Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-04-13
The Dandies RCbukcd,
oou, THE OLD sURrour.

] had taken place on the top of one of
the coaches, which rms between Edinburgh
and Glasgow, for the purpose OF conlmenc-
ing short tour among the Highlands of
Scotland. As we ratified along Princess
street, had leisure to survey my fellow
travellers. immediately opposite 10 me sat
two dandies of the first order, dressed in
wliitc great coats and belchcr handkerchiefs
aud each with eignr in his mouth, which
puffed away with marvellous complacency.
Beside me sat modest and comely Young
woman in widows dress, with an infant
about nine months old in her arms. The ap-
pearancc of this youthful mourner and her
baby indicated that they belonged TO the
lower class in society; and, though the dam
dies occasionally cast rude glance at tho
mother, the look of calm and settled sorrow,
which she invariably cast upon her child,
seemed to touch even them, and 10 disarm
their coarseness. On the other side of the
window snt a young gentleman of plain yet
prepossessng exterior,who seemed especially
to attract the notice ofthe dandies. His sur
tout was not absolutely threadbare, but il
had evidently endured more than one sea-
son, and could perceive many contemptu-
ols looks thrown upon il by the gentlemen
In the Belcher handkerchicfs. The Young
so small indeed that il could not possibly
have contained more than.a change of linen.
This article also appeared to attract the eyes
OF the sprigs of fashion opposite, whose
wardrobes, in all probability, were more vo-
luminous; whether they were paid for or
not might be another question.
The coach having stopped at the village
OF Corstorphne, for the purpose of taking
up an outside passenger, the guard observ-
ing that tho young gentleman carried his
pOrtmanteau in his hand, asked leave TO nut
il into the boot, to which he immediately as
sented. Pit il fhirly into the centre, guard"
said one of the dandies-" Why so, Tom Z"
inquired his companion. at may capsze
the coach" rejoined the first, a sally ut which
both indulged in hurst of laughter; but of
which the owner ofthe pOrtmaDteal, though
the blood mounted slightly into his cheek,
took no notice whatever.
While we were changing horses at the
little town of Upball, an aged beggar ap-
preached, and held out his hat for aims. !
give him few'halcpcnce; and the young
widow, poor rs she seemed, was about 10
10 the same, when the young gentleman in
the surtout laid his hand gently Oh her arm,
and dropping halfcown into the beggar's
hat made sign for him to depart. The
N"huico loohSb u cdCl Otlef. SHOWING
on, Jack" said the one. "Ay, ny, successful
7t oIIr last benefit, you know" reioined the
oiber," and both ngain burst into horse
laugh. Al this allusion TO his supposed pro-
fession, the blood again mounted into the
young gcntleiDan's cheek, but il was only
Tor moment, and lie continued silent.
We had not left Uphall many miles be-
hind us, when the wind began TO rise, and
the gathering clouds indicated an approach
ing shower. The dandes began 10 prepare
their umbrellas; and the young gentleman in
ihs spriout, surveying the dress of the wild
ow and perceiying that she was but indif.
iefenuy provided against change OF weather.
inquired of the guard IL the coach was full
INSIDE, Being answered in the affirmative.
ne addressed the mourner in a tone of sym-
pafhyj told her there was every appearance
OF st0nrf shower expressed lis regret tha,
she could not be taken into tho coach md
concluded by offering her tho use Of his
cloak. i will protect you 80 Ears said he,
"and at all events twill protect the baby5 3
The widow thanked him in modest and
respectful manner, and said that, for the sake
oEihe infant, she should I've glad to haye the
cloak, II lac would not suffer from the want
OF 4 himself He assured her that bo should
not being accustomed 10 all kinds of weafh-
or iils surtout won't spoil,p said one of
fhe drndies Ia tone Of affez!od tender
ness, "and besides, my dear, the cloak. will