Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-07-28
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excellent exercise, and as II keeps the person warm
and dry in the coldest weather. it may prove useful
to this class of nvalids. Many persons have asked
how This Invention works with person who can
not SWIM, TO whom have said--'be assured il is
no respecter Of persons, whether you are a Jew
or Gentle, descendant of John Bull or Brother
Jonathan. you cannot, when encased in this dress,
properly inflated, get your head under water'
While the primary object of this invention is 10
afford means of escape from the perils of the
sea, II viii doubtless be frequently used for pur-
poses of amusement. AS provisions for weeks
subsistence can be stored in the interior, picnic
parties may start for the Sybil Caves, Elysian
Fields, and other places of recreation, boarding
on their own hook, and save the cost of ferry boat
at that's Yours, truly, WM. HAIeH.
The LORD OF KINsALE's PRIvlLEGE.-Lord Kin.
sale enjoys the hereditary right of wearing his
hat in the royal presence. This singular privilege
dates from very remote period, and originated
in the following circumstance
Sir John dc Courcey, the renowned conqueror
of Ulster, created Earl of that province in llSI,
performed prodges of valor in the Irish wars,
and stood high in the favor of his royal master,
Henry H.; but, upon the accession of King John,
his splendor and rank having excited tho envy of
Hugh dc Lacie, Governor of Ireland, the Earl of
Ulster was treacherously seized, while performing
penance. unarmed and barefootcd, in the church,
yard of Downpa.rick, and sent over 10 England,
whore the King condemned him 10 perpetual inn
prsohment in the Tower. After his ordship,
however, had been in confinement about n year, q
dispute happening TO arise between King John and
Philip Augustus Of France, concerning the Duchy
Of Normandy, the decision was referred TO single
combat and King John, more hasty than advised,
appointed the day, against which the King of
France provided his champion; but the English
monarch, less fortunate, could find no one of his
subjects willing to take up the gauntlet, until his
captive in the Tower, the gallant Earl of Ulster,
was prevailed upon TO accept the challenge. But
when everything was prepared for the contest,
and the champions had entered the lsts in pre-
sence of the monarchs Of England France, and
Spain, the opponent Of the earl, seized with sud-
den panic, put spurs TO his horse, and fed tho
arena, whereupon the victory was adjudged with
acclomation to the champion of England. The
French King, however. being informed Of listers
powerful strength, and wishing to witness some
exhibition of ii, his lordshp, at the desire of King
!ohn, cleft massive helmet in twain at q single
blow. The King was well satisfied with this
signal performance, that he not only restored the
earl to his estates and honors, but desired him TO
ask anything within his gift, and II should be grant,
ed. To which Ulster replied that having lands
and titles enough he desired that his SUCCESSORS
might have the privilege (their first obeisance be-
ing paid), to remain covered in the presence of his
Highness and all the future Kings of England
which request was Immediately granted. Thus
arose the curious immunity, and generation after
generation, it has been since enjoyed by the Earl
OF listers descendants, the successive Lords Kin.
sale
And the King, he gave this graceful honor
To The bold De Courcey's race, -.. ..
That they ever should dare their helmet TO wear
Before the Kings own face.
And The sons of that line of heroes,
To this day their right assume;
For when every head is unbonnetted,
They walk in cap and plume!
Almericus, the twenty third Baron, appearing
covered in the presence Of William H., and that
monarch expressing surprise at the circumstance,
his Lordship thus asserted his hereditary right.
Sire, my name is Courcey; am Lord of Kin.
sale in your Majesty's Kingdom of Ireland and
the reason OF my appearing covered in your Ma
jesty's presence is to maintain the ancient privi-
lege fmy family, granted 10 Sir John De Courcey,
Earl Of Ulster, and his heirs, by John, King of
England"
William acknowledged the claim, and gave the
Baron his hand to kiss /; whereupon Lord Kinsale
paid his obeisance and continued covered.
Barke's anecdotes Of The Aristocracy.