Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1859-10-27
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| LYMAN BERoHEEs Coc.rsafr.--Ane emf
nent divine who is as well known IS he is
universally respected, many years since was
led to the conclusion that 'Hit is not well for
man to be alone.' After considerable pom
| dering he resolved TO offer himself in narri-
age TO certain member Of his flock. No
sooner was the plar formed than it was put
in practice, and getting out his cane, he speed
| lly reached the dwelling of his mistress.
1t CHANGED 70 be on Monday morning,
day which many New england readers need
| not be told is better known ia the houge Az
washing day. .L dall Htllth
UNCONSCIOUS of the honor that was intend
e. her, the lady was standing behind the tub
in The back kitchen, with her arms immersed
in ,he studs, busily engaged in an occupation
which to say tho least of it, is more useful
than romantic There was a loud knock st
the door. Jane 60 the door, and iii. Is any
body to see me, tell them that am engaged
and cannot see them The message was
faithfully rohearseat Tell your mistress that
it is very important that should see her.
Tell him to call this afternoon, said the
lady, and will see him. But it was una
vail,ag. .e.-rt
4 must SEQ her now said the minister
Tell me where she is' ttdI
So saying, he followed theservant into the
kitchen, to the great surprise Gf her mistress
Miss -----', have come to the conclusion
to marry, will you have me?' was the minis
ters opening speech.
Have you p replied the astonished lady.
This is singular time to offer yourself
Such an important step should be made
matter Of prayer and delberation.' fT
Let us prayv was Mr.. BIS only response.
as he snelt down beside the tub and prayed
that union might be formed which would
enchance the happiness of both parties. His
prayer was answered, and from this union,
TINS snga!ayy formed. has sprans family
remarkable for talent and piety.
RW-'sWhnts that ?" asked Mrs. Parting.
ton, looking UP at the column on the Place
Vendome, during her late visit to Paris
"lhe pillar of Napolean," was the answer.
well, never did, land that's bis pillow!
He was great man to use that but it's
more like bolster. And its made of iron,
| do believe. All Isaac see what it is to be
great. How hard his head must have rest
ed on that ironical pillow /" ..
FThe editor Of the Brandon Miss Re
publican notifies the public thathereafter no
gentleman need expect TO receive his paper
more than twenty-five years wi.bou. paying
for it.
E5"A young lady ofITarrishutg, Va, was
riding out feNi days since, the horse com
menced kicking, when she, with great sim.
plicity, requested her companion to get out
aud hold the horses legs, as he might injure
the vehicle
h~"Julius what's parashoot?"
'Wonder where some nisgers got their
broughten up-or p'raps day wasn't brought
up at all, but Jest come up like de pigs
don't know what par-a-shoots is: Why,
dcy are dc double -barrelled muskets, what
Massa Colt invented to subdue de horse ma
rnes wild. Dare, now don't You bodder dis
child agin."
p4. LA mew said Mrs Partington, II
have been suffering the bigamies of death for
three mortal weeks First was seized with
bleeding phrenology in the hampshire of the
brain, which was exceeded by \ stoppage of
he leIt veutiiator oi the heart This gave
re an inflammation in the borax, and now
',n sick with the chlGrolorm ,morbus. There's
10 blessing like that of health, particularly
when you are sick"