Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-09-24
From the y. 5. Gazette.
!. NOTES FROM A TRAVELLERS POCK.
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SANcHo PANzA, when he arrived to the COVER
norship of Bairataria-and | would ask any Of
my readers who are familiar with that excellent
work, IN which the worthy governor figures second
at least, and those who are not familiar, would
better become so; would ask, say. any mo-
theirs son-aud why not daughter too, since the
inquiry which am about to make involves ques-
ton of politics-who then of them all has heard
wiser decisions on perplexlng questions than mark
ed the chief magistracy of Governor SanCho! | de-
clare before this worshiptul assembly that if had
an hundred sons to chrsten, would SO work in the
letters Of Don Sancho's name, that not a mothers
son Of them should escape without gooJly por-
ton of his excelency's ciphers. This Sancho
Pan1a. when he arrived at the governOrship of
Barrataria, ordered that all the old women who
sold nuts and apples, should be turned from the
market place. No doubt some OF these dealers
had choused his excellency out of a farthing's
worth of ground nuts, aud truly mete and proper
was it that vengeance should be inflicted upon
the whole-at least may conclude that, even
though the governor was in some respects wrong.
still the greatness of his fame will excuse his an-
ger, and his precedent will be allowed. if SO hum
BILE an individual as myself suffer for a moment
a similar burst Of indignation.
1t was Sunday morning; had determined
to mingle in the assembly OF those who 90
up to worship, and had accordingly spent more
than my usually prescribed time in the purihca-
ton of nv person, and the decoration of the out
err man-nor let the sons and daughters of friE-
perry find warrant in my example for their folly,
nor the polluted sheer at my unwonted cleanliness.
can eat with unwashed hands, thrust my un-
mown chm in to an opera box, and appear at social
entertainments wit bout wedding garment; but
the proprietes Of worship are incomplete. and the
decencies Of the place outraged, If especial re.
gard be not paid to the dress, and persona clean
illness. never knew man to commit delibe-
rate theft with clean hands. Or offer up hearty de.
votion in public place with dirty ones.
had turned up a small alley to make a bar
gain with a woman. (have PATIENCE who in con-
slderation Of the day, and especially the time Of
dav, when the streets were most thronged with
church goers. had moved her small table ard chair
some six or eight yards from the sidewalk. and
sat waiting for customers for her pcriShab'e ware
which in the present instance consisted OF few
peaches. and certain lmpcnetra5e articles called
apples. Just as | was about to ask the price Of
the former. discovered that | was only the Sc
cond in the market; tall gentleman, dressed in
black, had esSayed one Of the peaches, nc did
not utter a word, but there vas that n his face
which needed no further explanation. Could il
Lave been possible to fix the muscles Of conn
tcnance as his were placed when caught him,
dropping portions of the fruit fran his mouth
would. with such guard, without dogs, vouch
for the safety of as many Daneas as could be drum
med up in New York since the masdaien report
was published. What further trade the gentle
man drove know not. left the place. and pur-
sued my main object.
,bn
was evidently worshlpfully inclined.
.Can vou read sir:'' enquircd he.
looked up; it was the very man whom | left
with the peach woman. remembered his Gala.
nifty, and saw good cause for little acerb,ty-
and moreover. the building to which, was look
ING was conspicuOuslv marked BANK."
Could one half the world but remember what
cause of suspicion they present to the other half
they would see little reason to resent the Goodness
with which advances are met. or the repulslve
tone with which their queries are answered.
Why do we put locks upon our doors. and take
receipts from our friends. but that each thinks the
other rogue, and admits the conclusion with re-
ference to hlmsef?-For myself, protest went
through the streets Of New York, with one hand
craspng in the pocket the little roll of "notes"
thd, I had brought with me 10 bear my expenses,
and made upon the rout, as the result of my OBJ
servations, determined that the best he or she IN
the city shouldnot possess themselves OF my rights;
my other hand was as honestly thrust into my 9TH
er pocket, that it might commit no wrong on 9th
ers. Thus prepared against others aud myself,
went forth among the New Workers, to do wor-
ship with my fellow men.
"Cauno, you reads" said the man in black.
pointing to the sign on the building.
bowed with the utmost humility.
at would not be amss when you seek house
of worship" said the gentleman, "to pay some
attention to the signs"
bowed again.
sIf you seek church, said he, II worship
in the opposite building, and you will find seat
in the gallery"
"And do YOU worship there?" said pointing
to large edifce with an enormous steeple.
Il do" he replied; land YOU will be welcome
to seat. 1t will be better than parading the
streets and traffcing ON the Sabbath
"When | seek house of Worship" said |.
- will, agreeabiy to your advice, pay attention
to the sagns..' Yours, l see, is surmounted by a
- iceafher COCK. -"