Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1837-03-25

and as the traveller winds his lo,lsome way up tn,
mountain path, it is quite comfortable to re1ec
that thunder gusts, as well as stage coaches mu.
submit to be impecd by those tremendous BAR,
ers. As for Jenny Gossamcr, he thought nothip
about II; but drew his travelling cap his eyes
and slept the more soundly the carriage pro
Ceeded with less rapidity. One fact, however, II
natural philosophy, ne learned, among the cliffs
the Allegheny ridges, as it vas too obvious 10 es
! cape even the notice of gentleman. namely. thai
the world is not round like an apple, as he bac
been taught to believe, tut as angular as brick.
! bat
! From Pittsburgh our traveller proceeded very
cnmfprtably, in the finest steamboat to st. Louis.
meeting no adventures worthy particular notice.
lie had previously sent TO this plice, by way OF
New Orleans, very elegant dearborn carriage,
which he properly imagined would carry his trunks,
wardrobe, &c. and enable him at all times to ap-
pear like gentleman. To this IL now prefxed a
fine horse, by means ola dashng set Of plated har-
ness, and thus equipped, he set forth one fine
mer morning, upon his travels Illinois. He
preferred this State, because he told that the
prairies level. and destitute If trees. 81 like
that" said he-"bad things, these trees-don't
have them IN Chestnut street-oty council had
them all cut down on account oftle caterpillars-
wonder Congress don't have the whole concern
extermnated."
Our traveller was now riding owe: beautiful plains,
in thinly settled country, where his fine dear
born and dandy coat begat small degree Of Won
derment among the natives. To the latter he had
resolved TO be very civil and condescending, be-
cause he had heard that Gen. jackson, MIR. Clay.
and other great men, were remarkable for their af-
fable courtesy to the common people. AS he rode
IeisureIy along, he met cOuntfyman, with rifle
on has shoulder. who hailed him with elbow are
you stranger?' The same time stopping short, as
If to invite tete-a-tete.
Il hope l see you well" returned Jenny reign
ing up his horse, smiling his prettiest smile, and
bowling his best bow.
"Travc'ling, stranger? ?" was the next question.
ayes sir, rusticating little you may perceive.
"Wh.ch way are you going? if It's a fair 9ues
lion"
ssVery far-rm bound north -
-sGoing TO settle?''
'Can't say l am. Just taking tour Of pleasure
10 recreate the body, and expand the mental facul-
es.,
s.What parts did you come front"
s'From Philadelphia
GLOW do you like that county?'
philadelphia is not Count,y, my good friend,
!! is city, /.
s.Oh! it's city! is good place to Hve?'
"Betser than this, p!aguy sight"
swell, you don't say SO; are the land thar as
good as this here"
Cant tell you-never saw any land in my life
i'll left home" t
.'Did you live in water? i'll might be SO bold as
% ax.''
ssNo, lived in town.
"Oh, you lived in town! likely, likely. What
10 you follow for living?'
"Sir, E'low my own icclinat ons-I'R gen.
i!eman.''
'.What might your name be?''
BY this time Jenny was growing inpatient
He gave his whip a flourish, and replied with a
,neer, why, it might be Julius Cesar"
s'Scissors! !" exclaimed the hunter, slowly should
ring his rifle and turning away, ''mghty poor
scissors, too!' Jenny cracked his whip and dash
ID off in passion, while the backwoodsman,
oohing droly after him muttered to himself, swell.
fyou amt the poorest chance, for live man, that
ever saw, I'll agree to shoot nothing but shot
gun as long as lve!"
Mr.. Jenny Gossamer had not proceeded very
ar, when jolly farmer mounted on a sleek nag,
overlook him. ard very pleasantly saiuted him.
Jenny bowed stif1y.
''Pcddling si'!'' inquired the farmer. /
sDo look like pedlar?" exclaimed our hero,
n high dudseon.
IL meant no offence, Stranger; thought from
he way you are fred of, that you mus, have goods .
o SELL"
IL would thank you, sir, to tel, me what part of
ny equipage resembles that Of pcdlar"
''Well, stranger, I'd no notion Of making you
mad, for pedia,s just good any other man;
tut that little carry oil tina, you ride in, favors the
fankee wagons they drive, mighty. And then
lou tote Such powerful heap Of plumber, that
bought you must have goods to seIl.'' /
Our traveller drove along in enviable state OF
ceilings, vexed at having his fine carriage denomina-
ed carry all, mortal offended at hearing it COM
jared with pedlIr's vehicle and dreadful indIg-
,ant that he himself should be mistaken for travel;
ing merchant. 'Was it for this, thought he, ''thai
came all the way to Illinois? Shall never be
uy appreciated? Has the whole world conspIredl
o deny ne the homage due to my great wealth
Viii nobody recognize me gentleman! En-
aged in such reflections, he logged along for an
our or two when young coun;ryman. who was!
rudging along, with bundle his back. very civ
ly asked him to be kind enough to tell him the