Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-07-04

P0TAFo TRAP.-0f 0'Connsll thereis a story
told which has yet probably never been recorded.
he vas speaking in Dubln GU some public &C.
OsSion, when be WAS very much interrupted by
= person WIN had made himself known for bis
opposition to him. O'COnnell bore it all very
quietly for considerable time, while this per
sou was amusipg himself knocking with bis stick,
making horrible noises with his mouth. and in
short doing everything to counterfeit The eject
u the lAbOrH Of one Of lrsands greatest orators.
o'COnue seemed quite to keep his temper
through sill this and at last smiling good hu
morsdly, asked, "Will nobody put potato In
that fellows mouth ?" Nothing could be better,
aud nothing could delight an Irish audience
more than this manifestation Of perfect good
humOr. The opponent was rather iguOminOus-
y shown the direction Of the door, and departed
"a wiser and a sadder mau."
Somebody has perpetrAted the following, which
lSprs.iy good in lie way 1--WE hold these truths
to DO sslfavldsnt, that all men are endowed
With iusllenabls rlghls-sKoept poor men All
men who do not pay their honest debts are great
sSsmPS-exeept those who cheat on large scale.
AL mSu are born free and equal--except negroes.
All men are alnnsrs-sXeept those who belong
to the church. All men are allowed to think
aud act frssly--eEcsPt those who work for
living"
Two young ladies, when in New York short
Vine since, had occasion to pass the prison on
bhekWelPs Island, aud Of course could not help
noticing the prisoners in their horrible gingham-
like check dresses. Bald one, "What do they
Keep those poor fellows in that dreadful uniform
'OrF Said the other, al really don't know,
anle'a it's to keep them in check" which is q
very good joke for girl.
gentleman was describing to Douglas JerrOld
Tue story Of his oOurtship and marriage-hOw
Oils wife had been brought up in convent, and
Wsson tho point Of taking the veil, when his
presence burst upon her snraptured sight, and
she accepted him as her husband. JerrOid lis
tened to the end Of the story, and then quietly
remarked, "shs simply thought you better than
num-
little girl just past her fifth year, while
chatting about the beAuI that visited two Of the
seq in tho same house, Of more mature age
being asked, What do you mean by bsaux,
Annlsf replied, Why, mean men that have
not got much sense
Miss buchanan, once railying her cousin an
omcer, on hla courage. said NOV, Mr.. Harry,
DO You really mean to tell me you eau walk up
!" cannon's mouth without fearF 'Yes,' was
The prompt reply, 'Or Buchanans either.
Aud he did.
dsrhey preacher was telling how Adam was
me hrst man created, and set up against thu
sncs to dry. An older brother, who sometlme
aAa lucid ideas, interrupted him and said Il
dat s true, who made de fence p
ealn told lady that she looked blooming Al
'pr'ns, but, rscolleotiug that the season was no
then very promising he added Would to heaver
the spring would look like you
Virginia negro, according to an exchange
% bearing that Congress was going to give lam
=" tue darkies said Land dc debbil Use fire.
now, aud don't want no land l'se gwne to 81
NaFnS and go fishing.
Que Of Josh Bilings' maxims Rise early
work hard and late, live on what you cant sell
1--WE nOihiug ava, and il you don't die ritch
'umay sue me for damages
Papa, said John Smiths youngest aOn, las
fnuFsdsy, can 20 to the eireusr NO, m.
10Y, atecIiOnAtely replied Mr.. Smith ii yO
NNA good boy, will take you to see you
eAAdpOthsr's grave lhis evening
You a dentist, Bobf did not know yo
we're 10 that trade Yes said Bob, Il folio,