Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-04-10

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Pryor and the Chevalier WycoG.
From the Mobile Register.
NEW YORK, March Is.
l never could make out the real reason
that induced my mild and gentle Pryor of
Virginia TO order Wycoff. the family physi-
clan of Bennett of the Herald, off the floor of
the House of Representatives. There was
mystery abont it.-Wycoff was not publicly
identified with the Herald He was not ON
the floor as Bennets representative e, and bow
ever intimate the relations of Wyc0ff aud
| Mrs. Bennett may have been, that was no
reason why Mr.. Pryor should order the Cbev-
alier Wycoff out OF the House of Represent
atives Certainly not. l have the true
reason for that unexplained act.
At the time OF Pryor's just rebuke to Ben
nett, Wycof was eringing around many menu
bers, and among them Mr.. Pryor. The lat
ter was in the habit of permitting Wycoff to
come to his apartments, aud as w. is very
useful and pleasant tool for the member to
use, be had certain degree of intimacy
with the honorable member from Virginia.
Three days after the reference made by Mr.
Pryor to Bennett, Wycof called alone. He
was shown TO Mr.. Pryor's room. How do
you do, sir? Take seat said Mr.. Pryor.
who was at that moment engaged in washing
his hands.
a. can tell you secret-how you can
wash your hands, and keep them deliciously
soft, F" said the Cheyalier WycoF.
How?n asked Pryor.
1t is secret worth knowing, but out of
my high regard for you l will tell it. Wash
your hands with soap until they are covered
with the white foam /: then let your cham
bermad, or some friend, pour sweet-scented
oil into the palms of your hands-a table
spoonful will do then rub your hands to-
gether for some time finally, take clean
towel and wipe your hands. Don't wash
with water again. You will find your hands
as white and as soft as velVet,n remarked
Wycoff.
- What a funny idea. I'll try it some
day." said Pryor, aud added, what can
do for you, sir?
g Can l have strictly private converse
ton with you ?' asked Mr.. Wycoff
yes, provided you do not propose rob-
berry a murder to me-" said Mr.. Pryor.
None of those dreadful things, | assure
you. On the contrary, my mission is Peace
delightful, sweet peace. wish to speak 10
you about Mr.. Bennett. Your speech was Sc
we're, fearfully severe. He deserved it ALL
He is betraying you and me, friend Pryor
a oOehOn, a pig-in fact Scotch hog. hate
him."
you. Wycoff! Why, thought you aud
the old Scotch scoundrel were great friendsi''
said Mr.. Pryor.
James, tenderly and devotedly. He is Il fine
young man. Just verging into manly life
just crossing the threshold, as / may say, of
the great world, to which you and me belong
You can render service to that young Ben
nett that he will never. never forget You
can make him-you can give him reputa-
ton that will carry him through the world.
Excuse these tears, but l speak from the
heart" said Wycoff. as be wiped his eyes
with costly lace pocket handkerchief once
the property of that nice foreign lady, Fanny
Elsler.
''R Why, you amaze me! What the h-ll
and d-tion have to do with Benefits brat"
remarked the astonished Pryor.
''The world says he ought (the young Ben
nett l mean) 10 challenge you fer allu sions
TO the forehead ornaments of his papa" said
Wycoff.
-'Oh. now I understand you. You want
me TO accept a challenge from young Ben
nett! Most certainly; with the greatest plea
sure in the world. Let him send one, and /
will honor it as soon as received. You will
be his second, L suppose" said the amiable
Pryor.
You do not exactly comprehend my mean
ing" said Wycoti.
mo. Pray, what do you mean," asked
Mr.. Pryor.
"Why. before leave let us have little
understanding
go on. Proceed with your understand
ing"
Suppose young Bennett challenges you.
and agree that he shall not shoot YOU al
though be fires towards you, will you agree
not to fire at him Remember he is quite
lad. The sympathy of the community will
go with him, as he will be supposed to fight
al Of e., W, oil
will say that is commendable," said Wycotf.
'Oh, this is indeed delightful. like it.
Go OH. Let US have the whole programme,
my dear fellow. / have always heard you
spoken of as a man of great honor" sarcas-
tically added Mr.. Pryor.
Nobody but you, young Bennett, and me
need be in the secret. Ii is not necessary
even that your second should know it. 1t
will do no barn, and as l have said before,
it will make the young man. / detest his ia
Their, but am a guardian to a certain extent
for the young one. at least expect TO be
when the old sconndrel turns up his toes, ana
shall then control the Herald and can do
you great good politically" added Wycof.
Nov, stop, you Internal mean, sneaking,
cowardly toad. Ges oat of my room or III
murder you. How dare you approach me
with such proposition. | have mind to
throw YOU out of the window. Not word,
but leave said the now Thoroughly aroused
and most indignan. Virginiaa.
9 The crest-fallen Chevalier Wycoff made
tracks.
The next day, Mr.. Pryor saw the craven
hearted Chevalier parading the floor of the
House of Representatives.. large as life.
Mr.. Pryor could not stand il, he ordered him
of the floor. That is the secret of the whole
matter.
Ii is as true as gospel. Mr. Pryor. when
he reflected upon the bold proposition at the
Chevalir determined TO go out aud cane
him. His friends would not allow IL.
Did yen ever read a more thrilling sketch
of meannessg Does not your heart rise up?
What an idea? That Mr.. Pryor would con.
rent To- such a plots II -sses. Scsatea ~ old
Beunsti; but both Bennett and Hyckon mis-
took their man. Mr. Pryor would not do 4
mean act, neieher is be u fool 10 b. shot al.
HARMONY.