The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1868-05-21


literate, or to write bad verses, and
still worse prose, only to receive in
return the hatteriDg encouragement of
as .cleVerly gilded a scapegrace as ever
escaped justice, or deceived woman by
false smiles and winning demeanor
AS to the moral Of my tale, let the
readers Judge for themselves. In the
present day there are numbers Of ladies
brought up as | had been, in the retire
-nent Of country life, whose circum-
stances later oblige to enter as boarders
in families who supplement their in
comes by such arrangements. Often
the prospect Of pecuniary advantage
causes references as TO antecedeDts and
character to be too much neglected by
the principals Of a house thus they
and their inmates are subjected 10 the
risk of dangerous associations To
such l hope these pages may not only
serve as the amusement Of an hour, but
will be a warning not to allow a too
unsuspicious nature to take people by
their own representations. Mr. Raven
is not fictitious character, and there
are many suchin the world, linen but
too ready to fasten themselves on the
credulous, rob the widow, and entrap
unwary youth into their snares, Just
whichever may answer their purpose.
Woman's trust is, doubtless, one of
the brightest gems in the female char
acter, and when well bestowed, forms
the basis Of domestic joy. Yet when
favorable circumstances appear to guar
autee the bestowal of her faith, how
often is her credulity misplaced. The
bark in which her life's happiness is
freighted founders, aud she survives
the wreck with the bitter thought that
her love and trust have been received
but as fuel to feed the flame of mans
selfshness and vanity. If such occurs,
as it too frequently does, among those
whom we have learned to consider as
tried and valued friends how much
more caution is needed ere we place con
hdence in the casual acquaintance Of
such strangrs eas may cross our path
Coon Fight in EkcntueLky.
A coou fight is one of the glories Of
life in Kentucky. The programme is
this; Some one announces to the gen
tlemen planters Of an extended neigh
borhood that lie viii give a barbecue
aud coon fight onJa certain day, at such
a place, aud they are invited to bring
themselves, their friends and their dogs,
for his coon is veteran, and will make
a big fight. This brings a large gath
eling Of men and dogs To enioy the
feast aud the fight hecoonis placed
in barrel with one head out, laid flat,
so that he cannot be taken out on the
flank or rear, and the dog that brings
out the coon-and it takes one of pluck
to dothat--wins the bet .a
On the occasion to be- described, a
large party assembled with numerous
fine dogs eager for the fray. The sport
bcgan-but every dog Of the party was
whipped out by the sharp teeth and
claws of the gallant coon. AS mat
ter Of course there was a noisy clamor
and some tough swearing at the result
There was seedy Yankee present,
looking on with a grin Of delight, as
each defeated dog gave up the battle.
lie had with him a miserable yellow
cur, which went sueaking about with
its tail between its legs, swapping and
shying at every dog that offered tokens
of friendly introduction.
In the midst of the uproar, Yankee
quietly remarked:
"Well, gentlemen, | think have got
a dog that will bring 'eout that ere
COON"
''Where is he? Where is he? Bring
him out" shout a score of witnesses
"There he is.." pointing to the mis-
cradle cur.
There was a general laugh, and i'm
mediate offers Of bets in any quantity.
oval, gentlemen, hain't got much
money, but here's my watch and three
dollars. That ere watch is leetle old,
but it's au all-fred nice timekeeper."
"I'll bet you ten dollars against your
watch and the money"
"Wal, | guess that's fair; I'll do it."
After a great deal of coaxing and
pulling, the mongrel was hauled close
to the mouth of the barrel The Yam
kee, after patting and calling his dog
pet names for a minute, suddenly seiz-
ed him, and thrust him into the barrel,
stern first. The next instant, with an
agouized yelp, out came the dog-and
out came the coon, too--fastened by
tooth and CLAW to the launches of the
fleeing dog The screams that followed
may not be described.
Il guess I'll take that 'ere money and
watch," quietly remarked Mr. Yankee
and he took them.
The loser, with scowl, by way of
self comfort, Observed
"Wal-yes-guess he's a leetle dam
aged; but | never reckoned him worth
morn ten dollars"
THE TROUBLES OF MhTRmoNY IN ABB
YssIxiA.-When a man is married in
Abyssinia. and Immediately after the
matrimonial ceremony is concluded, il