Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1848-11-10

books within, precnded the idea Of getting
one there without the "tin," and numerous
searches through sundry pockets about his
person were unrewarded by a single sinner
The case was desperate, but great minds are
always equal TO great emergencies, and Toms
was Of that order. His coat had been reno.
waited by a scourer, for whom he had written
love letter, his hat had been ironed bya good
natured halter, who had enjoyed his custom
in better days, new coat of japan varnish
had been lavished upon his cane, his dickey
was passable, and no gentleman would think
of examining the exlremities of his covering.
or pry into The shifts he had been nut 10 for
| a ahirt Tom thought himself passable and
he resolved 10 pass of for dinner, If possible.
A stranger loling easily on a seiee near him
looked vulnerable, and Tom, approaching him
in very bland and friendly manner, remalk-
| ed:
Excuse me, sir, but you look so like an old
| friend oil mine, J. B., who has resided for
years in the South, that can't help address,
ing YOU"
81 am from the South, sr,n answered the
stranger, courieousy, but not the person you
| speak OIL know him however, and am
| pleased to encounter friend of his -
"Tha,s ii,n said Tom 10 himself "got him
as easy as rolling off log"
| An animated conversation ensued, which
ended by Tom being asked to dine, and when
the gong proclaimed the table spread, in
walked the stranger and Tom, arm in-arm, large
as life and twice as natural. He called the
walters with an air of ease, passed the
strangers wine with friendly freedom, laughed
unsteady, tested with spirit, wiped his mouth
with grace, and, in short, completely capliva-
ted the souihernet During the period Of
Toms lnSuriaing, he was observed by the
landlord, who indignant, sent a servant to or
der him from the table. Tom had " come in
over him for SO many dinners, wiihouta shadow
of prospect for pay, that he could stand il no
longer. The servant approached, whispered
in his ear, and stood off to give him room to
move. Tom clutched the wine bottle, with
the intention of hurting ii al his head, but al
tered his purpose, and poured ont another glass,
drank il off, looked daggers al the servant, and
in moment more smiled confidence upon bis
| friend
Would you believe ii,n said Tom, to the
southerner, +" that since my absence from the
city for few days rasi, rival house of our
shipping firm has whispered the possibility
OF cur failure, and this rascally landlord, hav-
ing heard the calumny, has iusrlled me here
al table by sending servant 10 demand the
irihing sunni owe him.n
The souiherner was burning with indiena-
ton
| at is loo humating;" added Tom, "not
dreaming OF snch an outrage, am entirely
unprovlded at this moment"
"Here, my dear fellow" promptly proffered
his friend, "here il my pocket-book, make use
of il without hesaion.n
"You're very kind,n said Tom, livery, I
will but borrow this thousand dollar bill for a
moment-l know the rascal can't change il %
With an air of offended dignity, Tom APP
preached the office of the hotel, the landlord,
| r. OWuinO with nj tho laaL iha nf.
Tended g diner oui,o put his hand to his eyes
as if hiding deep emotion and then addressing
the landlord in grief stricken voice. he said:
7" never dreamed Of such an insult from
you, cir, at such time, too, Just as my uncle
in the SOnih has expired, u aud his agent with
me TO deliver up the potion bequealhed to mo
it is-ii-sir, | cannot express in language
my feelings Take out Of that the paliry sum
owe you,"-ihrowing down the thousand
dollar bill -" and hencetorh never will en-
'','-" ''",''' Jus' at tiiiIu ,uo,' he further
Il added, when had intended 10 make your
house my home, and endeavor to make some
return ior your forbearance. II is too much
my feelings are acerated," and here he be-
came almost oyerpowered by emotion
The strip OF Grape around his hat--put there
to hide the greasy band--the thousand dollar
bill, and the renovated coat, which looked like
new on the possessor of such sum, all as
W
He therefore denied the ndgnity straight said
that II was an imperiinence of his servant, who
had twice before offended his best guests by
insolence, and assured Tom that he wonld dis
change the fellow forhwilh-pushed back TO
him the thousand dollar bill, and begged he
would forget The circumstance indeed. he
telt shocked that such an outrage had been
perpetrated upon his Oldest riend and CUSTOM
er.
These warm expressions modified Toms
wrath, and folding up his bill he walked back,
resuming his seat, returned the bill to the
sontherner, merely remarking he had "brought-
the landlord TO his feelings" and cheerf6Iy
J slipped little ICED champagne. As he leit
the table, arm-in-arm with his friend, the land
lord approached, bowling, and begged to know
where he should send for his trunk, as No. o.
fine airy room, which would suit him 10, 4
charm, was al present empty. Tom said he
would send the baggage up, and after liohting
choice Havana, stroed out with an air atis.
tocraiic.
In good time, the trunk arriyed-a rude one.
but very heavy. The landlord winked as The
servant bent beneath its weight and remark
ed, as he paid the porterage, that a larpe
quantity OF bullion was generally rather heavy.
ION was in clover-the thousand dollar bill
got whispered about, and one of his creditors.
fashionable tailor, insisted on trusting him
~ "fo''oi ehh ne yielueuj dIler much per-
snaslon, and i was astonishing how everything
altered with Toms appearance. His note was
good for any small sum now, and it was a
pleasure 10 make his acquaintance.
In the course of about six months the land
lord thought he would just hint to Tom that a
small check would be agreeable, as they were
hard pushed. The hint was given, and he re.
ceived check-any thing but a cash one.
though. Tom very coolly informed him that
the agent who had raised his hopes was a ras.
cally mposter.
"But the thousand dollar bill, Mr.. H. 90 said
the landlord inquiringly.
"Was handed to me, by the rogue, to keep
up appearances" cooy responded Tom.
z" shall seize your baggage, sit !" cried
lhe enraged host.
&c can't help it, my dear fellow, y said Tom.
"you know if | had a pocket full of rocks.