Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-10-16

ISOOl 6mpueQ again, Oul III us pidC
no less a parsonage than Mrs. Coven
, hoven herself individually, deposite'
a vessel of more pretentions in poin
of depth and circumference. filled t.
the brim with a liquid which gave
birth to wreaths OF blush smoke
which ascended to the ceiling. Tht
nostrils of all present opened prodi
giously as they discovered the per
lume of the beverage. 1t was ho1
stuff
/ 'Here are plenty Of pipes said the
better moiety of Johannes, make
yourselves comfortable and happy
These are exciting times and there is
nothing like a little sociability and
lfun. Make yourselves merry
In drinking establishments now a
days, the definition OF the word 'mer-
ry' borders somewhat on intoxication,
but we do not believe Mrs. Covenho-
ven meant that, for she, as the world
generally does, loathed and detested
drunkard in her utmost soul.
you have drank the health of the
daughter said a person present, 81
propose the health Of the fair girls
parents
q can't see the philosophy Of drink
ing peoples health,' articulated the
red.nosed parsonage, 'let US be gen.
erous-heal,h is thing not to be
trifed with
The words had scarcely died upon
his lips, when the door opened, and
man rudely dressed, entered the room,
and without saying a word, seated
himself at little table in one corner
it being the only ono unoccupied.-I
There was nothing about his person.
al appearance very attractive, but in
a moment all eyes were turned upon
him.
'What do you want, young man.
inquired Johannes rather roughly.
Some refreshments was the re-
ply. Il have had nothing to eat to-
day.
'Have you any money!
'Yes, as much as will pay for what
| obtain here at all events
Colonel whispered he Of the red |
nose, 'that's John Livingston, Kate's
lover, or am greatly Mistaken
'PshawT' returned the other, 'it's
nothing like him-the rebel has au-
burn hair, this fellow has black,
and he is not so tall by half a foot
Think as you like-bui | have my
After the stranger had finished his
meal, Mrs. Covenhoven brought him
a pipe and some Of the 'hot stuff
saying that if was her daughters
birth day, and it was her custom on
such occasions 10 invite her guest to
partake of such refreshment. There
was a mutual recognition--and the
gentleman with the red nose was not
slow to observe it.
q tell you, Colonel said he, shat
S John Livingston, | am positive
'He is wonderfully disguised then
but wait, don't be impatient; I'll :
oon discover what is on foot here.' {
Drink boys calculated red-nose, ,
the landlady is making another
'owl; let US be merry while we {
nay.' ID
BY the by, Johannes,' said the
English Colonel, 'what a fine, hand
ONE girl is your daughter--I should
Ike 10 cultivate her acquaintance, 6
he seems rather to shun me, | f
hink.' a
'Ehem, glad you think so,' returned q
he landlord. @
you have some neighuors about v
ere, | believer e
Not many--they have all gone to
he army, where you ought to be-
This reply occasioned a hearty :
lugh at the expense Of the Colonel, ',
ut nothing daunted he continued:- y
81 am told that the dashing young 7
Glow who used to visit her OCCASION l'
Ily, has gone over to join the royal q
rmy. U
'It is lier exclaimed the stranger,
md you are a medling, impudent II
uppy.' c.
He gives you the lie, Colonel cried J,
I'd nose, strike the rascal down. II
The Tory officer was a braggart
nd coward, but excited by drink, in
'aniiested as much courage as indi- al
duals of his calibre do under similar
rcumstances. is
1'll teach you a Iesson--rebeI- I'll
aitorr he exclaimed, drawing his
word and making an attempt to in
Zach the stranger, 'l'll teach you al
sson.'
Come, come, none of thisp roared sa
'hannes, Il won't have any disturb
ice here-put up your sword, per-
bps the young man will explain dr
q will see him -
Red nose interrupted the stranger ba
2 crying out, Hands off fair playP
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