Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-09-02
Reoollections of Isaac T. Hopper.

FRIEND HOPPER IN THE COURT OF CHANCERY.
Upon one occasion, Friend Hopper went into the
Court of Chancery in Dublin, and kept his hat on,
according to Quaker custom. While he was lis
tenine to the pleading, he noticed that person
who sat near the Chancellor fixed his eyes upon
him with a very stern expression. This attracted
the attention Of lawyers and spectators, who also
began to look at him. Presently an officer tapped
him on the shoulder, and said, your hat, sir ~
whats the matter with my hat 2" he in
quired.
s.Take it OFF, reioined the officer. You are
in his Maiestys Court of Chanccry."
That is an honor L reserve for his Majcsty's
Master" he replied. Z. Perhaps it is my shoes
thou meanest ?'
The officer seemed embarrassed, but said no
more; and when the Friend had stayed as long
as he felt inclined, he quietly withdrew.
VISIT TO THE LORD LIEUTENANT.
One dav, when he was walking with lawyer
in Dublin, they passed the Lord Lieutenant's cas-
tie. He expressed a wish to see the Council Cham
Der, but was informed that it was not open to
strangers. 81 have mind TO go and try, said
he to his companion. & Wilt thou go with
me ?'
:. No, indeed, he replied '' and would advise
you not to go"
lie emarched in, however, with his broad beaver
on, and found the Lord Lieutenant surrounded by
a number of gentlemen. q l am American, >"
said he. q have heard great deal about the
Lord Iieutenant's castle, and if it will give no Of
fence [ should like very much to see it. "
His Iordship seemed surprised by this uncere-
monious introduction, but he smiled, and said to
his servant. q Show this American whatever he
wishes to see"
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where he saw pictures, statues, ancient armor,
antique coin, and many other curious articles
At parting, the master of the mansion was eX-
tremely polite, and gave him much interesting in
formation on a variety oftopics. Wien he rejoin-
ed his companion, who had agreed to wait for him
at some appointed place, he was met with the in
quiry, {" Well, what luck !''
go, the best luck in the world, " ne replied
"a / was treated with great politenoss."
''Well, certainly, Mr.. Hopper, you are an cX-
traordinary man." responded the lawyer. 81
wouldn't have ventured to try such an expert
ment."
HAT WORSHIP.
At the expiration of four months, having COM
pIeted the business which rendered his presence
in Ireland necessary, he made short visit to Eng
land, on his way home. There also his hat was
objected to on several occasions. While in Bris
toll he asked permission to look at tie interior of
the Cathedral. He had been looking about some
little time, when a rough-ooking man said to him
in very surly tone, 81 Take off your hat, sir ~
He replied very cautiously, g l have asked per-
mission to enter here to crafty my curiosity as
stranger. | hope it is no offence"
Z" Take ofyour hat p rejoined the rude man.
g If you don't, I'll take it off for you"
Friend Hopper leaned on his cane, looked him
full in the face, and answered very coolly lfthou
dost, hope thou wilt send it to my lodgings for
| shall have need oft this afternoon. lodge at
No. . Lower Crescent, Clifton The place des-