New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-01-01

Commence experimenting with the lne-, nrst puH-hS
one line and then another, and connne TO prsctioe'
Find it impossible 70 aoOount in any rational theory
why the horse should be staggering along the streets
going from one side to the other. Have no distinct
recollection of inviting the horse to drink sherry; bui
as the horse Is manifestly drunk, conclude that the
ttlo niger must have taken something on the sly.
Made two or three more calls and the invitation OF
two or three young ladies drank two OF three more
glasses of sherry Scramble into the cutter and tell
the horse 70 ego long and walk straight he can
for respectabiltys sake" Think, on the whole tina,
I've drank enough, and feicitate myself with the dea
that /, mike many young men, know Just where
TO stop. Make another call and insist on the little ns-
ger going in with me. Pull him IN by main force. In
form the ladies that had drank enough for the day,
and if drank any more should be as drunk as some
young fellows had seen riding around IN skiffs with
bells on, drawn by yoke of tom CATS but wanted
TO be- civil and had brought in the little drink to
Niger for me, so could drink with by proxy Big
serysn. persuaded NE that had better leave ana 40
left. Told little Niger knew could run faster than
the horse could and that I'd bet him thousand to one
could give the horse ten rods the start aud catch him
in three blocks Little Niger conceded and woudn
bet. Asked little niger if he didn't believe me.
Little niger said he did Attempted to convince little
Niger that it was foolish IN him to believe before he
had proof and was determined to show him. Ldtte
Niger objected. Jumped out with the watch IN my
hand gave the horse lick which started him off on
swift eanter waited to give the horse good start and
then ran after Ran short distance and fell. Picked
myself up and looked the opposite direction for the
horse. cutter and little Niger; but, strange to
saw. couldn't see them any where. Concluded
L.. nalf
turned round to wait for them to catch
I'D Waited some time, and a. they didn't come con-
cuded to leave Thought I'd make another call.
Rung at the door of a strange house Servant asked
who he should announce. Told him Brown. Was in-
troduced into parlor. Several young ladies present.
Attempted to bow, but in doing stepped on the tai
of rat terrier dog Dog snapped at my leg. Kicked
dog with left foot Dog yelled, and put into the back
room as if seven devils were after him. Turned to
servant girl supposing her to be he lady oil the house
az she was the best looking and began to apoloSi~e
Called her Madame Indignant mistress came up
and asked me if | was acquainted with any
person present. Informed her | wasn't. She
inquired if was acquainted with any
gentleman who resided in the house. Gave il "a my
deliberate opinion that didn't know that might be
and perhaps | mghtnt. Mistress asked me to leave
the premises Told her should be glad TO do 20 when
she gave me some wne Was informed that they had
no liquors-thst they were temperance. Told the
lady that had concluded So "a she was ugly enough
10 be toe-teete society Went to the table, helped
myself to half OF a frIit-cake, and left. Cot into
tussle with the railing around the Pa because
il wouldn't move away for me- to get by.
Come ont secocd best, and then run away from the
spot, being afraid the railing would renew hostilities
Found whisky shop open. Called for glass of fruit
cake and piece of sherry Barkeeper told me was
drunk. Called him liar. He elected me from ih"
nreuises Succeeded in getting glass OF SHERRY at
i-st. After which, Judge, all recollect Is that tet
unusually gay.
The Judge concluded that as this was Mr. over
dae's first offense, that he would discharge him,
which he proceeded to do after Mr. o. promised to
avoid such sprees for the future.