The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-08-15
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,leman who performed the heavy business
ut ali price theatres. His stock in trade
consisted Of a laundering voice, squale
bailt shoulders. and pair of prodisious
calves. He was a great william -
Theoretically speaking: as man. though
not without his faults. he has never CON
mitted the slightest burglary arson or mur-
DOR. Still an unfortunate tendency to mois'
ten bis diaphram too freely with fermented
liquors, led him into serious embarrsssnnents
lie was frequently indisposed, and severe
" tried the patience of both the managers
and the public. Yet he made some noble
professional discov eries. NUne ofthe le).
reseutatives Of Richard, Duke Of Glouster,
from Garriek to Chas. Kean, had ever ell
cited from Shakspears's tex. at the stage
direction the astonishing fact that the
huupbach assassin Of King Henry and the
rriuce was drunkard as we'll as Il murder
rer and tyrspt. Yet Plggs conceived
and rendered the character in that spirit
more shsa ouc q ,ering thro l. sh t love
s enc with Lady Anne. and exhibiting more
Du.,h courage than valor aud cunning o.
fence. in the closing encounter with Rich
m md A difference as o the rolriety OF
this rendition between Pusgs and the ma'.'
O., led to the loss Of an engage nent, and
Euggs al one time had run up bill at a
c r,ain tavern in Ger ain town, where he
WIS unknown and out of business. without
the slightest prospect Of liquidating the ac'
count His personal property consisted OF
3 trunk containing two or three shirts and
nm old uniform.
The landlord Was forbearing. but forbear-
snce has en- end. The individual had ON
! 4; one peculiarity--a resemblance Of the
Stuart portrait { General Washington, on
which he prijel himself immensely. It was
his weak point and Puggs determined to
,sLs advantage Of it.
One day he ordered bottle OF Port, and
requested the landlord should come up with
T.. Mr.. Grorge Washington Blifin accor-
dipgly made his spPearsnee with the Port
in more than his ordinary statelinsss.
Mr.. Puggs,' sail he 4 have filed your
orders fur the last time. Sir ! have fam
iiy,'
'Cherubs! eherubs! General .aid the &C.
tr.
i must live
Naturally ..-es s..s-..a,.,.asi
Very well sir, your bill already amounts
10 $40 -SI5 for your board and S25 for
brandy and cigars W.
1t was n that very subject ! wanted to
sse you: General. WFst a surprising like
ne ,sr added The actor. throwing himself
back in his chair and shading his eyes With
his hapds'a perfect S sunt.'
i have been told 30 replied the land
lard, In .nore pleasaE; manner and taking
a seat. H 3ef a5g s.t
That's right Biifin, make yourself at
home. Nov then bumpers and to busi-
ness! FL ty dollars you say. we'll have
bst COO fifty spot IN the winning Of
~hi;h you are deeply interested. have
BET that yal acan stand fnr ten minutes in
the attitude u llEaiare we'll address without
moving . muscle Y Dodgsu' Of the Museum,
IL the party YOU cM do il as easy as wink
ing lhaye = continental uniform which
you shan pu, on while / arrange the light.
Then I'll 20 for Dodgem. Ny signal a.
the door ghaiI Be = Warning Ier. your get
ting III 10 at:tnds.. twill soon be ever,
AMI III tAsn settle yodr bill. Do you con
senig' M tB a n
The landlord assentod. He was attired
in the continental uniform, aud assumed
the attitude Ppggs pointed ous. The acto.
inspected him, and ssservsted he felt sure
OF oiwinning Puggs went 70 the Museum
'Dodgem sail be to the proprietor. I've
come to propose bargain 70 you--s full
length wax ststute Of Geaeral Washington,
large IS lifs--in uniform--the very best
shingyen ever saw; cost cords Of monsy,r~l
Do yon sant the article2 1UN
sTbat depends upon the quality and
price, said podgsrn cautiously.
Qualify frt rate. you shall Judge for
,sursel; price nothing at sll--ffty dollars
thea said the Snowman, If the fsure's
right III take it.'
.Coms along th' n--hurry--I mutt tske
snsxt rain spid the aeiog