Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1852-12-28
From the New Orleans Delta.l
A Night In ondon.

sight Of the Scilly Islands, and as we were
bound for London, shaped our course up the
and in few days, were anchored
in the Downs. Having been short of pro-
visions for sometime back, We were obliged
to stop to replenish. The next day, how
ever, we were towed up the river, and en-
tered the Commercial Dock on the 18th of
October, 18-. 1t was grand sight to me,
for I had never been in London, and the
city seemed like the world in comparison to
my humble village in the west of England.
We were to be paid off on the morrow; and
I determined as soon as I was at liberty t.
take stroll and see some of the sights
about which had so often heard. At twelve
the next day, all hands proceeded to the
office in London Hall street, and received,
severally, the amounts due them. There
were just ten pounds coming to me, and /
started off to see how could best make it
conducive to my pleasure. | had been
strolling around for some time, looking at
the Tower, and other places Of note, and
finally walked into one Of the parks, to see
what I could see of the London fashions.
/ was leaning against tree, watching
party which attracted my attention, when |
was suddenly -accosted by female, ap-
parently about eighteen or twenty, neatly
dressed, and with an expression which,
though pleasing, seemed somewhat sad.
.sWhat is it you wish, my good LADY,"
said |.
She looked at me a moment, and said:
You are sailor, SUPPOSE"
eyes"
elbow long have been in London ?"
81 arrived yesterday"
"Have you been here before?"
"Never"
"Well, then, perhaps I can be of some
assistance to you. Suppose we take a cab
and drive out to Vauxhall this evening""
l hesitated for moment; for thought
to myself, she no doubt thinks have plen-
ty of money, and wishes to obtain a share.
But then, again thought it makes no diff
ference; I'll spend it anyhow, and con-
sented.
She called cab, and in short time we
were at Vauxhall. pulled out purse to
pay the driver, when she anticipated me
and said
'Never mind, sir, have plenty. Be-
sides invited you here; therefore l bear
all expenses a.a a,.r .... 49,.
l was astonished; for had never doubt
ed but that my money was the principal
attraction; and l was puzzled to think
what could be her object. sa
After ordering some refreshments, of
which she ate and drank very little, but
which she insisted upon paying for, we
strolled around the garden, listening to the
music, until towards evening, when I re-
marked it would be best to return
eyes, it will soon be dark" said she,
and we had better 60. But you are
stranger in London, and it would be folly
for you to look for hotel to- night-and
besides, it would be ungenerous in me
to allow you to. reside in - street:
and if you will accept of a room in my
house, you will be perfectly welcome; and
my husband who is fond of company, will
be glad to see you"
While hesitating she called cab, ar1
half forced me in. a
When the cab stopped we got out, and l
found myself in narrow street, dimly
lighted, before a large brick house, with
iron ratings in front. She opened the
door and asked me to sit down moment,
when she went in room close by, and re-
turned almost Immediately and said: ''My
husband has retired; I'll introduce you
to him in the morning. Here is light sir
take the room at the head of the stairs
good night
1 went up stairs to the room she had
pointed out, opened the door and went in.
1t was furnished, you might say, richly