The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-10-29
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We were told the following story a day
or two since, by gentleman. who we
presume was on the spot at or about the
time Of its occurrence. We publish il
for the benefit of those gentlemen whose
pockets are not filed with 'rocks," gen
erally-and most particularly. for the a.
musement of our worthy hosts Of the
Astor House and City Hotel in the vii
lage of New York. Thejokeis too good
to be lost.
"John"
"Yes, SIR"
Carriage at the door"
John ran to the door and returned with
a large trunk, apparently not very heavy
behind came gentleman whose ex-
ternal appearance was decidedly million
are. He entered his name simply Mr.
Suckerman, New York-laying down
his penhe said to the landlord:
"l want the very best accommodation
your house will aford--the very best for
my money. ! should like parlor and
bedroom on the same floor.
THAT you can have" said our worthy
host ofthe Astor.
"John!"
"Yes, sir"
Every thing now being fairly arranged
our gentleman Mr.. Suckerman, was
shown to his room by the servant John,
which he occupied unmolested for the
space of ten days, ordering everything
which his fastidious taste desired; wines
ofthe very best and oldest brands were
ordered and sent up to him; meals fur
nished in his apartments; extra servants
were at his call, &c. At the expiration
often days our gentleman handed the SER
want John, fifty cent piece, requesting
him to give it to the landlord. Here
matters stood day or two, our worthy
host of the Astor thinking this small pay
ment might possibly be hint topresent
his bill, accordingly ordered it made up,
and presented it in person. On entering
his room, our host found Mr.. SuckermaD
seated in the rocking chair, with his feet
restingin smaller one. beside him was
table with three bottles of old wine
his favorite brand; few segars, &c.
Good morning, Mr.. Suckerman," )" says
our host.
Good morning-good morning!" re-
piled Mr.. Suckerman-"very-glad to see
you, been excelently accommodated;
never better in my whole life; first rate
house this; good table, good wines, good
servants, very attentive; will send all my
friends here; will surely; really, sir, never
was so vel, treated for MY MoNEY-haye
had every luxury which heart could wish;
wants been perfectly satisfied" Our
host cut off his adulalion by presenting
his bill.
Il thought" said the host, IL would
hand in your bill-here is; amount $751;
379 cts.''
"My bill, did yousayl-my bill Why.
sir, | have paid have paid all | agreed"
ITO whom did you payl'
"Sir, | paid your servant, John; gave
him fifty cents and told him to hand
it to you, let's see; yes, it was day before
yesterday.-This was every cent had
ALL HAD wHENI came here. / told
you wanted thevery best accommoda.
tion for my money, | supposed all along
was havingit. This bill, really sir, |
cannot pay-sorry you expect it."
At this stage ofproceedings, our host
of the Astor, began to see his position,
and cut Mr. Suckerman short by telling
him that the joke was so well played off
he would give him his bill and fifty cents
provided he would call ON his friend Jen-
nings, of the City Hotel, and play the
same joke on him.
"My good sir" said Mr.. Suckerman,
81 viii do anything for you--you have
been so very kind; any thing you wish.
but really, sir. cannot do that; it would
not be fair--Mr. jennings gave me the
fifty cents and told me to come hero"
"John"
"Yes, sir"
"Take this gentleman's baggage from
No. and order carriage, and take him
wherever he wishes to go--FREE.
The last we saw of Mr.. Suckerman, he
was on his way--up Broadway.
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