Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1842-03-01
fHoW TO RAISE TIE WIND.
pY CAN'T. MARRYAT.

BY CAPT. MARRYAT.
Before railroads we're dreamt of, and
people were satisfied with eight miles an
hour, there was certain person at Liver
pool who had gone down there on some
speculation or other; but whether it was
opurchass cotton or TO atten nd the races
or to do little business in any other way
does not exactly appear. This, however
IS certain, that-his speculatons, whatey.
er they might have been, failed, and that
he found himself in the widest street in
the town with exactly one7guinea left in
his pocket. One guinea would not pay
his fare to London, whittier he had deci.
ded upon going He was, therefore,
left to his own resources; the resources
Ofan ingenious mind to help the one
Pound note which was in his wistcoat
pocket. .- ...... ..t.
II was not until he Lad walked up and
down the long street for al least the tenth
time, that he. came to any resolution; at
lasih slapped bis buckskins, as much as
to say have it, and walking. ON 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. ~. -ar. FL, s...s
But must now describe the appear
ance and drese of the person in qges-
ton, He was man of about thirty-fve
years of age, of handsome exterior, tall,
and we'll made; he wore powder, white
cravat, a. blue coat, a very short figured
wistcoa', and the articles in question, 10
wit, pair of buckskin inexpressbles, to
which must be added pair of white top
boots. He had also surtuit coat Of fine
cloth over all, but, which was unbuttoned
when he enteredthe, hotel. IN short, he
appeared TO be a dandied, rakish SORT Of
gentleman Of the time, with a. look and
manner Implying that he had plenty Of
money 10 spend, and did not care a fig
for any body. No one could ever. ina
gined, with such an external appearance
that he had no more than one guinea in
his pocket. Our gentleman walked into
the coffee room of the hotel, and took
his seat ON one of the boxes, with an air
of pretention. In an authoriive tone he
called for the waiter; and when the wait.
or came he called for the bill of fare,
which was humbly presented. +. e.. II.
Our gentleman ran down its contents,
''f'll have a bit offish, waiter-which do
you recommend to day. ~
ssAll good, sir, but cod and oyster sauce
Just in season. .za.. go
well then, let it be SO, with a boiled
chicken and mushrooms, If | recolv
lsct right, you had some good wine here
yes sir-we have The same bin now;
the port you mean sirg' y ...... ~
'Yes the port, tell Mr.. j forgot |
the landlords name -.
Very irue;-teil Ransom to, lei me ne
have a bottle Of his best, and "a pint Of
good MADEIRA for dlnner.' .1.
Yes sir'- When will you .,a haye your
'ssAs soon. -tlasyi, as you can get K ,resdy.-
10 the meantime, give me a newsPa-
In due time the dinner made its appear.
ance, end ample justice was done TO It by |
ourold gentleman. After the cloth was
removed, the part wine was produced,
and this be appeared determined to enjoy
as he remained at the table slipping il |
upliIevery Sther person who had been,
ID The coffee room had quilted it and be
was left alone. fie then poured out the
last glass, rang the bell, and demanded
the bill. Il was all ready
Es@sgs d.