American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-02-28
From the New Haven Coarierl
THE DRY GOODS CLERKS LIFE.
BY ONE OF THEN.

Awaking suddenly, as if aroused by some I'M
seen power, with long, thoughtful considera-
ton, come to the conclusion to get up. Fee
bic nature, not sufficiently rested from the la
kors Of the preceding day, requests little more
sleep, little more Sunderland not caring to
act contrary to her desire, my mind is again
roaming mid scenes OF pleasure, never seen by
mortal eye--yet often dreampt of Again
called, start as if struck by a resolute hand,
which not only intends being felt, but obeyed.
So with thoaghtfulness, place in opposition
10 my desire, the demand Of those with whom
/ am engaged aud accommodating my own, to
their feelings, arise to labor. After fitting
myself to appear in public as respectfully as
possible, leave the retired room of dreams
and sweet rest, for scenes which impose upon
my mind a desire TO return. But, no Com
PEELED by duty, proceed to the store; unlock,
open, regulate, and prepare for trade. My an
ticipations are quite elevated. BEAUTIFUL NOR
ming is improved by beautiful customers. Ar
ranging my standee, tying very precisely my
cravat, consider myself in fit condition Tor
waiting very politely on all whose pleasure it
is to call And am no longer waiting. a
carriage arrives. Out steps richly dressed la
dy in her morning attire. She enters. With
. mods, we exchange compliments.
4 Indeed, it is; so charming could not desist
from ordering my carriage and coming to
trade"
''What unusully warm, fine weather we have
for winter2"
"We do-very like such as have enjoyed
at the South, the corresponding month. Your
store is in very fine order-l understand you
keep very rich goods, and sell them at quite
accommodating prices"
ave endeavor to- ma'am, and should be We
ny happy toexhibitany article you may be plea
sod to inquire for"
''Have you silks, of superior quality, and rich
style2"
ave have an extensive and beautiful stock,
which shall be happy to show you this way,
ify you please"
"And, sir, before we look at these, what is
ths?"
"a chameleon stripe Caledonia Stradillian. =
at is? have heard Of but never saw it be-
fore this morning" -,
Brightly, she said, she never saw the like
before; she nor any one else ever did, though SIN
had heard 0fthenf
81 think shall be in want OF this article be-
fore long"
1--WE shall be pleased to receive call from
you when you intend purchasing, as we doub
not this style of goods will suit you exceeding,
ly well, on trial; they are of so beautiful quail
ty, and SO durable. They combine beauty will
= durability"
- 81 will call, sir; this diaper, sir, how muct
y il it yard"
ssThat we sell, ma'am, at one shilling"
at is very cheap, sir-I will call when il
want. Oh! what beautiful Delaine you hav
here pray, what is the price of it, sr?''
ssThat is Paris mousseline, ma 'am-of ex
tremely fine quality-of the best material
and, as you see, of pattern very beautiful
4 It's very late style, also-imported for us il
the last steamer. 1t will give satisfaction"
1.-THE price, SIR"
Excuse met is ten dollars and fifty cent
pattern"
II will not take 1t this morning. shout
like to see what others you have"
So to accommodate the lady, 60 TO Wor
oey cordially, clearing shelf after shelt-bt
as no cheering prospect of successful term
nation of this pleasing labor appears, exp'
tiate on what has already filled the counter
high, that it is impossible to see the prohtab
customer without standing on tiptoe. Havir
satisfied the lady's curiosity, after taxing to
utmost my patience, she inquiries again for Il
n blk.
"Ah! the silk will now look at-but VIII
is this. Something new, is it not? lilo
pretty!h
Eyes, madam-a style of goods called G
de Marcelana -pery recently mported-mar
prefer it to Delaine; it is made of the san
naterial--the difference is in the way it is N