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SUMMERVILLE, GEORGIA, MAY 30, 1878.
THE COQI'I’TTB.
BY GODFREY SAXE.
You're clever at drawing I own.
Said my beautiful cousin Llsettc,
As wo sat by the window alone;
But say, can you paint a coquette?
Sho’s painted already, quoth I;
Nay, nay! said tho laughing Lisotto,
Now none of your joking, but try
Aml paint me a thorough coquette.
Well, cousin, at once 1 began,
In the oar of the eager Lisotto,
I’ll paint you, as well as 1 can.
That wonderful thing, a coquette.
She wears a most beautiful taco,
(Of course! said the pretty Lisotto,)
Ami isn’t deficient, in grace,
Or else she wore not a coquette.
Ami then she Is daintily made,
(A smile from tho dainty Llsettc)
By people expert in the trade.
Of forming a proper coquette,
Sho’s the winningest, ways with the beaux,
(Go on! said the winning Lisottc)
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Tho mind of the tickle coquette!
She knows how to weep and to sigh,
(A sigh from the tender Llsettc,)
And her weeping is all in my eye—
Not that of the cunning coquette 1
In short, sho’s a ereafuro of art,
(Oh hush! said the frowning Lisotto,)
With only the ghost of a heart—
Enough for a thorough coquette.
And yet I could easily prove,
(Now don’t! said the angry Lisette)
The lady Is always In love -
In love with hersclf—the coquette!
There do not be angry; you know,
My dear little cousin Lisette,
Yon told mo a moment ago.
To paint you a thorough coquette.
♦ "
A THRILLING TALE.
The town of Cla.vville, situated some
thirty miles from the mouth ol the Tom
biybco river, is at present greatly excited
over the departure of the local colored
minister, who recently started down the
river on board of a largo and strongly
built colored sister. Tho circumstances
attending the minister's departure wore
peculiar, and their publication may, per
haps, aid in tho recovery of the intrepid,
though unintentional, voyager.
The minister in question was of the
colored Baptist persuasion, and was
famed throughout the Tombigbse Valley
for his skill as a bapti/.er, as well ns for
Lis ability as a preacher. There is no
doubt that ho was a fearless and con
scientious man. Instead of maintaining
that politic silence on tho subject of
chickons, which many colored ministers
insist is absolutely necessary in order to
avoid chilling tho fervor of i heir hearers,
this particular minister never hesitated to
declare that a right of property in
chickens existed, and that it should he
respected in certain cases, and to a greater
or less ex lout, by all honest men, espe
cially during tho season when hams arc
readily accessible. This bold doctrine,
instead of injuring his popularity, actually
increased tho respect in which he was
held by his congregation, and gave him
much prominence among his ministerial
brethren.
Among the eoh red women ofClayville
was otic who hud long desired to submit to
the rite of baptism, but who was deterred
by a nervous dread of drowning and by a
•strong repugnance to the inevitable wet
ting which is inseparable from the rite.
Scores of times this estimable womarn has
determined to be baptized at the next
available opportunity, but at the last
moment her courage always failed her.
In the days prior to emancipation, she
had been the slave of a Olayviile planter,
and she still retained a warm affection lor
the young master whom Hhe had nursed
in his infancy. Not very long ago this
young man called to sue her, and to him
she lamented the lack of courage which
shut her out from baptism. Whether
he was influenced by genuine kindness,
or by a wicked spirit of irreverence, will
perhaps never bo known; but the advice
which he gave his confiding nurse was
the cause of the painful tragedy which
followed.
The young man professed to be sur
prised that the now safety baptismal robe
invented, as be alleged, by Rev. Or. Paul
Boyton, of Now Ycrk, had not yet been
adopted by the colored Baptists of tho
South. He said that he had one of these
robes in his possession, and that tho
wearer would not only he safe against any
possibility of drowning, but also against
the possibility of getting wet. Moreover,
it could be worn underneath the usual
white cotton robe, ’ .i hout any danger of
detection. Thei . ijo. ; candidal-: : u
baptism enthusiastically accepted tho
young man’s advic and his offer of the
robe, and she immediately sent word to
the minister that, she would certainly bo
ready for baptism the very next Sunday.
There was such a goneral distrust of
tho sister’s coitrago that the colored peo
-110 all assembled on the bank of tho
Tmnbigboo on the next day, confident
that her courage would fail, and that she
would endeavor to esoapo from the hands
of tho minister. Tho particular part of
the river selected for ill ceremony was
comparatively shallow, but tho current
was swift, and a little lower down tho
depth was at least tan foot. In fact, the
minister, in spite of his skill, had onco
lost a convert, who was carried away by
the current, and who, on being rescued,
promptly went over to tho Methodists.
The timid candidate was an unusually
large woman, and was certain to tax tho
minister’s strength severely, so that there
could be little doubt that the ceremony
would bo one of unusual interest.
