Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-21
From the Sunday Morning News.
THE OLD CLOCK.

"HERE sHE GOES, THERE SHE oors ~
Some years ago there came to this country
Damiy from England which settled on the
uppor part OF this island, aud opened public
house. Among their chut,els was an old
family clock which they prlzed more for its
age than its actual value, although it had
told the hours Tor years on years with the
most commendsble fidelity. This clock is
now situated in one of the private parlors Of
the house. and many q time has II been the
theme Of remark in consequence of its sol.
cmn!y antique exterior.
a few days since, about dusk, o cnuple ot
mad wags drove up TO the door Of the hote
sraicd in light and beautiful waggor, drawn
by superb bay horse. They spranc ont
ordered The ostler to pay every attention to
the animal aud stable him for the night
Entering The hotel, They tossed of lass #
wine apiece, bcnIou,h'd cigar, and direct
ed the landlord to provide the best game sup
per in his power. There was winsome
look in the counienance Of the elder n
b''shl spar"i'ng Ia his eyes that occasionally
he half-closed ia "a style that gave him the
air OF a knowing one,' and slight curvng
"f the corners Of the mouth that showed his
hbilhy TO enjoy while his whole demeanor
made every acute observer sure of his ability
~ perpetuate, joke. Now and then, when
h,s lips parted aud ran his fingers through
his hair with lancuid expression, il was
evident he was eager to be at work in his
vocation: that q! practical joker! The
oahcr was dapper young man. al hough dil
fercnt IN appearance, yet with features which
indicated that his mind was well fitted TO be
successful eopaitncr with his mate, and
dry pun or grnvely delivered wtticisrn was
frequently worked of. with an air of phloso.
ply or unconccrn tint gave him at once the
credit OF being frs. rate W.T.. Surpcr on
The table, these two Yankees were not dull |
90 a couple generally will be at tnble, bur l
n'ade mirth ard laughter, and writ their COM |
paDions, and rs Wine in his patti-colorcd i
flowing robes presided, there was set cut
III for prince and bis associates. The Yam.
KEGS ate and drank and were right merry.
when the old family clock whirred and whiz-
sed as the hammer OH the bell struck one,
two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine
ten, eleven, twelve The elder looked up
ut the old monitor before him, stuck his elbow
on the table aud looked again steadily for
minute, and then laughed out heartily, ava
ken'ng the waiter, who was just dozing by
the window sill.
What in the name Of Momus are you
looking al = asked the dapper Yankee, as
he cast his eyes now over the table, now over
und around himself to ASCERTAIN where the
nest OF the joke 10y concealed. The elder
~inked silly. and yawing laziy, slowly raised
the iorefineer of hs right hand and applied i,
gracefully to his nose. The dsppcr man uu-
drrs'ood the hint.
Ono! understand no you don't come
ever this child! waiter, another bottle Of
champsigne.' II
The servant left the room and our heroes
inclining Themselves over the table held
long conversation in lone tone. when the
elder of the tSo raised bis voice, and with an
or OF satisfaction exclaimed, Il
Clocks always go IL"
They both cautiously rose from their chairs
md advanced to The clock, turned the key oil
'he door, and looked within, the elder in a
half decided manner, saying II
won't ii:'
The waiter was on the stairs, md they re.
nrned To their scnis IN a trico os if nothing
had happened; both scolding The waiter, Us
be- entered. for beng so lazy on his GRAND.
Having heard the clock strike one, they
were shown to their beds. where they talked
W 'nhdud tone, and finally sunk 10 sleep.
'n ,h" m"'nng they ucro early up,and order.
ell Their bursn 10 be harucssed snd brought {
,o 'hr d"nr. Descehd,ug 10 tho bar room
'"ey "sS'd Tor ihsir bill. snI with becoming j
Pp"p'luar pnid the amount due over Ia The >
to@rer. III" elder perrt,iny the lnndIord Ii
through The w'rdow, placed hi arms upon \ n
'be bar, end 10 a scIiou. tome Q inquired n he \ Il
would disrosc az the cd clock. TIL. yo,n,I
,,sb hesitatcd; he knew rot what ,o atswer
rhe old clock s"smcd w. him such a nisen,
lie piece Of furniture. 'bnt be- had nm ,mpre. Y
'"n that might ss veil be his as his rn,ploy e
re, yes he could not compfeLep1 Why such >