The native American., 1837-09-30


had entered upon this hair-brained froc. hurried
letter to one Of the Faculty announced that should
be absent week two, and the interference instantly
transpred over town. that we had "gone cunning at
each other,"--or in other words, to fight duel.
Baltimore is an agreeable place. The approach to
the city is picturesque; the Cathedral and the Wash
ington Monument, rice magn6cently to the view; the
principal streets elegant, ladies, petite and
pretty We staid there days, attended one SPLEEN
did soiree smet the gas footights at Hoday-street
Theatre, and then-on, for Washington.
The monumental city fades beautifully on the travel
lers eye The noble statue of the Saviour Of his
try towers, white and shining column, in the sky,
pharos liberty sending the warm beams of pario
tsm into every American heart. Its tall form dwndled
the brown landscape, TO slender shaft against
gay host Of clouds, we rolled toward the capitol.
How shall describe the feelings which animate 3
young citizen of this great republic as he approaches
the place where the destines of confederacy Of
lions, controlled and guided! Throned on lofty
HILL he sees the domes Of the capitol, colored by the
sunbeam, and shining amid the striped and starry bap-
ners that roll out, and rustic above them. flood Of
historic associations pours upon his mind He bethnks
him Of the surrounded peIis Of the past and the
corded glory Of the nture until his heart and his eyes
are filed with emotion, and he rises with enthusiasm
from his carriage-seat, and waving his hat on high,
hurrahs for the land Of the brave and the free!
Beyond the capitol lies the city, covering ground
enough for half dozen times its houses and inhabit
ants, yet no inapt emblem Of the country isef-large
in PLAN and rapidly fulfilling its scope even beyond all
original conjecture.
Drove to Gadsby's. Fine house, Good table d'1o,e,
excellent wines, and takatve barber who kills the
English language, speaking daggers to It. at every
at the end Of the Pennsylvania Avenue! What views
from its dome! The gay and winding Potomac,--the
out-spread city,-Georgetown, Aexandria-the gorge
near Mount Vernon in the distancethe solemn burial
ground OF Congress nearer at hand 1.-THE vast doings
below and within! 1t is great place, Washington.
.
Tom Edwards had senatorial uncle at Washing
ton,-but knew nobody, except country member of
the House from our District. The chances Of admis-
sion into society," therefore, good for him, but
faint for me. The result Of his relationship, was
almost immediate invitation for him, the next evening
to party at Sir y. *--s, the Foreign Minister
There was none for me; but my wild chum vowed that
should 60, on his introduction, and assented.
My first movement was to cast about for 6lanshis
seuse. This easily arranged. But my dismay can
better be conceived than described, when found that
had left my best coat at home, and brought away
cloth one OF summergreen, somewhat marked by the
careless positions Of study Ithad an unctuons collar
and buttons Of dsreputabe antiquity, snguary rubbed
served from my window taior's sign, and thither,
after nght-fall, hed. On the 'board,'' like Turk
with his pipe and slippers, seated an old French
man, the master Of the premises. produced my gar
ment and desired to know what the swindle would be
set OF buttons professional renovation OF the
sleeves, and Punishment of the oil from the collar
told him the habit Indifferent one, but that if
he would make its amendment cost me only trlhe,
he should receive all my future patronage, which
limited would be pretty extensive The enterprise OF
the gallo snip was awakened, and. ''promise-cram-
med,' he said:
s.You shall AK me tree dolIar.''
.Cheap enough" said !, feeling conscious Of my
ability for the outlay, with present suicency besides,
if Edwards made fair division: shut mind, my friend,
let the thing be nicely done; the youth Of the
garment, and let the buttons be yellow, fashy, and
fashionable"
.Certamment Monsieur" replied the complaisant
tisan, and took my leave.
The brilliant apartments of Sir =. So, never
looked brilliant, sure, than they did on the
next evening after this economical colloquy. Tom
bowed me in, but by what species Of smuggling, l
am unable to tell At any rate, in was, elbowing my
trembling way through gtterng maze Of beauty and
fashion, humming with small talk and shining in gor-
geous apparel. Surprising Edwards at my side,
turned my head to address him. The fellow had gone
It was indispensable to seek him; and all unknowng
and unknown" attempted an awkward retrogression
for the purpose. At that instant, saw him bowling to
splendid young creature of about sixteen: at the next
| they were standing together in cotillion. edged
my way thither, and gave him duplicating look
which said, do, my good fellow, introduce me to
somebody" The mischievous wretch glanced at me,
with eye whose oblique winter shall never forget
He cut me dead! He had malicious smirk on his
phz, which expressed the meditaed deviltry that was
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determined to show him my independence of his pro.
tection Fortunately, saw close at hand, young
gentleman with whom had formed slight dinner
table acquaintance at Gadsby's. ! aim not ungentee
the blood of wounded pride in my cheek,-its fire
was in my eyes, and to dress, thanks to the feci-
tuous metamorphosis Of the old tailor, my coat was
handsomer than ever. My other appointments were
unexceptionabe. tied good neckcloth, my but
tons shone lustrously, and my linen was fair as the
brodered sails ofTyre. Never did look more like
gallant CONNIE )au My mere presence at the party
established claim to my new friends attention; so,
stepping up to him, bowed obsequiously, and said:
s.Do you know that beautiful young lady. yonder.
whom you are regarding with such devoted attention!'
!" No." said he, politely, 1by love, wish did"
touched his arm, and nsnuaed white lie in his ear.
You shall know her. can effect that for you. But
first let me beg you 10 acqnant me with the lady to
whom saw you just now courh GUS and cordial"
"Certanly," was the answer,--and 1t was done.
| fourshed like prince for the remainder Of the
evening; and through the diplomacy of my first fair
partner in the dance, enabled to perform my pro-
mise to my friend, being first introduced myself The
strategic Of that night could not be surpassed fired
with bevies of beauty,,-and while walking in gene
raj march through the rooms, with the gay daughters
of two certain Secretaries in the Department, Tom
Edwards passed me: "Huge," said he, (ths was his
abbrevation for Eugene,) 'you are well supported,
chi" Army and Navy!'
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