The sister arrived at the appointed
time, looking even larger than usual, and
walking with much difficulty. The min
ister took her by tho bond, and she fear
lessly descended into the water. All went
well until she reached a depth of about
(bur feet, when sho suddenly fell upon
her hack, and to the astonishment, of the
spectators, floated on tho surface of the
water. The excitement at this unprece
dented event, was tremendous, and the
air was filled with enthusiastic shouts.
The minister’s face, however, wore a
troubled expression. He towed tho un
accountably bouyant sister out into deeper
water, and attempted to place her on her
feet. The attempt proved impracticable,
and he then tried to immerse her without
changing her position. In spite of all his
efforts he could not force her under, and
the spectators who witnessed the struggle
soon became convinced that she was
bewitched. They counseled the minister
to exorcise the evil one, by whom she was
evidently possessed, with an axe, and
volunteered to supply him with heavy
weights wherewith to securely sink her.
That devoted man, however, refused thoit
counsel, and persisted in his effort to im
luorse t!i“ sister without, tho aid of
weights. Finally he threw his whole
weight upon her, and in a moment the
current swept the pair beyond their
depth.
In spite of the danger of his situation
tho minister’s check did not blanch.
With great presence of mind ho seated
hims'lf comfortably upon tho floating
sister, and, waving a farewell to his eon
gregation, began toning a cheerful hymn.
The current steadily carried him on at the
rate of at least six miles an hour, and in
a short time his weeping congregation
was left out of sight and hearing. With
out oars nr sails he was unable to navigate
the sister to the shore, and there is every
rcasnr to suppose that before the next
morning ho was far out on the Gulf of
Mexico.
Captains of vessels navigating the Gulf
have been requested to keep a sharp look
out for a colored sister in a Boyton life
saving dress, carrying a eoloiod minister
on her deck. Let us hope that he will
soon he picked up. He Gas now been
afloat five days without provisions or
water, and must he beginning to feel the
need of refreshments. Of course, any
Captain who may rescue him will not ask
for a reward, but if ho tows tho sister
into port lie can claim salvage to a large
amount, and libel her in the nearest Ad
miranty court. —New York Junes.
The New York Sun gives the following
advice to Democrats: “If tho Democrats
hope to cope with tho Republicans, they
must tou the mark every time. They
should understand that, they are contend
ing with the best disciplined party this
country ever saw. Whatever tho party
may have lost by an abandonment of prin
ciple is fully made up, in a popular sense,
by audacity itod unscrupulousness. If
the Democrats expect to conquer such a
foe, they must not yield on any occasion
or under any pretext, a single foot of de
batable ground. The daring frauds of the
last Presidential election, and tho tempo
rary success which followed in their tiuin
ought to teach them this lesson; as should,
in a narrower field of operations, the re
j eated swindles of the Republicans of
New York concerning an apportionment
of the Slate.
“In Congress and other legislative
bodies a!! Democrats should vote every
time they come in conflict with their op
ponents, and b® careful to vote right.
When they prove by such acts that they
aro thoroughly disciplined, they will win
the respect of many Republicans, and
make tin • st ( ' i.ie party afraid to op
counter them
“Democrats rnu.R toe the mar.: every
time.”
IS YOClt XOM UOOU?
A Boston lawyer was called on a short
time ago by a hoy, who inquired “if he
had any waste paper to sell.” The law
yer had a crisp keen w.iy of asking ques
tions, nud is, moreover, a mothodioal
man. Bo pulling out a largo drawer, he
exhibited his stock of waste paper.
“Will you give two shillings fer it?”
'L’ho boy looked at the paper doubtingly
for a moment, and offered fifteen pence,
“Done!” s,id tho lawyer, and tho pa
per was quickly transferred to tho hag of
the hoy, whose eyes sparkled as he lilted
tho weighty mass -
Not until it was safely stowed away did
he announce that l.e had no money.
“No money! How do you expect to
buy paper without money?”
Not prepared to state exactly his plan
of operation, the boy made no reply.
“Do you oonsidcr your note good?”
asked I he lawyer.
“Yes sir.”
“Very well; if you say your note is
good, I’d just as soon have it as the mon
ey, but if it isn’t good I don’t want it.”
The boy affirmed that ho considered
it good, whereupon the lawyer wrote a
note for fifteen ponce, which tho boy
signed, and, lifting tho bag of papers,
trudged off,
Boon after dinner tho little fellow re
turned, and, producing the money, an
nounced that ho had come to pay his
note.
“Well,” said the lawyer, “this is the
first time I ever knew a note to bo taken
up tho day it was given. A boy that will
do that is entitled to note and money,”
and giving him both, he sent him on his
way with a smiling lime and a happy
heart.
The boy’s note represented his honor.
A hoy who thus keep* his honor bright,
however poor he may he in worldly goods,
isan lioir to an inheritance which no riches
can buy—tho choice promise of God.
THIS CASK I’J.AINI.Y STATED.
