The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-04-26

| bearing and uuerrelsome disposition. His
duelling propensites, however kept him out
of all the first clubs in London, and render
ed him at once an object ofterror and of ha-
tired; and, even when he was introduced at
the Court of France, where single combat
was not SO much reprehended as IN Great
Britain. the young monarch (the unfortunate
Louis XVI.) could not help showing his ab-
horrence of protessed duelst. by utterlng
most deserved sarcasm on Fitzgerald, and
by refusing to admit him second time to
his lcvec. The gentleman who introduced
him (thc English Ambassador,) having
said, ~ have the honor to introduce to your
Majesty, Mr.. Fitzgerald, an Irishman of
high descent, who in his time, has success
lively fought no less than eighteen duels, and
always killed his man." the King replied,
"Monsieur l. l'Ambassadeur, have read your
famous English history of Jack the Giant
hiiler; and think it may be greatly improv-
ed by adding this Irishman's life, by way OF
appendix. Let him retire." His Majesty
! further observed to the Ambassador, in the
duelist's hearing, that if MIR. Fitzgerald
showed disposition to quarrel with any OF
his subjects, he should order him to quit
France in "a hours.
But to avoid further depression, the writer
has to state, that Fitzgerald having once ap-
Piled to Admiral Keith Stewart to propose
him as candidate for Brookcs' and the wor-
thy Admiral we'll knowing that he must Ell
ther fight or comply with his request, chose
the latter alternative. Accordingly, OH the
night in which the baloting was to take
place, (Which was only mere form in this
case, for even Keith Stewart himself had re-
solved to black ball him,) the dueilist ac-
companied the gallant Admiral to St. James
street, and waited in the room below whilst
the suffragcs were taking, in order to know
the issue.
The ballot was soon over, for without hes
itation each member threw in a black-baH,
and when the scrutiny took place, the COM
pany were not little amazed to find not c.
ven one white one among the whole num-
ber. However. the point being carried mem.
con. the grand affair now was, as to which
of the members had the hardihood TO an
nounce the same to the expectant candidate
No one would undertake the office, for the
announcement was sure to produce a chal-
lenge; and duel with fighting Fitzgerald
had in almost every case been fatal to his
opponents. The general opinion, however,
was, that the proposer. Admiral Stewart.
should convey the intelligence, and that in
as gen,eel terms as possible. But the Ad-
mral, who was certainly OIL all proper occa-
sions very gallant officer, was not inclined
! to go on any such embassy. mo gentlemen,
said he, proposed the fellow, because
knew you would not admit him; but have
no inclination to risk my life against that OF
ma(nan." "But, Admiral" replied the
Duke of Devonshire, "there being no white
ball in the box, he must know that youhaye
black balled him as well as the rest, and he
is sure to cali you out at all events" This
was poser for the poor Admiral, who sat,
silent for a few seconds, amidst the half
suppressed litter of the members; at length.
Joining in the laugh against himself, he ex-
claimed, upon my soul! pleasant job I've
got into. D--n the fellow!--No matter
wont go; let the waiter tell him that there
was one black ball, and his Dane must be
put up again if he wishes It," This plan ap-
pearcd so judcious, that all concurred in its
proprlety accordingly, he was, in few
minutes, despatched on the mission.
In the mean time, Mr.. Fitzgerald showed
evident symptoms of impatience. at being
kept SO long from his "dear friends" above
stairs; and frequently rang the bell to know
the state Of the poll. On the first occasion
he thus addressed the waiter who answered
his summons: "Come here, my tight little
| fellow; do you know if am chose yeti" Il
really can't say, sir, replied the young man;
but III sec." "There'sa nice nttle man.
be quick, dye see, and I'll give ye sixpence
when We come with the good news" Away
went the little man; but he was in no hurry
to come back, for he. as well AS all his fel-
lows, was sufficiently aware of Fitzgerald's
violent temper, and wished to come in con
tact with him as seldom as possible.
The bell rang again, and to another wal
ter the impatient candidate put the same
question-'Am / chose yet, 7vaiter?'-' Fhe
5allotting is not over yet, Sir replied the
man. Not over yeti exclaimed Fitzgerald.
But sure there is no use of balotting at all,
when my dear friends are unanimous for me
to come in.-Run, my man, and. let me know
how they are getting on
After the lapse of another quarter Of an
hour the bell rang so violently as to produce
a contest among the poor servants, as to
whose turn it was next to visit the lion in his
den; and MIR. Brooks seeing no alternative
but resolution. took the message from the
waiter who was descending the staircase.
and boldly entered the room with the coffee
ecuipagc in his hand. Ibid you call for cof-
fee, sir?' said Mr.. Brookes, smarty.-----
"D--n your coffee. snr, and you too.'' an
swercd Mr.. Fitzgerald in a voice which
made the hosts blood curdle in his veins; 81
want to know, sur. and tina, without one mo-
| pent's delav sur if Pm rhosr vetf'' siOh