Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-04-28
From the Clubs Of London.
DUNDAS AND TIE BARBER .

B, fore Henry Dundas, aitcrward, Lord Mel
vile, had obtaintd the patronage Of Scotland
he was not very popular with the natives OF that
country: indeed the inhabitants Of the good
town of Ednboro', at one time, sought his life,
and would have sacrificed him 10 their fury, for
having been concerned in certain measures to
which the general opinion was opposed.
In this state of the public mind, he ms.,fI ,y
visit fu tho S~~..:-+- capital, and bong o"' WY
recognized walking on The north hricge OF
mound, he was surrounded by an immense
mob. who hustled him in very rude manner,
and made preparations 10 throw HIM over the
parapet. Luckily, he happened TO have con-
siderable sum Of money in his pocket, IN the
shane Of noles and silver. which he had the pre-
sence OF mind to throw, alternately, among
them, so as to divert their attention, whilst ne
made all possible way for the mansicn OF Lord
Provos,; where, after gleat difht ully; and hav-
ing disposed Of his last shilling, he arrived and
found refuge and protection.
| The mob increased, however, and surround
ed the Chief Magistrate's house, crying ,ehe-
men,ly "Put out Dundas." and behaved otner'
wise in a vrrv rorous manner. Al length the
provost fearing they would proceed 10 txtre-
| mites came out OH the anclrn, ana UNIFORM
! character Of the Scots io- the exercise OF thai
virtue; aud concluded by saving, that he "nlm-
self would prefer falling victim TO their fury,
rather than eject any person who had sough'
the asylum Of his roof" This MAS an appeal
which no Scotchman could Withstand, more
particularly as ii came from man; whose
amenity of character and mild disposition had
wondered him generally beloved. Having Civ.
on the Provost three cheers, they quietly dis
| prrscd TO their houses.
Whilst he remained in Edinburg on thi:
occasion. Mr. Dundas took Care not to show
himself arain in the streets, but soon look hi:
departure for London.
Soon afterwards, being obliged 10 revisit hi
native country, and knowing the storm hat
blown over, he met with a very odd adventure
bu, one which terrified him equally, II not mor
SO, than thai, On the North Bridge. II SEEM
, that he had recently been accessory to SOM
other obnoxious measure: not,howcver, OF sucl
, general Importance as the former one: it wa
5 such as to keep alive the public feeling, thong
5 not sufhcier, TO blow II into actual tame. L
I this state of things he arrived at an motel i
k Edinburgh. and next morning sent for barbe
: TO shave him.
The Ton,or who happened TO nc wag, o
Il entering the room, saluted Mr.. Dundas an
t welcomed HIM TO Edinburgh Then havin
decorated him with an apron, he began 10 la't
d er his lace; during which operation, he ca
l. upon HIM sunur! sCo"huS anu P'"@H"
d giances, the meaning OF which The strang'
It could no, we'll comprehend. At 'eng'
j aourishing his razor, he said in sharp an
j. stern voice.
= ave are much obliged TO you, Mr., Dunda
!, for the part you lately took in London.
n "Wha,.!" replied the Secretary, "you are
al no,itician | 6nd9 sent for barber"
= ooh yes" returned The knish .: The pew,
l. basin, "I'n shave you direc,ly;" "hlcA he di
k until one half Of the beard was cleanly move
g when, coming to his throat, he drew the ba'
of the razor across it, saying, stake that,
l. lraitor!"-and off he ran, downstairs, INTO Il
~ street.
oil Whether Mr.. Dundas had previously te
,e any uneasiness at the BARRIERS manner, ,
E. know noi; but the latter expression-the acti'
I'd being so well suited to the word, induced hi
b. instantly TO apply the apron to bis throat, al