Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-27
STULTZ, THE TAILOR.


in England. Stulz was youth Of good gifts;
he joined to German patience and sagaciy
tinessc and ingenuity very rare in the land o!
his birth. The witty German is like cold
Soulhron; he has great chance in succeeding
in what he undertakes. Fortune ought thus to
smile on the young Sultz who chose profes.
sion of which his compatiiots are tond-that of
tailor he learnt of the best masters, then took
for himself little establishment in which he
succeeded well. He was soon in good circum-
stances, as to money. but this dd not suffice his
ambitious mind he dreamed of wealth and glo-
rv, and wanted TO be the first tailor in London.
His employers were citizens, merchants, and
attorneys clerks while doing justice to these
good people who paid him well, he felt himself
worthy to co,he those of another quality. His
shears irembled in his fingers he thought of
the brilliant gentlemen who set the fashions in
Hyde Park and Regent.street. That thought
he 'is the custom to make tailor illu>trious
and rich But how can | ever obtain it =
"At that time the famous Brumme was the
youth of London. His tailor was the only one
employed by men who had preteutions to ele-
gance, Stultz turned the whole force of his
mind to the work of supplarting this fortunate
tailor, who was named, believe, Thomas Glib
SON. To disposscss Gibson aud assume the sn,ne
position was the aim to which he directed all
his patience, sagacity and finesse.
"Brummel was his hero; his object Of a,ten-
tive and laborious idol,,ry. Stul'z followed
him in the streets went to all public places to
watch him. His justuess of eve and memory
/ served him we'll in this study. If he had been
painter or sculptor he wonld have made from
memory the portrait of this great man, being a
tailor, he nade exactly to his measure a de-
llgh,ul coat, on which he exhausted all the re-
sources of his talent and the graces Of his ina
| gination.
"When this masterpieces was finished, S'uliz
waited one morning on Brummel, and ntter
waiting three hours in the ante.c chamber obtain
ed the honor of an audience, on which he enter
ed, coat in hand.
"Ah all :" said Brummcl, "a new coat
which appears charming. Yon are, then, one
of the men OF that rascal Gibson"
mo. my lord" replied Stulz, who thought
this tide would propiia,e the dandy.
"lou are his partner, then.
"Not so, my lord, am tailor, little known
as vet, who expects from you his reputation anC
offers you this sample of his talent
IL am in despair, my good fellow, that ! car
do nothing for you. III were to wear Goa
of which Gibson is not the author, it would caus'
rupture between us"
"But observe, my lord, what perfect fit
is"
never taken my measure
Il took it on the statue Of Antlnons."
"Oh oh na,tery that suits me very well
| receive we'll deserved compliment and an
willing to repay it. The coat is delightful;
> has originality in It's cut ; grace in the details
I, Bu, cannot wear it on account oi Gibson"
2 "Gibson would not do the same. He is grow
, ing old, falling into routine, but my lord. al
!
2 like you, could 20 far on the path of innov0
tions"
d 81 believe it, but honor forhids my hrcakin
] with Gibson. Think that he has dressed m
gratis for ten years"
al was for his own advantage ; the merit
: m, great"
Il "IIe does not, however, fail to give himsr
. airs upon il when receive him to audience"
"What lmpertincnce it is in fact lie vino
\ in your debt. should act more conscientlonsll
Y Please, my lord, to keep my coat and eNam'n
I it with care. will return tomorrow for you
definite answer"
Y at is well known that the dclicacy of Bruu
y mel was not excessive. Wholly without ia
tune, he lived on his position. All kinds
= trades-people furnished whatever he wanted Il
l. the honor ofhjs patronage. Sultz, KNOWN
e of the pockets OF the coat hundred pound ban
is note.
Next day he returned boldly. Brummel r
q. ceved him graciously, observing, with perie
,e a'p'omJ,
1r ~ have examined the coat, and It cannot
of eXceled; especially the trimmings plea
>. me-"
ns 81 am enchanted to meet your approbato
tn my Lord"
IN "Decidedy, as you said yesterday, Gibs
Id grows old he has no new ideas now he 4
al. yer would have thought of that trimming, B
IN tell me. Mr.. Stultz, do you intend to make
same additions 10 all your coats Z"