Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-03-05
Mason and Slidell al Southampton.
From the Paris Charivari.

sterling apiece, and mere opera glass at
three shillinos.
If comet or an eclipse Of the sun
were to be LOOKED at, optical instruments
would not be lent deager.
And still, there is neither comet nor
an eclipse Of the sun to be looked at, but
simply NM. SliGell and Mason, deputies
Of the South, set at liberty by the English
Government, and sent to England.
"Ahl see the ship said one English
man.
"Wbere9 wherego asked several voices.
"Ihere, yondsrr-whsFe my finger
points,
THAT'S it p they all cried.
A loud hurlah greeted the appearance
Of the vessel.
Half an hour afterwards the vessel en-
tered the port. Everybody pushed to get
forward, and were nearly siiied.
When Mason and Slidel saw the crowd
they were quite stupafed.
"How glad they are to see usl' said Sill
dell to his companion in misfortune.
Il think" replied Mason, "that this
would be favorable moment to say few
words IN s. son."
He was getting ready to opsn bis mouth
when a horrible Kissing prevented him
from saying a single word.
"What is the matter with them? ?" said
Mason.
..They look dissatisfied
but. no; they are hurraing."
AS soon as they had landed, the crowd
following them, loading them with abnse.
The reception was certainly not the thing
they might have desired.
The travellers at last took refuge in a
hotel
'.Dash meT said Mr.. Mason, when they
at length found themselves in safety; "they
do not seem to relish US much"
ooh! there must be some mistake about
it" said Slidell; .'they take US for some
body else"
At that moment knock was heard at
the door.
"Como IN said Mr.. sldell.
q am a correspondent Of the Times"
said the new conner, shutting the door be-
hind him.
'fWell, what can l do for you, sir?'
4 am in great rage With you, sir"
"Why n
The Times imagined that we should
have war with America, and it was de-
lighted, because, as | was appointed to fol-
low the expedition, | shoulg. have sent
them important communications. BY
coming back to England you depIive the
English popers Of all interest
1--WE are very sorry, Mr. Correspond
ent," replied ar. Slidell, ito be disagreea-
BILE TO you; but, as We were given our lib
erty, We we're forced TO accept it."
aNeyertheless, you must make up your
minds to be soundly rated BY the London
papers"
"But sirm
Eyes, sir; you may expect it, ! tell you"
The Times correspondent then with
drew, shaking bis fist at the deputies.
Hardly had he gone out, when great
fat tradesman came in, ike mailman.
aWhere are the Southern deputies 2"
he asked.
"What do you want with us ~
"You want to ruin England"
1--WE never thought of such thingw
"You don't know, then, suppose, that
YOU have made us lay Out four millions Of
pounds for nothing
awe don't understand what you mean. !"
"Thinking that you would not be given
up, we made preparations for war, to attack
the Northern States"
eve are very much obliged 10 you"
"But now that you are set at liberty, all
the expense is useless. II, instead of arm
ing vessels and raising seamen, we lad
employed the four millions in terrifying our
coasts, it would have been hundred times
better
"Still we would remark that"
al want no remarks. | have no patience
with you.
"Nor either said a sailor who enter
ed without asking permission.
"What have you got to say against US"
asked Mr.. Slidsll.
II am an old sailor, and | gave up q
place had at mandatory to enter the
service again, supposing that we should
come to blows with the Yankees. But,
confound You, here you are, and eYerybo-
DIV is hugging each other. What the dey-
ii were you given up for
as net peace the best thing in the
world! :"
| "don't know, bat | like war. What
viii become Of me now? The Admiralty
vii! discharge NE, so that shall be out OF
place, and it will be all your fault. You
ought to pay me damages, that you ought
sAnd England also," said the tradesman.
And then both of them left, OVERWEIGHT
inc Mn. Slidell and Mason with nlaledie-
tons.
4Well. what do you think Of this, my
friend Slidel?'
Il ana quite COMPOUNDED but hope at
least they viii let us sleep quietly"
A uoment after, an individual entered,
dressed in a most singular manner, and al
dressed them very politely.
.sGentlsmen," said he. cas- al the Eng
lish are longing to see you, | have come e
ask you 10 make my fortune and yours
.How r.
II want to carry you through the streets
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