Du Buque visitor. [volume] (Dubuque, Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1836-1837, 1836-11-09

guests always 90, SAID SOl0nel Brigham; saNd
then we can that all is right and that they are
well seryed. ;,
When supper came in, Mr.. Culpepper declined
leaving tho are-site; and having previously had
some tapioca brought from one of his travelling box
es, and prepared according to his own directions,
he commenced his repast on a small round table or
stand, that was placed beside him, declaring that
ms evening meal never consisted ofany thing more
than littletapioca, sage, or arrow root.
But after taking survey of the variety of NICE
looking things that were profusely spread OH the
supper-table the old gentleman so far broke through
his rule, asst say he would try cup of tea and a
rusk. When Mrs. Brigham had poured il out, the
four nephews, who at their uncle's sign manual,
had just taken their seats at the table, all started
up at once tohand him his cup, though there was
4 black boy in attendance. The business was final
ly adjusted by one of the Mr.. Lambleys taking the
tea-cup, one the cream-jug one the sugar-dsh, and
one the plate offusk; and he of the cup was kept
going all etime first to have more water put in
to 1t, then more tea, then more water, and then
more tea again. The inavlid next concluded to
try cup of coffee 10 counterfeit, as he said, any
bad effects that might arise from the tea; and he
ventured, also, on some we-butered buck-wheat
cake and honey. He was afterwards emboldened
to attempt some sewcd chicken and milk toast, and
finally finished with preserved peaches and cream.
All these articles were carried to him by his ne
phewe, jumping up and running with an en,presse-
naent, that excited the amazenent of Mrs. Brig
ham, the pity of Fanny, the smiles of her father,
and the indignation ofOliver.
The females retired with the supper equpage;
and finding that Col. Brigham had served in the
war ofindependence, Mr.. Culpepper engaged him
III recounting some "reminiscences of those eventful
times; for the veteran had seen and known much
that was well worth hearing.
The Mr.. Lambleys, uRaccustomed to feel or to
affect an interest in any thing that not said
done by their uncle looked very weary, and at last
became palpably sleepy. They all sat in full view,
and within reach ofold Culpepper, who, whenever
ne perceived them to nod, or to show any other in
dIcaton OF drowsiness, poked them with his cane,
SO as effectually to them for time, causing
them to start forward, and their faces to smile,
stretching up their eyes lokeep them wide open.
Al last tho Colonel, who was much amused by tho
absurdity oithe scene, came to "a full pause. eco
on,' said Culpepper, 'never mind their nodding.
PIl see that they do not 60 to sleep.'
The Colonel, out of compassion to the young
men, shortened his story as much us possible, and
finally, on Mrs. Brigham sending in tho black boy
with bed-candles, Mr.. Culpepper looked at his
watch, and rose from his chair. The nephews
were all Oh their feet i'll moment. One tied the
Old mans fur tippet round his neck to prevent his
taking cold in ascending the Staircase another put
on his hat for him, and the two Others contended
for the happiness carrying his cloak. ssWhat are
you about!" said Mr. Culpepper, edo you not see
my great coat there on the chair! Take that, one
of you.'
lie babe good night, and the procession began to
move, headed by Peter, the black boy, lighting
them up stairs.
AS soon as they were entirely out of hearing,
Colonel Brigham, who had with difficulty restrai,l-
ed himself, broke out into laugh, but Oliver tra-
versed the room Indignantly.
IL have no PATIENCE said he, "with such fell
lows. 10 think thatfull-grown men-men that have
hands to work and get their own living, should hum
Die themselves 10 the dust, and submit to be treat
cd as lacqueys by an old uncle, Tor indeed by any
oody,) merely because he happens to be rich, and
they expect to get his money when he proper to
Due, which may not be these twenty years, for it is
plain that nothing ails him. sd rather be dog
and bay the NOON as once heard all actor say in
the Philadelphia play-house-Now talk of Phila-
dolpha have engaged all our next barley to Wort
ley and Hopkins they pay better than Mailman
and Co.-But these Lambleys, Sheepleys rather
saw them from ths barn handing the old fellow out
OF the stage. almost expected to see them lift his
feet for him; l was glad he scattered them all as
soon as he had got down the steps. l dare say if
ne rides Oh horseback, they all four run beside him
and hold him Oh his horse.-Now talk of horses
lve concluded to keep the two bay colts, and raise
them myself Tom Martingale shall not have them
for the price he offers.-To see how these chaps
fetch and carry, and raise up and sit down. just at
that old fellows beck. 1t would be hard work tn
me than following the plough from SUNRISE 10 sun
set, werel obliged 10 do so.-Now talk of plough-
ing; bought another yoke of oxen yesterday, and
hired a Dutchman. shall put the five acre field in
corn.-Ihat old villain! you may see by his eve
that he is despising them all the time. Why should
not he! ninnies as they are. wonder where they
all came from; do not believe they are Ameri-
cans!''
"And yet" said Colonel Brigham, sslhey do not
speak like Englishmen, and am sure they are nei-
Their Scotch nor Irish.''
s'Ihear them all pacing about up stairs in the old
fellows room,'' said Oliver; ''thnk of four men
putting one man to bed, or 0fany one man allowing
four 10 do it. But ther souls are subdued to what
they work in as heard another play-actor say.
by the bye, the old rogue has forgotten his red box,
aud left it on the mantle-piece. wonder what is
in it?,,
''May be its full ofgold money!" said Mrs. Brig
ham, who had just entered the room with Fanny,
the daughter proceeding put back the chairs, while
the mother swept up the hearth.
Shank notes rathsr,'' said Oliver.
"sJewels, Think said Fanny.
aDeeds ofproperty, perhaps" said the Colonel.
swell, well,'' said Mrs. Brigham, "'tis time
for all good people 10 be in bed, SO We'll let the
strangers and their box rest till tomorrow"
~ Think observed the Colonel, 'sthe box had
better be carried up to Them Take it Oliver"
VI just heard the young men leave their uncle's
room to go to their own,, said Mrs. Brigham. ssMay
be II won't do to disturb him, now he's in bed"
"Ihcn lett be taken to the young men, return
ed the Colonel. "Where have you put thcm"
u told Peter to shew them all to the four-bedded
room, at the other end of tho house," answered
Mrs. Brigham, sas they seemed TO be alike in eve
~ thing, lsup,osed they always preferred sleeping
in the same plaee. All the four beds have exactly
the same blue and white coverlets.''
swell, = said Oliver, aI,ll take them the box
asl pass their room on the way TO my own. Butt
must 60 first TO the stable, and see how Sorrell's
foot is; Icannot b. satisfied if do moi look at it
ONCE NON fQ.uieht.V M