Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1842-08-09
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sor. Ills father being connected with
several of the Brinsh ArislOcracg, the
SouOo man was introduced into the fash
ionable circles Of the metropolis, where
IN consequences Of his very fne personal
appearance, or that his father was report.
ed 10 be very rich, or that he was a new
figure on the stage ;he attracted much nj.
teniiOn. and became quite the faV0rite Of
The ladies. This was not at all rellshed
BY the British Beaux, but as no very fair
pre,ext offered for a rebuff, they were
compelled to treat him with ciViliIy.-I
Thus matters stood when the Hon. NJ. +.
and his lady made party TO accompany
them to their county seat in Cambridge
shire, and the American was among the
invited guests. Numerous were the de
vices 10 which those dsVetees OF pleasure
yesorted 10 kill the old fellow who will
MEASURE his hours, when he ought 10
know they are not wanted, and the ingen-
uiIy Of every one was taxed 10 remember
or invent something novel.
The yankees are PrOverblally ready of
invention, and the American did honor
. 10 his character as man accustomed 10
freedom of thought. He vas frank and
cav and catered into their spnr's and
musemenls, with that unaffected enjoy
ment which communicated a part Of fresh
feelings TO the most worn out fashlonists
in the party. But . combination was al
last formed among t'iO of dandles,
staunch patrons'o of the Quarterly, to an.
initiate the AmeEican, They agreed 10
vrya the eternal evening waltzug and
piping,by ch4rades, s,pIaying various games ,
and having interested one ofthose inde-
fatigable ladies', who always carry their
point in the scheme, it was voted 10 be
the thing.
After some few charades had been dis
posed Of, one Of The gentlemen begged
leave TO propose The game callsdS SCrQN6'
ing the Wisest
This is played by selecting Judge
Of the game, aud three. other persons, c-
ther ladies' or gentlemen, who are To con.
test for the crown by answering success
ively the various questions whch the
resi- of the party are nj liberty to ask
The one declared 10 have been the read
lest and happiest in his answer receives
the crown.
Our American, much against his incli
nation, WAS chosen among the three can
ddales. II, was aware that his position
and the society with which he WAS mug
ling, required Of him the ability to sus
tain himself. lie was to he surs treated
with distinguished attention by his hOsl
and hostess; and generally by the party
but the was in compliment 10 the ind
vidual, and nOi one Of The company un.
ders,oOd the character Of republicans or
appreciated ths Republic. The three
W .rthies had arranged that their turn for
him should ftll in succession and b, the
last Tue first one, perfect exquisite,
and with an air Of the most inefiable con
,descensioh pat his question:
'.Ifl understand rightly the govern
'fnent Ot yOur country, you acknowledges
~ distinctions uf rank, consequently you
can have nn court standard for lie man
ncTs Of geu,lemen, will you favor me
with information where your best school
of pOliteness is 10 be found?"
''For your benefit" replied the Anne
rican, smiling calmly, 81 would recon
recon mend the Falls of Niagara con.
temptation of that stupendous wonder
teaches humility to the proudest, and hu
man nothinghess to the wisest. 1t re.
Dukes the triAer and arOuses the most
stupid; IN short; it turns men from their
idols; and when we acknowledge thar
God only is Lord, we feel that men are
our equals. A true christian ia always
polite"
There was murmnr among The audi
ence, but whether applause Or ceasure
the American could not determine, as re-
did not choose TO betray any anxiety for
the result by scrutiny OF The faces which
he knew were bent on him.
The second now proposed his question
He affected TO DO great politician, was
mustachoed and whiskered like a dipIo
matist, which station he he'd been covet-
ing. His voice was bland, but his en-.
Pbasis was very significant.
"Should visit the United States, what
subject with which am most convers.
ant would interest your people, and give |
me an opportunity Of enjoying their con
"YOu must maintain as you do at pres
ont, that a monarchy is the wsest, the
best government, which the skill of man
over devised, aud that democracy is ut.
IeFly baIbarOIs. My cOnntrymon are
fond Of argument, and will
meet YOU on both these questions, aud ii
1ou choose, argue with you to the end Of
pour life"
Tne mnrnur wes renewed, but still
Without any decided expression of the
feeling with which his answer had been
received.
The third then rose from his seat, and
with an assured voice, which seemed TO
announce certain triumph, said,
81 require your decision on delicate
IestiDn; bat the rules or the n,s,im
~ aPPang IL aud alan c,nl,l -.