Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-23
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which are embraced in the literary remains Of
the late Willis Gaylord Clark. It is only me-
ccssary to premise that the writer is Phila,
delphia student, who, after stolen fortnight a.
mid the gaieties of Washington season, finds
himself (through the remissness of a chum) at
Baltimore on his way home, without penny
in his pocket. He stops at fashionable hotel,
nevertheless where, after tarrying day or two,
he finally, at the heel of grand dinner, "omnes
selus" in his private apartments, flankcd with
abundant Champagne and Burgundy, resolves
to disclose all to his landlord. Summoning
servant, he says:
"Ask the landlord to step up TO thy room and
bring his bill"
lie clatters down stairs, giggling, and shortly
thereafter his master appeared. He entered
with generous smile, that made me hope for
the best his house afforded, and that, just then,
was credit.
''tIow much do l owe you," said I. He
handed me the bill with all the grace ofprvale
expectancy.
"l.et me see-seventeen dollars. How very
reasonable But, my dear sir, the most disa.
grceable part of the matter is now to be dis.
cinsed grieve to inform you that at present
am out of money, but know by your philan-
thropic looks that you will be satisfied when
tell you that if l had it, I would give it to you
with unqualified pleasure.
"But yon sec my not having the change by
me is the reason | cannot do it, and am sure
you will let the matter stand and say no more
about it. am stranger to you, that's fact
but in the place where came from, all my ac-
quaintances know me. as easy as can be-
The landlord turned all colors. "Where do
you live, any how 7"
'ln Washing, should say Philadelph
His eyes flashed with angry disappointment.
al see how it is, mister (; my opinion is that you
are blackleg. You don't know where your
home is-you begin with Washington and then
drop it for Philadelphia. You mus, pay the
bill"
"But can't"
"rhen III take your clothes; if DON'T blow
me tight"
"Scoundrel :" said I, rising bolt upright, ado
it if you dare do it and leave the rest to mel"
There we're no more words. lie arose de.
liberately, seized my hat and my only mex
prrssibles, and walked down stairs.
Physicians say that two excitements can ex-
ist at The same time in one system. External
circumstances drove away, almost Immediately,
the confusion Of my brain.
arose and looked ont of the window. The
snow was descending as drummed on the
pane. What was to do An unhappy "sans
culotes" in strange city, no money, and
slightly inebrated. A thought struck me.
had large full cloak, which, with all my
other appointments, save those he took, the
landlord had spared. dressed Immediately
drew on my boots over my fair drawers, not un-
like small clothes, put on my cravat, vest and
coat la d a travelling cap from my trunk jauuti-
ly over my forehead, and flingng my fine long.
mantle gracefully about me, made my way
through the hall into the street.
Attracted by shining lamps in the portico of
a new hotel, few squares from my first lodg-
ings, entered, recorded some name on the
books and bespoke bed. Everything was
fresh and neat every servant attentive; all
uugered well. kept myself closely cloaked,
puffed a cigar, and retired to bed to mature my
plot.
"Water, just brush my clothes well, my fine
follow" said |, in the morning, as he entered
my room. "Mind the pantaloons don't spill
any thing from the pockets /; there is money
in both"
81 don't see no pantaloons."
"The devil you don't Where are they !"
"Can't tell I'm sure don't know, s'elp me
God"
"Go down, sir, and tell your master to come
up here Immediately" The publican was with
me in a moment.
| had arisen and worked my face before the
glass into fcndsh look of passion. Landlord
exclaimed with fierce gesture, 81 have beer
robbed in your house-robbed, sir, robbed My
pantaloons and purse containing three fifty
dollar notes are gone. This is pretty hotel
Is this the way you fulfil the injunctions 0
scripture! | am a stranger, and find my sci
taken in with vengeance. | will expose yor
at once if am not recompensed."
"Pray, keep your temper" said the agitate
publican. "l have Just opened this house, an
It is getting good run would you RUIN It's TC
putation for an accident | will fad out ih
villain who has robbed YOU, and ! will send IL
a tailor to measure you tor your missing gal