The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-06-25
NO.. a.
t. o M M u 70 lcAteU.
"A Called Meeting of POrcupines.

Agreeabfy to previous notice (thls is
the settled phraseology) a meeting of
Porcupiues, was held at the old wig
wan on Florida street on Saturday
evening last, At eight minutes past
eight, old Rix the venerable and wor-
thy president took the9,hair, and Jord
was asked to act a scratchetary. The
President started the object of the
meeting He observed with tears in
bis eyes that the club was about to
loose very active and useful member
one who had been ever loyal to the
four kings--a modest and yirtuous
man, who never Dragged on anything
less than "hush." "Such one was
about to leave us the President re-
marked in tremulous voice ''is about
to travel to the far off land of Orphir
the California gold diggins" "and'
he continued to say "it is but meet and
proper that we, the appreciative Por-
cupine Benevolent Relief Society,
should make preparations for the out
fit." Upon this "Tom." Strengthened
himself and moved that Sir Hugh
Evans be appointed a committee Of one
to go to the city and inspect (AimseyD
the bottom Of the steamship "Webs-
ter" it being rumored that her pumps
are not in working order, and that she
is in leaking condition. Hereupon
"Oliver" remarked that it could not
matter much, since he has been
Jaarcd' so often lately that he is
fourth proof" besides be was willing
to trust to destiny, since the truth Of
the saying "a man born to be drowned
&c.," had often been verified. Then
"Oran," Rix's left bower, moved, that
the club provide for the contemplated
journey, two jugs Of Spring Water"
or something equally exhilerating, and
also some good moral books for the
sea voyage-books from which "Oli-
yer" might teach his fellow passengers,
few useful lessons. Samuel re-
commended the same sort, that 7;ayyea
the club last winter. He remarked
that they vert rather hard to get, but
when once in hand they paid the trou-
BILE. It was then suggested by Oran,
that two bits be reserved from every
good pot" at permanent relief fund
in case any members of the club should
get way off in the land of the stranger
and not be able to find his uay back
to the club room in Florida street
Jones 1--WE beg our readers to bear in
mind that this is not the celebrated
''Davy') Jones, said in clear legal
voice, he thought the proceedings were
spinning out to too great length; it
was time for flow of sentiment" he
had seen similar meetings of "thanks
and compliments in Mississippi" and
he would therefore offer "a toast"
The club with one accord rose; Jones
said may the "BM c1u" Of the Red
Stick professionals retain his honora-I
ble,position in the PorcupineireliefIclub,i
in California, and never stand in need
OF a left bower" This called out the
veteran But cut Porcupine who said
in clear and statesmanlike voice
Gentlemen have been living amongl
you for many years. OF course Il
have seen many big hands out. It isl
with equal pleasure and qualification tol
myself Gents, that [ am able to say
that on such occasions, | have seldom
come off less than second best. fl
have been 1a1ved, it is source of
qualification to me to know that / have
Jared others I hope gents when |
return from the land of the California
gold diggins that shall find you all
able to stand a FIVE anty. On the pas
sage Gents | shall take the "corks
out, to see that there is no dangerous
fermentation, and shall occasionally
'ook into the books to be refreshed in
their good moral lessons. -
After this speech, Oliver was seat
cd with applause The club would
have sung "Hail Columbia" but there
was nobody tostart it. Ex-Alderman
Charley was appointed to keep up Il
correspondence with Oliver, and keep
him posted in any new chapter in the
History of the Kings that may turn
up. Rex JUDIcATRrx, Pres't.
JoRD, Sect. pro tempus.