The following observations of our es
teemed cmifemporary, the Baltimore Sun
at hi.•ntlis! me no frequently ” ortoil in
vnrion.-. quartm - that it be i per
to clear up the obscurity from which they
emanate:
“It is believed by many of the sou:,dost
con-tit itional 1;.,'. . in the country and
in th" Demo mite party that, nothing
short of a constitutional amendment will
authorize the Supreme •' kmrt or any other
court to try tho title of a President who
has boon declared elected and inaugu
rated as such to the office which ho
holds.”
It is all vanity to talk of ever trying
such a ease Lofore the Supremo Court.
The Constitution does not provide for ro
ferring to that court or to any other court
tho decision of political questions. No
amendment authorizing such a trial could
lie carried through now; and probably no
such amendment can he carried through
at any future time
(hid: r the Constitution it is the duty of
Congress to count the electoral votes for
President and Vice-President; and no
new amendment on the subject is neces
sary. As regards the election of 1878,
Congress has never performed this duty.
The reference of it to an unconstitutional
tribunal, without any lawful power what
ever, was not performing it; and anew
reference to the Supreme Court or to a
struck jury of the Chief Justices of States
would not he performing it. No body
hut Congress can perform it. It cannot
he delegated or transferred to any subor
dinate or collateral authority. It is a
duty that lias uot been dune: and if free
republican government is to bo maintain
ed in this country, its performance cannot
long bo postponed.
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[Je pulled a paper from his pocket and
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column* of reading matter.
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NUMBER ‘22.
OKM.KAI, NEWS.
Gen. Grant is in l’aris.
The Florida fruit, orop is splendid.
Wade Hampton has entered his sixtieth
year.
The West Virginia wheat crop is very
much damaged by rust.
Packard of Louisiana has been ap
pointed consul at Liverpool.
Eighteen families in New York count
up $240,000,000 among them.
There are pastures in Western Texas
two hundred miles in length.
Young girl, before you elope, bo sure
your mother knows your route.
The Pennsylvania Republicans have
. nominated 11. W. Palmer for governor.
In tho Black Hills hardly a stage ar
rives which docs not take somo woman to
her husband.
An unsuccessful attempt to assassinate
William, Emperor of Germany, was rnado
on the 11th inst.
The Turks consider the social condition
of their women much better than that of
European women.
The total value of the foreign exports
from the port, of Charleston, for tho yoar
1877, was $1(1,018,092.
There was a heavy snow storm at Dus
Moines, Muscalline, Keokuk, and else
where in lowa, the lltli.
Cabbages in the Island of Jersey,
English channel, grow on stems to the
height often feet or more.
It is alleged that in Cincinnati the
government has lost about $1,000,000 by
whiskey “crookedness.”
It is said that a Russian woman doubts
the affection of her husband when ho
ceases tho practice of heating her.
Bishop McCoskry, of Michigan, with
draw* his resignation, and demands inves
tigation of scandalous charges against
him.
In Texas the railroad employes all carry
shotguns stra; peil to their backs, and
every railroad postal agent is required to
Le armed.
According re . writer in the Constitu
liun tho school children of Brooklyn, N.
Y., keep themselves well supplied with
obscene books.
llow can live persons divide five eggs,
,-■) that each man ,-hall receive one, and
still one remain in the dish? Ono takes
tho di-.li with the egg.
Mrs. Maud Giles, of Jersey City,
recently sung three hours without stop
ping' At the close sho complained of her
bao , hut not of her throat.
Nevada elec f sa new legislature Novem
ber nex t. In case of a Republican major i
ty Senator Sharon will probably resign.
Senator Jones will be a candidate tor re
election.
Capt. John Ericsson, who made the
first turreled iron-clad, is now having a
torpedo boat built which he claims will
run fifty miles an hour or faster, and can
sink any vessel without risk to itself.
On the 14th of March a walking match
began at London, $2,500 and a magnifi
cent. belt having been offered to the man
who should walk or run farthest In six
days. Daniel O’Leary, of Chicago, walked
520 miles in 138 hours and 48 minutes,
and received tho belt and $3,750.
Minister Seward tolegraphs that the
famine in northern China will continue
for six months. From another source we
learn that in one town a man opened a
shop for the sale of human flesh, and did
a good business till tho local mandarin
had him beheaded.
Asa spiritualistic lecturer, Mott, was
recently calling up spirits in a western
town, one of thcjaudience squirted analiuo
in the face of ono of the spirits, as it ap
peared at the window of the cabinet. The
spirit drew back. Lights were brought
in, the cabinet door opened, and there
was Mott, his face stained with analine.
Jonathan Walker, long noted as a
vehement anti-slavery lecturer, died in
Muskegon, Michigan, on tho Ist inst., in
great poverty. For assisting slaves in
Florida to run away, ho was imprisoned,
pilloried, and branded on the hand, “S.
5.," slave-steak r. This caused Whittier
to write a poem, “The Man with the
Branded Hand.”
Capt. Harris, of Philadelphia, is form
ing an organization to bo known as ‘ the
Russian American Pioneer Emigration
Corps,” to g.-rist ill ameliorating the con
dition of the Christians in southern
Europe. The men are really intended
for service in the Russian army, die namo
being adopiea to evade the neutrality
laws.