The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1860-04-25
A NIGHT IN NEW ORLEANS.

thing, Il is not to be supposed mat they are al
ways joking-always jibbing it for the sake o
raising laugh, or creating wonder. In thel
numerous fittings they mingle with many
strange people, see, many strange sights, and Of
ten encounter perils which to many would up
pear incredible.
s4r, We will relate little story which we heard
in rom the lips Of poor fellow now dead and
gone
sslF In the year 1S- we were assisting in the ed
5 itorial department Of daily paper which was
published in one of the small cities Of New
.e York, One night-or rather morning, Qor ed
Itors, reporters are compelled to keep all sorts
OF hours,) after the forms were locked up, and
everything ready Tor final adjournment to our
respective boarding houses, a proposition was
made to visit restaurant near by for the doub-
le purpose Of having a smoke and refreshing the
inner man with little something good and
pleasant to the palate. Accordingly, we re-
paired to the eating saloon, and while discuss
ing the good things before us, entertained us
by relating our adventures by sea and land.
did ever tell you Of that adventure had
in New 0reans? sad Charley Rodman, gay,
dashing, and good looking, and really gifted
young man.
Guess not was the general response.
We'll, will you hear it now"
Certainly fell from half dozen lips. 81.
well, then, I was working on morning pa
per in New Orleans, during the winter of --,and
as was going from the office to my boarding
house, about twelve o'clock one night, was
suddenly startled by the abrupt and unexpect-
ed appearance OF female, who rushed before me
and threw herself down in my path. was just
in the light of street lamp at the time, and,
as the woman tu med her face up to mine,
noticed she was both young and beautiful.
Save me, sir, save mel she cried, clasping
my legs iraternally. <
Save you from what? demanded as I rails
ed her to her feet 4 do not see anything
%, sir, brutal looking man was pursuing
me, threatening my life and honor!, was the
trembling agitated reply. My mother was
taken sick, and was forced to go out for med
ic;ne, and that's the way came in the streets
at so late an hour. 1t couldn't be helped, sir;
though never was out so late before without
company
where DO you liva?' inquired, fairly fsci-
natep by the girls beautiful face and soft voice
Not far from here, sr--only around the next
street. said the GIRL but | am so afraid shall
meet that man again. ., sir, if you will only
see me safely home, shall be deeply indebted
to YOU
Certainly will,' was the response; 'but still,
there don't appear to be any thing in pursuit Of
you now ...
At that moment heard the clatter of feet
down the street, and turning my face in that
direction, saw man approaching the spot
where we were standing, at a rapid run.
The girl looked in the same direction at the
same time did.
There he comes now,' she exclaimed, in a
deep, fearful whisper, at the same time tightly
clutching me by the arm
Suddenly turning away from me, the girl
darted up the street
stop, young lady, cried; will protect Won
-yon need not fear!
That was rather loud promise under the
circumstances, but didn't stop then to consid-
er what said
The girl did not heed me, but dashed on, and
involuntarily, | followed in her steps. After
running couple Of blocks she stopped and look.
ed back at me. In few minutes reached hel
side, and by that time the man was not far be
hind me.
fYou had better come in the house, SIR she
said nervously: for am sure that man is very
evil designing. and may do you some HARM
As she spoke she mounted the steps of Q
very ancient looking building, and violently
rang the bell. followed her, not exactly frolr
prudential motives, but because was fond O
adventure ofany kind.
Almost instantly the door was opened, wher
followed the young girl inside. An old, hid
eous looking negro woman stood in the hall
just beyond the door, holding lamp in he
hand.
why, what's the matter, Carlins?' demand
ed the hag. .a.r.
Shut the door, qnick I've been waylaid By
ruffian! responded the girl exctedly. 'Thi
way, sir she added. addressing me, at the SAM
time opening the parlor door and pointing int
the room.
bowed and passed in, and at the same in
stant heard he front door closed and locked
Excuse me, for moment, sir, while speak
10 my mother, paused the girl. The next mo
ment, and before could reply, the door closed
and was alone.
walked to sofa a light was burning, anc
sat down. Then took survey of the apart
ment. The furniture had been good in its day
but was then much worn and battered.
A few minutes after, the satanic looking ne
gress opened the door, and poked her hideou
face into the room.
Miss Caroline quest the gemman to walk u
stairs said she.
! begun to think the proceedings very strange
but still my reckless spirit induced me to fol
low the negress.
Up two fights Of stairs, and to th, door Of
bacl apartment she led me. She knocked, an
the 'loor opened.
walk in, sab, if you please she said very
defferentially.
l stepped into an apartment that had n
windows in it, and was confronted by hug