The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1858-05-13
BY EDWARD z.u. yUpsoN.

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BY EDWARD z.u. 5UDsoN.
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III Many Of the off 8 Of the navy and
army are, as artisU Aifs accomplished
The graduates lroM Point have the
advantage, while 'y'T of the instruc-
tions of the celebrate sMfER, whose fame
is worldwide; and NJ officers in visit
ing the cities of the pr world, have op-
portunities of studyiiap The works of the
great masters of art, Which are sighed for
in vain by many a young disciple of Ap.
pelles.
This is only PREDATORY, however, 10
my story. Not many yearsasince, two
young officers of my acquaih htance -one
of each service were off on leave of alb
sence from duty, and beiE1 fast they
found themselves at hotst r 5.ofpar
large cities, literally 'bDs in more
polite terms, sans fund we're exl
cellent artists. ~ NJ .-ssep '#
| .What shalLws d,@Halp said he of the
army 10 the otha, gur hotel bill now
amounts to at \, brty dollars. know
no one E8ie1to Borrow of with any grace,
my pay is overdrawn, and you are no
better Off
Curse me if know, replied the other;
trust to luck, | suppose. Let's order up
Smtlr at any rate, for | am dry as an
Arab on the desert
He was about to ring for a servant,
when one entered with card bearing the
name Of Mr. Richard Consare, and asked
if the gentleman could be seen.
who is hel' asked Lieut.. B., of the
army.
"A very wealthy old gentleman, sir;
drives his carriage; servants in livery, sir;
that is all that l know replied the ser.
want.
ASK him up, by all MEANS said the
naval lieutenant, and, by the way, bring
up bottle of the same kind Of wine last
ordered
The servant bowed low, as hotel SER
wants always do to those who order wine,
and retired.
What can this mean, HalY asked B.
That luck is coming! feel it in my
bones!' replied the other. For that rea
son ! ordered up wine instead of the usual
brandy cocktail!'
The servant at this juncure returned,
escorting neatly dressed gentleman of
sixty years or more, one who, by his
fmsnner, at once exhibited proof of being
Rne of the old school. Alas, that they
. 50 rare now!
Y2u will be pleased to excuse self
'uction, gentlemen, said he, taking
seat profferd to him, first, however
saing the servant his hat and cane to
away; but hearing that two officers
sof our gallant service were here, coul6
pot refrain from paying my respects. |
honor the army and navy for the gallant
Try they have ever displayed, and take
every opportunity of showing my re-
spect'
The officers bowed their thanks.
4 presume you have Travelled muchP
said Mr.. Consare, addressing the army
officer.
Not so much as my friend Hal, of the
navy replied B. He has been all over
the world, in literal sense; been from
pole TO pole--lo the sides and ends Of the
earth!
TO Italy!' asked the old gentleman,
now turning his attention especially to the
naval officer.
Yes, sir. | have been on the Mediter-
rauean station for six years or more re-
piled the latter.
'Ah, how | envy you, sir; it is voyage
that should have made long since, bat
| have an inconquerable aversion against
the perils of the ocean. OF all places in
the world, should like to go there. l
have many paintings from there; gentle
men, you must see my picture gallery
before you leave, filled entirely with pain
lings, original, from the artists own
hands! Copies deSpise copies! Now,
| have the original portraits of nearly
every great statesman, military hero and
naval alcommander of modern days. Some
Of them procured at very heavy ex-
pense. It is true; but what is the expense
when comp Svto the pleasure Of ,aying,
as you look d nJon a picture. this was ta-
ken from the living man, when he sat
breathing, speaking before the artist
True, SIR. truel said both Of the off
GERS, pleased with bis enthusiasm, so akin
to their own tastes.
4 have, continued the old gentleman.
for instance, sthe portraits ,ol Decatur.
Hall, Nc DonotRhs Lawrence, Stewart,
BaiAbridge, DsJSsald others, ,2at most
Of al, Tegretthal9 cannot proedre one
of the hero of Ealg Erie the galla6t Per
| ry EIavGsHefd any price, and sought
evelg 20 . y.tn, would
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