Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-12-05
Rival Editors, Messrs. POtt and Slurk--
Eame--A Fracas.

While the great Mr. Pott dwelling upon this and
other matters envenng the conversaton from time to
stern stranger calling from the window Of
outward bound, which halted the inn deliver pack
ages requested know whether II he stopped short
his journey and remained there for the night he could
be furnished with the necessary accommodation OF
bed and bcdstead.
Certainly, SIR" replied the landlord.
Il can, can 2" enquired the stranger, who seemed
hibitually suspicious in look and manner.
mo doubt Of it, Sir" replied the landlord,
Good" said the stranger. Councilman, get down
here. Gsard, nay carpetbag"
Bidding the other passengers good night in rather
saappsh manner, the stranger alghted He short
ish gentleman with very stiff black hair in the por
cupine backing brush STYLE and standing stiff and
straight all his head his aspect was Pompous and
threatening; his manner was peremptory his eyes
sharp aAd restless and his whole bearing bespoke
feeling of great confidence in himself and conscious
of immeasurable superiority over all other people
This gentleman was shown into the originally
assigned to the patriotic Mr. Pot; and the waiter
marked in dumb astonishment at the singular coinci-
dence that he had lighted the candles than
the gentleman diving into his hat, drew forth
paper asd began read it with the very express
sion Of gnant which upon the majestic features
Of Pott had paralyzel his energies hour before
The observed too, that whereas Mr.. Potts scorn
had been reused BY he AIDED The Eatanswll
Independent this gentemans whitening contempt was
awakened by newspaper entitled The Eaianswill Ga
zette.
"Send the landlord. said the stranger.
"Yes, Sir rejoined the waiter.
The landlord was sent and came.
Are you the landlord y enquired the gentleman.
al am Sir" replied the landlord.
"Do YOU know me r. demanded the gentleman.
Il have not that pleasure Sir" reJoined the land
lerd.
"My name is Slurk," said the gentleman.
The landlord slightly inclined his head.
Slurk, Sir" repeated the gentleman, haughty.-
" Do you know me now, manY
The landlord scratched his head looked at the cell
ing, and ut the stranger, and smiled feebly.
grily.
The landlord made strong effort, and at length
piled, "Well Sir do not know you"
Good Godr said the stranger, dashing his cenched
fist upon the table. "And this is popularity
The landlord took step two towards the door,
and the stranger fxirg his eyes upon him, resumed
"This" said the stranger, this is gratitude for
years OF labor and study in behalf Of the masses
alight wet and weary enthusiastic crowds press
forward greet their champion, the churchbells are
silent the very elicts no responsive feeling IN
their torpid bosoms 1t is enough" said the agitated
Mr.. Slurk, pacing to and fro, Ito curde the ink in
.nes pen, and induce to abandon their cause for
ever"
Did yeu say brandy and water, Sir T. said the land
lsrd, venturing hirt.
Rum" said Mr.. slurk turning fercely upon him.
" Have you got fire anywhcref
1--WE can light one directly, Sir, said the landlord.
(Which will threw out no heat till II IS bed time,
interrupted Mr.. Surk "Is there anybody in the
kitchen 7"
Not a soul. There was beautiful FIRE. Everybody
had gone and the door was closed for the night
II will drink my and water" said Mr.. Slurk,
by the kitchen FIRE" So gathering up his hat and
newspaper he staked ssemny behind the landlord
that humble apartment and throwing himself on settle
by he Preside resumed his counensnce Of scorn, and
began to read and drink in silent dignity.
Now demon Of dscord, flying over the Sara
Gems head that moment casting down his eyes IN
mere idle Curiosity happened behold slurk establish
ed comfortably by the kitchen FIRE, and Pot slightly ell
evsted with wine in another room upon which the ma.
licious demon darling down into the aforementioned
apartment with uncomfortable rapdiy passed at once
into the head Of Mr.. Bob Sawyer, and prompted him
for his THE demons) own eyipuPoses 10 speak as ol
lows.