The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1859-09-07


A few years after the commencement
of Columbian Sentinel in Boston, Mr. Rus
sell its editor and publisher, finding that
the profits arising therefrom were not suf-
ficient to defray his expenses, applied to
Mr.. Barrel, one of the most popular mer-
chants Of his time, for advice as to the
course he had best pursue in the very un-
pleasant dilemma in which he was placed
He informed'Mr. Barrel of the particulars
of his situation, in his usual plain, honest
manner, saying that his expenses so much
on the increase and the profits were so
so small, that he thought he should be
obliged to give up his paper, and seek
his fortune elsewhere. Mr.. Barrel i'm
remarked that his case was not
so desperate as he imagined it to be, and
recommended him to lash some of the
most popular characters of the day in the
most severe terms in his columns, which
course he felt sure would not only bring
his paper into more notice than it then
was, but would greatly add to his sub
scription list, and increase the patronage
of advertisers. Mr.. Russell replied that
such course would be repugnant to his
feelings, but as he had always considered
Mr.. Barrel a warm friend, and a man
of superior judgment, he would take his
advice into serious consideration.
On the morning Of the next publication
of the Sentinel. when Mr. Barrel went
into State street, he observed almost every
one with eyes and mouths wide open, as
if he was a monster in human shape: and
he could not solve the mystery of their
looks until gentleman asked him why
Mr. Russell had lashed him so unmerci-
fully in his paper of that day? Mr.
Barrel at once stepped into an insurance
Othce-read the paper-and as he progress
ed in the article about himself, he waxed
warmer and warmer till at length, in
high dudgeon, he found his way to the
Sentinel office, when he demanded of the
editor in round set terms, why he had
treated him so UNANIMOUSLY. Mr.. Russell
replied that as Mr.. Barrel appeared agita-
ted, he had better be seated until he be-
came cool and collected, and then he
would satisfy him to his hearts content.
After looking to the affairs of the office,
Mr.. Russell appeared before Mr. Barrel
with a low bow, and offered the following
explanation: 'Sir, you well know that
have ever esteemed you to be nv most
valued friend, and in whose judgment
have placed the most implicit confidence
for in my utmost need. | applied to YOU
for advice, which you cheerfully gave to
me; it was repugnant to my feelings, but
after mature deGberation was satisfied it
would have the desired effect, and deter
mined to pursue it. Then had to select
a subject, and after looking round among
our townsmen, | could not find one whose
unexceptionable character exalted stand
ing, and extensive usefulness was equal to
your own. ! therefore selected you as
the first object of attack. If man can
not take a liberty with a friend, with
whom can he?
BLoNDIN AGAIN.-Cooking Ornlets on the
Rope.-The Buffalo Courier reports the
last feat of Blondin at Niagara, which was
to take a cooking stove to the middle of
the rope, cook omlets and let them down
to the passengers on the steamer below:
1t (the stove) was two feet six inches
long, eighteen inches wide, and about
twenty inches high, weighing ffty-six
pounds. 1t had one length of ordinary
stove pipe, with two oven doors and hole
in the top of it. The fixtures consisted
of three tin plates, and one tin dish with
three chains fastened to it. This was to
be used in passing down the omlets.-
There was also a small hand bellows and
a large spirit lamp. Two pieces of wood
! about ten feet in length, were passed thro'
the feet of the stove, which were to be
used to support it upon the rope and
! guys. Two leather straps were fastened
| on either end of the stove, intended to
hold it upon Blondin's back.
Soon after appearing at the other end
| of the rope, he fastened the stove to his
back, and, with his balancing pole, start
| ed for the American side. He walked
| along quite smartly until he had crossed
the centre of the rope when he paused
and laid down his balancing pole; he next
| sat down upon the rope and unfastened
| the stove. He now rose to his feet and
| having fastened the stove to the main
rope by means of cords, got over the stove
| to the other side, and sat down facing the
| American shore. The wind was blowing
very fresh and he had great difficulty in
| lighting the lamp, the matches seeming
to 90 out. In a second or two dense
| smoke was seen to issue from the stove
pipe. and deafening wells arose from both
sides of the river. He commenced to pre-
pare the omlet. Having put -four and
water into pan he stirred it up, and set
the pan down. He next broke couple
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into the pan with the flour and water anC
added the seasoning. The blaze coulC
now be distinctly seen issuing from the
top of the stove. In a minute or two the
omlet was baked and he threw it up
turned it and caught it in the pan again
Two omlets were baked, and the sigma
given to the steamer Maid of the Mist
which was stationed short distanct
above, to come down. This steamer wa
crowded from stem to stern. The paI
containing the omlets was let down b,
means of string.
Mr. Blondin having fed the hungr,
crowd on the steamer, put out the lamp
packed up his kit, and having steppe,
over the stove, sat down on the rope an,
fastened it to his shoulder He had har,
work to regain his feet with the stove o.
his back and balancing pole in his hands
He made several attempts to get up an
finally succeeded, and came across safely
, consuming Just forty-five minutes in tn
: passage. On reaching the shore he wa
l greeted with immense cheers.
: His next exhibition will take place o
e Wednesday next at eight o'clock in til
!. evening, when he will cross and re-cro,
e the chasm of Niagara river, on his rop,
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