Butte record., 1854-02-04
THE GOVERNOR AND BOYS.

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remark of venerable and respected
friend, when giving ne an account, few
days ago, of one Of his boyish pranks in
old Boston l wish | could tell the sto-
ry as he tells it; but it is so good and in
my opinion, teaches so admirable lesson
to us all, that l venture to hope it may
find IA place in your pages, even in the
shape which attempt it:
My old friend, raised in Boston,
brought up and nurtured within the shad-
ow of Old South, was in his younger days,
like most other boys, considerably addic-
ted to the consumption of ripe fruit, and
not very keenlv perceptive ofthe laws Of
mum nd tuum in obtaining it i will
not stop to inquire whether his weakness
he inherited direct from our first parents
it is sufficient tn t my friend was com
pletrlN under its influence, that even the
fine fruit Of Mr.. Bowdoin's garden was
DO exception to those 0granaia notions
which the boys of the town apply to all
the fruit ia the peninsula.
Mr. Bowdoin's garden then occupied an
area which S now covered with brick,
mortar and paving stones 1t was de-
fend d by wall, the altitude Of which
was considered by the whole school as
one of their prime grievances. A por-
ton of this wall, however had become
somewhat ruinous, breach was reported
practicable, and half a dozeu chozen
boys were selected for the attack My
old friend was one the number, the ap-
pointed time was between one ana two
? NJ when it was conjectured that Nj
r. and his family would b. at dinner
the stormers assembled---the breach is
carried in gallant style, and stomachs,
pockets, trousers and even shirt bosoms,
are quickly filled with the forbidden fruit.
\ triumphant retreat is alreacy anticipa-
ted, but a. the little ba dr VS. near to
the branch-horrors Of horrors lit is
discovered to be in possession Of sturdy
servantman Of Mr.. b., supported by a
huge bamboo, and retreat oy any other
pass is out oft he question. Stomachs,
probably, remained in statu quo, but all
other engines If Transport are quickly re-
lieved of their burdens the invaders
drew nearer the breach, intending to
make rush; but are Informed by the
urdy guard tn, Mr. Bowdoin is in
the parlor and wishes to see the young
gentleman.
I Flight is in vain, and, with palpitatine
hearts, our heroes ma ch, in single file,
| towards the house, the servant man an
the bamboo covering the rear. The
posse was met at the door by the good
/ Mr. Bowdoin, who made them most
courteous and friendly bow, welcomed
them 10 his house, and invit i them to
walk in and sit down. They were ush-
cred into the parlor, where two or three
young ladies' were employed at needle
work, presented with much form, aud
treated with abundance Of bewching
smiles An inner door was now opened
and Mr. Bowdoin conducted them into
the drawing room, where two elderly la
dies were sitting. Here a still more
reremonous introduction took plac.-
| The ladies were all kindness-the lads
were requested to be seated bell was
rang-a servant cared cake, wine
and fruit were ordered by Mr. b. On
the return of the servant, Mr.. B. rose,
filed the glasses, and handed them round
most kindly pressing the youngsters, and
insisting on their partaking of the good
things-entertaining his reluctant guests
all the while with declarations Of his
great happiness at the honor done him
By their visit-inquiring their views as to
the war then raging in Europe what
they thought of the growing power of
Bon parte-what part they supposed the
Archduke Charles would take in the po-
litical ferment of the day, etc.
This amusing scene lasted nearly an
hour the ladies and the good Mr.. B. ap-
pearing to vie with each other in atten-
tions to the now conscience stricken
marauders. At length Mr. B. pulled
out his watch, and said: My good young
friends | regret that | have an appoint
mcnt. l should have been happy to
prolong this visit. | hope to have the
pleasure of seeing you again. Mean
time my boys, at any time when you will
f vor me with a call, the garden and or
chard are entirely at your service, and
my man James has orders to help you to
any fruit YOU may desi e" With these
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