The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-10-19

every one happy ahouthim, is the sub tratum
and foundation of his more than French civ
ility. His honesty and generosity, in spite
Z Of his grsat energy and industry have pre-
vented him from hoarding what he has made,
and be never can be rich. The more he
makes the more he spends t6 add
to the pleasure Of his gtests As
a friend his attachment is unchangeabie
His friendship is strong as adamant and his
courage is heroicaI Among the many
striking traits of character which distinguish
him, his accurate knowledge of humane ma
ture is remarkable A single look at an IN
dividual be sees for the first time is suiii-
eientto enable him to understand him thor
ouphlv. He is in the habit Of giving titles
to all his guests on first sight, and, bis titles
suit them better than any COMMISSIONS or
diplomas conferred by governments and IN
stitutions Of learning. If he calls a man
Doctor he is or ought to be one.i and the
title viii stick to him through life He has
taken up many privates, engaged in peacefGl
pursuits, who never saw even the ranks of
an army IN battle array, and dubbed them
captains, majors, coloneis and generals,
and they retain the rank he has given them,
no matter whether the State neglects or re-
wards them
An instance of his acute discrimination of
was given by him the first time
he ever saw the late lamented General Polk.
Many years ago while he was Bishop OF
Louisiana, he stopped at MeBlaekin's Hotel,
and was welcomed by him very cordially:
q How are y0u, General2 I am glad to see
YOU walk In, sir. The Bishop replied;
thank you sir but you have mistaken me
for somebody else I do not belong 70 the
army, and have never been a General
= Well" said AlcMackin, 81 I hope you viii ex-
cuse me, Judge Come in, sir; make yourself
You mistake me again, Sir; l.
have never had any thing to do with the Ju-
ciary." "Ahl 1 beg you many pardons,
Bishop. Excuse me, aud make yourself at
home" Y on are right, at last" said the
Bishop, 'but permit me TO ask ask you why
you addressed me as general, Judge and
Bishop p Because, sir, replied AcMaek-
n, 81 knew you were at the head Of your
profession whatever 1t might be. You are
favored in having this unrivalled landlord
"a your city One good Hotel kept by him
a any city would make it respectable, and
would add to It's business and prosperity, as
much as many frst-rate stores, schools and
,hurches
In different countries, AID at long inter
7als of time, individuals have appeared who
nave no rivals or parallels in the occupations
which they pursued Columbus, among
lavigators, Napoleon, among generals, Shaks-
bear, among dramatists, and, Piaganini,
lmong musicians, stand alone MoMaekiR
occupies a similar position among maltres
fhOtel. No one has ever rivaled him, and
when he quits the stage Of action, we
shall never see his like again" For 35
years he has been the faithful servant Of
thousands Of our moving nultitudes, and
great benefaetOr to the country ! aeknOwl-
edge myself as one of the vast multitude
greatly indebted to his kindness May be
live and ioRrish, and continue to bless the
tired and hungry to the end Of this century,
is the sincere prayer Of one who has often
been his much obliged GUEST