Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-04-16

Then followed scene of the richest kind Of fun
but Dickens has described q similar adventure,
and pass OH.
Supper was announced was placed at the
head OF the table-the richest viands and preserv-
ed fruits, were placed in profusion before us. We
Toasted land during the operation, numerous fe
male heads-or rather, heads of females--were
continually popping in at the windows and open
doors, while the piazza was filled with bows OF all
sizes, who amused themselves by firing off Chinese
crackers, sending up young rockets, and shouting
I" Hurrnh for Jackson! and his cabnet!'
Supper over, we retired to the bar and demand
ed our bill OF expenses The landlord smngy
answered, that he was too happy 10 entertain us all
without any compensaton--h he felt honorod by my
sitting al his board, and my friends were equally
welcome. Alter much urging, consented to re-
ceive his hospitality gratutousy, since ne insisted
on it, but my friends, would not consent that Mey
should feast at his expense-no, no! They must
be allowed TO pay for their splendid supper Well,
if insisted he icould take pay for them and he
did.
"Couij say two or three words 10 you iSpri-
vate 2" asked the landlord in a low voice, as he
walked by my side towards the coach, which was
waiting.
"By all MEANS" replied and he led me a lit
tie one side, into dark part of the piazza. After
two or three hens, to clear his throat the landlord
commenced: ~
Whatever others may think of you, consider
you an HONEST man."
"Sir, feel very much obliged by the favorable
estimate you have formed Of me-
ayes, sir let the opposition say what they may
please, believe you to be conscientious individ-
ual-I do"
"Well, sir considering this is the first time we
met. must say your lberality is extraordina-
ry; but I thank you for your good opinion"
"Al sir, though we have never met know you
wcll-w all know you for most efficient officer,
and deserving man.
alt is true am toerably well known in the
Southern and Western country, and, as for my eff
fciency believe do push ahead about as hard as
man conveniently cam"
"That You do-all parties must acknowledge it.
You have effected many improvements in your de-
parment."
ayes, flattar myself that in the Stage depart
ment have made some improvements"
Your removals. in this pant of the country have
mot with general appreciation"
"Removals? Oh yes, travel good deal"
eyes, you do, and TO some purpose, Now Just
wanted to speak to you about our Postmaster out
here"
"Indeed! We'll, what of him ~
"Arc you not aware that he is Whlg?"
"No! Is he ?"
"Yes, he and it is thought by the friends of
the Administration here, that he ought to be remov-
ed, and good Democrat appointed"
" w hat Is the ONCE worth :!
"About $500 year."
"Who would be proper person for the office %
"Why could not exactly say--but if"
"Would you accept the appointment"
"Most willingly, if you should think me worthy
"Well, III tell you what you'd better do. Write
on to the Department-state the matter as you
have stated it to me, and perhaps"
d" If you would Just make memorandum it will
be sufficient.
"My dear sir, don't depend on any thing that
passes between us here-here | am Sol Smith, as
you may see by the waybill but at Washington
YOU Understand"
ayes, understand Then I'll write on to the
| Department"
"Yes-write."
"Sir--I shall depend on your good Offices"
"Sir, you may-your supper was excellent, your
attentions shall not be forgotten --farew ell-wrte
on to the department, by all means
The worthy uspirant to the Postmastership of the
village accompanied me to the coach, carefully
turned up the steps when entered, and then join
ed his fellow citizens in three loud cheers with
which our departure was honored.