The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-11-15
W00DSFIELD MONROE COUNTY OHIO NOVEMBER Is, 1854
a Yankee among the Aristocrats.

Not many years ago it happened that
young man from New York visited Lon
don, his father being connected with seve.
raj of the magnates Of the British aristo-
craoy. the young American was introduo-
ed to the fashion able circles Of the metre
polls; where in consequence Of his very
fine personal appearance. or that his father
was reported 10 be very rich, or that he
was new figure on the stage, he attract
ed much attention, and became quite the
favorite of the ladies. This was not rel.
ished by the British beaux, but al no worry
fair pretsxt offered as q rebuff, they were
compelled to treat him civilly. Thus mat
ters stood when the Hon. NJ. ?. and lady
made party to accompany them to their
country seat of Csmbridgeshirs, and tho
young American was among the invited
guests. Numerous were tho devices to
| which these devotees OF pleasure resorted
in order to kill that old fellow who will
rneasure.his hours. when he ought to know
that they are not wanted, and the ingenu-
|ity of every one was taxed, to remember
or invent something novel.
The Yankees are proverbially ready Of
invention and the American did honor to
his character as man accustomed to free-
dom Of thought. He was frank and gay,
and entered into the sports and amuse-
ments with that unaffected enjoyment
which communicated part Of his fresh
feelings to the most worn out fashionists
in the party. His good nature would
have been sneered at by some OF the proud
cavaliers, had he net been such capital
shot, and he might have been quizzsd, had
| not the ladies, won by his respectful and
pleasant civilities and his constant attsn-
tions in drawing rooms and saloons, al
| ways showed themselves his friends. But
a combin alton was at last formed among
a trio Of dandies TO annihilate the Ameri.
can. They proposed to vary the eternal
waltzing and piping by the acting ofchar.
AIDES and playing at various games, and
having Interested one Of those indsfatiga-
bic ladies who always carry their point in
the scheme, it was voted to bS me thing.
After some few charades had been dispos-
cd Of, one gentleman begged leave to pro-
pose the game called browning the
wisest.'' This is played BY selecting .
Judge Of the game, and three persons,
either ladies or gentlemen. who are to con.
1 hOot Aol bho 0hSW0iiu8 SuCOoo.
sively the various questions which the rest
of the party are at liberty to ask. The
one who is the roadiest and the happies,
in his answers receives the crown.
Our American much against his inoli-
nation was chosen among the three can
aidates. He was aware that his position
in society with which he was mingling. re-
quired of him the ability to sustain him.
self. He was, to be sure, treated with dis
ftinguished attention by his host and host
ess and generally by the party. but this
was favor to the individual. and not one
of the company understood the character
Of Republicans, or appreciated the. Re.
public. The three worthless had arranged
that their turn for him should fall in suo-
cession and be the last. The frsA one, Q
perfect exquisite, and with an air Of mos1
ineAable condescension, put his question
''IfI understand rightly the governmen,
OF your country, you acknowledge no dis
i tinotion OF rank, consequently you oar
have no court standard for the manners
OF gentlemen; will you favor me with
information where your best school Of po.
J liteness is to be found 20
"For your benefit" replied the Ameri'
oan smiling calmly, 81 would reoom
mend the falls of Niagara; q oontem
plation of that stupendous wonder teaohe,
humility to the proudest, and human
nothih hgness to the vainest. II rebuke.
the triher, and arouses the most stupid
| in short it turns men from their idols, ant
. when we acknowledge that God only i,
} Lord, we feel that men are our equals
, Atrue Christian is always polite" Their.
was murmur among the audience, bu
whether of applause or oensure the Anne
rican could not determine, as he did no
choose to betray any anxiety for the re
suit by scrutiny Of the faces which b.
knew were bent on him.
The second now proposed his question
He affected to be great politician, WA
mustaoheed and whiskered like diplo
matist. which station he had been covet
ing. His voice was bland, but his empha
, sis was very significant.
''Should visit the United States, wha
subject with which atm oonversan, woult
most interest your people and give m.
an opportunity of enjoying their oonvsr
sstion ?''
"You must maintain, a. you do al pres
, ent, that monarchy is the Puresi, tho bes
. government which the skill OF man eve
devised and that democracy is utterly
barbarous. My countrymen are -prever
bially fond of argument, and will meet yot
on both these questions, and if you choose
viii argue with you to the end Of you
life." asg ass .i.4w ,za
The murmur was renewed, but still
without any decided expression Of tho feel
ing with which his answer had been 70
ceived. Sd, ,f5e5
The third then rose from his seat. and
with an assured voice which seemed 4
announce a certain triumph, said.
81 require your decision on a delicatt
question, but the rules ofthe psstime war
rant it and also candid answer. YOU
have aeen the American and English Ia
, dies, which are the fairest r.
} The young republican glanced round
i the circle. | was bright with flashing
eyes. and the sweet smiles which wreath.
ed many lovely lip, might have Won Z
} less determined patriot from his allegiance
n II, d:1 hoe;fas> shornh he ho A IOS.