Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-01-19

uptoe OF anticipation when an event occurred
which is related lis follows, .e...is
wife did you see this new paper q
Yes, saw it, but you know as well as
I do, that have no time to read newspapers.
Clara is to be married next Monday. and l
shall have to be aa busy as dress maker, or
cut sorry figure at the Wedding ~ 81, -.
g But here is a fist pointing to paragraph
about Mr.. Fitrgaa,mon, the distinguished
foreigner" $40 1a. ...... .a,s..-' =
DO read, pa" said Clary, smlingly. {" l
knew he would make noise in the world.
A man of hIs rank iii socity. having such
prncely fortune and variety of accomplish
ments, such fascinating manners and superb
talents, cannot fail to make u great sensation
among people competent to appreciate his
gerias ..,...-. -tr ,J as.+-qea 81
Let us hear it pa" ,.s.,gr.. ls..s... ..
We have received the London Times -
Hear this ma, the news is from England.
Now suppose my envious, jealous saint of a
cousin, who told me that she believed some
body was an impostor, will see her mistake" ,"
"Do let me read without Interruption if
you please. - ~.--
1--WE received by last nights mail copy
of the London Times, containing the follow
ing startling and unexpected announcement !:
John Cannon, who was a servant Of Will.
liam Fitz, Esq, has robbed his master of con-
siderable jrsers and clothing and it is sup
posed has sailed for America He is abou.
thirty years of age, of medium size, has dark
eyes, coarse curly hair, aud a scar on his left
check which he received from watchlnan
who arrested him In the act of whipping his
WIFE One hundred pounds shall be given to
the person who will secure the thief. Early
this morning ono of our efficient police officers
read the announcement, and at once put the
Fitz and the Cannon together, went to the
hotel where he found the sleeping beauty
with scar on his left cheek, and the name
Of tiz on some silver sposps in his trunk.
lie awokc and arrested Mr.. Cannon and es-
cortod him. to Jail" .... . .....r. r...ss.
Clara tainted when she heatd the sad It'd
ing, and after she came to her Senses she cx-
claimed " o, ma o, pa What shall do ?
Ny dresses are made. our friends are invited
every body will laugh at me ! wish L could
be shut up in nuncry "i.,e-I.. -a--e- "1.
What a villain he must be, said Mrs
Mullin. He has wife now living. He has
been stealing spoons. ] shouldent wonder If
h stole that silver ctp off the mantle.piecE,
for missed it the day after he first called.
here. hope the authorities will hang him
by the neck until he is choked to death"
"Mr Mullin, who is the editor of that
paperY'
"Mr. George Raymond
81 wonder if thai is the young man wht
gallanted Maria to meeting that Sunday7"
81 suppose it is" said Mullin. .'.'
"Wcll go and ask him concerning the par
tculars Of this singular and most unhappy
affair"
Mr. Mulln went to the office and inquired
if Mr.. Raymond was in.
." No sir" was the answer; "he has gone
to the State House He has recently been
elected to the Senate, and consequently spendl
much of his time in the Senate Chamber"
els this Mr.. Raymond, the young mar
who used to work in the brick block across
the way"
b" Yes. sir"
"When he returns give my compliment.
to him and say my name is Mulin. and thai
all the members Of my family Hould be happy
to sec him" ..........
Mr.. Mullin returned and informed the
family that lie jdurneyman printer had no
OILY become an editor, but also prominen
member of the Senate, and that the news re
spccting Mr. Fi;zgammon was also, too true
The intelligence spread like wild fir
through the city. and afforded a rich feast 70
tale bearers and scandal-mongers, and tbos
who carry the devils mailbag from door t.
door, had their hearts, hands, and mouths full
for fortnight. .....
The Hon. Mr.. Raymond-the low bori
journcyman, the plebian printer, who be'ongct
to the vulgar herd called frequently to SCI
the charming and beautiful Miss Scdgcland
and although Clara set her cap for him, ant
tiicd with all the skill of an experienced co
quctte; she failed to win the heart of sh
printer, who became the happy husband O
Maria Sedgcland. Clara improved in wisdom
as she improved in years, and finally becam
the contented wife of a worthy and respectabl
man who worked as a prcssman in Mr.. hay
mond's Office. ..-...
JOHNNY, yoangstcr of some eleven years
was one day discussing probabilities with hi