Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-11-06

tnc partly opened door. ana. alter tlt n small
cadaverous face, upon which sat an expression
of profound importance Good morning to
you, sir how air you p exclaimed the intruder.
acccnting his most unimportant words strongly.
" Aha ! are you there Captain Flam p cried
the editor, eaping from the stool, and graspng
him by the hand "What may be your plea
| sure, this fine morning ~
| Capt. Flam, slender, emaciated man. stand
| ing some five-feet three, proceeded, with the
| utmost gravity, to place his huge umbrella,
| which he had been using as parasol, in the
corner, and then seating himself beside the cdi-
tors desk. looked mystcriously at Shadrack, and
then at Mr. Lick.
" Shadrlck, avaunt - cried the latter. " And
now. sir, fo~ yo"r business 4 =,
| Sir commenced the gallant captain, in his
oratorcal, or matchmaking style, - deem
you, sir, us The editor of a weekly newspaper, in
free country, to'be great man. Your Office is
a high one sir ; you have most incompatible
and nconceivable high duty 10 perform, sir
| You, sir air destined to pull the veil from the
face ot truth. and to let her benignly and sub
timely shine forth a,uiillumine, SIR this evcrlast-
ing gloomy EARTH sir
| -" am proud, sir, to hear you so express your
self said Mr. Lick, with a low bow.
Not nj all, sir: not nj all, answered Capt.
Flam, raising his hand with the air of a man
who was determined not to be ilattcred. Yours,
sir, is the grateful duty of publishing 10 the ut
tcrmost parts of The earth, by The aid of the al
mighty powerful press. the claims OF The oppres-
sed. and the wr,n IS of the insul ell anil i-treated.
And you, sir, air The man 10 whom the power is
givcn Of holding forth 10 the gimlet eye ot the
public. and fagellating the evil-doer, and the UNI
principled would-bc-great individual, sir"
I" am rather busy, now sir commenced
MIR. Lick, growing impatient of the others ha-
rangue.
But Capt Flam still continued, without deign-
ing to notice the Interruptions. =" Now, sir, |
have been mast grossly insulted-unwarrant-
ably insultcd, sir, and you, sir, air the man to
whom look for revenge.
Having said this in loud and impressive
manner, Capt. Flam divcd his hand into his trow-
sers pocket, and pulling forth five dollars, laid
them on the editorial desk.
"Who is the offender ?! asked Mr.. Lick.
" Mr.. Abel Wright, sir
The editor pondercd few minutes. apparently
in some erplcxity as to what he should do
then, in a low voice, said, Is he a tall man. a
strong. fiery fellow, ell p
lie is u tremendous fellow, sir, or this hand
would have chasti>cd him." exclaimed Flam,
holding forth his clcnched fist.
1t Is too much risk, captain, cant under
take ii" returned Lick upon which, Capt. Flam
madea second dive into his pocket and drew forth
five dollars, and laid them, with Il look OF the
proioundest mystery, on the desk Overcome
by such bride, Lick exclaimed. Well, sir, I'll
try what can do. Mr.. Abel Wright, you say
where does he live y
" Seventeen, Broadway aASwereu flain, and
retired slowly from the office.
Left alone, Mr.. w. W. l.. seated himself once
more at his desk, and addressed himself to the
composition OF - tlare-up ilageaton Messrs.
Wright and Herman, whose names were men-
toned in the TRADE, after the following fashion
CREDIT We Cons On Thursday morning
last, in pursuance of our usual plan of touting
tor advertisements, we sent our trusty negro,
Shadrick, with polite message. to the business
premises of Mr.. Andrew Herman. of II Back
street, requesting him to favor us with his adj
vestisement Now. it appears old Herman was
not in his best temper ut the time, and seeing
that our sable Mercury was somewhat of the
smallest. and rather safe one to be dealt roughly
withal, he seized the little fellow and graspiny
with violent determination the wool OF his head,
commenced lathcrlng him with thick cane and
concluded his terrific performance by kicking
him out of the house. Shadrack has informed
us that Herman communicated to him, with reck-
less confidence, his design of some day bestow-
ing like hiding upon our own person.-l.ook
out, Mr.. Herman that's all
The other went thus -
"CAUTloN!-Io the Citizens oE-. 1t
with great pain and the deepest regret that we
have TO caution the public against certain in
dividual living in this city. We have received
such communications concerning him as to com
pei US to dcnouncc him as a scoundrel Beware
of Abel Wright, No. II Broadway have no.
thing to do with him! Get thee to the back.
81 art ,,ll. ., ~;
vilized town -
That will do, reckon" said the editor, with
a smile of complacency; guess they Ii be
ring" a rum 'un.'
1t was Tuesday morning The number of
the Citizen ot the West, containing the above
tit-bts OF newspaper literature, had been pub
lished the evening before. Mr.. Lick was seat.
ed ut his desk, engaged in skimming over the
contents OF IL number of newspapers, or rather
cullng choice mOrceGHr for the next Citizen. A
loud knock was heard at the street door. Lick
started at the sound, and then listened aticn.
lively. The door was opened. lie heard a
gruif voice growing oIt something, but could
not distinguish what and Immediately heavy
and hasty steps were heard ascending the stairs.
Aha here comes the freeman = exclaimed
the editor, and darling to the fire place, seized
inc pohcr ana sllONcl (tOnns tilere were nOne)
which he deposted-oh sacrilege in the edi.
toral desk then seating himself on the high
stool, he piled his pen intenty. The steps grew
louder; the stranger would be in the room in
another instant,
He's coming quoth Lick !" and there's
one lucky thing, he do MT know me-"
The heavy and hasty gentleman who was
no other than Mr.. Abel Wright, had put his foot
upon the topmost stair, and without knocking
| rushed into the room armed with beautiful
cowhide, and roared out, "llullo here ! is you
names Lick p
, The editor slowly raised his eyes from the
. paper, and surveyed the enemy with bland
look. "lf you wish to see Mr.. Lick, sir, he
deliberately commenced
Slice me into sandwiches and smash me
into soSengers if you do MT answer plain ant
spry, Ill bring this here to bear upon you !
, and he ilourished the cowhide before the willy
Lick.
You wish to see the editor sir p said Lick
coming down from his seat and going towards
: the door,
"Yes, sir ; call him up. Say a gentleman
has called to pay bill"
" Yes, sir" answered Lick, glad to escape il
any manner from within range ofthe formidable
< weapon. lie stood outside the door for an in
slant, hesitatlng whether he should turn the Ike,
5 upon MIR. Wright and lock him in, or seek saietl
I in flight, when 10 he was startled by ano,he
k loud knock at the street door. 1t was opened
+ Some one entered hastily, and again was Nh
c Lick inquired after, The idea flashed acros