Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-08-06
se1ling a 1andlord.


Mr.. RoScious Puggs was histHonic gentleman
who performed the heavy business at half price
theatres. His stock in trade consisted of thun-
deTing voice. square built shoulders, and pair of
prOdigious cayIeS. He was great villain-theat-
ricaIy speaking; as man, though not without
his faults, he has never committed the slightest
burglary, arson, or murler. Still an unfortunate
fermelted liquors, led him into serious embarTaSS-
mentS. He was frequently 'indsposed,' and Sc
verely tried the patience of both the managers
and the public. Yet he made some noble profess
siona discoveries. None Of the representatives of
Richard, Duke of Gloster, from Garrick to GhaS.
Kean, had ever ELECTED from ShskspeaTe's text at
the stage direction the astonishing fact that the
humpback assassin of King Henry and the prince
was drunkatd as well as murderer aud ty-
rant. Yet Puges conceived and rendered the
character in that spirit more than once, stag
gering through the love scene with Lady Anne,
and exhibiting more Dutch courage than voor,
and cunning OF fence in the closing encounter
with RichmonG. diferenceaS 10 the propriety
Of this rendition between Puggs and the msnsgers
led 10 the loss OF an engagement, and PUggS at
one time, had run up bill at certain tave in
certain town, where he was unknown md out
Of buSineSS without the slightest prospect rf liqui
dating the account. His personal property
sisted of trunk containing two OF three shirts
and an old uniform.
aFhe landlord was forbeariug, but forbearauce
has an end. The individual had Gully one DecuIi-
arity-a resemblance TO the Stuart portrait of
Gen. Washington, on which he prided hinfseIfim-
menselY. 1t was his weak point, and Puggs de-
termined to take advantage otit.
One day he ordered Il bottle Of Port, and re-
QueSted the landlord should come up with it. Mr..
George Washington BliIhn accordingly made his
appearance with the ort in more than his oIdina-
ry statelinesS.
SIR. Puggs, said he, Il have filled your orders
Ea-a AZ, Let I
'CheEubS! cheTubS! General,' said the actor.
Unjust live
Naturally
'Very well, sir; your bill alleady amounts 10
S40-sI5 for boardaud S25 for brandy and cgsTs.'
1T was on this very subject wanted TO see you;
General. What surprising likeness" added the
actor, throwing himself back in his chair, and
shading his eyes with his hands "a perfect Stuart
Il have been told So replied the landlord, in
more pleasant manner, and taking seat.
Chats right, Blif6n; make yourself at home.
Now then-bumperS and to business! Forty dol
lars you say. Well, have BET, cool fifty spot,
in the winning of which you are deeply interested.
have a bet that you eau stanl for ten minutes in
the attitude Of the Farewell Address without mo-
wing muscle. DOdgem, of the Museum, IS the
paTty-yOu can DO it as easy oS winking. | have
aScontnemtal Uniform which you shall put on
while arrange the-Ight. Then I'll go for Dodg-
EN-. My signal at the door shall be warning Tor
and PlI then settle Your bill. DO you CONSENT
The landlord asSented. He was alfred III the
continental uniform, and assumed the attitude
Pugss pointed out. The actor inspected hun, aud
aSservaled he felt sure OF winning. PuggS Went
TO the Museum.
'Dodgem,' said he to the proprietor, Il come TO
propose bargain TO you-a full length wax statue
Of Gen. Washington, large as lfe-in uniform
the very best thing you ever saw; cost cords Of
money. do You want the article!'
THAT depends on the quality and price, said
Dodgem, cautiously.
Qualify frst-rate; you shall judge for yourself;
price, nothing at all-flty dollars.'
Them SAID the Snowman, If the figures all
right, Pll take it,
'Come along, then-hurryI must take the
| next traln,' said tue actor.
In ten minutes they reached the door OF The &C.
tots room. Puggs made some noise as he fum-
bled with the key, aud addressed Dodgem in loud
Tone so as 10 prepare the landlord. This dOue,
they entered. The light, aItistcaIIy arranged fell
| on the motionlesS figure OF the unfortunate Bnlin.
There you have him, sir said the actor, rx-
tending his hand. The father of his country, as
large Us life, and twice natural. Please notice
the characteristic costume and expression
what capital cooringH said the Snowman.
isn'tit s' Don't he Seem to be saying: Friends,
Countrymen, aud Loyersl What card Tor the
Alb of July.
'Ishold like little more light said the show
man.
Don't whispered Puggs, as the other offered
to open the shutter, you know the sun Injuries
wax-work. There, Sir, solid" aud he puched the
landlord in the ribs, with his cane. Are you sat
isfed!'
Perfectly! it's all you represented
Come along, Them said the actor, and hurrying
Dodgem down into the bar-rOom, he hastily sclawl-
ed q receipt in full for fifty dollars.
Send for him this afternoon,' said Puggs, as ne
pocketed the cash, 'and I'll have him packed in
straw for you.'
The Snowman departed. and Puggs, Fastening
to the railroad station, made good his escape tom
town, exulling in his stratugem.
How the Museum was covered with flying post
erS announcing the exhibition of the marvellous
statue, how the public Were egresiouSiy dIsap-
pointed, how Mr.. Dodgem was Infatuated, and
Blfhn Tabid when the 'SeP wos discovered, it
is useless to tell.