Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-05-30
.Nisceif0neOMs.
Prom The L-ades'.hagaane.
GROWING TIE wISEST.


Not many years ago il happe ned that
young man from New York visited
London. His father being connected
with several Of the magnates Of the
British Aristocracy, the young Ameri-
can was introduc ed into the fashiona.
bic circles Of the metropolis, whore. in
consequence Of his very fine personal
appearance, or that his father was re.
ported to be very rich, or that he was
a new iigurc OH the stage, he attracted
much attention, and became quite the
iavorite OF the ladies. This was no.,
at all relishe,l by the British beaux, but
az no very fair pretext offered for re.
bun, they were compelled 10 treat him
clvilly. Thus matters stood when the
Hon. Mr. Nj. p. and lady made n par
~ to accompany them to their country
seat in Cambridgeshire. and the Anne
rican was among the invited guests
Numerous were the devices To which
these devotees of pleasure resorted in
order to kill that old fellow who will
measure his hours, when he ought 10
know they are not wanted, and the in
genuity OF every one was taxed to re-
member or invent something novel.
The Yankees are proverbially ready
oil Invention, and the American did
honor TO his character as man accus.
toned to freedom Of thought. Hew
frank and gay, and entered into the
sports and amusements, with that un.
affected enjoyment which communica
ted part Of his fresh feelings TO the
most worn out fashionists in the party.
Ills good nature would have been sheer
ed at by some Of the proud cavaliers,
bad he not been such . capital shot,
and he might have been quizzed, had
not the ladies, won by his respectful
and pleasant eivilities and his con slant
attention in the drawing room and sa.
loon, always showed them selves his
friends. But \ combination wa. at
last formed among trio Of dandies.
staunch patrons Of the Quarterly, TO
anDihilate the American. They bro.
posed to vary the eternal waltzinr and
piping, by the acting Of eharades and
playing various games, and having in.
,ersstsd one Of those interchangeable Ia.
dies who always carry their point in
the scheme. IL was voted to be the thing.
After some few charadea had been
disposed of, one of the gentlemen beg.
ged leave to propose the game called
Growing the Wisest." This is play.
ed by selecting . judge Of the game,
and three persons, either ladies or gen
tismen, whoare to contest for the crown
BY answering successfully the various
questions which the rest Of the party
we're at liberty TO ask. The one who
Is declared 10 have been the readiest
and happisst in his answers receives
the crown.
Our American, much against his in.
elInAtion, was chosen among the thfae
candidates. lie was aware that his
position, the society with which he WAS
mingIing, required Of him the ability
TO sustain hiuaselE. lie was, to bs sure,
treated with distinguished attention by
has host aud hostess, and generally By
the party, but this was a favor TO the
individual, and not one Of the GONNA.
ny understood the character Of Repab
Leans or appreciated tie Republic. =
The three worthless had arranged that
NHNh WIN wv ulON buOutu Nall IN sue
eession and be the last. The first ore.
a perfect exquisite, and with an air Of
NEST ine6abIs eOndVseension, put his
question.
"H ! understand rightly the govern
ment OF your country, you acknowledge
no dIstlnclion ct rank, consequently
you have 90 court standard Toe the
manners Of . gentlemaBJ will YOU "a.
vor me with Information where your
best school Of Politsnsss 10 to be
f0und!"
=" For your benefit" replied the A
meriean, smiling ealmly. - would 70.
commend the FslIA Of Nlagara--a con
temptation Of that Stupendous wonder
teaches humility to the prOudesl, and
human nothIngncss 60 the vainest. ltl
febokea the tFi1er and arOusss the most
stupid; IN short, Il turns men from
their Idols; and when We acknowledge
that God only - Lord. We feel that
men are our equals. A tree christian
- always polite"
There was q muInur amoag the az
dience, bot whether applause az cen /
sure the American eould not determine.
az he d'd not choose u beiray auyanS.
ie'y lsr The Tssali BY q scIatlny Of the 1