Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-09-17
REccoLLECTIoNs OF ISAAC T. HOPPER

Friend Hopper G he CoUH IF Chandery-Upon
one occasion, Friend Hopper wont into the Court
of Chanccry in Dublin, and kept his hat on, accord
ing to Quaker custom, While he was listening to
the pleading, he noticed that person who sat near
the Chancellor fixed his eyes upon him with Il very
stern expression This attracted the attention OF
lawyers and spectators, who also began to look ut
him. Presently an officer tapped him on the shoul-
der, and said, Your hat sir?" What's the
matter with my hatY' he inquired.
Take it Off! rGjoined the officer. "You are in
his Mgjcstys Court of Chanccry."
THAT is an honor | reserve for his Majesty
Master, he replied. perhaps it Is my shoes thou
mcanestY
The officer seemed embarrassed but said no more
and when the Friend had stayed as long as he felt
inclined, he quietly withdrew.
| Visit 10 lie Lord LieUteHdnt.--0ne day when he
was walking with lawyer in Dublin, they passed
the Lord Licutcnant's castle. lie expressed II wish
to sec the Council Chamber, but was informed that
ii not open to strangers. Il have mind to @
and try" said he to his companion. "Wilt thou
go with mc2'
"No, indeed" he replied; 'and would advise
you not to 60"
| lie marched in, however, with his broad beaver
ON, and found the Lord Liotenant surrounded by q
number of gentlemen. =" | have heard great dea
about tho Lord Lioutcnant's castle, and if it will
give no offence, should like very much to see it,
! His lordshp seemed surprised by this uncere
Dul llt SHlllcu ana Sllu U
servant, "Show this American whatever ho wishes
10 sCe.'
lie was conducted into various apartments, where
he saw pictures, statutes ancient armoT, antique
coin, and many other curious articles At parting
the master of the mansion was extremely polite
and gave him much interesting information
variety of topics. When he relOned his companion
who had agreed to wait for him at some appointed
place, he was met with the inquiry, "Well, wha
! mok 2"
80 the best luck in the world,' he replied, a.
! was treated with great politeness"
I "Wcll, certainly, Mr.. Hopper, you are an extra
ordinary man. responded the lawyer Z" / would
have yenturcd to try such an experiment"
J. Hm HOrShip.-At the expiration of four months
having completed the business which rendered hi
presence in ireland necessary, he made short visi
10 England, on his way home. There also his ha
was objected to ON several occasions While il
Bristol, he asked permission to look at the nterio
Of the Cathedral. lie had been looking about SOM
little time, when rough looking man said tthin
in very sury tone, Take off your hat, sir!"
lie replied very courteously, A." | have asked per
mission to enter here to crafty my curiosity as
stranger ] hope it is no offence"
\ "Tahe of your hat!" reoincd the rude man.
If you don't, I'll take II Off for YOU"
Friend Hopper leaned on his cane, and locke
him full in the face and answered him very coollt
"If thon dost, hope thou wilt send it TO my lodge
, ings, for shall have need Of i this afternoon.
lodge at NO. % lOwofCresent, Cllton' Inc plhc
designated was about mile from the Cathedral
, The man stared at him, as if puzzled to decid
! whsther he was talking to an insane man or no
When tho imporlurbable Quaker had seen all h
5 cared 10 see, he deliberately walked away.
|, At Westminster he paid the customary fec of tw
. sliling4 and sixpence for admission The doc
keeper followed him, saying, "You must uncoyC
| yodrstlf SIR"
Uncover myself" exclaimed the Fried with a
I affectation Of Ignorant simplicity. what do
: .thon mean? Must take off my coat?"
i "Your coat 2" responded the man. smiling. "N
: indeed mean your hat?
"4ind what should / take OFF my hat for?"
f inquired.
y Because you arc in church, sir" answcre
f the doorkcepor