The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-11

AalIlCu' DOIu were young anu .bOtn were
verdant; having been raised in the county Of
Attala, neither of them had ever been fifty
miles away from home. They had heard OF
locomotives, steamboats,, and hotels, but had
never experienced the comforts of any of the
aforementioned Institutions Jeems and Lie
had determined on this, the most important
event of their lives, to visit the city and see the
world, particularly that part of it known as
Vlcksburg. No wonder they were amazed and
delighted when the locomotive steaming and
snorting, with the train of beautiful crimson
cars following it, came in sight
'These your trunks?" said the baggage
master.
-."Well, sorer calkiIates thems EN-" said
Jeems
The trunks "a spotted hair trunk and an old
fashioned valise) were soon in the baggage car,
followed by Lie and Jeems.
| ''I'll be darned ifrailroad amt fine thing. {"
said Jeems seating himself on his luggage and
carefully holding up the tails of his tight-bo-
died blue, adored with resplendeht metal but
! tons, out of the dust. "Lize set here by me-
''Come out of that, said the baggage, man,
''you are in the wrong car
1.-The ID l ami Dye spose don't know
what I'm about? These is my traps, and
calkilate to stay where they ar. Keep quiet
Lie; they say we've got to fight our way thro
the world anyhow, and if that chap with the
cap on wants anything, why I'm his man.
Don't want any of your foolin round mel"
Here Mr. Frost. the superintendent, interposed
and explained matters insomuch that Jeems
consented to leave his traps and follow him.
What was his delight when he surveyed the
magnifcence of Che tirst-class passenger car,
into which he was ushered. His imagination
had never in IFS widest flights pictured any
| thing half so gorgeous. He was aroused from
a contemplation of the splendor around him by
the shrek of the iron horse
stJeewhilikens! what in thunder's that?" ex-
claimed Jeems.
"That's the horse squealng when they punch
him in the ribs to make him go along said a
sleepy y-looking individual just behind him.
''Look here, stranger" said Jeems, low
you think I'm darned fool maybe l am, but
there's some things know, and one of 'em is,
you'll get your mouth broke ef ye don't keep
it shet. | don't say much just at this moment
the scream from the engine and another from
Lie, as she threw her arms around the neck
of Jeems.
Il knew It'll knew it!'' exclaimed the sleepy
looking individual; .'were all lost, every moth
er's son of u.s. We can just prepare to make
the acquaintance Of the gentleman in black,who
tends the big fire below"
'sOh, Lord! Jeems, what will become of US!
felt skeery about getin' on the outlandish
thing at fust'
keep quiet, Lie! hollerin won't do any
good now. Ef you know any prayer, now is
your time to say it for both Of us
'FWhat's the matter here?'' said the astound-
ed conductor.
"That's Just what Id like to know said
Jeems when he saw that Lie and himself were
alive "How far are you going?"
'Wall, reckon we'll stop at Yicksburg."
'.Show your tickets, if you please.
"Certainly, Lie, you got some with you?
Let this gent look at EN-.
Lie drew piece of white paper from her
| retieule, and with a smile handed it to our
friend, who read;
'sThe pleasure of your company is respect
fully solicited"
whats tbis?" said the conductor
'.Why, that's one of the tickets to our wed
din, that's what you asked for, haint it?" said
/ the somewhat surprised Jeems.
"Haw! haw! haw! haw!'' was the discordant
sound that arose from the seat of the sleepy
looking man.
A bland smile passed over the face Of Mr..
Hull, as he explained his meaning to our ver-
dant friend He had no ticket, but willingly
paid his fare. But wonders did not cease here
! presently pert newsboy entered the car,
and stepping up to Jeems, he asked
"Have Snn, sir?"
oval, if have my way about it, the fust
one will be son surtain," said Jeems Lie
| blushed.
Don't count your chickens afore they re
hatchedl" said Billy as he FASTENED to the next
car.
In due time the train stopped at the big de-
pot in this city. Amidst the confusion Of
Strange noise, and a Babel of discordant voices,
our friends landed on the platform,
'sBuss sab? Buss sah-free for the Prentlss
house?" said the sable porter of that excellent
house.
Lady, take buss, sah?''
oval, rather s'poSe she wont from any one
but me-reckon I'm able 10 do all IN that Ing
she wants, and more too"
$50 to de Prentiss house, sah?-best house
in de citv This way sah-any baggage? Have
it sent to your room in few minutes"
In a short time Jeems and his bride found
themselves in ore of those comfortable rooms
on the second floor of that well-ordered estab-
! lishment, the Prentiss house.
The baggage was sent up with the usual
promptness, and our friends were soon making
/ their toilet for dinner. Jeems had his coat off
in a iiffy, and Lies hair fell gracefully over
her shoulders.
.That's duced purity tosseP' said Jeems,
eyeing the bell cord wonder what it's for?''
,tI,,
some sort of tbingumbob. I'd like to have
that tossel to put on my horses head next
muster day. see how it works, " said he giving
it pull,
Presently the door opened, and the sable face
of one of Africa sons was thrust into the room
with the inquiry of, "Ring, sah?"
ring! ring what? you black ape! ef you
don't quit looking at my wife and make off, I'll
SStop mint" said Lie. whats the
name of the man that keeps thisstaVern?"
f'Mr. Thomas, marm."
4.WelI, tell his lady that she needn't 60 to
any extra fxin' on our account for we're plain
people" said the amiable bride.
.'As they used to say in our debating society
! at Bluff Surings," interrupted Jeems, "I'll