Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-01-19

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The lap-dog howled with the earache' ana the
servants started with alarm and the busy OLD
mistress Wandered what on earth was the
matter. -..... ......,-..,-.. .... ...-. ~
He was escorted into pleasant room which
was Handsomely furnished with the most fash
ionable furniture. After being introduced to
the company present, he made low bow
tried to smile, scraped his feet upon the car
pet, and then awkardly tumbled like bale
of dry goods, upon the sofa; after which he
looked up with an air of wo'idroas wisdom and
great Importance, whrh seemeu ''e 10 say "ha'
think ye. Of this imported specimen OF gen.
tility ?" .., ~. ...,,,,,, ..a. 80 ...f.
lie really was remarkable looking oojecs'
His coarse HAIR was oiled, curled and scentcd'
He stared at every person. IN the room through
his qu'zzlng glass lie wore ore on MS lh'e'.
lectual iace' moustachcs, whisKeTs' imperial
and goa'cc' and looked Ike an ass that had
swallowed horse s and lett the tai sticking
out OF his mouth; Ills red caro-, hnsers were
hooped with huge rings. and a brooch iaree
enough for looking glass stuck upon his
ruifled shirt bosom. ...
Most persons conld have scen 'ta glance
that he was one ot those mondescfipt creatures
who know but little OF themselves eAternaliy'
except what they learn from the looking glass
and who know nothing OF themselves inter-
nally, except what they teei from 'he ''qur
glass. The following conversation between
the parties will afford an idea of the mental
calibre Of the distinguished gentleman.
at is a beautiful evening Sr, remarked
enc Of the company.
Very fuine"
"What do you think of American scenery
ut is very foine.'
"You have seen the falls of Niagara, am
told. What do you think of that sublime and
beautiful water wonder?"
at is very foinc."
II think ! saw you at the meeting which
was recently addressed by the Honorable
Daniel Webster; what do you think of his
eloquent and magnificent spo 5ch I"
"It is very foinc."
How do you feel Sir, when excited BY
the thrilling, clcctrifying cloqucuce Of our
Demos themes % "''
Every foine." ....
"The sensation must be akin to the trump
citing of the storm when the winds do battle
What arc your sensations during storm at
sen y
Il am sick at the stomach at such times
but when we have smooth sea and iair wlhd'
| feel very foIne
The conversation was here interrupted ny
the appearance OF Mrs. Mniiifs and hcr da"sh-
ter. They were rlehiy dressed ana gorgeous
y pcJeWeiied' anu oiaF"' no'"i'hst'n"iiS 'ic
nnmistakab'e lines which Ill temper had traced
upon her conntenancei was beautiful to look
upon. The moment they entered the ROOM
Mr. Fitzgammon arose from his seat-and
squeezed the hand OF Miss Clara, told her she
looked Every iolns.' In the course OF the
evening he ven'"red to say to her that She
was charming girl ut to be tha wite OF
lord, and he meant what he sald' pom honor.
| Maria was present at the party, and aunt
aTailed herself for an early opportunity to AZ X
how she wou't ike tile attention OF such a
man as Mr. fitzgammon.
Best at distance said She i" could
not endure such band-box dandy whose
bead is as empty as his hat"
g You rude thing, how dare you speak So
dcsparingly of my compailT-i in my own house.
"Why, aunt, he has been wInking at me
most i,npcrtincntly through his qniaslng glass
He is not gentleman and ought to be re-
qScstcd to leave the house. II he does no'
leave by your permission, will retire to my
ROOM" a..'s ...' a.,a f'
81 suppose you are anxious to see thu
journeyman printer, but if he dares to show
his face within reach of a poker, ! will drive
him into the street. have Will and way
to punish upstarts who do not know their owf
places, and have no regard for the llighe'
order Of society" ..... ....
1T late hour that night. or rather at al