Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-03-05
The Flight of Captain Cra btree.
BY HAwsER MARTINGALE.

own merits and good looks, and who took orea,
pleasure in decorating his person, especially
when acont to enter into the company of the
ladies'. lie was lille cholerc in his ,emper
but as smart as steel trap, and on shore al
ways looked as nice as a new pin, or as if he
mad just been taken ou, of bandbox marked
| this side up with care
Captain Simcox once commanded the Shin
Spouier, of Providence, on VOYAGE TO CoDen.
hagen. One evening, at parry, he formed an
acquaintance with an oddlooking German no.
bleman who seemed quite pleased with the con-
versa'ion and bearing of the genemany Yam
kee A lew days afterwards, his friend, the
American Consul, pu, in his hands note, writ
ten ON embossed gilt edge paper, (nol so COM
mon in those days as now,) with armorial bear
ngs on The seal. What is in The wind now p
exclaimed the Yankee, with look of surprise.
as he took off his kid gloves and opened The
note
An invitation from Count WogonslrofTsky 10
dine. expect replied The worthy Consul.
Il believe it is, remarked Smcox, with a
smile, which was soon changed iIfto terrible
frown as he read these words:-
Count Wogonsirohsky's compliments 10
Captain Ebenezer Simcox, Esq, ard would be
much happy 10 be honored with his company
10 dinner on Wednesday next a, six o'clock in
the evening
N. Bit is expected thai Captain Simcox
will not make his appearance at the table with
out his shirt-as ladies will be present. A
dicky alone will no, DO
Ii is difficult to conceive the rage which
burned within the bosom of Captain Simcox, on
reading this letter. Although pigmy in size,
he was giant in spirit. What does the ras-
cal meanr said he with grin of Defiance
Dicky, indeed will go forth and pull the
fellows nose in the public Gardens. Even the
presence of the king himself shall no, screen
him from the chastisement he deserves Say
ing this, the redoublable Smcox seized his
cane, a raian switch, with convusive grasp,
and was about 10 sally forth in quest of Coun,
Wogonslroffsky.
The Consul, with quiet smile, saw the ex-
citing effec, which was produced by the harm
less looking missve Stop said he, as he
gently laid his hand on The arm of bis friend
'Wha, is the NATTER?
The scoundrel = spultered the furious Yam
kee--' The sour crout- ealing, gin-drinking Hes.
sian, sends me an invitation 10 dinner, and says
that as ladies will be present, must M, come
without my shirt! Let me go. my friend,
beg of you--I long to be at him. I'll learn him
10 play of his jokes on a Yankee Dickey,
indeedr
But there is no occasion 10 hurry added
the Consul, after indulgng in hearty laugh
! you can as we'll give him his lesson half an
hour hence as now. have a liIle story to
tell you, which may possibly account for the
Counts singular message which has SO very
naturally excited your choler. After you have
heard what have to say, if you are determined
10 give the Count ,hrashing, why, peg away,
that's ALL
Captain Simcox with dogged air, turned
round, looked in his friends face, which was
lighted up by meaning smile, and threw him.
self on an ottoman, saying You are right
there is no hurry--I can fog The rascal as well
an hour hence as now--so heave ahead, my
| fine fellow, as there is no time 10 be LOST. But
don't think TO change my purpose---for terri
Bile fogging ] will give him as sure AS
Poh, my dear fellow, don't make rash reso-
lutions. The Coun. is good fellow enough,
and has not the least idea OF insulting
What! ask man to join his dinner party,
and insinuaie that he never wears a shirt, and
vet Intend no insult! The idea is prepOster-
Gus and The little man brought his fists down
upon the table which was conveniently near,
with violence that threatened TO demoeh il
Count Wogonstrofsky,' resumed The Con
sul without seeming 10 notice The fury OF the
Yankee, is German noble, Of great wealth