The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-06

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made OF him. Rolling out OF his nest, his first i'm
pulse was to grab us by the throat, believe judging
from the manner in which he measured his strong
box, and then our unofendng selves; after which he
gruy returned our salutation and reseated himself
upon the old strong box "Have you any eggs to sel
inquired !, after q protracted pause. At the word
sell his little eye sparkled moment and then, eye
ing us keeny over the rim Of his iron-bound specs,
he informed that he had; "but" says he, (and he
wrought up his notwithstanding visage into such a
mass Of knots and marks that / became painfully
apprehensive that he was suffering from some acute
inward pain, which he was vainly endeavoring to
conceaD "for less than three vintens piece would
rather die like dog than to part with them" "Give
me couple of dozen, and there is your "copper""
which he erked out Of my hand, and, after counting
and recounting the pieces four or hve times deposit
cd them in long narrow bag, securely tied them
up, counted me out my eggs, Cheating me out OF
half Dozen as ] afterwards learned, and which he
explained by declaring that the copper fell short the
stipulated price, ! afterwards bought irut, cnick-
ems, &C. &c. of the same individual, who invariably
got to windward of before the trade was finished
stayedwith Sr. Eduardo abouta week, and during
that time had frequent opportunities to observe the
movements and study the character OF this cody
agiculturist; and such mixture OF the mlser, hu'
morist, shrewdness devil and politics to say nothing
Of frequent dragging in Of AUe Maries, latin in
vacations and Padre nosSas could never have been
expected in such an ugly looking subject as was now
before us. He put ms in mind vastly of Dickens
Uriah Heep, only that the Padre had heap more
OF the Uriah about him.
Sr. Eduardo, who, notwithstanding all his misfor-
any one. Continued occasionally to extort burst Of
laughter from the PADRES lips; but twas only
burst for sooner was 1t heard than 1t was instant
ly smothered again, and the old face appeared ten
times more knotted than ever.
One Sunday there appeared upon the grounds an
infant candidate for the honors OF name but, u-
fortunately there was none upon the premises who
cared to offciate as godfather volunteered my
services, and after some objections raised OH the
score OF my heresy, l was duly accepted, and the
ceremony commenced before quite a large audience.
As it is the godfathers privilege to name the child,
suggested (knowing the Indians love for numerous
high-sounding names) Christopher Louisa Matilda
Abraham Mary Ann Massachusetts, (here the Padre
gets some mixing of what / am telling Ned, and
stops his ears with his fingers, and mutters Ave
Maries to keep the devish names out OF hearing,
as he explains to Don Julien). The Padre gazed at
me open mouthed, bewldered, and the perfect pic
ture of wrinked despair, and as he stammers forth,
And that is what you call name ~ repeatedly
crosses himself in holy dread. what 10 1t, AGAIN.!
repeated slowly over again the above mass OF names,
declaring it my intention to have the child named
exactly as had articuated. The padre heaved an
immense sigh, takes off his specs, carefully wipes,
readjusts and looking over them with an expression
Of intense hdeous despair requests me for the love OF
the Virgin Mary to once more slowly repeat what
was barbarian enough to denOmnate name.
gravely repeated it slowly over, asserting that as
had been. regularly appointed godfather 70 TINS
was my fixed intention to call it as had several
times before stated Christopher Louisa Matilda
Abraham Mary Ann Massachusetts,, Or If the padre
would make over to me personally two pairs Of Ia.
Indignation for moment almost eclipsed the fur
rowed cheek, and the father ordered me to proceed
and he would endeavor to utter the abOmina-
ton. But alas, the repeated failures and IN,
greeted by the delighted audience with peas
OF laughter, especially the attempt to pro-
nounce Massachusetts, brought down the
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missed the chicks, ended the christening calling the
babe MARY and beat the blacks out of the chapel.
The parent, two simple Indians, who had quietly en-
joyed the scene with the rest, now took their de-
parture with assurances that Mary should always be
well loved and cared for, which of course was
great consolation to the delighted godfather: But
the beauty Of it was, the padre charged me what he
called, "half price for the chicks, and then sent
Eyes" asks Ned impatiently, "but why does the
Padre call you Panno Caro!' am coming to that
now.
The time for our departure had at length arrived
and bidding adios to host and family, we had got
on board and we're getting under weigh, when ia
Their Jose came running to the beach to get some
calico from me Suitable for female Dress II am
off," says 7, land can't accommodate you" but
money bag mentioned before Just then caught
glimpse of the darkie running off with my
chicks. "All right says i; send the cop
per on. board and I'll send you the
was water, as his appearance was a striking proof
and living demonstration. We being in the stream,
he sent his coins of by slave, charging him to
bring all right to the shore again. An idea struck
"How do you sell it ?" shouted he TREMENDOUSLY, see
ing us chuckling TO ourselves the dollars (more
or less) worth OF copper in our possession. " For
less than ---a yard (about double what he always
pad) would rather die like dog than sell it, said
We initiating his voice and manner, tearing on the
amount required and giving the! stuff to the darkic
we hustled him overheard, amidst the excited and
wrathful expostulations of the capering dominic ON
shore; and as long as the beach was in sight, so
long did we see his antics-now belaboring the poor
slave then tearing the calico into shreds throwing
stones after US, and no doubt If We had heard all
he said we should have had Billingsgate enough
Eduardo and his family enjoyed the scene
vastly applauding the entertainment to the
echo; and that is the reason, Ned, why this worthy
calls me expensive calico" But forgot to men
ton that after we had left found out that his holt
ness used to visit the boat during my absence, and
inform Bob that he was sent for such and such a
thing, which. after securing. he would march Oh
with. And now he has got to alnuse US for week
boat, and towed her into this creek, where we now
are and Father Jose continues daily to cheat and
amuse us to our hearts content 1t seems he Is on
begging excursion for the church. and accepts OF all
manner of eatabes drinkab!es or saleables, in any
form or shape.
well, | declare says Ned looking over my
shoulder, eleven pages, and not word about Our
trip, nor the adventures, nor the hair breadth
'scapes,' jolly times-nothing, save a rgmaroie
about a worthless old rogue of lay brother. Then
you promised description Of the India rubber trade
three letters ago; but you know. you can't stick
to any one thing straight along" Ned is
more than half right, and having exceeded
my space, I must brave your patience until
nv next-an opportunity affords me the pleasure
OF forwarding this direct to Para, through the po
likeness Of trader in SereDga, who leaves this place
tomorrow.
We have the rainy season here now, but cannot
say that we are very much incommoded, except by
an occasional shower.
There are rumors of cholera and yellow fever in
Para but of this | will not vouch. Here, in the
fever and ague rheumatics, it may be considered
very healthy.
Our party are all we'll and in as good spirits as
| can any way he expected, and, for those who are
leading rowing life, may be considered contented
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