Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-10-04
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ed vest and plaid pantaloons with cafskin termina-
tons, sat soemnly and alone in little ROOM situa-
TED IN certain little tavern in street. city of
Philadelphia. Before him little round table
on whose marble top was not a little pitcher of smo-
king punch, 'tScreeching hot and wine glass The
solitary individual g York, nothing else, dear
child, and that his second pitcher full-ngh his
second pitcher empty. One minute after, and you
couldn't squeeze drop out of either pitcher glass
by forty-two pound hydraulic press.
York rang the bell The waiter poked his head
in at the door
Ring So 2"
"Of course did. Is it clearing off ?"
No sa-damp' sa-fog SO thick sa,, you could
ladle 1t up with SPOON Have anything, sa -
More punch, and strong" |
Yes. sa-immediately, sa."
The waiter withdrew and IN o few seconds the
third pitcher stood before hero who attacked it
zeaously York had just drained the last glass from
the pitcher and beginning to feel glorious when
on raising his eyes he his own figure in large
pier glass directly opposite. He rubbed his eyes,
Wlnked started, coughed, and rubbed his eyes again
"By Jove," said he, I: there's fellow sitting
right before This is private room, sir, for my
sole accommodation. He waited moment expect
ing an answer, but the reflection only stared at him
and held its peace. II was saying, sir, that this is
my private room-minc sir, cried York, fetching
his voice an octave higher than before. No answer
made and he rang the bell furiously. The waiter
made his appearance again.
Ring, sa ~
1es, did ring. Didn't ask tor private room g
8: Yes, sa, this is private room"
at is! why there's fellow sitting before me
now, the other side of the table-rot his impu
dence"
liable, sa-fellow, sa q
| "Yes, there is--well--never mind. Bring me some
more punch and two glasses
Yes, sa-mmediatev. sa'
In very short time the fourth pitcher, with two
glasses, made its appearance.
York filled one of the glasses and showed it over
| the table
evil you drink, sir - said he, addressing the
figure in the glass Oh, you won't drink, old fell
low continued he. Your liquor is getting cold,
and you look as if you were fond of the thing
No answer being returned, York finished the pitch
er and rang the bell again. In popped the waiter.
g Ring, sd q
"To be sure did Didn't you hear the b-b-bell p
Il did,
Didn't order p-p-private room, eh o.
"1es, sa-this rs private room, sa."
g A pretty private room this is, with f-f-ffcllOw
sitting opposite there, who won't take a glass of
punch when it is offered hm-anda red nose at that
Oh mind, I'll try him again.
Presently pitcher No V, with tumblers to match
was borne in with due state.
'B-b-better TRY some old chap" said York, coax
ingly, to his double. The reflex merely looked good
natured, but said nothing. Well" continued York
eff that isn't the m-most infamous-well never
mind, I'll drink the punch and SO he did, every
drop of it. About five minutes sufced to end the
pitcher. York rang the bell superfuriously. The
waiter came.
Ring. sd q
"Why, certain why shouldn't I! Where's the
m m man who k-k-keeps this house q
q Boss, sail send i'm in
Shortly after mine host, quiet looking little man,
with notified calico-pattcrned face, and a shining
bald head, made his appearance.
"W-w-whats to pay a. demanded York, rising,
and assuming air of dignity.
. Five punches-fve levies, sir.'
"Theres the money. SIR" said York forkng over
the coin. - And now | want to know why, when
call for p-p-private room, you should put me here
with somebody else z"
There's nobody here but you and ~
& Nobody do you s-s-suppose can't see Do you
th-th-thnk I'm drunk ! Thcre-look there-two of
them, by jingo!"
:Weil sir must confess don't see any but two.
You can't, eh - and York dragged the landlord
to the table. :! Look there" continued he pointing
to the glass. 'Th-th there's the rascals now. One
of ems enough like you to be your brother, and the
others the most Lord -forsaken, meanestlooking
white ever saw !"-Spirt Of the Times
RaE~Haynau has arrived at Aix-la Chapee, suf-
ferng from the fogging he received from the
London draymen. He was treated, while passing
through Belgium, with silent contempt lie sneak
ed out of London and England quick as possible
He appears to have been very severely beaten; his
: principal INJURIES however, having been received
after leaving the brewery. He was confined to his
bed for the remainder of the day (1hursday) OF the
: assault and part of the following. During Friday
night taking the advice of Austrian residents IN Lon
don he quietly left England, monument wherever
: he goes, of retributon for wanton cruelty. The
y London Times Morning Post and Chronicle, find NJ
word extenuation for the mob and treat the matter
as if General Haynau had been entitled, during hi
: visit to this country, to all possible courtesy The
Herald and Daily News go to the opposite extreme
and aud the mob for having dealt with the genera
S as one who entitled to forbearance whatever
DANGEROUS ExPLoIT.-At Baltimore, on Thursday
afternoon, Herr Rynnger accomplished the feat o
walking on sin Gle wire from the roofof the Powhata
House. foot of Broadway, to the European House
on Thames street. below Broadway. The wire wa
about the thickness of those used the telegraph
line and extended about four hundred feet,
3 cling at height of forty feet and gradually descen
j. ding to the ground. This wonderful feat was per
It formed with the greatest and facility and ap
parently with rs m oh confidence the part of tn
e performer as if walking on the ground.
. On the 10Th inst BY the Rev u. Keener, MI
John Kelly to Miss Philadelphia Banning, both O
+ Mcdowell County; one widower the other maid
~ in the prime of life, about 60 each. Great success
f. to the couple.
=, ~ & Go it rchile you're Young
70 N: C. Democrat.
e Bond Bearing Interest.
4, We have lately heard strange and mysteriou
l. affair related which took place where in one
l, the border counties of Virginia The story run
c, somewhat in this way: 1t seems that strange
re came into the neighborhood, claiming to have bee
l. soldier in the late with Mexico said he hat
n been taken and detained prisoner by the Mex
te cans for long time and that he had lately been
I'd leased and was on his way to where his friends re
o. side His tale being believed by the unsuspiciou
n citizens he was received and treated with hospital
lie ty which the brave soldiers meets among hi