Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-07-11

this has anything to do with it. In the first place
the frosty weather land the mulet claret) induc'
high spirits; then there are the tumbles to laugh
at and the ladies' skates to strap on, (which last
in my own mind, is not the least part Of the enter
tainment .-.
i We had by this time reached the house, and, af
ter accomplishing our toilets, Tom took me in the
drawing room. 49,. ....... 49,. e..
'aThe guv'nor isn't at home; let me introduce
you to my sister Minnie. =
i Miss Minnie rose and held out her hand at once
but for my own part, was too dumbfounded tt
utter single word. am told that am far from
eloquent when describing female beauty so vii
not attempt There; but must say that l had new
er, and have never since, seen such pretty ano
merry face When dinner was announced, howev
er, had recovered my equanimity sufficiently te
offer her my arm, and after short time we got te
know one another thoroughly. ...
The dinner (perhaps it may have been the port
wine) had opened my heart, and when we removed
| to Toms sanctum to smoke, (where, by the way
Miss Minnie insisted on joining US, saying that she
liked to smell tobacco and found it 80 dull by her
sef,") began to relate my adventure with the
old gentleman. --- ~.
Peal after peal of laughter arose as [ proceeded
with my narrative I warmed with my subject,
quite outdoing myself in the the description the
old gentlemans angry face and his irate behavior
"Here," said, in triumph, 'sis my trophy ~
and held cut the night cap. ,, ..... -
Never shall forget that moment brother and
sister stared at it for one second, and then Tom,
looking vacantly at me, Immediately went into q
historical fit of laughter. His face began to grow
quite black, and the tears rolled down his cheeks.
My face presented anything but a laughing ap-
pearance, for was struck with amazement at his
behavior. At last, with what little breath he had
lefs, he managed to get out the words: az,s
"It's-the-guv' s-night-capp' ...-
As he said that he pointed at small label inside
the cap, which had not noticed before, and there,
sure enough, were the words: . ~... Z.
"7o Grmmblethorpe ESQ.,, Grunablethorpe Hail. "
Reader, have you ever wished the earth to open
and swallow you up? How heartily did wish it
at that moment. I saw the whole affair at a
glance; had been playing practical joke upon
the gentleman in whose house was sitting, and
had been describing him in the most ridiculouslgh
to his daughter How I hated Tom for laughing,
This sister Was nearly as bad by the way, whilst
sat turning alternately red and pale, considering
what on earth was to be done. At this moment a
servant entered the roam. .. b. -.. ... H..
"a telegram for Miss Grumblethorpe.
She hastily looked over it, and then read it a.
loud.to us:
'Shall come by the $50 tomorrow morning.
Some young jackanapes have played a practical
joke, and caused me to miss the last train tonight
At last I found words. 'Tom," I said, IT must
fly. Miss Grumblethorpe, I can not sufficiently ap-
ologize to you for"
"Oh, you need not apologize to me, nor must
you go either. Tom, you must devise some es-
cape out of the dilemma"
'sIt would certainly never do for the governor to
recognize you he'd never forgive you, and would
cut me off with a shilling. OIL have it SEN
tence you, in punishment to cut off those whis-
kers and moustaches- he II never know you then. "
"Never!" 1 said with determination. I'm
not vain man, but I never voluntarily make a
fright of MYSELF
''Oh I'm sure you would look much better with
out them, said Miss Grumblethorp; ''besides, re-
member the skating party tomorrow; [ want you
to teach me so much. You really must not 60. )"
I was not proof against this The adorable Miss
Minnie actually wishing me to stay! Again, l
recolected that hadn other invitation for Christ
mas, and my family were spending the winter a.
| broad Under the circumstances determined to
risk all, and stay where was sure to enjoy myself.
| Next morning rose early, had ''clean shave
and, borrowed pair of light blue spectacles.-
When. met Miss Grumblethorpe on my way to
breakfast, she declared the disguise was capital,
telling me, at the same time, that her father had
arrived, and was in the breakfast room. was
formally introduced, and by the way that he re-
ceived me, it was evident he had not recognized
me in the least
"Always glad to see Toms friends" said the
old boy, in quite cheerful tone. 'Thank good
ness, he doesn't choose for companions such pup
pies as those who insulted me yesterday. / won
der whethert they consider themselves gentlemen p
In this strain he continued to talk all breakfast
time, whilst answered with perfect gravity, not
daring to look at Minnie, for I felt sure she vas
enjoying the joke. |
My story is nearly over. enjoyed the skating
party thoroughly, for spent most Of the day in
teaching Minnie. I also accompanied her the
next evening to a ball, where found she could
move much more quickly and gracefully than on
the ice. s.. ... .'
+ :!
I am now married, and though have since
grown my whiskers, my father-in-law has never
suspected that I was 1.-The young jackanapes that
made him late for train," (he has never mention
ed that burnt cork business) and has been so kind
to me, that T have heartily repented Of it.
LETTER FROM SHERIDAN TO GRANT.
The following is Sheridan's letter on the subject
of registration, which, according to the telegraph
ic dispatches, has created profound sensation in
military circles at Washington:
HEADQUARTERS,
FIFTH MILITARY DISTRICT,
NEW ORLEANS, La, June %, 1867.
General u S. Grant, Commanding ARMIES Uni
ted States, Washington, d. c.: :.
General-I am in receipt of telegram from the
President through Brevet Major General E. D.
Townsend, A. A. G., United States Army, di-
recting me to extend the registration in this city
and State until August, !, unless have good rea-
sons to the contrary, and ordering me to report
such reasons for his information. Also, stating
that in his judgment this extension is necessary to
full and fair registration and that the time should
be thus extended because the other District Com
manders will not get through before that time
My reason for closing the registration in this city