The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-16

il buttered, and money amt 80 plenty down
in Mississippi that any of her sons can anord TO throw
away the chances TO make big pile"
"Well. Colonel, You are pretty party-a blessed
act Where do you all expect to go when you die 2"
- To purgatory of course. But we shall all Of US,
hope delay departure as long as practicable and
keep stiff upper lip in the meantime. Never say
die That's my motto, while there is anything to be
made. What are you so terribly down on the Presi-
dent for? He is good fellow-he is a gentlemanly
fellow. Suppose he does smile OCCASIONAL y-suppose
he does play dominoes little-or, suppose he was
our little weaknesses. Because a man is President,
is he to deprive himself of every innocent enjoyment
No Stree, boss, he is not The only thing blame
Frank for-the President is, he mucks things 50 in
formally. Only the other day John McKeon of New
York, was on here. The President had him up here,
talked "hardn at him like q brickbat. Told McKeon
that he had heard John Cochrane was in Washing
ton, and asked Mr.. McKeon if it was So
Well, what harm was there in that ~
"Why, John Cochrane was in the next ROOM and
back to him went Frank, and told him how complete
ly he had bamboozled John McKeon."
That was awkward
Awkward? TWAS imprudent; but it gave me great
deal Of bother to keep Mckeon from finding out the
double game Frank is constantly doing them little
tricks, and it don't pay. Talk about my being
favorite with the Presdent-why, he owes me every
thing. If ! did not manage things for him, and
keep all straight, do believe he would have been
booted out of Washington, SAM by the hack drivers,
the only independent class of the population. But
now let's have our oysters; ana mere conlcs my IT,
spected colored friend, Mr.. Carey"
Silence reigned for some time, and Forney
took drink and then came the oysters, got
up in elegant style; and for two hours alter
wards Forney drank and | smoked and he told
me more about gamblers, pickpockets, high and
low plumber thieves, than !, in my new and
comprehensive philosophy, ever dreamed of.
Forney is posted will say that of hm-Col For
ley is great upon those subjects. His position at
the White House, and his berth in Congress gives
han great chance to be well posted upon al Of
those interesting topics of discussion, which are
more interesting told at an oyster supper than 10
select and choice crowd of Sunday readers OF the
HERALD. 1t had reached the small hours OF morn
ing before we parted, and when we ana So IL was
with promise to be at my room IN the evening, TO
ct me know if anything new was stirrlhg, by
three o'clock was in my ylrtuous bed, and con
fess it slept late and did not go out at all during
the day. NV meals were brought to my bedside; but
just as twilight was verging into dark, stepped
quietly down stairs, intending to go out and take
walk as far as the Alexandria bridge had not
got twenty steps from my own dwelling, before
was saluted 10y man who was riding up the street.
Where are you going, Samy'
turned my head, and bowed 1t respectfully TO
the President. He refined his horse up to the side
walk, and put out his gloved hand. "sam, must
have a long talk with you tonight. Where can
we goH'
"Back to my room, if it SO please you. l am en-
tirely at your disposal"
"It does suit me: but what can do with my
horsen
Just at this moment one of the editors of Wash
ington paper came up the street. Dug, says
the President 'just take my horse and lead him up
to the stable ] have an engagement with this gen.
tleman, and will walk home afterwards"
"With the greatest pleasure in the world, Mr.
President. | am but too happy to serve you in any
way" replied the obsequious editor, whom the Pre-
sident addressed as Dug
Don't attempt to get on to him. He will throw
you" observed the President
''Most certainly not, if such is your pleasure,
Mr.. President.
"And after you have led him to his stable tell the
stable boys to give you drink" said the President,
and the horse and his leader walked away he ad-
ded, "What dutiful beast"
"Who, the horse or the man, FrankW
"Both, BOTH" he replied, and putting his arm
within mine, "Now come along to your apartments,
for have much to tell YOU" When we got to the
entrance of my house, who should approach us but
Col. Forney.
"How do you do, Colonel? ?" said the President. For
ney winked at me, and placed finger upon his lips,
as much as to say "Shady my boy" and then he adj
ded "Quite WELL Mr.. President. How do you feel.
By the way Mr.. Green, have not seen you for some
tme-are you quite well I" and he shook me cor
daily by the hand.
I'VE were Just going up into Sans room, will you
come along, Colonel?"
with great pleasure, but perhaps you have some
"Oh, nothing but what you may hear, for you know
regard You as my second self, and Sam knows that
also and went up into my little crib of place.
As soon we entered the room the President took
OIL his coat, boots and hat and flung himself my
bed.
Make yourself at home," said l.
81 am doing so; what the deuce did you mix me
up in that duel business for in your last letter"
Yes. What did you mix the President up in
that business for?n shimed in Forney.
"You know as well as | do that it was all
true Z" said J. e.
SAM" said the President.
1.-The truth is not to be told at all times, as the
President wisely remarked said Forney.
"And you pretty generally adhere to that opinion"
said ].
"sam, don't look good on horseback" said the
President.
Don't he look splendid, Sam ?" asked Forney.
"Well, | shant say nay to either"
sionally. always ride close to the hotels and go
down the Avenue, so as to give outsiders chance
to take good look at me-" said the President.
He always does" says Forney.
"Thats extremely kind Of YOU"
"No, Sam, it is not kindness. 1t is my duty to
do so,' said the President
% It's his duty to do So" said Forney.
That respectable old gentleman, Mr. Custiss, says
am the best dressed President that ever regned in
Washington, and he has seen the whole kit and
Doodle, IRON Washington to me-" said the Presi-
dent.
al agree with you and with Mr.. Custiss," said
Forney.
"From Alpha to-Omega, Ell? But old Mr.
Custiss is notorious 1atterer ofmen in power. He
finds out their weak points, and then doses strong
but you generally well dressed. When you get
the patent feathers and have your hair nicely
cured, ! wonder you amt afraid to travel about
without guard"
"A guard-why SO ~ asked the President.
"Why so 7" said Forney.
"For fear the ladies will devour you. You must
spend great deal ftime in having your hair cured
every day? 1t makes you look pretty, though"
al don't have it cured on that account" said the
President.
mo, indeed" said Forney.
For what purpose, then?'
1T induces thought, and composes my nerves.
While my hair is in the irons my brain is free, and
| decide my most important determinations in such
moments The time i spend in Dress Sam, is not
wasted. ] then think Of my country and my posi-
ti,n,'' said the President.
He thinks of his country and his position" said
Forney.
go it, patent boots" said i.
Sam, do you know man named Col. Grandin ~
asked the President.
Colonel Grandin n asked Forney.
8 know gentleman of that name, who was once
al Il, Tsv ~ I