Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-11-19

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ded by sable waiter in white neckcloth,
who halted respectfully before the door ofthe
apartment, presumptvely occupied by the re-
doubtable Sam and his ministerial friend.
Upon entering the chamber, wherein he an
ticipated the unexampled spectacle of Sam
engaged in religious devotions, the New York
er was not astonished to find his partner i'm
mersed up to the very eyes in the mysteries
of game of brag, while to his amazement
he perceived in the so-called divine maker
of playing cards, with whom he had oftentimes
traded. The latter was no less astonished at
this unexpected arrival, but contrived, by a
significant motion of his head, to convey his
desire for the maintenance Of an ancognato,
while Sam, with unblushing efrontery, thun-
dered out in a tone of sincere Indifference {:
wait till we finish our little game"
Cut by both acquaintance, each Of whom
evidently were acquainted with the others
professional occupations, the New Yorker
made virtue of necessity and beguiled the
monotony of his compulsory muteness by
watching the process of the game, in which, as
he was aware, the card manufacturer would
certainly ring in upon his adversary marked
ones, and he was timorous lest Sans admitted
skill at play would prove of no avail. But
as the game progressed, he was astonlshed to
find that Sam, Notwithstanding his antago-
nist's advantage, was progressing heavy
winner. Vainy, as the stakes augmented, did
the pretended divine change deck after deck
of cards; exhibiting the more novel and in
geniously arranged patterns of the advantage
commodities, but at every deal he was scientif
ically outplayed by his implacable and COM
placent adversary, accepting each change in
material unhesitatingly and with seeming in
difference.
II never saw such cards BEFORE" quoth the
putative parson, as he proposed to substitute
another pack, upon which he intended to
stake the hazard of his skill. "No, not in
my life, that's so"
"Well have" murmured Sam, in a low
tone, proceeding on with the game as if moth
ing could discommode him. And then taking
advantage of his competitors excitement, he
played steadily and coolly, keeping his hand
comparatively out of sight.
"Well, this lays over all cock-6ghting!"
said the pretended minister, as he observed his
final venture taken down. 81 won't play
another hand against such Internal luc k"
at amt luck, old fellow" coolly observed
Sam, as he disposed of his winnings, "it's pure
skill, my boy for you see you make them are
articles" and the speaker pointed maliciously
to the marked backs of the cards, "and l, you
see, play themw Then, turning to his part
ner he added in an enthusiastic manner,
"Glad to see you, old hoss; you're just the
man I'm looking for"
In humiliation of spirit, the card manufac-
turer, poorer in purse than in his own conf
dence, beat precipitate retreat, leaving the
two partners to discuss the affairs of the firm.
"You see," quoth Sam, after having emu
merated the many obstacles imposed in the
way of successful prosecution Of the book
business, "the people out here don't appre-
ciate literary merit, not by long shot; they
don't buy books, for it amt in their line, so |
thought we might as well give them something
they would like. So, my boy, I just swapped
off the store, which was dead stock, for some
thing that'll make our eternal fortune"
"What did you trade for? Pork, OF
course" inquired the York member, that ar
ticle being the main vehicle of exchange.
"No, street, returned Sam "better even
than prime pork"
"What in the name of thunder was it,
then ?" demanded his capartner.
"A circus, old fellow" responded Sam, with
knowing chuckle. It'll pay most magni6-
cent, especially when I'm in the ring"
Count me out of that ring" was the sole
response of his disgusted friend, who despite
of Sans eloquent description of the beauties
of wandering existence, and the tempting
offer of heavy salary as perpetual treasurer,
the man from New York disposed of his in.
terest in the transformed speculation, sight
unseen. The next day the morning journals
announced the dissolution of the publishing
firm of B. e. Co., and the advent of the
great mammoth and monstrous circus of Sam
B, sole proprietor, manager, Shaksperian
and every other clown.
Notwithstanding the somewhat singular
manner in which our eccentric hero came to
enter the sawdust profession, he prosecuted
the business with success and popularity,
until, unfortunately, the happening of bad
season not only threw a damper upon his
hopes but reduced him to the very unpleasant
necessity of borrowing considerable sum of
money, aud as i'll success was by no means dis
until the mammoth show became absolutely
and literally enveloped in I O US. Weeks
and months passed, the spare time of the
Shaksperan jester being employed in concil.
iatory addresses, until finally deputy sheriff
appeared and took possession Of the travelling
concern.
"Look here, old fellow" quoth Sam to the
agent of the law, as he perused the document
Of attachment, Suppose you sell me out,
what will bring"
The deputy made an inventory of the prop
erty, and at once perceived that the sale Of
movable articles would in no wise compensate
the complainant for the demand.
"Now," said Sam, II want to do the square
thing. You see circus amt much without
show folks. Now, there's trick horse, what
is the use of him without me, and what is the
use of me without the horse. 10 pay we
must 20 together Besides, if can't run the
machine, who can? If burst, can't pay,
aud the catte's got to be fed, and they'll eat
their heads off inside of month"
The profundity of Sans logic struck the
agent Of the law with considerable force so
he hurried to the creditor, and Informed him
that he was very much in the condition Of the
winner of the elephant. There was no use
grumbling, however, so the mcney-lender, in
perplexity, concluded to do the best which
lay in his power, which was very little of
satisfactory character.
{" say" 1uoth Sam, as the custodian of the
property made his daily appearance to look
after affairs, ''you seem to be pretty handy
kind of chap, and I've been thinking, sup
pose you and / 60 in aud run the machine.
r. wcn't dn to hurst the shon m that won't