The Arkansas advocate., 1833-12-18

1 witiisundry ypitchersof of strange compositions oi iiqnpr, and tuInbiers ol whlskey; and Ils one corner ol the room was a table, where four men were busily playing the ancient and honorable game of old siedge.
 Always saving and excepting the laTal- lord, the most important parsonage in the room, seemed to be a man of middle stat efe, but stout and heavy set--with a fat, in- expressive countenance, and a pair of small, twinkllng blue eyes, which shone with "a certain professional acuteness-that Is, in the opinion of his admirers; tho at the first sight, and to one aho knew not William. McGufhn, Esq. write the name of this distinguished individual at full length,) At- torney at law, ct cetera, they might have seemed to indicate rather the low cunning ot an lli-bred man, than any thing else.--- Be that as 1t may, Mir. Mctsuilin, Colonel and Squire, was evidently very important person. not only in his own opinion. but II, the general judgment of the company. It might be owing to his office, which was one under the General Government-probably It was. He was dressed in suit of broad- cloth, which is another great incentive 10 respect, and there was a long chain dangling from his vest pocket, to which was attached a seal, of something like pound weight, and this he was continually twirling, when- ever he discoursed upon any subject He stood also with his back to the fire, and u flap of his coat under each arm--whichis is never failing sign of gentleman.
 There was also his partner, great, lun- bering, dull Dutchman, who only opened hls mouth to discourse most eloquent non- sense. Mr. Matthias Poffer had taken the fashion of his dress from that of his great prototypo~-so that in that respect he does not demand at my hands a particular de- scription-but not having arrived at the de- gree of gentility possessed by Squire Nc Guffin, he was calmly seated in chair, consuming cigarin very eloquent silence, only interrupted by grunting ejaculation or two, whenever his patron called for his assent to any of his assertions or reason ings.
 By his side, with his legs crossed three or four times, was a long, lean, and lank gentleman, also called .Squire.' He was only distinguished by sober and senten- tious vacuity of countenance, well express sing the vacuity of his cranium, an immense nose, and capacious nou.h. Some tailor or other had been trying to fit him with suit of jeans, but had given Up the attempt in despair, and the dress only hung upon him. Squire Grant was man of muifitudinous Il angles. sA
 There was, besides, miniature speci- men of humanity, in the shape of doctor, with the dress of dandy, and pair of big whisliers, which were intended to make him look fierce, but made him look foolish.--- He was evidently person whose dicta met with no great regard.
 There were four or five farmers, plain and sterling men in appearance--and threc or four whom you might set down as garnb- lers, by their slang, their vests of thous- and colors, particularly red, and their large ruffles; and sitting at the corner of the firc- place, was a person of whom shall say nothing, except that he was, i'll my opinion, I by far the most special and important per- sonage III the room. Modesty iorbids mo to say more.
 "Well, Squire Mac.n said a young fellow in a leathern hunting shirt, 'sthar was a right smart chance on ye, down thar ut the Legislater, l reckon"
 "Yes," was the answer, 'sthere was a peert gatherin."
 sI thought so--well, do you think thar's any sort O chance, that Congress will do any thing for US this session or not I'll be goy coniound if they ought'n't to make us some roads safiiyy how, and not be a-spendln' so much money in buildin' canals in them 7 derned old States"
 | .slf they don't give us money enough, don't think 1t will be for want of asking Let me see. Yes, there have been at least forty memorials sent on to Congress about different matters"
 "Well, that's right-I guess out of all on 'em they'll have to give us somethin'-but, Squire, how did they manage to pass so many!-l'll be ding'd if they could have done any thing else"
 I Oh, tine members aii went for 1t, and | I put my shoulder to the wheel too, and drew up good many for them."
 ] "Haw-haw-Iaw!'" shouted MT. Pof- fer, like scared screech owl.
 sYes, yes,'' said the fellow, in an under tone, to some of the gaping listeners, ''ding my skin! if the Squire ant jest as keen l as razor-he's raal scrouger, warn ye. Them as gets hold 0 hiI,l, ii ii park u, iilo wrong tree-if they don't, may be essen- tialIy dcrned! But, Squire, did any on lem cut any ferlicues, or cavort anyl han't heern O nobody bein' killed, this tine.--- Didn't hear that old Straughan got in spree there, some howl"