Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-02-18
THE REPUBLICAN,.
GROWING TIE w1sEST.

cuhNttlpu WIN several OF tnc magnets
Of the British aristocracy, the Young
American was introduced into the
fashionable circles Of the metropolis.
where, in consequence of his fine per
sonal appearance, or that his father
was reported very rich, or that he was
new figure on the stage, he attracted
much attention, and became quite the
favorite Of the ladies' This was not
at all relished by the British beaux,
but as no protext for a rebuff offered,
they were compelled TO treat him
civiily. Thus the matter stood when
the Hon. Mr. NJ. p. and lady made
party TO accompany them to their
country seat in Cambridgeshire, and
the American was among the invited
guests. Numerous were the devices
to which these devotees of pleasure
resorted in order TO kin that old fellow
who will measure his hours when he
knows they are not wanted, and the
ingenuity Of every one was taxed TO
remember aud invent something novel
The Yankees are proverbiaIy ready
OF invention, and the American did
honor to his character as q man accus-
toned to thought. He was frank and
gay, and entered into the sports and
amusements with that unaffected en-.
loyment which communicated a por-
tion Of his fresh feelings to the most
worn-out fashions of the party. His
good nature would have been sneered
at by some Of the proud cavaliers, had
he not been such a capital shot, and
he might have been quzzed had not
the ladies, won by his respectful and
pleasant ciyililies, and his constant
attention in the drawingroom and
soloon, always showed themselves his
friends. But combination was at
last formed among trio of dandies.
staunch patrons Of the Quarterly, TO
annihllate the American. They pro
posed to vary the eternal Waiting
and piping by the acting of charades
and playing various games; and hav.
ing interested one Of those iDdefatiga.
the ladies who always carry their
point, the scheme was voted to be the
thing.
After some few charades had been
disposed Of one of the gentlemen
begged leave TO propose the game
called "Crowning the Wisest." This
is played by selecting Judge of the
game, and three persons, either ladies
or gentlemen, who are to contest for /
the crown by answering successivelv
the various questions which the rest
OF the parties are at liberty to ask. |
The one who is declared to have been
the readiest and happiest in his an
swers, receives the crown.
Our American, much against his
inclination, was chosen among the
three candidates. He was aware that
bis position, the society with which
he was mingling, required of him the
ABILITY TO sustain himself He was
10 be sure, treated with distinguished
attention by bis host and hostess. and
generally by the party; but this was
favor to the individual, and not one
OF the company understood the char
acter Of republicans or appreciated
the Republic. The three wortbies
had arranged that their turn for him
should fall in succession and be the
last The first one, perfect exquisite. |
and with an air of the most ineflable
condeseension, put this question
I'll understand righttully, the gov
ernment ofyourcountry acknowledges
no distinction Of rank, consequently |
you can have no court standard for /
the manners Of a gentleman: will vou |
favor me with information where
your best school Of politeness is to be |
found Z"
"For yonr benefit" replied the
American, smiling calmly, ~ would |
recommend the Falls of Niagara. Al
contemplation of that stapendous
wonder teaches humility TO the proud. |
est, and human nothingness 10 The |
vainest. 1t rebukes the trifer and
arouses the most stupid; in short. il
turns men from their idols; and when
weacknowledge that God only is Lord
we feel that men are our e0uals a
true Christian is always polite"
Ihere was murmur amonp the I
audience, but whether applause or
censure the American could not de.
termino, as he did not choose TO he
tray any anxiety for the result bv a
scrutiny Of the faces which were bent
upon him.
Inc second now proposed his cues.
ton. lie affected TO be great politi.
clan, moustached and whiskered like
a diplomatist, which station he had
been coveting. His voice was bland
but hls emphasis was very significant
should ! visit the United States.
what subject with which am con.
versant would most interest vopr noo.
pie and give me an opportunity oil
ENJOYING their conversation ?"
you must maintain, as You do at
present, that monarchy is the wisest
the purest, The best government -,hieb
the skill Of man ever devised. and that
democracy is utterly barbarous. Nv
countrymen are proverbially fond Of
argument, and will meet YOU on both
these questions, and, il you choose |.
viii argue with you until the end Of
your life"
Inc murmur was renewed but still
without any decided expression Of tbe
feeling with which his answer had
been received.
The third then arose from his seat
ana with an assured voice. which
seemedto announce a certain triumph
said i'''
81 require your decision on a deli.
cato question, but the rules of the
pastme warrant it, and also candid
answer. You have seen the American
ana the English ladies'; which are the
fairest y7 WV I
Ihe young republican glanced
around The circle. ltwas bright with
AG,s.hi.ng eyes, and the sweet smiles
Na'gn wroathed many a lovely lin
m'gat have won a less determine 9
patriot from his allegiance Ue di5 d
NNl NoA fufn fhn--l q