The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-04-10
MISCELLANEOUS.
a Ceriau Bero.


years ago, was the hero. He was, says the
Mercury, queer compound of human nature
"A man who could with ease make other.
laugh, but seldom ever laughed himself
melancholy man through life, which caused
him TO shuttle off his mortal COLL ere half hi:
race was run.
About the time the Texas excitement rar
50 high in the United States, Jim Wills, was
in Pittsburg, in that situation so common to
NAV actors, viz: fiat broke Standing one
day on the wharf, with his serious vissge ex-
handed, planning how he should get down the
river Without money, he heard drum and
fife. And looking around he saw company
If reckless looking, half uniformed soldiers
embarking for New Orleans, bearing Tex
ian banner. A thought struck him. Next
day he sent his trunks on board the first boat
TO start, and just as the Captain was tapping
the bell for the last time, Wills slept on board
and dragged his trunks into an unoccupied
state room, and took from his theatrical ward
robe soldier coat, with buff breast and
three rows of buttons, chapeau with an i'm
meuse plume, red sash, pair of military
trowsers, a grizzly black wig, and a pair of
false whiskers. By the time the boat had
got fairly under way, Jim was fully equipped,
with his stage sword gracefully hanging by
MS side. Drawing his white gloves, he hes
tated moment, but relying on his peculiar
powers, he opened the door, gave the usual
military stoop, and walked into the cabin,
which was filled with passengers. In mo-
ment all eyes were directed towards him, but
he walked up to the bar and drank glass of
brandy and water. In the mean time all was
hustle and confusion to find out who the Off
Ger was. A general rush was made for the
register, but he had not yet put down his
name-the Captain was consulted, but he
knew nothing. At length, however, feeling
a little curiosity himself, he walked up to Jim,
and bowling politely to him said, Sir Sir
10 you,' said Wills, touching his chapeau a
Ia militaire.
VIII you do me the favor to register your
name so that ! can provide state room for
you!
'Oh, with pleasure said Jim, and walking
up the register he flourished in round text,
C. P. EDWARDS, Major, Texas Army
The crowd pressed around the table-they
read the name-universal enthusiasm prevail
ell three tremendous cheers were given for
Texas and Liberty.
Jim took off his chapeau, acknowledged the
compliment with graceful bow, and few
patriotic remarks.
1t is almost needless to say, that from that
moment the sol distant Major was lion. Ev-
cry one sought to make his acquaintance-the
indies opened the cabin door to get peep at
hinl-he was placed at the head of the table
and at night he was made as drunk as Bac-
chus on champaign.
Next day he was promending the hurricane
deck, linked arm in arm with the Captain, and
a warm hearted southerner, who resided at
Ficksburgh.
Major said the southerner, | know very
well that you have been on mission TO col
lect arms, ammunition and recruits-but on
that subject you must of course be mum, IN
consequence of the treaty between Mexico
and the United States. For my part, l could
see every copper colored rascal hung, like
dogs on trees
Whatever my business may have been !
find that | have exhausted all my means in
the cause: in fact fear shall not be able to
pay my passage until get to New Orleans
'Don'tmention it, said the Captain, 4 could
not think of taking anything of you
i have it, said the southerner, come with
me-
The trio adjourned to the clerks Office
where stirring appeal for aid to Texas was
written. The southern gentleman carried II
among the passengers, and collected loo dol
lars which was handed overt to Wills. AT night
a grand supper was given, at which speeches
were made and tOasts were drank. The cabIr
was decorated with the star-spangled banner
entwined with the flag of the lone star, man.
ufactured by the ladies, out of some OF then
red and white 'oh, no, we never mention
ems for the occasion.
About II o'clock the company commenced
singing songs, and at length the Major wa:
called upon to favorthe company with song
He complied by sfavoring the company witt
his famous sort of Billy Barlow
'Bravor said one.
Excellent = said another.
'Capital' said third.
Il could do it a sight BETTER said Jim, whit
was fast verging into the fourth stage Of intox
ication, i'll had the proper toys on
After giving three faint huzzas for Texas
the party broke up -.,,.
Next morning the clerk went into VIII
state room to call him to breakfast. lmagIn
his surprise when he discovered that the Ma
jor had turned in all standing-with boots, cha
peau and sword on, the feet snugly land on In
pillow. lie was Texas Major, and OF cours
no fault was found.
Thus things ran on and Wills reached NeI
Orleans in triumph. There he DOTTED his UNI
form, and returned to Vicksburg, where he 60
an engagement in the theatre. He became
great favorite-and when he was at the zenIt
of his glory, the old gentleman whom he me
on the boat, went to the theatre. Betwee
the pieces Wills sang Billy Barlow-the oil
fellow was bewildered-the afterpiece cam
on, Wills appeared in the Identical suit
which he had enacted the Texas Major.
After the theatre let out, the old fello'
sought an interview with Jim.
you rascal, ought to shoot you, but tn
trick was so clever that forgive you, so le
US say no more about it,
Jim looked at him moment with seriou
expression, then replied, Man in his tim
plays many parts
STCAD