The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-07-16

JAMES DUNNO man loved good eat
ing and drinking better than James Quin
he once wished himself mouth as large as
the centre arch OF Westminster bridge. and
Shat the river ran claret. Claret and John
Dories were his weaknesses. The humor-
Gus and caustic speeches attributed to him
would fill textbook. At a dinner one Gay
anobeman, not celebrated fer his intellect.
RENAL ked, "what q pity it is, Quin, my
bow. that a clever fellow like you should be
player "What would your lordship
have me be-a lord?" he retorted, con.
temptuousiy. A young student waited
upon him to state his desire Of 60.
ING upon the stage, and to give
an idea OF his capabilities offered to
recite Hamlefs soliloquy; but he had moi
got beyond "To be OF not to be-" when
Quin stopped him with, "Notto be, upon my
Honor" Quin once remarked in the COM
pany OF Warburton that he thought the exc
cution OF Charles /. might be justified.
SPY what law?" demanded the Bishop.
"By all the laws he had left" was the reply.
There is good story told against him. He
was stopping at farmhouse in Somerset
shire, and had turned his horse out to grass
One day he could not find it. In his search
he met n country fellow, OF whom ne de
manded il he had seen the animal. The
man answered he had not. "Rave you any
thieves about here?" inquired Quin. "No,''
answered the yokel with grin. "but there's
Mr.. Quin, player from Lunnon, about
here; p'raps he's stole it," In his last ILL
ness the doctors were discussing how they
could raise n sweat upon him as the only
means OF saving his life. "Only send in
YOUR bills and it's done," he said. He was
rough, coarse, caustic, but he had a good
heart. When George Anne Bellamy, whom
he had treated with little ceremony until he
perceived her talents, was first upon the
Stage, he addressed to her the following
kindly speech "My dear, you are vastly
followed, hear. DO not let the love OF
tirery or any other inducement prevail on
YOU to commit an indiscretion. Men in gen.
eral are rascas; il you want anything in my
mower that money can purchase, come to me
and say, James Quin, give me such q
thing and my purse shall be at your SER
vice. An obscure actor had been dis.
charged, and was reduced to state. OF dcS'
titution. Quin interceded for him, and as
he was lying in bed one morning for lack OF
food and fire, burst into the room, bringing
with him suit of clothes, OF which the
Door fellow stood much in need. ''Now,
Dick, how is it you are not up and at re-
hearsal?" he cried. "Its all right, you
can 60 back again." 81 don't know what
/ shall do for little money until treasury
day." said the actor, as he donned his
new suit. with many grateful thanks.
Well. I've done all cam" said
Quin bluffly; "as to money, you must
put your hand into your own pocket for
that" He had placed q e10 note there. His
1rst introduction to Thomson, the poet, was
somewhat similar. Thomson was imprison-
ed for debt, and having ordered supper and
half dozen Of claret at neighboring tavern,
Quin sought his room, and they spent very
pleasant evening together. When he rose to
depart he laid Gl00 note upon the table.
saying, :sThe pleasure I've had in reading
your works ] cannot estimate at less
thar hundred pounds, and insist OH now
acquitting the debt" and without waiting
for word he hurried away. AS it has been
before said, his last appearance was Tor the
benefit of Ryan. The actor solicited n
similar favor for the next year; to which
Quin replied, 81 would play for you il I
could, but / will not whistle Falstaf for
you. have willed you $1,000. II you want
money you may have it, and save my execl.
tors trouble. Temple Bar.