The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-04-27

.vain man, clothed in little bit Of brief sashor.y
Cuss sush fantastic tricks before high heaven
Al msss the angels blush"
TIE above is intended for . quotation from
some author. the writer is in doubt from whom.
perhaps Shakespeare. Perhaps is is quoted
correctly. but most likely it is not, - l have
the faculty Of forgetiulness remarkably we'll
developed. In consequence Of which fact.
had rather. II any time, compose . couplst Of
doggersl that would not be worth quoting.
than to quote by memory. correctly. from the
poets. Il matters not. however. wheshsr the
quotation b correct or otherwise, in this in
stance. - il will answer the object intended
- it Is.
Ihsvs been told that one Of the editors Of
the Palladium has xoms idea" Of going to
Washington City next winter to spend the
cool months At the Capitol. Now some one
who visited that village has said that he found
those high in ofice and ability. - be decided
~ the most afable and courteous 70 all with
whom they had business relations; whilst the
petty clerks. with petty salaries. and still less
talents. were most insufferably naughty. dis
courteous aud impudent TO all with whom they
came in contact. in consequence Of their un-
nerited position.
hope that the editor when he goes to
Washington. may find time to inquire into the
fact in the case. and report the result Of his
Investigations. for the benefit Of mankind.
Meanwhile expect to push my inquiries
into other department. Of society. for l sus-
pect that this state Of facts il applicable to
other points than Washington City. believe
tina, specimens Of self.suficient insolence.
can often be found among pstifoggers. consta-
blss. pedagogues, and clerks Of dry good
stores. - we'll - in the higher departments OF
society.
The very best example Of THE variety Of
official impotence with which the writer il
acquainted. is to be found in the person Of .
deputy clerk in . petty post Office not far dis
tant. had the pleasure not long since Of .
short excursion on pair Of railroads. And
from those highest in authority. men too ap-
psren,ly Of talent. the passengers were treated
with the utmost urbsnity: whilst from the
lesser .ppendages Of the cars. such ~ the
baggage master. and the ''colorsd gentleman
that made the fires. and carried the water to
passengers. quite different bearing was mani
tested.
One baggage master in particular. who
made quite : foppish display Of dress and gold
watch chain, seemed to act - if the fate Of the
whole road depended on his good pleasure
Men were treated as things entirely beneath
his notice. Poor fellow! he 10 not long fo'
this world. would not venture thus to speak
of him for fear of his ire. but from the fac,
that know that he will not deigu 70 notice 50
humble . scribbler. wish also to ascertain
how far gaud. apparel and snowy srappings.
such - costly watch chains and seals. finger
rings, DC. are connected with impudence
among petty officials. Any Information on
: these subjects will Be thankfully received.
When all the facts necessary are obtained
on the above points. We intend to inquire into
the mental capacity Of these excresences on
society. One object Of this inquiry will bs
to ascertain If there is any position in society
they can occupy. which is congenial to thsi'
tastes. in which they viii not enjoy the privi
legs Of insulting and disgusting men Of sense
What pis,iable view ct humanity il is &c
see Dung sprig Of proud conceited inpu
denee: holding petty office that scarcely pay
his cologne and cigar bills. yet treating 81
with whom he comes in contact. - tho they
wers dependent on his nod for existence.
WALNUT LEVEL.