Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-11-21
TgRMs OF ADVERTISING:
FIRST SCREEN OF THE CHAMBER TIC
HIS MAJESTY.

during Tue rSIsu VI LouiS "a "o'n"S soS'"
,r,eed the 5oldness Of the INVESTIGATIONS Perpe
rated by the idle courties, for the amusement Of
their leissre hours. The practical joke which
ndueed moor Poiusinet to devote half a year to
| me study Of che Gascon Paiois under the 10.
,,ruci,6 Of nobleuan's porter,-while he fan.
,i,I himself studying the purest Saxon to quail.
!, MIN for mission TO Vicnna,-is well known.
A. aaou, the same period, an unfortunate provin-
ii, Of less note but high responsibility, made
Journey to Paris to solicit the interest Of q
| friend al Court. Amy place would suit him;
| blu, an appointment ensuing access to his Ma.
e.,y vas Of course preferable. 80 have it,"
cried the faithless friend. There is post just
aus vacant which would be the making Of you;
and to which shall have no objection to recon-
mend yoO, provided you prove yourself capable Of
the necessary functions. "-"My cousin from
/ he country" Immediately began TO enlarge up
90 his own good address, his arithmet his
and.Srltins, even his Wit and genius
All that is excellent az far as il goes; but some
hing more is indispensable" replied the cour
her. "The appointment TO which al!ude may
even appear unworthy your talents; but it co.
Nres extreme familiarity with the King. You
will be constantly about his person; and II de.
psnds entirely upon yourself to obtain consldera-
| Ne influence. Amuse him BY sprightly anec-
iole when he j. out Of spirits, and bis Majesty's
ta6lence . vours Tor ever"
The country,cousin was all anxiety to learn
Ne exact designation of so honorable post. -
ahr the plact Of First 8, reen Of the Chamber to
he Majesty" gravely answered the courtier.-
Your duty will consist simply in placing your.
Sli between the King and the fire, whenever he
seems oppressed by the heat; and you will find
yoarseli frequently addressed in familiar and
ALTERING manner. The post is always filled BY
inan Of rank and merit. But you must perceive
hat tits necessary you should be able to stand
ire "-"Iam no salamander!" replied the CRATE
ID provincial, "but can accustom myself to
nv ordinary degree Of hea,."-" Before recon.
aeNd you to the Due d. AlguilIon, must ascer-
au your capabilities. have party offriends
dinner We will put you to the test. En-
a'"dant, say not word to any one about the
pace; 1t It we're known to be vacant, should
ave all Paris here with solicitations!"
Dinner time arrived, and with il the victim;
whose tortures twelve roucs Of the GIL de Boeuf
we're assembled to witness. The servants had
eeel'ed their orders, blazing fire was prepar-
3D. before which was posted the future "First
screen Of the Chamber 10 his Majesty" tanta.
lled BY the sight and smell Of an excellent din
aer' and scOrching under the horrible fervour Of
Ie Increased every moment by the addition Of
ue@ logs and fasgots. The country cousin
Sn'ed' Sa'ped, mopped himself, while the guests
SS"e'y discussed their ortolans and Champagne.
aI new court suit was singed; but the prospect
y M'hcoming preferment inspired him with pa
snee; nor was it till halfroasted, that the FIRST
nsea OIL the Chamber to his Majesty gave in
'e Mecdote reached Versailles, and occasion.
D. considerable mirth not only to the Duchess de
O'''' but to the illustrious head Of the House Of
o'foon. Meanwhile, as soon as be was able to
eM me lolins Of the diligence. the unfortunate
sIn Of the hoax returned to his mountains in
S"ersee With the loss Of half his skin and the
mole Of his ambition,