New-York tribune., 1841-04-23

doubtless of threatening nature by the hands OF Bana
by, then and there present.
For little knot of smokers and solemn gossps, VINO
had seldom any topics Of discussion this perfect
Godsend Here was socd dark-looking mystery pro-
crossing under that very roo-brough nome 10 me me-
side As il WERE and enjoyable without the smallest pans
or trouble II is extraordinary what zest and relish II
gave 10 the drink and how heightened the flavor OF the
tobacco Every smoked his pipe with face OF grave
and serious delight, and looked his neighbour with sert
OF quiet congraiuation. Nay felt TO be such holt
day and special night that on the melton OF little solomon
Daisy every man (ncluding John HIMSELF put down his
sixpence for OF flip, which grateful beverage was
brewed with all DESPATCH end set down IN the midst OF
them the brick hsor both that might simmer and
before the fire and that Its fragrant steam rising up
among them and mixing with the wreahs OF vapor from
their pipes might shroud them in delicious atmosphere
of their own and shut out all the world The very iunI-
ture the seemed mellow and deepen It's tone
the ceiling and walls looked bkcker and more highly
polished the curtains of rudder red the FIRE burn, clear
and high and the cricke in the heahstone chrped with
a more than wonted satisfaction.
There were present wo however who showed but little
interest the general contentmen OF these, one was
arnaby himself who slept or avoid being bese with
questions feigned sleep, in the Chimney corner the
other, Hugh, who, sleeping too lay stretched upon Inc
bench the opposite side, in the full glare OF the blazing
FIRE.
The LIGHT that fell upon this sumberng form, showed it
in all It's muscular proportions twas that OF young man,
of hale athletic figure and giants strength, whose SUM-
burnt face and swarhy throat, overgrown with et black
hair might have served painter for a model Loosely
alfred in the and toughest garb with scraps OF
straw and hay-hs usual bed-clngng here and there and
mnglng with his uncombed locks, he had fallen asleep IN
posture careless his dress The negligence and dis
order of the whole man, with something herce and suen
in his features, gave him picturesque appearance mat
attracted the regards of the aypoe customers who
knew him WELL and caused Long Parkes 10 say that Hugh
looked more like poaching rascal tonight than ever ne
had seen him yet.
He s waiting here suppose, SAID Solomon, 10 lake
Mr. aI.'sh
Tha 5 it, sir, replied John Wlet +" He s often
in the house, you know He s more al his ease among
horses than look upon him as an animal himself.
Following up this opinion with srug that seemed meant
to saw, we can't expect every body be like us John
put his pipe his mouth again, and smoked like one who
felt his superiority the general run OF mankind
That chap SIR said John, taking it out again alter
time and pointing at him with the stem, though ne got
all his faculties about hm-boled up and corked down, II
may say so, somewheres or another
Every good said Parkes, noddng his head GA very
good expression, Johnny You II be tackllng somebody
presently You re in twig tonight, see"
"Take care" said MIR. Wlle all grateful for the
compliment that do MT tackle you, sir, which shall
certainly endeavor 90, II you interrupt me when IN
making observations That chap was saying though he
has all mis- faculties about him. somewhcres or anotner oo
tied up and corked down. has more imagination tian
Barnaby has And why has MT he :"
The three friends shook their heads at each other, say
ing by that action without the trouble OF opening their lips
sDo YOU observe what philosophical mind our friend has g
.hy has Mt he ," said john gently striking the table
with his omen hand Because they never drawed out
of him when he boy. That's why What would
anv of us have bcen fathers had MT drawed out our
faculties out OF us What would my boy Joe have been
had nj drawed his faculties of him do you mind
what IN saying Of, gentlemen "
All we mind you,' cried Parkes. Go Oh improving
US, Johnny'
whose mother was hung when he little boy, along
with six Others passing bad notes-and 1t blessed
thing TO think how many people hung IN patches every
six weeks that and such like Offences as showing now
wide awake government Is-hat chap that was then
tnrned loose and had to mind cows and brighten BIRDS
away and what not for few pence to live on, and so got
on by degrees mind horses and sleep course OF time
lofts and litter instead OF under haystacks and hedges III
at last he came to be hoser the Maypoe for his board
and Iodpinr and annual ie-hat chap that t read
nor write and has had much to do with any thing but
animals and has lived IN any way but like the am
mails he has lived among, IS a animal ana, saia NJ
Wlet arriving his logical conclusion to be treated
"Wille'' said Solomon Daisy, who had exhibited some
patiencc at intrusion oil unworthy subject on their
more interesting theme, when MI Chester come lis
morning did he order the large room J"
He signied SIR said John that ne wanted large
apartment. Yes Certainly"
WIN then II tell you what said Solomon, speaking
softly and with earnest LOOK " lie anu WI hateuaAe
are going TO fight duel init"
Everybody looked Mr. Wilet, after TINS alarming sug
peston Mr. Wile looked at the fire. weighing IN ms own
Mid the effect which such occurrence would be likely
to have the establishment
WELL said John, - do n; know am sure re-
member that when up last, ne had put tie lights
upon the nantel-shelf'
ST ;. as pain' returned Solomon, &c as the nose on
Parkess face-r Parkes, who had large nose, rubbed
it. and looked if he considered this personal aluson-
they II fight in that You know by the newspapers
what common thing it is for gentlemen TO fight in coffee
houses without seconds One Of 'em will be wounded or
perhaps killed IN this house"
As this recital ended and they all drew closer round the
FIRE the tramp of a horse was heard without
Tho sleeper staggered his feet and hurried after hlE
john Quickly returned usherng with great attention and
Difference (o Mr. Haredae was MS andlordl the long ek
boots on the floor and looking keeny round upon the boz"
ing group, raised his hat acknowledgment OF their pro-
found respect. -,