The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-07-16
COL. FISk's NOBLE VISITORS.

The Hope OF America Entertnins Two Eng
Iish Noblcmen-The Britishers Astonished
FISK Candidate for President The
Latest News from Lackawaxen.
Lord Wodehouse and Mr.. Edward N. Wrough-
ton, two young and handsome sprigs Of British
nobility who are just now doing the grand tour Of
the new world, paid their respects TO Col. James
Fisk, Jr.. the greatest and most popular repre-
sentative Of Young America, at the Erie palace on
Tuesday. The distinguished Brtishers having Just
had the pleasure OF "dolng" Long Branch. com
plimenied the Admiral OF tho Narragansett feet on
the magnidcenee and completeness OF the appoint
ments sof his famous Gag ship Plymouth Rock
Lord Wodehouse was particularly enthusiastic on
the subject OF this gorgeous floating paIa CO. and e1
pressed delighted amazenent at Mr.. FisA's extra
Ordinary genius and versatility.
ave have no steamers in Europe to compare
with yours said his Lordship, mournfully.
No." responded the Admiral II guess we're
about a century ahead. However, I'm thinking Of
going over to your side soon and then I'll put your
railroad aud steamboat fellows up TO a wrinkle or
two"
We wish you would" chorused the visitors
But am afraid America cannot spare yor," added
the lordly Wodchouse.
"Ah that's the didculty," exclaimed Flax
Cloud could run the Erie road single handed; but
II was away long there'd be 4 mutiny in the Nara
gansett fleet, the Ninth Regiment would dwindle
down to eorporals guard and the drama would
decline beyond hope OF resuseiiation- Besides, the
entIre country Is going TO the dogs under Grant, and
am afraid shall be forced to take the Presidency
before long. The ship OF state mas been 70 badly
handled that IL may be impossible to prevent Il
smashing up; bit In any case I'm bound 10 save the
pieces, you beiV
Your eountrymen should be proud OF yca," said
the -ristocratc Wroughton, looking at the hope OF
America with intense admiration.
1" hey are, the! are" modest!y replied Mr. Fisk.
why $ ouldn't they be The payers pitched into
me bit at first because they thought was pcpn
OF old Nauderbilts, and favored the hydraulic ina-
tiOn system-stOck watering, you know but they
zee their mistake now, and even old Greeley is
WINGED that I'm the coming man, and that accounts
for those fattering articles you In the Tribune
every now ond ssain only advertise In his edi-
tUriaI columns
Thus concluding, the hospitable Prince OF Erie
presented his delighted guests with choice re. ala
Britannica piece, and appropriately and patriot.
icanJ seecing ne plus ultra Henry Clay tor him.
sell, led them through the gilted halls OF Erie TIE
distinguished Britisbers were delighted specta ora
OF the marvellous performance o. the great Won.
noise ballet and pantotrtme troupe At the Grand
Opera House In tue evening, and leave at an eary
date on tour of Inspection OF the Erie road.
N we way eheailheu Col risk, as lie shook
hands vita his visitors at parting, yon might do
me :. favor wnen gu return TO England"
fou have only TO nime It," replied the accom-
well, its just this" replied the Colonel
countiyman OF yours named Burt was over mere a
short time ago, and lie left behind him, by mistake
stock, bearing tire stamp Of some protection
committee or other-woIld GU mind taking IL over
and returning 1t ~ him :"
Certainly not.,.rGreatest pleasure in the world
assure you,' exclaimed his lordshp,
" Wen, ON second thought dou't think I'll trou.
pie you with IT, returned tie Prince OF Erie.
Goodbye pie SAINT trip TO you, gentlemen. Hi,
kucker hucker ! WHAT'S the latest from Lacka.
waAen Co.e, cut out that farce t1-nixht. Let
Lanser alone and she'll run all summer you SEQ II
sac don't"