The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-10-05
Questions fsr the Oc11boa,enal.


Questions fer tho Oon1Dosienal.
AUnlcuLALY ADDRRssnD 10 Youxa LADIES IL
Rgsr~,--s 'Sn nLsBWHERR.
"WhsFe ~ -. Uuy your gloves? and
have you ever split your gloves in endeavor-
ing 70 encore Mario in one Of his sentiment
Il love songsf and tell me what was your
motive in 80 doing2
How many novels have you read this sea-
son? and hew many of the same touched up.
on the tender passion Of Lowell and you must
please try to give me . fair specimen Of some
OF the most thrilling passages that bore upon
that world by subject, % that may the more
'o~r'hly dissuads you against lending YOUR
-.-...d to such evil influences.
do you recollect any one soueexing your
hand or treading on your feet during the
last month? and you must be candid in con.
fessing whether you encouraged or resented
the same, and also, describe to me your mar.
tlcular sensations on receiving those mum
dane attentions.
How often have you danced the polka
since last saw your and don't YOU think it
extremely sinful to join in any such disrs-
putable dance?
DO you eyer breakfast in bed2 Do you
ever bang tho door in . passion? Do YOU
ever take hst luncheons2 Do you ever take
glass more champagne than you feel iI
prudence you ought to dor and under wha:
especial circumstances have. you allowed
yourself to be 80 carried away?
What French novel have you read lately?
and make an effort to give me a tolerable
notion Of the last one you happened to read,
and also tell me by whom it was written,
and whether you really enjoyed it or not2
Have you firtsd much recently, and let
me know what you consider flirting? and
whether you are fond Of it? and how far you
consider it can be carried in safety without
compromising yourself or injuring your
character? and ct the same time Inform me,
s'iH cous plat, with whom you like flirting
best
How often have you been to Cremorne
this season? and do not scruple to let me in.
to the secret of what you saw on each occa-
sion2 and particularly whether you witnessed
any thing to shock you?
How many lovers have you How many
admirers can you boast Off and recount 20
me all they addressed to you the last time
you met them, 90 that may know whether
it was proper or not
believe in platonic love.
Describe to me the nature of your dreams
during the last seven days; and, mind You
let me know whether you have had any Of
ter OF marriage since your last confessiyn?
Of whether you think you are likely to re-
'eive one shortly? and from whom2 and are
you really fond of him, and why2 Also, let
ne know what his religion is'-Punch
MARRYING BRlDEsMAID.--A few weeks
since, in the neighborhood of St Barnabas
! lover conducted his intended bride to the
altar. The marriage ceremony proceeded
'ery regularly until the fair one was asked |
he question, "Wilt thou have this man for |
by welded husband? To which, with /
much apparent sincerity, she replied
NO" The bridegroom gazed upon her with
lstonisnment; but no. expostulatien could
induce her to alter her resolution She |
ranklv replied that she had Just seen a
Gentleman that she liked better This de-
.laration soon brought matters to crisis.
he marriage ceremony was suspended, and
he clergyman politely conducted the parties
Q the different doors. The bridegroom, more
lssused with such conduct than mortified
t his Disappointment, declared that his af-
ectIons from that moment were alienated,
nd that nothing could induce him to take
he lady even if her resolution were TO al
er. Mr. 4. t., the lady's own brother fnd-
ne him In such good spirits, minated that,
> splendid dinner would be prepared at
is house, mi o. time and expense would be
pared If he would return to the church and
onclude the ceremony with one of the
bridesmaids The hint was instantly taken,
nd the proposals made, special license
as instantly procured and they got mar
ed at the identical church on the identical
corning. and aiterward partook Of the iden-
cal dinner prepared for the changeable
ne Court journal.
lREsH EvIDENcE.-"Pray, my good man. {
lid the Judge, "what passed between YOU ,
I'd the prisoner ooh then, place your
orship, said Pat, "sure | sees Phelm on )
re top of wall. Paddy! SAYS he: WHAT ! !
Us |; Here I says he; Where says [ |,
Whist says he; Hush says l and be my
wi, that all know about it, yer worship"
A clergyman was lately depicting, before
deeply Interested audience. the alarming
crease OF lntemperance, when he astonish.
his hearers by exclaimng: "a young wo-
an IN my neighhorhood died very sudden
last Sabbath, whiie Was preachtaq the |
o$pe! IN beastly state fintosicaHonr
zen. Sutter the man who first discovered :
I'D in California, owns $4,000 Crane vines
his, garden which besides abounds in fiy,
zach, apricot, and almoud trees. The
eneral once owned l45, 900 acres of the
chest land in California, where Sacrsmen-
and Marysville now stand.
COMMON SENSE u.s. ScIENcR.-A few DAYS
nee an old topper died rather suddenly
ne corner, IN consequence, held an inquest,
stoned to the testimony of a physician, and
as about giving the verdict-"Water on t.
e BRAIN when Mr.. Slocum ''riz" to object l.
"a" Mr., Coroner, | have known the deceased
ten mortal years, and | know be had .
yer seed sober moment all that time. - /
say that such man can die with water Al
the brain Isl therefore blamed nonsense. p
can be did! Cause why-he never took
Y into his system. The true verdict, Mr..
roner should be, Gin, rum, or brandy on
} brain but as can not get such a yer.
It am willing to split the difference
bring in verdict as toll d,
from the effects of brandy-and. Bl
ter on the brain The verdict was rem
red. Z
ssg The Main Law in Connecticut is :
her poor institution" The Hartford
mes says there never was sa much drunk -
ness and rowdyism in this city as at the
'sent time, never so much disorder and
glessness. The town sells rum and gin, d
six hundred other establishments run in
npetition with it :
ssly" A blacksmith in the State of New
rk was summoned as witness in court |
.ween two Of his workmen. The W
ige after hearing the testimony, asked him
y he did not advise them to settle, as the
t had already amounted to three times the |.
puted sum. viz % cents He replied, u
to-t-tod the to-i-fools to Sc ee-tle, Tor |
the coo Unstable would take their Ia
e their coats, the lawyers ii cir shirts, ~
u they got IN your honor's courts you d
k kin en-