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and then on the other, his opinions d The Nsu
Yorkers, were not Of the best Barely escaping
the heels Of two horses, and the wheels Of a1
omnibus he with rapid strides took leave Of
such an unpleasant neighborhoOd, aud turned
down into the quiet Of by-street.
Feeling somewhat thirsty, by the colums o
dust which had found an enterance in his throat
and noticing a sign Of 'Tefeshments,' painted in
gaudy colOTs, he entered the shop. The sight
which met his view, was not such as to induce
him to crave for 'refrshments,' 1t was long
and narrow room, with bar on one side, and
a table covered with pack Of dirty dominoes
on the other; molly crowd was at the counter,
drinking and swearing in the most app owed
manner. He would have retraced his steps, but
his embarrassment was 50 great, that he stood as
if rooted to the spot when by knowing wink
from the man behind the bar, one Of the party
slapped him on the shoulder with such force as
made him jump, saying at the sametime;
why, Bill, my covy, how are you1"
"My name is Solomon Boggs, sir, not Bill;"
and with an offended gaze he looked at the man.
II beg your pardon, sir; well now really what
great resemblance" !" said the lOaferi strange
do declare; but come, what are you going to
drinkl-walk up, gents, all Of you," and be-
slowing a wink to the crowd, unnoticed by Sol,
they all hocked around the bar. Gents, this is
Mr. Boggs--Solomon BUggs"-and all hands
were extended 10 our hero.
''What is yours, Boggs,n demanded his newly
found friends; then without waiting for reply,
he cried out, "Minks, brandy and segars fOr
Boggs"
Eyes, SIR replied the bar keeper, grinning
After Unfolding, strong and unacountable
feeling crept over SOl--he felt so happy, so Joy.
GUS, that he could have Rugged TO his bosom bis
friend.
''You havn't paid for them drinks yet, Mr.
Boggs," said the smiling-bar keeper, looking Al
Sol, without even gazing upon the face Of hin
who had called for the drinks, for they under
stood each other. But he heard it, and just a
that timehOund it very convenient to be engag
ed in scrliiinizing the dominoes upon the table
Sol planked down the money for the treat
which his friends no sooner perceived, than hi
memory cameito him, ,andlall at once recoilectinl
the drinks were called Tor by him, he came i
haste running up to the counter, diligentl
searching in his pockets for that which was no
and said:
'Oh, Minks, how much is to pay, I'll settl
that bill nowi" and dashing his hands in hi
trowsers, he displayed 30 much energy, that tn
hand in question was seen displaying itse
through hole in the knee.
"Mr. Boggs has paid, ,''the bartender awswel
ed and the loafer withdrew, as soon as possible
his hand from its unpleasant situation.
Feeling his head growing dizzy, and suppo'
ing that the fresh air wOnld revive him, S0lC
mon Boggs, Esq, bade adieu to his friends, an
with unsteady steps. wended his way toward
the Battery.
Seating himselfupon bench, his hands pres
sed to his throbing brow, he was meditatin
upon his feelings, when tall, genetlmanlI
and mart looking individual, who had bee
watching him some time, said
Beautiful view, sir-h0w splendid scene!
"Very indeed" replied our hero, glad of tn
opportunity tofind one to whom he might com
municate his misfortunes.
"Suanger in York, sir" continued his intel
rogatOr,
Il arrived yesterday-you reside here {
cOursel"
"Yes, in Chatham street-bustling place, thi
small village, ha !"
II should say it is" spoke up Sol; really, sil
one cannot walk the streets in safety
'Intend to stay in this city any length
time2-it so, am at your!service- ever
place, sir;' and here he handed Solomon a carG
upon which, stood out in bold relief, the nam
Of Jeremiah Long and as he presented it graes
fully, placed his hand upon his heart, an
chopped fora better acquaintance
Being in the possession OF no cards, our her
was put to the necessity of verbally informin
Jeremiah, that his name was Boggs-Solomo
Boggs ESQ., and being then under the influenC
Of bad brandy and sugar, he gave Mr., Long
full account OF his loss, together with his priva
opinion of porters and loalers, This recital WI
listened to by his particular friend Mr.. Lonl
with great eagerness, who, after receiving d
history, looked upon Solomon with gaze
uitv and said
'Boggs, my poy, green, but you'll do aft
awhile--green, but excuse me, my eovy, v
shall meet ct dinner--the American belieN
you said-au revoiT, au TevioT," and Jeremie
Long disappeared in the crowd.
solomon, by this time, had began to feel Il
cravings Of the inward man, and starting up, |
made rapid strides to his hotel musing, as
went on the ambiguous meaning OF the wort
| he had heard uttered Green, my covy'i'-
. "what on earth does the man meant '-ap
before he had come to any decisive conclusion
his place ofdestination was reached.
True to his appointment Jeremiah Long a
rived to dinner, and having disposed of the goo
things of this life, much to his own gratileatol
: he pledged q long and lasting friendship to So
, omon.
'Are you aware Of the fact, my boy, tht
3 from the precious moment my eyes beheld y0l
/; l took fancy to yOul--Yes, thought l, mere
man every way worthy Of my high conside
aticn--wOrthy of being my fFiend"-and as Jer'
miah spoke, BE filled glass OF wine and otie
cd Il to his chosen friend.
Bumper after bumper, was drank, and BOgg
iOrgeful Of his loss, ofgettul Of his lofar friend
in truth, foFgetful Of everything, save that
was in the presence Of q stale friend, accep
! cd his protlered lUve-invited him to spend th
day with him--t0 occupy his room at night
q fact, @ become part and parcel OF SolOmo
Boggs, ESD.
Overcome by his unparalleled generosity, NJ
Long could not refuse, oh no, ne would sho'
his love for his dear friend, that he would, an
strange 70 relate, he not only showed his lOV
lQF bic friend BuQgs, bat also gave evidence
llis love Tor lhatiriend 3 valuables.
1. Night had come upon the world. the sun hs
FetiFedto rest, and our two friends, happy en-
gloflousig mellow, followed bis example. O
awAking The next morning. with 'peculi'
TASTE Of copper in his mouth, be was surprise
e fud That mis- companion was not present.
sut tls establishment was still greater, when Q
TiHing, he made the discovery that his none
ard lia watch, had alaodisap1a Il was tC
true lersmiah Long had removed, and vii
him SolognOnn Effects
Thrown OF his usual track, he gave way
bis feelings "d--n New York heEe's pre-