The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-02-23
'THE DAILY GAZETTl
MISCELLANEOUS.
TaE GOVERNOR AND BOYS.

told by 4 correspondent Of the Boston
Trauscript:1
ssFi,e severest punishment ever re-
ceived.D This, Mr.. Editor, was the
closing remark Of . venerable and res
pected friend, when giving me an &C.
count, Q few days ago, Of one Of his
boyish pranks IN old Boston. ! wish
/ could tell the story as he tells it; but
il IL 20 good, and, in my opinion,
tesches so admirable q lesson to US all
that I venture to hope it may find a
place in your pages, even in the shape
in which shall attempt it:
Ny old friend, RAsEp in Boston,
brought up and nurtured within the
shadow Of Old South, was, in his
younger days, like most other boys,
considerably addicted to the consump-
ton Of ripe fruit, and not very percen-
tive of the laws of MEuM and TEUM, in
ebtainingit. Iwillnot stop to inquire
whether this weakness he inherited
from our fnt parents; it is sufficient
that my friend was completely under
its influence, that even the fine fruit
Of Mr.. Bowdoin's garden was no ex-
cspion to those sgrarian notions which
the boys Of the town applied to all the
ftuit on the peninsula.
Mr.. Bowdoin's garden then occu-
pied an area which is now covered
with brick, mortar and paving stones.
Il was defended by - wall, the altitude
Of which was considered by the whole
school as one Of their prime grievan-
css. A portion Of this wall, however
had become somewhat ruinous, q
breach was reported practicable, and
half Q dozen chosen boys we're selected
for the attack. My old friend was
one Of the number. The appointed
time wss between one and two P. NJ,
when il was conjectured that Mr., B.
and his family would be at dinner. -
The stormers assemble-the breach is
carried in gallant style, and stoinachs,
pockets, trousers, and even shirt bos-
oms. are quickly filled with the for
bidden fruit. A triumphant retreat
il ALREADY. anticipated, but a. the lit
tie band draws near to the breach
horror Of horrors!--it is discovered to
bs in possession Of q sturdy servant,
man of Mr.. B., supported by huge
bamboo, and retreat by any other pass
is out Of the question. Stomachs,
probably, remained in statu quo, but
Ill other engines Of transport are quick
" relieved Of their burdsns-the in
ysdsn draw nearer to the breach in
tending to make = rush; but are in
formed by the sturdy guard, that "Mr.
Bowdoin is in the pazlor, and wishes
to - Tie young gentlemen"
Flisht is in vain, and with palpita-
ting hearts, our heroes march, in sin
sle Ale, towards the house, the SER
want man and the bamboo covering
the rear. The posse was met at the
hail door by the good Mr.. Bowdoin,
who made them . most courteous and
friendly bow welcomed them to his
house; and invited them to walk in
and cit down. They were ushered in
to the parlor, where two OF three
young ladisswere employed at needle
work, presented with much form, and
treated with abundance Of bewitching
smiles. Aninner door was now open
ed, and Mr.. Bowdoin conducted them
into the drawing room, whore two el-
derly ladies were sitting. Here still
more ceremcnious introduction took
place. The ladies were all kindness
the lads were requested to be seat
ed-s bell was rung--a servant ap-
psarsd-cake, wine and fruit were or
dersd by Mr.. B. On the return OF
ths servant, Mr.. B. rose, filled the
wine glasses, aud handed them round;
most kindly pressing the youngsters,
md insisting on their partaking ofths
rood things--entertaining his reluc.
ant gussts al the while with declar-
htions Of his great happiness at the
honor done him by their visit-inquirl
ing their views as to the war then ra ;,
king in Europe--what they thought Of
be growing power Of Bonaparte. :.
THAT part they supposed the Arch.
luke Charles would take in the polit-
cal fsrmsnt Of the day, etc, etc.
The amusing scene lasted nearly an
hour, the ladies and the good Mr.. B.
appearing to vie with each other in at
entions 10 the now conscience-strick-
n marauders. Atllength Mr.. B. pull
u out his watch, and said:---" My
pod young friends, ] regret that |
ave an appointment. should have
)een happy to prolong this visit. !
Iope to have the pleasure Of seeing
lou again. Meantime, my boys, at
ny time when you will favor me with
call, the garden and orchard are en-
irely at your service, and my man
ames has orders to help you to any
tuit you may DESIRE With these
sords the boys are dismissed, with
nsny bows and shakes Of the hand !.
Oh," said my good old friend, "'twas
be severest punishment ever got !,
y Ind I newer rohhe,d an tyrchArd sinOe!