Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-02-19
NO. IA.

A STORY WITH MORAL.-SOme years ago MIR.
R., an American gentleman, having discovered
some new process by which he thought money
could be made in England, concluded to try his
fortune in London. Very soon after his arrival
he presented himself at the Office of one of the
leading journals, and requested to see the edi-
tor. He was desired to give in his name and
business, which he did, and an answer was
speedily brought that the editor was engaged.
BY dint of great urrency, he at last succeeded
in making his way to the room of the sub-edi-
tor, and having never found any difficulty in
obtaining hearing from gentleman of the
press IN his own country where the time of an
editor is considered almost public property, he
proceeded atonce to explain his discovery, sup
posing that it would be received as favor, and
duly glorified as a matter of course, in the next
days impression! Before he had fairly made
his beginning, however, the sub-editor cut him
short, politely but firmly, by saying he had no
time to spare, and that he presumed his visi-
tors object to have his discovery noticed "Why,
yes sir, should like" '1t cant be done sir.
without trouble; write whatever you like. it shall
go In; of course you viii leave your name and
address The clerk of the office will arrange
with you as to terms. Good morning, sir."-
Finding himself bowed out, Mr. r. went back
to the office, where he was furnished with pen,
ink and paper, sat down, and in the course of
some twenty minutes produced an editorial par
agraph of perhaps twice that number of lines.
This he handed to the clerk, merely asking
whether it would appear the next day.
"Certainly, sir. Editorial?'
"1es, sir, in the editorial columns"
II presume you would not wish it in the lar
gest type used on the paper?'
"Why, yes, sir, l should prefer that"
"In that case, sir; the charge will be ten
guineas; in the small type, FIVE"
'Mr. R. took his manuscript and withdrew.
ENcOURAGING.-We sent collector into the
country the other day to "stir up delinqneuts"
The following report indicates the progress:
Sept, Z. Called on Sourby, Grapes and Co.
Says he will pay you, but when he does it will
over the face and eyes. Looks upon the Dutch
man as humbug and has ever since you refus-
ed to publish his poem on guano. SAYS if you
send any more papers, he will sue you for the
postage,
Sept.8 Called on Grunt, Fuss & Co. Mr..
Grunt objected to paying, because the Dutch
man spoke disrespectfully OF the efforts made
to supply the West India negroes with flannel
neck-tics. Don't begrudge you the money, but
cannot countenance immortality in any manner.
Refuses, not from any i'll feeling, but from "a
pure matter of principle
Sept. 9. Called on Smith & Jones. Talked
like gentlemen and paid up promptly. In their
opinion there is no paper printed like the Drtek-
man. Wanted it for five more wears. Their
bill was $4,000. Give me five dollar bill, for
which l gave receipt in full and 81 30, in.
change. In my opinion no finer men in the
world than Smith and Jones.
Sept. 10. The bill took yesterday of Smith
and Jones | undertook to pass to-day, and got
arrested for attempting to put off counterfeit
money. Am now in jail, with every prospect
of going to the State Prison. Great scoun-
drels, that Smith and Jones. Don't send them
your paper another day. Till | serve my time
out at Auburn, you may as well appoint anotheZ'
agent in my place. Love to mother, and tell
her | will be home when get "Out of my time"
Yours, WM. GREEN.
Note.-If any Of your readers wish to take
Mr.. Green's Office, now is the time to make an
apphcation.-Neic York DnctmdR.