The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-08-13
From, the Home Journal.
Been Abroad, Sir.

distinguished individuals, have visited Lon
don, Paris, Vienna, Milan, Rome, Florence,
etc, etc, it has become absolutely neccssa-
ry for everybody, who desires to be ANYBODY
in social circles, to take, make, or do" the
tour at Europe.
Mr.. Richard Ravnard "did it," and came
homca full-grown lion in II very few months
His moustaclie-which, when he left u.s. was
OF the size and consistency of a diminutive
camcl's hair brush-has improved wonder
fully, during his sojcurn abroad in fact, it
now actually becomes visible to the naked
eye-bcing pomatu'ncd and twisted. in true
l'arisIan style, II ia knittiny, needle u In
Aupoleon III. And then his canc--sucl,
a dear little cauc--a Partisan canc--witll n
dainty little ivory crook for u handle which
(should you chance to meet him in Broad
way, or on the Avenuc) YOU will observe
Invariably inserted between his lips. His
haL-a parisIan hat, with three-storv
crown, and Il turncd-np rim, and which APP
pears TO be Il great deal too large for him
is certainly the most conspicuous part of
his costume.
His coat (Parisian, also) is faul,lcsa, and
his boots (patent leather. Of cuu,srl were
manufactured by a C, l-bratcd hoifie, Of Rue
de--never mind whats Altogether, in his
outward appearance, Mr.. Raynard shows
unlnistakab!c signs Of having been abroad,
But this fact is not only apparent in the
external appearance Of his person, but also
in his conversation; for, on the slightest
provocation, he will call to mind something
that happened "where he WAS in VIENNA
Rome. Fiucncc, Milan, or some celebrated
locality, which he is quite certain that his
unsophisicated friends have never seen, ex-
eept in the pages Of the geography or the
columns ofthc newspapers.
Reclining on the Josc-colered cover Of a
superb divan, in tho presence of some of his
lady friends, he will often grow quite entlu-
siastic in his praise Of the GLORIOUS s-key-Ts
Of ly"-"lialy, the land of song-dear,
delightfully."- ltaly"-"Italy, the land of pri-
ma donne, the land Of tenors and Jarytoncs,
the land Of dark skins and big nous,achios"
which our bellies invariably fall in love
with ut fist siyLt-'dear, delightful
Italy,"
Oh yes. she is certainly d.or enough, if
we may jndgc by the neat little fortune
wh;c! her husband (,hc taron) invariably
loses for her at the gaming table.
Mr.. Raynar,l sejourncd for considerable
period in the metropolis Of la Jrllc France
and, Of course, was completely fascinated,
with Partisan society and manners. lie
learned to "parlcy voo," to limited extent,
Qhough l should not like to be responsible
tur the correctness OF his pronunciation.)
and can give you the French names OF ali
the ingredients OF a-good dinner, even to
the wine and cigars.
lie ut present resides at one Of our fash
ionable hotels, and can be seen, ON any fine
afternoon, standing beneath the porch, with
u cigar on the delicate ivory crook of his
dainty little cane in his mouth, bewitching
til. lalies with the brilliant external ar-
pearance OF his person and his fascinating
gances, and, no doubt, thinking Of the nu-
merous conquests that he intends 10 make
at Newport, this season.
Mr.. Nathaniel Nixworth had spent sever
al seasons in Etlc midst Of "our best So
ciety," had regularly visited the most fash
ionablc watering places, and, at very tender
age, found himself completely FUSED up" or
blaise, as the French says; so he went
abroad to find something new-somubing
to interest him.
He travelled in Germany, saw the Rhine
thought it very pretty river, plenty Of
sour wine, old ruined castles, etc. but
he did not see why people wanted to make
such fuss about it.
He travelled in Italy-thougbt it was all
very well in its way but it was just: what
lie expected. Rome, Florence, London, and
Paris, ditto. In fact l. verly believe, had
MIR. Nixworth climbed Mount Vesuvius, and
looked into the crater, like sir Charles
Coldstrea,n in tlIe play, lie would have found
nothing in it,"
Mr.. Nixworth thinks travelling bore
and says that for his part, lie shall be quite
contented hereafter, TO. stay at home and
eat good dinners, drink good wine, and
smoke good cigars and hc further remarks
that he considers, Solomon an ass, to have
taken SO long to discover that there was
"nothing new under the SUM-
Mr.. and Mrs. John AnthfsGie, 4 loving
young couple, went abroad 10 spend the
honey. moon and II portion Of their surplus
funds. They saw everything, and were de.
lighted wiilTevery,hiDg; lin fact, lam told
that Mrs. Authracite's lips have become
fixed in the shape otan O?---that being the
exclamation invariably used by her as an
expression of admiration. -!
They brought home with them numerous
relics, fossils6Wous, which they have dis
tributed freely among their fTiends.. Ono
OF these reinemberancesI I have recently seen;
il was curious brooch-the design being
a chubby little cupid .on the back Of don
key! A disagseeablsfsiloW, who has been
looking over my shoutder, suggest That the
donkey war led 70 personify John, ana
the cupid Ess wife; but I do not beiisve a:
word oft. hops that you have already
seen, by hesbrisfy narrated experienes9o OF
Mr.: RSynafd MIN Nixwortb, and thcf
the necsssit &. European stous'
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