New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-05-21
THE pERsEyERrNG MOSQUITO,

We have had, during our chequered existence
considerable acquaintance with the mosquito fam
lily. We have met them in battle array while
hunting through swamps. We have encountered
the bold attack Of the pne-woods gallinipper, and
the insdious noiseless surprise of the little black
mscreant Of the Gulf Keys, but we have never seen
equaled the bloodthirsty pertinacity and malicious
activity of specimen that came under our atten.
ton very recently
1t was just after dusk, and our friend Smiier was
trying to snooze off the effects of Champagne
tasting, in which he had been ..pars n,agad.n We
were costly ensconsed in a retired corner, entirely
hidden from the vision of said Smer, who, with
arms crossed on the desk before him, and head
resting on them, had succeeded in giving two or
three respectable SHORES, when we heard the
rather profane ejaculation, "d-n the mosquito
Another desperate effort at repose was quickly
interrupted by sharp slap at some object invisible
to US.
Third Efort--This terminated in something that
appeared to us like suppressed start, checked
down into g SILVER. Smiler lifted his head, and
gently, very gently, passed one hand along his
cheek, as though removing some assaant which
he did not wish to irriate by further violence. We
could almost see on his face the glow of conscious
philosophy rewarded for its patience, as he once
more settled down for the
Fourth Efort-This had hardly begun when
Smiler leaped to his feet and putting his hand into
his pocket drew forth--a handkerchief. Whip,
whip, whip, it went in every direction around the
head of its proprietor. That party, after trying to
stand and fight 1t out found such posture incon-
yenent for some reason other, and sank down
. again into his chair. He remained on guard how.
ger, for moment or two, with occasional cuts at
atmosphere, when drowsiness bowed him down
former recumbent position. 1t was but for
ent, however. A groan. Smiler sits straight
.3seems to resign himself to his fate. Sud
IA bright idea seizes him, and having ar
BIZ handkerchief around his head in mas
o.ze er, and inserted each hand into the cuff
-. lq1rsleeve, he settled down to the
BaaAnnd-P Pretty good effort this time, but
nsT We're evidently some vulnerable points in the
lefense If could judge from occasional shiftings
of the head from side to side. Moreover, the con-
fined breathing seemed to become oppressive, and
presently the American champion Withdrew from
the struggle and took long breath.
Well, you Internal Indian blood sucker, yon,''
said smiler, Amt you satisfied yeti You cussed,
little tiger You can hold more
blood than leech.n Whip, whip, with the hand
.kerehief :. If it wasn't out of respect for yonr |
'frinking powers, would break your darned little
beck, you spotted hyena." Whip, whip. whip |
II If could drink as much as you in proportion, |
i'd 60 back and finish that champagne, but four or
i've bottles begin to affect my head.n
Here the reflection naturally soothed Smiler's
handkerchief into momentary repose, while his
ice inclined towards his breast. was an I'M
eded moment of which the enemy must have
N advantage for our friend struck ont wildly /
then exclaimed, with bitterness Yes, you
---sneaking little devil; you can't sing like COM
g d, honest musqaito, chi, and give man chance?
ut, I'll be up to yon.t
Esn Here Mr.. SmiIer deposited his handkerchief on
80 desk and cautiously raised one hand to the
vicinityapf his face. He sat for a moment, and
then-siap went the hand with tremendous force
on his cheek. Smiler gazed around for moment