Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-22

From cur Evening Edition Of yesterday.I
The Ptckgkekknns, Nos.

Supper-Phunhcys speech, &c
LIVING before me, dear Bennett, is moroccan from
,ha, racv Little paper of yours with the above title,
which have peruscd with the greatest pleasure. ne
author ofthe piece that appeared IN your SATURDAY
paper, holds very nervous and classical pen. iiS
inc are no doubt graphically descriptive Of the ac-
mai state If The case With proper framing ne VIII
make an excellent political correspondsnt-a'S spy IN
Washington for instance; ana nave no question:
hpt his services might be procured for tribe IN the
shane of remuneration. Look 10 1t friend Bennett.
Without therefore the presumption of entering the
literary sl with formidable competitor for have
never written letters to your paper about myself nor
when accused OF the acl composed yet others fui OF
the most sage reasons why did not. Without pre-
sumption then, may request of you The same IN
diligence that you extended 10 him, while l UNFOLD lhe
sequel of the history of that night wherein the Pick
wckians, one huadred and seventy-fve IN number,
with their newly initiated friend, met IN solemn
conc!aye. know the modesty especially observable
in his intercourse with ladies of the new members.
He was aware Of the distinguished part mat ne pore
in The subsequent proceedings and his pen refused us
Office. Ii may not have been the same gray goose
qaill that gave such glowing description OF GER
tain ball had at the mansion not far from the Park,
and not two winters since; and II may not have been
the same thar pictured so beautifully the charms of
mountain air and scenery for your paper about
month ago. But that is hardly OF any consequence;
am sure his nodesy IN this instance for had
ne continued his letter. and told the TRUTH the little
monosyllable Iwould have appeared in bold relief
His description leaves where the most interesting
part OF the entertainment commenced, and we mu
take the liberty OF Jogging his memory as to little
ceremony which he Omitted 10 mention, but which
the Pckwckian rules require every member elect to
90 through with before his initiation be SAID TO be
complete. (he will recollect) was 10 be pro-
vded for the new conner. But one out OF the book
continued unreclalmea; that name was Phunkey,
and accordingly Phunkey he called (ayes l75,
noes O. the member elect not being entitled to vote
regret TO add that lnany OF those present. nat nav
ing read Boz with sufficient discrimination, or not
az hafs.r thar ODD
the same mlstake with the learned Judge and fire.
quently addressed companion with The appella-
ton OF monkey. 1t was about this time that the
ebony Ganymede announced supper, and sooth 10
say rush was made by that throng of l76 into
the front parlor of the a-hotel, enough to wake
the gods If they had been asleep; but did OBJ
serve that Mr.. Monkey, Il beg pardon, Phunkey)
got a very good seat for all the rush. As you may
imagine the onset upon the vands under which
the table groaned, furious, and Mr. Phunkey
played pretty good game of knife and fork too
He did stop once TO say, waiter but before Memnon
answered. Mr.. Phunkeys mouth was full Presently
the cloth removed, and-pop, pop, pop. "Ah,"
said Mr.. Phunkey, "now are coming 10 it,
Merrily the bright and sparkling champagne passed
round, and right iolliy went cup to lip, carrying with
its delicious foam memento TO the recollection OF
every gallant Plckwickan not 10 be anmindful of his
lady love; then came the song and toast and jest;
aye, many dark black eye was pledged that night
(my word for t) without thought of the lnexorable
rule which made Plckwickians lore by lst II was at
with untold compacency,) arose, and in ms
the table was hushed. "Gentlemen," said that vene-
rablc man. "you are aware of our custom" Ia slight
sensation.) usage and property" ne continued,
"sapction its being perscvered IN. Your glasses,
gentlemen, and let them be brimmers. propose the
health OF Mr.. Phunkey." (Great applause)
Here must attempt a slight description Of this
person. casual observer might not have remarked
any thing extraordinary in the light ha.r, watery
blue eye full oval face, red complexion, short neck
and round shoulders If Mr.. Phunkey, but phreno.
logsst would have discovered in the conformation of
his head surgical and poetical, Developments of no
ordinary character. This benevolent and amiable
man blushed deeply al the unexpected compliment
paid him, and gracefully waving his left hand ard
emptying his glass with his right, he arose
"Gentlemen Pickwickians," said he IL feel duly
sensible of the honor conferred me, and in return
| shall freely unbosom myself to you (Hear, from
Mr. Tupman.) IL is your right to demand this and
my duty TO comply Gentlemen, l know in being
thus frank that shall crafty natural feeling of Gu
riosity, which the community in general and the fe
male portion of il particular (ha r, hear, from Mr..
Tupman,) have long entertained to know my history.
am called anadrenturer; why 10 this charge madel
does feeling of envy prompt certain invdlous and
malicious persons who have never been TO Europe,
10 lay this accusation at my door III by the term,
meant that the humble individual who address
es you has met with more moving accidents by flood
and field" than fall 10 the lot Of ordinary men, them
said Mr.. Phunkey, embrace and welcome the name
but il continued he, by the term adveniurer | am
10 understand person, whose actions are regulated
by spirit OF speculation, and whose acqualntanccs,
especially the female, (hear from Mr. Tupman) are
confined to such may be turned TO a useful person.
al account then Gentleman, / eschew the title
(cheers) Still must confess to you that great
deal of m, stery does hang around YOU no
doubt have some of you been asked, phO is he? and
were unable to answer the question. Here certain
of the members nodded but whether from somnolen-
cy or with the view OF asserting the writer
say Shall | at once allay all doubt upon the sub
ject 2 Loud cries of yes y No. gentlemen, il would
be suspecng your magnanlmlty TO act thus-on Sec
ond thoughts shall not enlghten you-(great scnsa-
tion) but Ibis iou affirm. II unknoe,, shall say
unheraided? (Ne have taken of that y but If un
known, have attansd the very top of the fashiona-
BILE ladder. III my society - counted from oil sides,
and by the very proudest, what obligation rests upon
me 10 "pIack out the heart of my mystery" Qm-
mense cheering) Gentlemen, need add that APP
prove heart and SOUL of the objects Of this club
Peculiarly situated l am, the moral influences Of
the association ls more of an object with me than
with perhaps any member belonging TO it. Rumor
has surmised that have not been very successful in
two or three efforts lately, and this opinion should il
gain ground among the ladies, nfalllbly njure and
perhaps mar my chances"
Mr. Tupman begged leave TO interrupt the gent for
msment. The ladies', he sure would never
countcnance umor of that kind, without su 6fcienf
cause and therefore the gent was wrong in imputng
the circulation Of such report to them, as he was
equally confident that no ground existed for 1t.
Mr. Phunkey resumed -" thank the gentleman
for his kind opinion, but such report does exist and
although Il - not true, the mischevous tendency is