The native American., 1837-09-30

his black abby velvet vest his thumbs inserted in thu
arm holes-whereuponl decamped, for fear Of an in
teryiew.
took my breakfast the next day at FIVE o'clock, ,
M In my room, found note to my address, in Tom,
lchirography. 1t discoursed to me thus:
DsAR Hucr,- Gads6ys, 8 O'Clock, A. M
| am gone to spend fortnight, in Christmas fes
tival. with some friends in Virginia. enclose regu
lar division of our joint funds have spoken to my
uncle about our hotel bills here and he will fix them.
Il is all understood. You stay fortnight if you
like,hough how you'll get back to PHILADELPHIA al.
Ter that, the Lord only knows. Perhaps you may
compsh the transit without trouble. il SO, shall be,
Gas was last night, when thought knew you,) -
| aaistaken.
| Here was pretty business. He had enclosed me
fve dollars, In my perplexity, was the point Of
descending to book myself to Baltimore. when re-
membered that had received two erbainvations 10
parties, carly IN the ensuing week, and from my
fair. first acqnantancsof the preceding evening",
company her to church the morrow, which Sum
day, and hear her avorite parson bray canticles
There was no alternative. must stay week-and
stay did. My five dwindIed to three. j had g!o-
rious times in society, but when thought Of my bree
ches pocket, my suspense was actually horid Gould
some stout pugilis have knocked into the middle
Of the next month, should have blessed the transport
tation. The future seemed blank-and Philadelphia
as inaccessible as Jerusalem.
"All settled, sir" said the barkeeper, as asked
him the amount Of my bill Iforgave Tom on the in
stant had feared for week that it would all be
trick, though dared not ask.
"Wkat is the fare to Baltimore, in private car
riagel"
Frve dollars, srbut here is barouche, about to
leave with some passengers, in which yon may have
seat for three"
paid out the last cash Of which stood possessed
and seeing my trunk properly dashed, embarked. AZ
taking final look at the city, and the Capitol, as
we rolled away from the metropolis, was in an un-
broken reverie till the domes and pillars of Baltimore
rose again TO view. We wheeled on, until BY the in
creased rafting, found we were on the city pave
ments.
"At what hotel shall l set you down, sr," said the
driver, touching his hat.
was in quandaIy-and so answered his ques-
i ton by asking another.
"Do you know any quiet and fashionable but reti-
red hotel, near the centre Of the town.
/ /" Oh yes, sir"-and he deposited me accordingly.
! did not put my name on any book, but was shown
directly to my room. 1t was pleasant one, command
ing distant view Of the Great Square and Battle Mo
nument Here staid three days-eating my meals
seathly, and being out nearly all the time. On the
afternoon of the third day. resolved to disclose my
condton-and to myself for the effort, order
| ed dinner and wine in my room. determined il a
splendid repast, and sundry bottles Of good wine
would courage up, that it should arrive be-
fore bed time at proper tension regret to say,when
II
quantity Of champagne all alone, that was, South
ey says Of the sky, in Madoc,-
j g Most darkly. deeply beautifully 5lae."
At eight o'clock in the evening" retired to bed, az
ter lusty pull at the bell. The servant came.
"Ask the landlord to step up to my room, and bring
his bill.'' HE cattered down stairs, gigling--and
shortly thereafter, his master appeared He entered
with generous smile, that made me hope for " the
best his house afforded" and that just then, was
credit.
l Y IT i
me the BILL with all the grace of polite expectancy.
j "Let me see,-seventeen dollars. How pery rea-
sonabe! But my DEAR sir, the most d:sagreeabe part
Of this matter is now to be disclosed grieve to in
form you that, at present, am out Of money; but
know. by your phianhropic looks, that you will be
satisfied, when tell you that IF Ihad 1t, would give
il 70 you with unqualified pleasure. But you see, my
not having the change by me- is the can't DO
it; and am You will let the matter stand, and
saw no more abon it. am a stranger to you, that's
fact; but in the place where from, all my ac
quantances know me, easy can be-"
4 The landlord turned all coors. "Where do you live,
any howl"
4 His eye flashed with angry disappointment. " see
how it is Mister: my opinion is, that you black
leg. You don't know Oheye your home is. You begin
with Washington, and then drop it for Philadelphia
You must pay your BILL"
! "Then I'll take your clothes-if don't, blow me
ltight.'
Scoundrel!'' said ], rising bolt upright: Do it, if
j you dare!-do iH-and leave the rest to Ine!'
i There were words. He arose-deliberate-
y seized my hat, and my only inexpressibles, and
i walked down stairs.
Physicians say that two excitemsnts can exist at
the same time in system. External circumstan.
ces drove away, almost immediately the confusion of
my brain.
/ i arose and looked out Of the window. The snow
was descending, as drummed upon the pane. What
was I to do An unhappy wight. sans culottes. in a
strange city-no money, and slightly nebriated. A
thought struck me. had large, full cloak, which,
with all my other appointments save those he took,
the landlord had spared. dressed Immediately
drew my boots over my fair white drawers, not
like small clothes-put on my ciavat. vest, and coat
laid travelling cap from my trunk jauntily my
forehead, and inging my fine long mantle gracefully
about me, made my way through the hall into the
street.
Attracted by shining lamps in the portco Of new
hotel few squares from my first lodgings, entered.
recorded some name the books and bespoke bed.
Every thing fresh and neat-every servant aten-
tve--alI augured we'll. kept myself closely cloak
ed-puffed cigar and retired to bed, to mature my
plot.
aviator, just brush my clothes well, my fine fel
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