Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-04-12
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HOW TO RAISE THE WIND.
BY CAPT. MARRYAT.

Before railroads were dreampt OF, and
people were satisfied with eight miles an
hour, there was a certain person at Liver
pool who had gone down there on some
speculation or other; but whether it was to
purchase cotton or TO attend the races, or
10 do little business in any other way,
does not exactly appear. This, however,
is certain, that his speculatons, whatever
they might have been, failed, but that he
found himself in the widest street in the
town with exactly one guinea in his pocket
One guinea would not pay his fare to Lon
don, whittier he had decided upon going.
He was, therefore, left to his own resour-
ces; the resources of an ingenious mind to
help the one pound note which was in his
waistcoat pocket.
1t was not until he had walked up and
down the long street for at least the tenth
time, that he came TO any resolution; at
last he slapped his buckskins as much as
to say hare it, and walking on a little
further, he looked at the clock which was
in the coach office, crossed the street, and
went over 10 the hotel, which was directly
opposite.
But must now describe the appearance
and dress Of the gentleman in question:
He was a man Of about thirty-fve years
Of age, Of handsome exterior, tall and we'll
made, he wore powder, a white cravat,
blue coat, very shor. figured waistcoat,
and the articles in question, TO wit, pair
Of buckskin inexpressibles, 10 which must
be added n pair of white top boots. lie
had also surtout coat Of fine cloth, over
oil, bat which was unbuttoned when he en-
tered the hotel. In short, or in long, he
appeared to be a landed, rakish sort of
gentleman Of the time, with a look and
manner implying that he had plenty of mo-
ney to spend and did not care for any body.
No one could ever have imagined, with
such an external appearance, that he had
no more than one guinea his pocket Our
gentleman walked into the coffee room OF
the hotel, and took his seat in one OF the
boxes with ali air of pretenslon. In an
authoritative tone he called for the waiter;
and when the waiter came he called for the
bill Of fare which was humbly presented.
Our gentleman ran down lis contents, 'I'll
have bit Of fish, water-which do you
recommend to day.
All good, sir, but cod and oyster sauce
Just in season.
We'll, then, let il be so, with broiled
chicken and mushrooms. Ii | recollect
right, you had some good wine here once?
Yes sir, we have the same bin now; the
port you mean, srP
Yes, the port, tell Mr., | forget
the landlords man.
sM.. Ransom
Very true;-tel Ransom to let me have
a bottle Of his best, and pint Of good Ma
deira for dinner
.Yes sir. When will you have your
dnner?
.As soon as you can get it ready. In
the mean time, give me newspaper
In due time the dinner made It's appear
ance and ample justice was done TO it by
our old gentleman. After the cloth WINS
removed, the port wine was produced, and
this he appeared determined TO enjoy, as
he remained at the table slipping it until
every other person who had beer in the
coffee room had quilted it, and he was left
alone He then poured out the last glass,
rang the bell, and demanded the bill 1t
was all ready:-Total, including extras,
FL As. Cd.
Mot dear, must say" observed the
gentleman, after he had read the bill;
must patronize this house again. The port
is really good wine; | knew it again d-
rectlv,-f1 As. .6d.-half a crown for tbs
waiter, FL Is" Then he put his hand
into his right waistcoat, and felt for his
purse, found it not there, so he inserted
his other hand into his left coat pocket, no
purse there. Hum says he with sur
prise; down went his right hand into the
pocket Of his buckskins on his right side,
no purse there, down into the left even TO
the bottom, no purse there. The deuceH
exclaimed he feeling his coat pockets, as
a last hope-both empty. Why, waiter
I've left my purse!' exclaimed he rising up
from his seat; and now, | perceive, I've
not nv watch and seals. | must have left
both on the table. You dom, recollect me
what must dog
If you please replied the waiter, re-
spectfully, coming TO the point, 'you must
pay your bill
.Of course must replied the gentle
man; Il cannot expect you 10 trust me,
what can dol must leave you some
thing in pledge
'If YOU please. SIR replied the waiter
what shall it be-my surtout Goa
can spare that
'Yes SIR replied the waiter, who sur