Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-17
pos,master General In disguise.

of Columbus and GAINESVILLE, on the Cumberland
road in the State of Ohio.
There was a great gathering of militia captains
lieutenants, ensigns sergeants and corporas, with
considerable sprnkling Of privates all of whom had
been exhibiting their patriotism during the day. by
up and down the road, shoulderlng arms,
CARRYING arms, presenting arms, charging bayonets
intended hostile operation against the
State of Michigan. the authorities OF
which, and those of the State of Ohio, at open
war-aImost-a boundary.
For the purpose of amusement, it had been agreed
that the stage driver should be informed confden-
tally, that was Amos Kendall Postmaster General
of the United States, travelling in Disguise and
suming the very common name Smith, in order to
discover abuse in the transportation department.
With many mysterious hints and strict charges OF
secrecy. John was made acquainted with the awful
fact that he was actually driving the important in
dividua above named. The reins almost tell from
his hands as he exclaimed,
'sWhat, MIR. Kindle Amos Kndle lit can't be
possible y
at is possible" answered the gentleman who
imparting the information and who was enjoying an
outside seat and it is his wish to be entirely pri
vate to avoid the attention that would otherwise be
lavished upon him."
The driver promised his most involable secrecy
and proceeded to curry down his horses.
We had not been long in our hotel, where sup
per was being prepared, before it plainly per-
ceptible that something was going on curious CLAN
ces were thrown into the bar-room where were
sitting military officers fitted about collected in
to groups-the landlord and his family began to
spruce up in brief ii was evident secret had
been confidently impaired to half of the village.
The first demonstration that made, consisted
of an invitation to my friends and myself to accept
the use of private parlor. This being at once a.
greed to- the landlord ventured to suggest that, if it
was not dsagreeable me- my fellowcitizens of the
village would like to pay their respects to me, and
take me by the hand
"No objections in the world" said I, ''let the wor
thy citizens come in.''
Then followed a scene of the richest kind of fun {;
but Dickens has described similar adventure, and |
pass on.
of the table the richest vands and preserved fruits
were set in profusion before US. We feasted-and
during the operation numerous female heads or ra-
Their heads of females, continually popping in
at the widows and open doors-while the piazza was
filled will boys of all sizes who amused themselves
by firing off Chinese crackers, sending up young
rockets. and shouting Hurrah for Jackson and
his Cabtnet!"
Supper over, we retired to the bar and demanded
our bill of expenses The landlord smlingly an
swered that he was too happy to entertain US with
out compassionate felt honored by my sitting at
his board, and my friends were equally welcome
After much urging consented to receive his hospi-
tality since he insisted upon it, but my friends |
would not consent that they they should feast at his
expense-oh no! They must be allowed to pay for
take pay for hem-and he did.
could | say two or three words to you in private?'
asked the landlord in a low voice, he walked by
my side toward the coach which was waiting.
by all means" | replied and he led me little
one side, into dark part of the piazza. After two
three hens! clear his throat the landlord COM
menced.
"Whatever others may think of you, sir, consider
! you honest man,
| g Sir | feel very much obliged by the favorable
| estimate YOU have formed of me''
les, sir, let the opposition say what they please,
believe you to be conscientious ndividual-Ido. "
"Well, sir, considering this is the first time we
have met, must say your liberty is extraordi-
nary but thank you for your good opinion
All sir, though we have never met, | know you
well-we all know you for most efficient officer, and
a deserving man"
1T is true am tolerably we'll known in the west
ern and southern countries, and as for my efficiency
believe do push about as hard as man conven
! iently cam
THAT you do-all parties must acknowledge
! you have effected many Improvements in your de-
partment."
EYES, l flatter myself that in the stage depart
ment have made some Improvements
;'Iour removals have met with general approba
ton in this part of the country"
"Removals !-Oh, yes-I do travel great deal
C Yes, you do, and to some purpose. Now want
ed to speak to you about the Postmaster here.''
, "Indeed Well, what of him"
care you not aware that he is a wing 2"
"No-is he %
':Yes, he is-and it is thought by the friends o.
the administration here that he ought to be remov
ed, and good democrat appointed.'
;, "W What is the Office worth ~
| about five hundred dollars year,
Who would be proper person for the office =
'Why, couldn't exactly say-but if"
Would you accept the appointment %
- Most willingly, if you should think me worthy
We'll. I'll tell you what you'd better do Write
on to the departmentstate the matter you stateC
it to me, and perhaps"
eff you would just make memorandum it would
be sufficient
i my dear sir, don't depend on anything that pass
= es between US here-here | am, Sol Smith, as yor
may by the way bill; but at Washington-yor
"Yes, understand Then Ill write on to the de
partment."
i 'Yes-write"
Sir, shall depend your good Offices
i Sir, you may-your supper was excellent, YOU
attentions shall not soon be forgotten-fa farewell
write on to the department by all meansn
The worthy aspirant to the postmastership of tn,
village accompanied to the COACH carefully turn
ed up the steps when had entered, and then Joined
his fellow citizens in three loud cheers with which
our departure was honored.-N 0. Crescent.
On the 29th ult, there met at Boston, ten sisters
whose united ages amount to 702 years Their moth
er lived to near one hundred, and they are them
selves hale straight and hearty. They belong to tn
old Puritanical school, and were reared among tn
) Sandhills of Cape Cod.
An advertisement appears in a Western pape
which reads follows Ran away hired maj
named John his nose turned up fire feet eight inch
singh; and had pair of corduroy pants mucl
worn