Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-08-06

neighborhood, but if ii would save his head he
couldn't tell where he could be found, nor
whether he lived in the town or out Of it.
Wishing however to give US all the intor-
nation within his reach, he advised us to &c
to the village tavern, short distance up the
street, and consult the publican, who knew
every thing and every body, and could tell us
all that we wished to know, and more too
This was certainly satisfactory, and without
another word we stalked out and made oul
way to the dwelling place of the omniscient
publican.
The pubican's house was little woodeI
establishment, distinguished from the sur
rounding tenements by round sign about thu
size of a barrel head, confined to the top of ;
long pole planted on the opposite side Of til,
street.
We approached the house and entered the
door over which was placed q little tin sign
gray with age, containing tho electric words
BAR RooM." Here we were met by an at
tenuated little man, whose shrivelIed face and
restless penetrating little eyes, botokened
great penetration and mental activity. I'm
mediately upon our entrance he jumped nimbly
behind the counter, and placed himself in an
| attitude equally adapted to answering ques.
tions or selling whiskey Il. 9. Jersey Light.
ning.) After exchanging salutations, | asked
him if he knew any thing of the person Of
whom We were in quest, and could tell US
where he might be found. The little man
looked puzzled and for short time said moth
ing, but finally, much apparently to his cha
grin answered, that he only knew there wd'
such person somew here thereabouts, but
could not tell us whore he lived, or anything
further concerning him. Just as we were
turning upon our heels to 60 out, for the pur.
pose of asking information elsewhere, the lit
tie landlord directed us to the village store
keeper as person likely to give US some clue
to the object of our search. We then con
suited the oracle of the store house, who
proved to be a dull, stupid, obliging sort Of
man, willing to tell us all he knew; but know
ing solittleasnot to be worth telling. lie could
give us no satisfactory information but told us
that man living on the corner, short dis
lance up the street, could give US all inior-
nation of the person for whom we inquired.
We then sought the man on the corner, who
to our great surprise, proved 70 be an old ac
quaintancs of the friend who accompanied me.
We We're at last within the pale of civiliza-
ton and likely, at least, to be protected from
ha 40 nf al Hal II. ~.
shades of the approaching night. Our new
found friend proved to BIO friend in need, and
like good Samaritan, not only took us in but
piled us with the creature comforts Of his we'll
filed table.
Atterwehad paltaken largely of the delicious
repast, preparedby the fairpartnerofhis bosom,
rfriend produced for our additional comfort,
several varieties Of spiritual consolation, which
we also patroni2ed sparingly, but none the
less thankfully.
While engaged in the discussion of these
timely delectables, we were made fully ac-
quainted with the whereabouts of the gentle
man whom we sought, whose residence was
two milesdistant, and we northumberland
(now comes the romance) that he was ex-
pectod thoIc that very evening. We had not
quite finished our wine (not lightning whom,
who should appear before us in propria persona,
but tho identical individual concerning whom
we had exhausted inquiry. We now felt fully
relieved Of all anxiety, and inviting him to a
seat, | recounted the difficulties which had
bp1nf II in - ..,.t.
At the,invitation of the host he joined lis in a
asocial cup, andatter sittingawhile, informed
us that his horse and carriage were without
and invited MS to accompany him home. L,
was now late, and seeing no prospect of dis
patching my business and returning in tile
night train we readily consented, and after
rendering to our kind entertainers our warm
eat thanks We bid them hearty farewell and
entered the carriage. We had not proceeded
far on our way when the air became suddenly
still and heavy, and lowerir !, clouds began to
oRerspread the sky.
This, we considered, sign OF rain, and were
not long in doubt as to tho certainty OF our
apprehensions, for very soon the water poured
down as il the whole bottom had fallen out az
the sky. The carriage was small, and. all the
circumstances were highly favorable to a
thorough drenehing. Our horse. however
took the hint, and so accelerated lis speed is
to deposit ua without y very deep saturation
At the house of our friend.
Here We were received with sncl manifesto
tions of hospitality az gave US a most iayora-
BILE opinion Of that part Of tho Spanishdomaim,
and quite convinced me that good coRd come
ont of Nazareth. Aftertalking over the events
of our journey made known tho object of
our visit and after satisfactorily settling the
business between US, myself and friend were
shown to bed. We arose in the morning,
greatly refreshedby the peaceful and yirtuous
slumber Of the night, and further availing
ourselves Of tho hospitality of our friend, took
his carriage to New Brunswick and there board
ed the cars for home. Nothing occurred on
our backward passage of special interest and
we arrived at Wilmington physically intact,
without damage by field or flood.
MARINO FALIERO.
LETTER rROH THE PRESIDENT DECLINING RE-
SoMtSATioS.- Pinsburg, July 30.-'rhe follow
ing letterfrOm the President VISA raeAivad III,