The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-07-12
I From the New York Tribune
JOHN PAUL.

JOHN PAUL.
Heard from nj Saratoga.
THE EXPERIENCE OF HIM AND HIS TRUNK.
SARATOGA, July 2.
That trunk has been my inseparable COM
panion for nigh upon forty years. 1t had
to some extent, become my sole--perhaps
should say my e-leather-reliance.
Together we had slid down the glaciers
of the far North; bournosed Bedouns had
dragged both it and myself across the
scorching plains of the Great Desert; linked
in close embrace, we pounded over the
Pyramids plowed through the mud of the
Nile. Not many moons have waxed and
waned since we went humping over the
Lava Beds. And in ALL over all, and
through all, we had preserved our prema-
AZURE integrity. But we are wrecked at
last the sinewy arm ofthe mighty baggage
man has wrought what the extremitics of
of cold and heat, the agility Of the Arab,
the malice of the murderous Modoc, failed
to accomplish 1t got no further than the
Grand Central depot--though am here.
Living in the country, had long been
anxious to rest my pale blue eye upon this
arch and archcd wonder of the metropolis.
Veni, Vidi, Vici,-which may be literally
translated: We came, my trunk and eye,
and got split wide open lei. 1t seemed very
little of an undertaking that, coming in on
one train and to 90 out on another from
the same depot But it gives one excellent
opportunity to see a good deal of New York
before he gets well through with it, which
can not but be gratifying to one who, like
myself, is stranger to that great city. The
politeness, too, of the numerous officials
about, is pleasing to the man who, all his
life through, has been exposed to the proud
IL.
tumely, the conductors patronage. L at
tempted to pass througli..a small gate which
led to the other side of the depot, where
my tickct-office was located.
''Whither would you go, fair sir?" in
quired Peri in navy-bluc, with brass
label on him.
''My objective point, kind stranger, is
Saratoga" l made reply. IL would i'm
pingc thither by the special train which
leaves this cdifice at the hour of nine in
the morning, and reaches the haven above
mentioned at 1926 in the afternoon, unless
seized at Albany for the nOn-payment of
the internal revenue tax unless distrsined
upon, so to speak. Since have said thus
much to you in confidence, let me add that
/ seek the Hudson River railroad ticket-of-
flee, No, do not trouble yourself to go
with me-" said, as he made a motion of
coming towards me; 81 see the sign imme
diately opposite, and can reach it quite
readily, thank you"
''Nay, it is not permitted that you pass
this way" he made answer. ''You are
from the country, presume?"
"TO certain extent my response should
be in the affirmative, sir. / reside in West
chester county, just beyond the Spuyten
Duyvil creek, but the question of annexation
has been much discussed of late and it is
quite probable, from the tone of feeling on
on this subject and the identity of the inter-
ests involved, that in the course of century
or two some definite"
"Pardon the interruption; | was simply
going to remark that, ifmy suppositon be
correct, your line of travel in getting your
ticket and obtaining checks for your bag
gage will afford you an opportunity to see
the city and its environs which could not
have fallen to your lot under any other
combination of circumstances. Pass out
carefully through that far door below there;
good many gentlemen wearing badges
like that which now l wear, to show that
they belong to the establishment. and are
employed, expressly, to find out where you
wish to go, and keep you from going there
at least in the way you wish to-will stop
you, and ask you questions. But it is prob
able you will not meet more than hundred
of them on this occasion, for it's yet early
Explain everything fully and carefully, and
you will not be molested. Having reached
the street-God send in safety, fair sir, for
your countenance pleases me, and think
thou hast wife and"
"Six lovely"
ono, that comes in the dialogue between
Rolla and the old Castilian, in Pieces Ora
tory Selected for School Use.' was going
to add when you interrupted me 'and', (fy-
ing off, as it were, to the Andes that thou
hast seen trouble. cause and effect are
nearer together, generally, than the various
points of interest in this depot. AS was
remarking, having reached the street, walk
briskly around the building, turning to the
right as you go, and you'll get to the ticket
office, of which yru're in quest, in half
hour, at the most"
"Thank you kindly; adieu, sir" said,
raising my hat respectfully as turned to
go.
may, say not adieu, sir. Au revoir;
rather; we will meet several times again
ere you depart"
How pleasant are the paths of peace
How sweet it is to hold cheerful converse
in this wise with the servants of the public
and to be entreated gently by them, rather
than to ftme and fret, and have them be
impolite, If not profane to you! Musing
upon all this, and resolving to write series
of "Tracts for Travellers" for gratuitous
distribution, proceeded to follow out the
directions given me, and by the aid of
friendly policeman or two at last found my
ticket place. The usual courtesies ensued
but carried my point, and the next thing
was to get my baggage checked. "No;
you cannot pass here, sir" explained suaye
official, when attempted to cross the depot
to where my baggage was, "nor can any one
bring it from there to you. IT'S slightly
suggestive of the Dives and Lazarus bust
ness, / know, but there is no help for it
You must go outside the building, and
around it; It's only dozen of blocks or so,
and present your checks to the gentleman
who has your baggage in charge; if you
can take some responsible person, known
to the establishment, along with you, 10
identify you and certify to your good moral
character, twill facilitate matters somewhat,
but It's not absolutely necessary. Then, if
one of the gentlemanly porters happens to
be disengaged, your baggage will be
brought around here, and you can get
checks for it,,
"But l have just come from around there,
and don't want to go back around there, if
if will have to come back all around here
again"-and ! tried to get through the door.
Excuse me, sir; 1t is not permitted that
you pass here. Besides; you are from the
country. presume?"
''Oh, bother your presumptons," made
answer, forgetting my role of the Tame
Traveller; 'I've been all through that over
yon1er."
The calm official looked reproachfully at
me, but betrayed no symptom of either i'm
patience or anger, and, somewhat regret
ting the hastiness of my speech-a thing /
seldom have to apologize for, by the way
touched my hat apologctically and said,
"Adieu."
''Nay, say not 'adieu,' sir; say, rather"
But knew what WAS COMING and hroLa