that are waiting to
pass over. Is convinced he was never
ma to live alone. HIS children must
be looked after or if he hasn't any, he
would like to be looked ailer-himsef
Draws deep sigh every time dress rat
ties past him with female IN it. i very
particular about the polish Of his boots or
the fl of his glove thinks he looks very
in black. Don't walk out in
public much with his children when he
does, takes the youngest! Revives his
rasle for moonlight and poetry ;pIlles SIM
gle men with all his heart; onders how
ihey cOnlrlve 10 exist ReprOves NtIe
John for saying "Pa - so loud, (when
he meets him in the slreet.) Sets his
face against the practice of women going
home, alone unprotected, fro9 evening
meetings. Tells the widows his heart
aches for 'em Wonders which Of all
The dansels he sees, he shall make up his
mind 10 marry. Is sorry that he shall be
obliged 10 disappoint them all bm one!
Has long since preferred orange blossoms
TO the cypress wreath. Starts some fine
DAY and re6nlshes his house from garrett
to cellar hangs his wife's portrait IN the
attic, (shrouded in old bIankets.) and mar
res PLAYMATE of his eldest daughter.
Butler from Tree.--On the banks
of the river Niger, in Africa, they have a
Tree called the Shea, from which excel
lent bul'er is Obtained. The tree Is like
our OAK, and the fruit somewhat rescm-
bles The Spanish olive. The kernel Of
the fruit is dried in the sun and then boil