Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26
From the lKnickerbocker for August.
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A YANKEE IN DISTRESS.
An odd and raw looking genius, carrying
small hair trunk, made his appearance on
the boat which plies between New York and
small port on the Connecticut coast. and
inquired for the Captain He hailed from
Coos county, New Hampshire, and prcsen-
ted in his appearance aperfcct specimen of a
fresh-caught Yankee. He wore a mixed
coat of home made fabric, with short square
skirts such as are usually called s.bob-tail''
lead buttons, and sleeves about six inches
too short at the wrists. His pantaloons were
striped, and his legs were thrust long wav
through them leaving the interval between
the legs o, the trowsers and bis heavy laced
boots arrayed in substantial pair Of pepper-
and salt yarn stockings. Oaa' head, adorn-
ed with lnxtrant growth of coarse. sandy
hair, tallowed 10 a nicetv, was pcrched a
hat much worn but in an excellent state Of
preservation, with anarrow brim, and huge
bell crown, serving the purpose of a travel
ling valsc in addition TO other uses oc that
article Of wearing apparel. An immense
c0lar,rlgid with starch and erect to the cars,
supported by a cotton cravat of varicgated
yellow and black, completed the adornment
of his outer maa. He seemed about twcn-
ty-fve years of age; was lean, cadcvcrous
looking individual, standing some six feet
when erect, but having stoop of the shout
ders which reduced him TO about five-fc
nine. A small pnclied-up mouth, peaked
| nose, high cheek homes, sunken checks, pro-
ninent chin, and pair Of bright twnklng
eyes, of an indoscribable color, gaze an air
IF extreme ''cuteness' TO his physognomy
This was obviously his first visit 10 the
saltwater; bat as nc stood upon the sIoop's
lock. whislling Yankee-doodlc. his arms
hrust into his pockets npio the elbows, one
cg thrown forward, his eyes cast upward
canning the rigging With the air Of connois
;cur, he seemed as much at home as though
re Yas ycritable ocean child" In reply
% question as TO his business he brawIed
out
"Cap'ing, what'll you charge 10 take a
teller TO York city?'
He was informed that the fare was one
'ollar and fifty cents.
81 s'pect ycou mean you charge felcr
that when yeou find him; wha,'I YOU take
a Teller for. when he finds hmseB?"
The price of passage without board, he
was informed was scvcnty-fve cents.
"i'hen | shall have 10 foot it ~ York (;
you see, capting, I'm scant ont for finds
and mast have leetlc somethin' left to
feed me after | get there; can't get along
without victuals." .#s
Cant help it, replied the captain; that's
ous lowest; we han'i but one pIiee.'
Meow just take a fcllar for halfa d,llar,
capting; come, now; if ycou will, III help
du up the chores while Pm aboard' :
No, sir, cant take you for that price, ,
| said the captain. t#s-
The green-hon squirled a long stream of
tobacco juice upon the deck, resumed his
tune of Yankee-doodle, shQuldercd his hair
trunk, and walked off In about an hour
he returned, and with grin addressed the
| captain: 81 str tE
Meow, look o'hcre, Gaping, Pm in dis
tress posi-tircly haint got but two dollars
s'urve; can't get nothin' TO du, here
Meow du, Gaping; I've always hearn tell
that you sailors was generous chaps. ag
This appeal TO the captains professional
pride had its effect, and he agreed to take
the persevcring mcdicant for fifty cenis,pro-
vided he would supply himself with provis-
ions, and render such assistance as he could
| in managing the vessel.
The passage was unusually long, being
delayed by contrary winds nearly week be
yond the ordinary time of starting.
On the second day the Yankee run on.
Of provisions; and the captain, as an act OF
charity, furnished him from the vessels
stores About thirty-six hours before theil
arrival, in the exubcrancc of lis exultation
at having out-witted the captain, he disclos-
cd to fellow passenger that he had lots o
cash." and he made quite a display ofloose
change This soon came 10 the ears the
captain, who was so indignant at the impo
sition which had been practiced upon him
that he was about setting the tricky custo
mer ashore, tossfoot il 10 York" the best
way he could; but on reflection, he conclu
ded that il would be a worse punishment t6
keep him on board, stop his rations, and pu
him 10 hard work. = From this time unit
their arrival, the Yankees situation was ne
sinecure. Furnished with cloth, and
bucket ofsand, he was set to securing Ia,
aRchor! Being Injured 10 labor, that die
not trouble him much; but toswork on al
empty stomach tor .thiriy-six hours, and en-
dure the curses Of the enraged captain, and
the tannts and jeers of The passengers ans
crew, and all for The small matter of twenty
FIVE cents, he thought was s'paying rathe
dear for the whistle!' Great was his Joy,
therefore, when they hauled into the slip al
New York; and before the sloop's side had
touched the dock. he Jumped ashore. Leav.
ing the Little hair-irunk 10 be removed atiel
he had satisfied his hunger, he fastened tc
the nearest place where food could be pro
cured. This happened to be a huckster's
stand at The head of the slip; where, among
other cdiblcs, were displayed some fine
looking boiled Holsters. Our verdant gen.
ius had often heard HOLSTERS spoken of as ex.
cellep, food, although he had never tasted
any ;sshis seemed opporiunc to satisfy his
hunger, and at The same time 10 enjoy rare
luxury: so after bargaining awhile, and bea-
ting The old woman down in her price some
three or four cents, he bough, three HOLSTERS
and as many Boston crackers" with which
he returned 10 the sl9op. Il.
Meanwhile one orthe passengers, wae
I 81 he Ers, ,rdar haVtnxr bas,, mn, int, tl.e