Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-01-02
Prof. IL. III. Evans
| VIII start class for children, Saturday morn
| ing, Jan. 9th at 10 o'clock, at Sherman Hall.
An American Soy in st. Petersburg

Will start class for children, Saturday morn
ing, Jan. 9th at 10 o'clock, at Sherman Hall.
An American Soy in st. Petersburg.
Mr.. Dallas was sitting in bis Office at
the Legation in ST. Petersburg on GER
tain morning, when a young man, or
rather boy, presented himself, with
the arms of his Jacket out at the elbows.
and remarked that he "would like to
see tho Emperor"
"You would Ike to see the Emperor"
inquiringly 1ejoined Mr.. Dallas, adding
the further interrogation, What do you
want to see the Emperor for ?"
"Oh, [ have little business with
him." replied the youth.
well" said the Ambassador, "you
can't see the Emperor"
"Why not; can't you introduce me?"
earnestly inquired the boy.
"No. could not introduce you"
said the Minister, smilingly.
"Aren't you the American MinisterY
Sid the boy.
eyes l am the American Minister,
but should not dare to introduce you,
if l am"
But am an American, replied the
boy, 'and / have come all the way
from Mount Vernon, the tomb of Wash
ington, on business with the Emperor,
for Y HON [ have a present, and I must
see lin; and call on you as the Ambas-
salor of my country TO introduce me to
his Imperial Majesty"
"The most can 90, my lad, is to in
troluce you to ore of his Ministers, F."
said Mr.. Dallas, "and, if he pleases, he
may introduce you to the Emperor"
Every we'll" said The boy, "that
will be one step gained; just Introduce
me to the Minister Of his Majesty, if you
please"
Al this point of the dialogue the Amer
lean Minister took the boy to one of the
Imperial Cabinet, rimarking to the dig
nitary as he approached him, 60 Here's a
boy who says he has come all the way
from Mount Vernon, in America, and
that he has some message for the En-
peror, and demands On Introduction; can
you crafty him?"
81 cannot introduce him without first
consulting his Majesty, =" replied the au-
tocrat's Minister. of lie is willing I
will introduce him."
After brief lapse Of time the Minis
ter returned from all interview with the
Emperor, to whom he related in sub
stance what had been previously said of
the boy. The curiosity of Nicholas be-
ing excited as to the boys GRAND, he
was induced to command the ministerial
functionary to "iDffng him along"
=" I9Ie says he will see yop," said the
Minister, addressing himself to the Yam
kee lad. And they Immediately set off
for the palace, where the following inter-
locutory discourse took place between
Nicholas and the ragged boy:
"Well, my little fellow, l understand
you wish to see me; what is your bust
ness?"
81 came all the way from the tomb of
Washington, at Mount Vernon, in Amer
lea, and understanding that you liked
the character of Washington"
"I have great veneration for the char
acter and memory OF that llustrious
parsonage" interrupted the Emperor.
swell, continued the youth, as he
thrust his hand into his jacket pocket,
brought this acorn from the tomb of
Washington, thinking you might like
to plant it in your grounds and raise
an oak to his memory. Will you accept
it p"
Certainly" replied the Emperor,
"and we will go out at once and plant
it."
No sooner said than done. They pro-
ceeded to the palace grounds, and, hav.
ing raised the soil with spade, the En-
peror committed the acorn to the earth
with his own hand. Thanking the
youth for the simple and agreeable pres
ent, the Emperor inquired, SIS there
anything more you wish of me, my lad?"
The boy replied 81 should like to
see Moscow amazingly"
"What do you want to see Moscow
for?" Intercepted his Majesty.
ooh, have long had desire to sec
that city, and, as you were pleased to
inquire for my further wishes, and as [
know you could crafty my desire, I
thought that would honestly tell you"
Well you shall see Moscow" said
Nicholas; and at once barouchs with
six horses was ordered, and the boy was
toted off to the ancient capital by his
Maiesty's imperial command.
The last saw Of the youth" said
Mr.. Dallas, she passed my Office in ST.
Petersburg in coach with six horses,
and, as he deigned to look at me, he
ioyfully waved white handkerchief, OF
which he had become the possessor, and
triumphantly cried out to ne i: Hurrah,
| am going to Moscow! I am going to
Moscow r"
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