The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-14

Of hne sport in qIizziug Aunt X. They as
sured her there was no danger. and in quite
an exuberance Of spirits the party took the
first stage for Louisville.
The crowded stage was source Of discom-
fort to Aunt X, and she suggested to the
gentleman crowding on the seat beside her,
that ho would no doubt find seat on the top
more agreeable lie returned her look very
quizzcally. and quietly disagreed with her
The city was reached in safety, and Aunt
kingsley was escorted in great state to the
parlors Of the " Gait House." The din and
hustle, the hurrying to and fro. was proof
positive that the place was on FIRE. and keep
still she would not She insisted that she
would be assassinated if left moment alone.
and required Frank and James to remain with
her constantly. The gong, announcing din
ner. they informed her was only one OF their
wild animals from the menagerie, which
they had trained for the purpose, and not to
be at all alarmed. Imagine Aunt Kiugsley's
CONSERVATION How they could supply the
wants Of so many from so meagre a looking
table, was mystery aud the bill Of fare
lying before her was a most singular place
for an extra and was more oyercoms than
ever. when James explained to her that she
had to commence at the head Of the list. and
partake Of all that was on it, or she would
be thought very questionable The old
lady got as far as Turkey and Vegetables, "
and declared she would have to risk the rep.
utation, for it was impossible TO 90 any fur
ther. She was quite insulted when the finger
bowl was offered. Everything was lost, how
ever in the idea Of travelling on a steamboat !.
Such sacrifice as she was making, in risking
her precious life to visit her sister, was COM
mendable. Preparations were made for going
on board. Aunt X was bonneted and bun
died out Of sight, and they started for the
landing Aunt Kingsley was visibly agitated.
"Jeemes, ho W do We get aboard You
know must not get my feet wet at all. !"
The unmerciful James replied" Oh I.
that is very easy there is plank about a
foot wide extending from the shore to the
boat, which lies near the middle Of the river. :
Aunt X. was frightened to death at such
prospect, and vowed she would not 60.
take me back home, Jeemcs, take me
back This world is all vexatiOn and trouble
and can never get to see sister Bainbridge,
if | have to walk that plank. Take me
back"
Frank came to her relief, and urged her to
proceed Oh her journey, and not to believe
word James told her.-At last all we're COM
f5rtably aboard. but Aunt X. was in fear and
trembling all the while. She had heard Of
state-rooms, and expected to fud them suit
ing the name but imaging her horror. when
she was shown to hers. exclaiming--
Jeemes are they going to put me IN that
closet ." She never entered it, however, but
sat up morning and night, expecting every
moment to find watery grave.
"Old Missus. do go to bed. and put your
trust in Providence-there's no danger"
"Bless your soul, chambcrmaid, | can put
nv trust in Providence on land, but not on
n steamboat in this riyer-so just let me
alone -
The bell rang, and the boat " rounded to :
for the purpose Of wOoding.
"Jeemes. what the bost a stopping for =
O. | suppose it's to let the hands eat. They
arc very respectful to turn round for me to
see the scenery on this side. Jeemes, | wish
you'd tell the Captain be needn't trouble
himself, though"
Yes, Aunt; ard don't forget what told
you about keeping your seat here, in the mid
die Of the boat-you know your weight would
easily upset it-a gentlemen asked a while
AGO if you had not been moving about. for he
had observed a slight leaning Of the boat to
ono side"
To the great delight Of Aunt Kingsley, the
boat approached her poiut Of destination and
being place Of importance, the sigual-cannon
was fired.
MY dear Jeemes, what does that mean
are We blowing up -
20, no. Aunt the Captain is only giving
notice that you arc on board" /,
Dear me. Jcemes | much prefer land
Ing as a private citizen; and do tell the Cap
tam not to make fuss over me. want .
take sister Bainbridge by surprise"
Sister Bainbridge scarcely credited her OWL
senses when Aunt Kingsley appeared at bel
door. She was thoroughly exhausted an'
tired out from sitting up with the boat sh'
informed her. and was fully determined t
return to Kentucky by land. A great jubi
lee was Of course held over Aunt X. s coming
bv a host of little and big Bainbridges.