The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-08-14
WHOLE NUMBER 5l7.

NEw TOMB FOR HOSEA ParlsIan
| pen proposes the following English event
for his history:
AT the recent races at Ascot, the famous
horse Tiberius broke his leg by bounding
one Of the posts Of the barrier while
preparing for the race. His owner, Lord
Mibank, lost ten thoasand popnds in bets
upon him, besides his-safue; and others
lost heayily--the law Of The course being
THAT all lost bets shall be paid, whether tue
failure to win come from accident or less
speed. -,
Three days afterwards Lord Milbank
gave very sumptuous dinner. Ihe most
distinguished Of the English Peerage were
present, and tho conyiyiality ran high
Toward the close, the noble host arose IN
| his place, and proposed to drink to the de-
parted Tibcrius. 1t was clamorously re-
ceived, but the speaker remained standing
with his glass in his hand. -,
@We drink to Tiberius," said Lord Mil
ibauk, when the shouts subsidized, "ttie most
beautiful, the most admired, tho most sPir-
lited courser whose hoofs ever trod britsn
Turf"
Shouts again rose to the roof.
.You know continued his lordships
athe achievements Of this horse. His deeds
belong 10 history. Fame has taken charge
Of his glory. But i, belonged to me-and
to you, my lords and gentlemen-to do
/ honor to his mortal remains! ! wished
that this lofty courser should have buriai
worthy Of his deservings. He has It. My
cook has fi,ly prepared him, and you have
feasted upon him to day. Yes my lords
and gentlemen, this meal which you have
relshed so keenly-these dishes which
awakened such inquiry as to what animal
could be so delicious--it was Iiberius:
Nv noble courser reposes in your stomachs!
May your digestion be light"'
At these words the enthusiasm concen-
,rated for moment-possibly with some
vague thought Of an immediate resurrec-
tion-but. with sudden burst Of hurrahs,
the idea took the turn Of fsublimlty, and an
other glowing bumper sent to JOIN the
departed in his metempsy Ghosts Home
Journal.
| NoBILIry IN TRoUBLE.-One day when
the flag ship Of the American Commodore
was lying in the bay of Naples, she was
honored by visit from the King and royal
family with suite who came out in glIded
barges and tue full parade ofroyalty. The
ship was dressed from head to truck in holi-
day attire; side-boys were mustered at the
ropes, the marines presented arms, the
guns Numbered forth royal salute, and
the Commodore welcomed his guests to the
quarter deck with the poli.eness betting
an officer of rank.
Ono of the suite, spindle -shanked and
gaudily nttired Ncapolitan, ssrayed away
from the party, and cruising about mid
ships, espcd windsail, an object he had
never seen before. AS it was fully ex-
banded by air, he took it for pillar, and
iolding his arms, leaned against il, when i
Welded to his weight, and he disappeared
below, heels over head, with velocity that
was actually marvellous, as was his escape
from any injury. The mishap chanced 70
have only one witness. This was vete-
ran tar, who approaching the quarter deck !.
and touching bis hat, said, respectfully; II
beg pardon, Commodore, but one OF them
arc kings fell down the hatchway."
[Olire Branch.