Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-14

Characterfsttc sketches Of Drummers.
Cosx-A- DooDIE:-I row propese, Mr. Editor, 10
notice some few Of the traits Of the character of this
small baboen, with an ampstated tail" mentioned
in my last He boasts the honor Of Virginia bleod
and claims for his birth place the depot Of naval DIS
junction, the truth of which | am not prepared to
sanction, as many OF our clique from the ancient do
minion, dsavow any knowledge of him, and refuse to
recognise his acquaintance His claim TO notoriety,
however cannot be denied, as his personal dimensions
have lead many TO suppose him TO be direct descen-
dant from the tribe of Liput. Notwithstanding the
dlminutveness of his body, food is necessary 10
tain its equilibrium; and am told that the capacity
of his stomach not unfrequeNtly exceeds the dimen-
SONS of his purse-havng been compelled TO accepts
residence in Brdewell, once as set OIL to the
claims OF hard hearted and rapaclous landlord
Like most small ANIMALS, he is very tenacious of his
dignity, having once threatened the destruction OF an
individual because he happened 10 pass him IN the
street without giving sign of recognition. In size,
person, and manner, he approaches very near our
friend Cock Robin, who now conslgn to the shade
OF OBLIVION as ne has expressed desire TO be no long,
er considered member of our honorable body. Poor
Cock Rebbn farewell long farewell, TO all thy
greatness. cannot drop thee, however, without
ferring small tribute TO thy memory. Thou hast
been prominent and stirring actor through the
brightest days OF our profession and have played
well your part in the Comedy Of Errors.
MAJOR STEvENs.-Not Major Stevens, Mr.. Edit
or, OF gtdnt and stage memory, but Major Stevens
Of drumming n0torlcty As am discussing small
subjects probably could not introduce this charac-
ter at more favorable time and place. In dong so,
however, subject myself TO the criticism of home
~ adage, that variety is pleasing; and that Judge
correctly OF the merits of thing, is by contrast
The MAJOR has figured in your columns heretofore
under another name. l have adopted the latter be-
cause think 1t more apropos and less obscure-no
however, with view Of deracting in the least from
his merits TO the former. The major has been away
attending to the duties OF his vocation, during which
he acquired no little notoneiy. "He met with most
disastrous chances of moving accidents by flood
and field; of hair breadth Escapes i the imminent
deadly breach" AT one time he was blown SIX high
by the explosion of a steamboat but being light and
airy ne lodged in the boughs of tall pine tree from
which he was rescued without injury and restored
to his acquaintance and friend, much to their sur
prise and qualification. AT another time he encoun
tered a bear, with which he had c long and doubtful
struggle bat the major finally succeeded in despatch
ing him with bowie knife, somewhat smaller than
himself The scenes upon the drummers stage for
the last eighteen months, have been changed sud-
denly and often almost as those upon the boards of
the National Theatre. The major, il appears hav-
ing become Disguised with the tnsery Of fancy bu-
slness has embraced trade which svalued for
its soeigh than for its airy forms. He Hunts for
Bucks, and Cuts for himself. May his garments
never prove toe small for him.
JOHN OPPossUM.-I have not heard any thing of
this gents movements since my last notice of him.
He is doubtless gathering the fruits Of Wesleyaa
mission. weHld warn him of the code Lynch-a
system of summary punishment somewhat in vogue
in the section Of country where his mission lies
had intended te offer few remarks for the bene-
fit Of his friend "Jnstce" but some kind friend has
feel greatly obliged, and trust hs pen will be fire.
qHently employ in the cause of Justice.
When Justice learns TO SPELL he may then aspire
to further notice from Gil BIAS.