Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-03-24

SAvING TfME.--A Clergyman, who enjoys the
subtantial benefit of a fine farm, was slightly
taken down few days ago, by his Irish plow-
man who was sitting at his pillow in Il tobacco
field resting his horse. The reverend gentle
man being greet economist, said with great
seriousness;
John, wouldn't il be good plan for YOU 10
have stub scythe here, and be hubbins few
bushes along the fence while the horse Is resi-
ing
John, with quite as serious a couutcnance ae
the.dgue wore himself replied
Wouldn't it be we'll sir, for you to have
tub potatoes in the pulpit, and when they
are singing to peel en- awhile to he ready for
the pot?"
The reverend gentleman laughed hsrtils 'ud
left.
The PoErRY OF RAtN.--rhc louisville Courini
says
When lady gets stalled in gutter
In the midst ola populous street.
like ay that is stranded in bntterl
And has to uncover her feet,
As gently the crinolne lifts she,
And gives it her gracefulest sweep,
Is r fellow to blame, Mr.. Editor,
If he Mt her ankles should peep,
Just to see il they're thick or they're thin.
Mr.. Editor, is il sin 2
DoMEsrIc.--Sickles tragedies are quite com
mon now. Anaffecting scene Of this kind took
| place not thousand miles from La Crescent.
| We give the following dialogue as it occurred :
| Indignant husband 10 wife's lover
| "Scoundreli You have dishonercd me and
| must die!n Makes q rush at him with dag
| gar.
Wife seizcs the dagger" Hold wretched and
| imprudent mani What would you do? Would
| you murder your children's father2'
" Do you cast things here?' inquired yam
kee the other day, as he sauntered into foun-
dry and addressed the proprietor
ave do"
oCertaiuly--don't you see that it is our bust
ness?"
| aAh, we'll, cast shGdo,e will your
| lie was cast out and referred 10 q brass foun-
dry,
! A lazy flop, standing by his brothers work
| bench, while the latter was sharpening chisel,
!! said, ~ John why do you work for a living? A
| fellow with your talents should not degrade
himself by manual labor. I mean to get my
! living by Wits
dWell, Frank, you can work with duller
tools than can"
4 dccayed gentleman, who has for ma ~
years been subject to an attack of creditors, is
DESTROYS Of making knownthc means by which
he was cured. Letters, enclosing n postage
stamp can he left under the door during the
night.
A lover received the following note, accom-
nanid By boquet OF flowers: g Dear -------s+, |
send b the boy buckett offowers. They is
like my love for u. The mite shaid menes kepe
dark. The dog feni menes I am pre Slave
Rosis red and posts pail mi lny for u shall
never tale.'
PERFECTLY REcRIEss.--A man being ava
kencd bv the captain of boat with the an
nouncement that hc must not occupy his birth
with his boots on, very considerably recplicd
"Oh, the hugs wont hurt en-, guess. ileyarc
an old pair Let en- rip.
cpHrIEMErARY TO C&LEB.--The Maine Erdn-
geiist says: Mt. Henry johnson, the Mayor
of Newhuryport, died in that city on Sunday of
last week. lie was an uncle ofGaleb Cushing
hut wac otherwise respectable and worthy
mani!
A tall fellow pcrsisted in standing during the
performance at theatre, much 10 the annoy
ance of an audience, and was respectfully re-
quested to sit down, but would not; when a
voice from the gallery called out: . Let him
alone, honey, he's tailor and Is resting him
self He Immediately squstted
What did the feather when it first sproutcd
say to the duck? I'm douhs on you this time.
Are you Christian Indian = asked rer.
son of an adhereut Of Red Jacket.
No. said the savage, :. whiskey Indian
What is the difference between one who
walks and ono who looks up flight of stairs?
Ore steps up stairs and the other stares M
steps
Ny Son, hold up your head and tell mr. who
was the strongest MANI
Jonah"
Why 30?
"cause tho whale couldn't hold him after hs
got him down"