Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-11-11


THE Vault OF THE BANK OF ENoLAND,-The
Bank of England Directors had terrible fright,
two or three weeks ago--not on account of the
loHs Of their water marked paper, but from the
summary invasion Of the bnlion-room of the
bank correspondent Of the Birmingham Post
tells the story thus
"Ihe Directors received an anonymous letter,
stating that the writer had the means of access
to their bullion-room. They treated the matter
as hoax, and took no notice Of the letter.
Another more urgent and specific letter failed
to rouse them AT length the Vriter offered 10
meet them IN Tie buNion-room al any hour they
pleased 10 name. They then communicated with
their correspondent through the channel he had
indicated, appointing some dark and midnight
hour for the rendezvous. deputation from the
Board lantern in hand, repaired to the bullion
room, locked themselves in, and awaited the ar
rival of the mysterious correspondent. Punotual
to the hour, noise was heard below Some
boards in the floor were, without much trouble,
displaced, and in few minutes the Guy Fawkes
of the bank stood in the midst of the astonished
Directors His story was very simple and
straightforward An old drain ran under the
bulliOn-room, the existence OF which had become
knoRn to him, and by means of which he might
have carried away enormous sums. Inquiry was
made Nothing had been abstracted, and the
Directors rewarded the honesty and ingenuity
of their anonymous correspondence working
seYera-by present of es00.
I'M
BEAUTY OF BoRNEo.--Mr. Spencer st. John
thus describes the daughter of one Of the Datus
of Borneo
eShe was the loveliest girl in Borneo I have
never seen native surpass in figure OF equal her
gentle, expressive countenauce. She appeared
6ut l6 years of age, and as she stood near, lean
leg against the door post in the most graceful at
titude, we had perfect view of all her perfec-
tions. Her dress was slight indeed, consisting
of nothing but a short pettcoat reaching from her
waist to a little above her knees. Her skin was
of that clear brown which is almost the perfection
of color in a sunny cline; and as she was just
returning from bathing, her hair, unbound fell
in great luxuriance over her shoulders. Her
eyes were black, not flashing, but rather contem-
plative, aud her features were regular-even her
nose was straight So intent was she in watch
! ing our movements, and wondering at our novel
mode of eating with spoons and knives and forks,
that she unconsciously remained in her graceful
attitude for some time but, suddenly recolec-
ting that she was not appearing to the best adj
vantage in her light costume, she moved away
slowly to her room, and presently came forth
dressed in a silk jacket and new pettlcoat, with
bead necklaces and gold ornaments, In cur eyes
she did not look 80 interesting as before
TuE ART OF BEING POLITE. First and fore
most, don't try to be polite 1t will spoil all If
you keep overwhelming your guests with osten-
tations entreaties to make themselves at home,
they will very soon wish they were there. Let
them find out that you are happy TO see them,
by your actions. not by your words. Always
remember to let bashful people alone at first. 1t
is the only way to set them at their ease. Trying
to draw them out has sometimes the contrary
4 effect o { driving them out-ofthe house. Leading
the conversation is dangerous experiment. Bet
ter follow in its wake, and if you want to endear
yourself to takers, learn 10 listen well. Never
make fuss about anything, never talk about
| yourself-and always preserve perfect compo-
sure no matter what solecisms or blunders others
may commit. Remember that it is very foolish
proceeding to lament that you cannot offer to
your guests better house, furniture or viands.
IL fair to presume that their visit is to you not
to the surroundings Give people pleasant i'm
preston of themselves, and they will be pretty
sure to go away with pleasant impression of
your qualities. On such slender wheels as these,
the whole fabric of society turns it is our BUSH
ness, then, to keep them in good working order,