Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-08-06

which communicated part of his fresh feelings
to the most WORKOUT fashionists in the party.
His good natura would havo been sneered al by
some OF the proud cavaliers. had he not been
suca capital shot, and he might have been QUIZ
zed, had no. the ladies'. won By his respectful CT
Whites, and his consian. attentions III tho draw
ing room and saloon, always showed themselves
his friends. But combination ~ last form
cd among trio Of dandios, stanch patrons of the
Quarterly. TO ann!hIiate the young American.
They proposed to vary the eternal Waiting and
piping by the acting Of charadcs and playing va
rious games; and having interested ono OF those
interchangeable ladies Who always carry their point
in the scheme, it was voted to be the thing.
After some charades had been disposed of, one
gentleman begged leave 70 propose the game
called drowning the Wises..' This is played
by selecting Judge of the game, md three per-
SONS. either ladies or gentlemen, who re to con-
test for the crown by answering successlvoly the
various questions winch the rest OF the party are
at liberty 10 ask. The who IS declared to
have been the roadios, and the happ.ost III his
answers receives tho crown.
Our American much against his inclination,
chosen among the three cand dat 9. tie
that his position. tho society with
which he was miDgIlng. required OF hun great a
bIlity To sustain hiInscf.-i!c was treated with
distinguished attention by his hostess, and genor-
ally by The party; bat this was tayort = the IN
diyIdua!. for not ONO of the party Understood the
character Of republicans, apprsca el tha rcpn5-
lie. The tiroo worthless had arranged that thor
turn for him should fail in succession, and ne be
the last. The first one. perfect exquisite, and
with air of most inctlab!c condc5conslon, pat
tho following question:
..if understand rightly the government OF
your country, you acknowledge no distinction Of
rank; consequently you can have no court stan
dard for tho manners Of "A gentleman. WIZ you
favor with information whore your best
schools Of politcncss Is to be fouudt
..For your benefit replied tho American. stni-
ling calmly, Il would recommend the falls Of NJ
agara; contJnpatiln Of that slGpcndoas wonder
teaches humility to the proudest and human moth
ingncss the vaincs. 1t rcbukcs tho trlller, anl
arousos the most stnpia;-in short, i turns men
from their idols: and when acknowledge that
God only IS Lord. NC feel that men arc oar G.
quas. 4 true Christian IS always po.!t@,'
Iherc was murmur among the audience; but
whether Of applause or ccnSure, the American
could not determine, he did not choose to bat7aF
anxiety for the result, BY scrutiny OF the faces
which he knew were bent on hun.
The second now proposed his question. lie
affected TO DO great politician, was nnstachoet
and bewhishcrcd like diromaiist. which sta
ton he La been covelug. Ills voice vas bland,
but his emphasis very Significant
..Shoud visit tho niled States, what subject
with which am conyeTsant would most interest
your people, and give INC an opportunity Of On
joying their conversational
~ ou must maintain, You do al present, that
monarchy tho Wiscst, the purcst. the best
government which the skill Of man ever devised,
and that q democracy is utterly barbarous. Ny
countrymon ire proyorbalIy fond Of argument.
and will meet YOU all these questions, and. i
YOU choose, will argue with you 10 tho end Of your
lifc."
The murmur was renewed. but still without
any decided expression Of the feelings with when
his answer received.
The third then arose from his scat. and With
an assured voice which soor!cd to announce Ger
tain triumph, said:
Il require your decision on delicate question:
but tho rules of pastmo warrant i, also q cnnilu
answer. You have seen the American and III
glish ladies: which are tho f..rczt!
The young republican glanced ro;ind The c.roto.
Ii was bright with flashing eyes. and the sweet
smiles which wrcathod ovory lip might nave "oa
less determined patriot from his allegiance. lie
did not hesitate though no bowed 10" 70 tic tat.'cs
as he answered:
"Thc standard Of ferialc beauty IS hoevc, al
lowed TO be the power Of exciting admiration and
bcgctting ovo in cur sex, and, consequent i,
those ladies who most admired and beloved
ana respected BY tho gentlemen, must be tie fatr-
est. assert now, confidently, that there IS not
4 nation on earth where woman IS 50 truly be-
loved, 50 tondcr.v cherished, respectfully treat
cd. III tho republic of the United States ihofo-
fore the American ladies arc the ialrasi but,
and he again bowed low, elf tho ladies' botc-o
whom have now tho honor OF expressing my o.
pinion, were in my country, NO should ialnh
them Americans.
The applause was enthusiastic: after the m'rt'
had subsidized to allow the Judge 10 be heard
he directed tho crown to DO given to the Yankee.
TIE Ncrcuro Segusien speaks Of an ex:rao-dl-
n. "a