Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-09-21
'--SIC.uayCnrS SEgG1yrunNS.
WASHINGTON.

and moro interesting ns time gradually is
syaiiing space from his lifetime 10 the pre-
sent moment. was seated The other af-
,ernodn, enjoying n cigar, and at the Mas
beth HoioI, when plain, vol dressed
elJcrly man drew n chair towards mo. and
seeing mo so much at leisure, cvincod a
disposition 10 enter into conversation with
mo; when Observed
well frond. it appears from all account
our new Presiden: has left u.s.
Yes sir, SO it seems; and short
notice. he replied.
.Ho was quite m aged man: not so old
MS myself by several yenrs. Was you in
this country during the Revolution, sirP
.Uh, yes sir; was born in this country
thank God
Then sir, you must have sono rccollec-
ion, but was too young 10 enter tho SCR
yico at the llno.'
.And where wore you sir?'
in Wcstchcstcr, sir
.Oh! then YOU had an opportunity Of
knowing considerable about tho great
idos ortonts Of that day; and do you rccol-
lee, tho features of Gen. Washington as
perfectIy rs though it WIS but Yesterday?
and Lafayette, too, and Harry Pinckney?
Yes said he, laughing heartily. 'Cros-
by and my father we're noighbors.'
SO snying, | offered him cigar which
no dolncd and said-
.If tho Landlord has ppo | viii porter
il. should like 10 tell you. ho continued,
little circumstance which took place
between Gen. Washington md myself.
! observed should DO delighted TO boar
Il, aud no rotated tho following history OF
a nay IN Tho Generals employ.
.Well. ono morning, father told mo To
tnke Tho black marc to Sing Sing, and get
her shod. and wait till old rum roso Ben
!ho blacksmith. shod her. SO ! stood at
The door Of old Ben's shop. and who should
drive up to the tavern opposite, but ash
inc,on in his coach, and Lafayette with
him. They both got out, and | saw both
pass into tho back room, and the landlord
followed; and In sow seconds, the landlord
beckoneti mo from the piazza. I fclt
frchtcni at first and wondered what II
meant: but drinks they ,yant some grog
mid fresh water. ! was in my shirt
and trowscrs, without shoes and on my
head an old cooked hat. AMI my feet
md ANGLES YOU may Judge. had been
hooing corn in tho morning, but IN went.
As approached tho square bar, met The
landlord. he said.
There arc two gentleman in the back
room who wish to sec YOU
Unable 70 smoihor laugh. said;
NV Gudt can't 70; SEQ me-, and c.1-
hh,ed myself and pointed to nv feet.
81 Come along I'll go with YOU
SO in he went
As pulled of my hat, the S.ouiest man
says;
.ah 81. down yourr man.
This boy,' aa;d tic landlord, i nm con-
fiGent will do any service you may trust
him with. TO Your satisfaction and with
drew from the room; and tho General BE-
gan, (ror il was Washington hnsrlf)
y ounc man wish 10 procure the nows-
ai,er of to-day, from New York! can you
procure i: for mo!
! hesi,aicd Il moment and rcp'icd;
Il think can. sir.
Nv oi,' SAYS he TO the Marquis. please
inquire Of the landlord if he Will furnish
good horse
mo, no. said I. Il don't wan, horse
How will you 90. thcn!'
in my canoe | said.
The Marquis could not refrain from
downright laugh. which brought tho land
lord to tho door.
'Lo diabe! you'll be drown!' says the
Frcnchman.
There is not water enough in the North
River TO drown this child know said |.
The Marquis and tho landlord enioved
the rctort by hearty laugh. but the other
turned to tho window looking on the rivor
few seconds and observed;
The tide serves. and wish TO see you
off. What time will YOU probably return'
Between seven and eight this afternoon
| replied.
He handed mo gold piece.
u don't want half So much; only want
sufficient to buy somo fowls and eggs with,
Tor am going TO market.
The General turned 10 the landlord and
said to him;
Give him as much change as he wishes
on which he handed mo about twelve
shilings. whiic observed;
Now Ill run homo and get some clothes
on IN few minutes
\ wish to speak few words with you
before you start
Il shall not be here again Till come from,
n. York, sir. In fifteen minutes | shall
start from tho little Stone DOCK and
pointed to it out of the window.
So saying good bye took my hat and
started. aud by tho time stated. start
cd from the dock. and saw the carriage
drive off.
soon reached tho city. and went to
Claus Nandria's III the Bowery. who used
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