The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1872-04-04
Mighty Sociable.

In Nevada there used; to be current sto-
ry ofan adventure oftwo of her nabobs, which
may or may not have occurred. I give IL
for what it is worth:
Colonel Jim had seen somewhat of the
world, and knew more or less of its ways;
but Colonel Jack was from the back settle
ments of the State, had led:a life of arduous
toll, and had never seen city. These two,
blessed with sudden wealth, projected visit
to New York; Colonel JACK % sec the sights,
and Colonel Jim to guard; bis unsophistocat.
ed friend from misfortune. Thoy reached
San Francisco in the night, apd sailed IN the
morning. Arriving ii New. Yofk, Colonel
Jack said:
''''Pve heard tell of carriages. all; my life,
and now I mean to have ride in, ,ope, I don't
care what it costs Come, along"
They stepped. ont on the side walk, and
Colonel Jim called, stylish barouch. But
Colonel JACK said
"Nn, sir None of.yopr cheap7John turn.
outs for me. I'm here to have, good time,
and money amt any object. I mean to have
noblest rigs going. Now Lsrs comes 'tEe,.
very trick. Stop that yaller rig with the
pictures on it--don't you fret=4:fll stand the
expense, myself" .
So Colonel Jim stopped an empty 9mni-
bus, and they got in. Said Colonel Jack:
"Aint it Gay, though 'Oh, no, l reckon
not Cushions, and: windows, and pictures,
till you can't rest. What would, the boys
say if they could see US cutting swell ike
this in New York; By. George, T wish they
could sec ts" y
Then lfeput his head out Of. the window
and shouted to the driver: >
Say, Johnny, this suits me suits youra
truly, you bet |! I want this shebang all day;
I'm on it, old man.! Let 'em out! Make
'em go Well make it all right with yOs;
sonny! 20
The driver passed his hand through the
strdp!hole and tapped for his fare--.h was
before the gongs came into fashion. Colo:
mel Jack took the hand and shook it cordial
ly. He said:
"You twig me, old pad AL right bs;
tween !, gents. Smell of t4at M and q, see e hoyyoS
like it." -, . = =
And he put twenty; dollar gold piece ia-
to the drivers hand. fAftcr a moment the.
driver said that he could not make change.
"Bother the change! Ride it out. Put
it into your pocket"
The omnibus stopped, and young hdy
got in. Colonel jack stared for Hiomyut,
then nudged Colonel Jim with his elbow.
Don't say word," he whispered "let
her ride if she wants to. Gracious. knows
there is room enough"
The young lady got out her portmopais
and handed her fare to Colonel Jack.
whats this for ?" said he. S
"Give it to the driver, please"
"Take back your money, madam We
can't allow it. You're welcome to ride here
as long as you please; but this shebang's
we shan't let you pay cent"
The girl shrank back into corner, bewil-
dered An old lady with basket climbed
in, and profered her fare.
"Excuse me-" said Colonel Jack, "You
are perfectly welcome here, madam, but We
can't allow you to pay. Set right down there,
mum, and don'tyou be the least bit uneasy
Make yourself as free as if yoV was id yoArt.
own turnout"
Within two minutes, three gentlemen, two
fat ladies and couple of children entered.
"Come right along friends" said Colonel
Jack; "don't mind US. This is free blow
OUT" Then he whispered to Colonel Jim:
"New York aint no sociabls place. ] don't
amt no name for it"
He resisted every effort; to pass fares to
the driver, and made everybody cordially
welcome. The situation dawned on the peo-
pie, and they pocketed their money, and de.
livered themselves up to covert enjoyment of
the episode. Half dozen more passengers
entered.
20 there is plenty of room," said Colonel
Jack. "Walk right in and make yourselves
at home. A blow out amt anything as q
blow out unless body has company" Then
in whisper to Colonel Jim, '!!But amt these
New Workers. friopdly? Amt they cool
about it, too? Icebergs amt anywhere
I reckon they'd tackle hearse, fit was 60
ing their way"
More passengers got in, more yet and still
more. Both seats we're filled and file Of
men were standing up holding on to the cleats
over head Parties with baskets and bum
dies were climbing up on the roof. Half sup
pressed laughter was heard on all sides. 49,
"Well, for clean, cool out-and-out cheek,
if this don't bang anything that ever I saw,
I'm an Injun," whispered Colonel Jack.
"A Chinaman crowded his way in.
II weaken" said Colonel Jack. "Hold
on, driver Keep your seats, ladies and
gents. Just make yourselves free every.
things paid for. Driver, just rustic these
folks around as long as they've mind to 60
friends of ours you know. Take them ev-:
erywheres; and if you want more money,
come to the St. Nicholas, and we will make
it all right. Pleasant journey to you ladies
and gents; go Just as long as you please
it shant cost you cent"
The two comrades got out, and Colonel
Jack said: Jimmy, it is the soctaJlest place
ever saw. The Chinaman waltzed in as
comfortable as any body. If we'd staid
while, I reckon we'd had some niggers-
BGeorge we'll have to harricade our doors
tonight, or some of these ducks will be try.