True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-11-17

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and brimming draughIs of barley beer,
in reckless manner that should have
called for the frown Of society and the in
reference of the police. The Quirites,
who had heard much Of the Roman
punch, gave themselves up to the alluring
influence of the calida, and soon found
themselves in the ecstacics Of inhibition.
A few gIided gently under the table
Some slept. Others, who had eaten ex.
cessively. snored--'twas the agonized ut.
terance of an outraged stomach. Those
who still retained a remnant of their
mental equilibrium, wore melancholy
but serene countenances.
The voice Of Romplus was heard
By way Of welcome to the guests, few
congratulatory speeches were made. An.
tonius who was clever politician, and
who contrived ever to hold some prof.a-
BILE Office. began. He was always ex-
pecting to speak, but as his erudi,ion was
slender, his addresses always gave evi.
dence of cyclopedial researches and badly
digested examining. But he was one Of
the leaders Of the Fabii. and his party
always cheered him, and proclaimed him
the greatest orator alive. He was follow
ed by ANGUS, a thorough patriot, who
was famous for his grace and melliauous-
ness, as we'll as for an oralion upon The
glorious life and deeds Of Enas, the great
ancestors of the Romans, which be had
everywhere delivered to admiring crowds.
After him came Horalius, one of the
most distinguished Of the Quintilla whom
all admired and few understood; but who
commanded attention by the excited en-
ergy Of his manner. His address occn-
pied half an hour, was composed Of an
unbroken sentence, and was delivered
without taking breath.
And then all repaired 10 witness the
games. Aurelius, who had been in
Greece during the seventh Olimpiad, was
well qualified to direct this portion of the
festivities. He explained 10 his compan-
ion the mysteries of cock fighting, which
was very popular in Athens, and which
he had introduced into the sports of
Rome. Lavinia was delighted with this
amusement. and gently pressed her in
structor's hand.
The games over, the assemblage dis.
persed TO wander in couples in the silent
woods. The dying glory of the eve suf-
fused the grove with food Of rich warm
light. 1t was the melting hour Of love.
Romulohs passed his arm around the
cestus which confined the waist Of Stella,
and led her gently away, murmering Yin
her ear soft and persuasive words. Tati-
US was nowhere to be seen. They ap.
preached tree. The King rapidly cut
the name Of his lovely friend upon the
bark. This in ancient custom signifed
everything. Stella vowed he was an en-
chanter Romulhs assured her her spells
we're mightier than his. What more re.
mained E?
Aurelius and Levina had resumed the
discussion Of Homer. Aurelius thought
the poets description Of wines was good,
but declared he knew nothing of cookery,
for he made his heroes eat nothing but
roast meats. Layina vowed that Paris
was love, and that Hector was a
brute for rebuking him because he
dressed bis hair so carefully. Aurelius
observed tha. the style Of living in the
times Of Troy was barbarous; and then
Laviana smiling, said no style was equal
to that Of the Romans. Aurelius pas.
siona,ely besought her to share il ever,
and Lavinia turned pale. and sank into
his arms. What more remained
And all the brave Romans except the
dolt, Dralus, had succeeded likewise.-
The hearts Of the gentle Sabillians were
won. What more remained =?
Only this, as night advanced, the great
cavalcade in honor Of Consus was an.
nounced. The Romans sprang upon their
ready steeds. A few circling sweeps,
and they neared the group Of enamored
ladies'. A sudden pause, stoop, spring,
a shout Of triumph, and the noble horses,
bearing their double burthens, sped swift.
ly away, before the craven and stupeied
Quirites could collect their scattered sen.
ses, With ceaseless speed the Romans
bounded on, never pausing ill all were
safely gathered within the walls Of Rome.
Then Romulus lifting up his mighty
voice exclaimed
Welcome, welcome, dear ones 10 The
quadrata !"
And his brave followers cried out
"Welcome, welcome, wives Of Rome"
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