Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-08-11

to Himself, at all events. BY the time he
| had dined, there were six people waiting
| to see him on particular business. 1t would
not do to offend them, and besides he was
the servant of the people. The particular
business of each was TO beg some particu-
lar favor. Horatio felt in an excellent hui
NOR for denying them all. But this would
be impollte; so he promised them all.
wv hat tedious businessn said he, 'but
| shall have a comfortable evening at all
events
In the evening visitors dropped in one
after another until he had quite a levee.-
Every one tried to make himself particu-
larry agreeable, for each had favor to
ask; and they talked so much that Horatio
thought he had swarm of bees in his ears.
After he had yawned three times in the
face Of each of his visitors, and promised
all they asked, they went away.
81 wish to heaven somebody would call
one of these days to give me something,
instead of begging favo.s as they all do !;
there would be little variety in that
He rung for his slippers, but the sound
Of the bell was drowned by violent ring
at the outer door. The porter announced
q stranger.
Tell him to call tomorrow, I'm just GO
ing to bed
He says he has most urgent business,
and must see you tonight, SIR
dispatches from abroad, suppose
show him in.'
The bearer Of dispatches, after looking
cautiously around, seeing that all doors
were shut, and that nobody was under the
sofa, hemmed three times and began.
q beg pardon, sir, for this untimely visit,
but trust you will excuse me when you
know the urgency of the occasion. | come,
sir, to give you
Heaven be praised,' thought Horatio,
here is man that has got something to
give me at last
Il took the liberty, sir, las a devoted friend
TO your administration, to call and give you
some advice about the course proper to be
pursued, in order to defeat a plot of the OPP
position, Of which have Just been conf
dentially apprised.'
Sir said Horatio, Il feel under infinite
obligations; may ask what it is?'
The adviser took till three in the morn
ing to finish his communication and advice.
Before he had cndsd; Hofatio was two
thirds asleep, tut he walked in time to eX-
press his gratitude, and promised to bear in
mind this signal proof Of regard, in calling
SO late at light out of pure good will.
Day after day passed in these perpetual
Interruptions. Horatio had not moment
to spare, either for case or exercise, and
was tired to death.
: wish to heaven said he. i was a
private man, with nothing to do but Just
what pleased. All Mr.. Mrvin, | am
glad 10 see you. 1t is delightful thing TO
receive a visit from one who wants moth
ing
Mlrvin was an old friend of Horatio, a
rather eccentric person. Some people
thought him wise, others Il fool, for he
seemed content with what he had, though
he was neither rich nor in power. He
was a kind hearted man, though he had
not the reputation Of it; for ne was apt to
make a Jest OF what other people thought
very serious msfortunes, aud seemed to
take but little interest in what are called
the ups and downs of life.
After the first friendly situations, Mir
vim assumed the privilege Of age and init
macy, and inquired how he liked his new
situation.
You neither look as well nor seem in
such good spirits as when used to see YOU
in your office drawing pleas and declara-
tons
Horatio unbosomed himself to his old
friend. He detailed to him the progress
OF his wishes, from boyhood upwards
from the time he wished he was free from
labor and confinement of school, till he
realized them all, step by step, and became
great man, since when he had done little
else than wish himself a schooboy again.
III is the history of mankind said Mir
win. after listening attentvely; and of all
living things | believe, if there be any truth
in fable
'What fabic?' asked Horatio.
i will tell you,' replied the old man, his
face lighted up with arch intelligence, will
you promise to liSten'
Provided you neither ask a favor nor
give advice said the other Il have had
enough of both lately
Agreed Once upon a time certain
atom which shared portion of that spirit
OF intelligence which animate or at least in
those days did animate all nature, being
trod upon by a little insect, that has never
been OF sufficient consequence to be chris
tened IN English or Latin, exclaimed a.
galnst his hard fate in being thus at the
mercy OF every creeping thing.
III were but an insect cried he, and
The spirit OF discomfort possessed him from
| ihat moment 20, Jupiter Ammon. Inniter