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ELIZABETH (j;iTYs SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 1849
Uri Vattemare, and hisSystem
JRaleigh, N. C. January 8th, 1849.
Mr. Alexander Vattemare :
Sir, We, the undersign ed, nave the
honor lo inform you, that.we hve been
appointed by the two Houses of the Gen
JZfAkembto. a Joint Sel(?ft Committee,
' or the pnrpose oi inviting you to address
i the members of the two Houses and the
j public, on your system of International
Xutery Exchanges" among the nations of
the earth. You will, sir, please alloiv us
to express our gratification, on being
selected' as the organs of the General
AssemblVt in communicating to you theii
wish to hear you on inesuojeci oi tnai
noble and philanthropic purpose, to which
you are devoting the labors of your life.
-You will also please 'allow us to ex
press our; anxious wishes, that you may
find it convenient to address .the members
of the two Houses, in further explanation
of this great and interesting plan.
We are most resDecltullv. XC. O&C.
K, RAYNER,
ED VVY STANLY,
J. C. DOBBIN,
. . D. W. COURTS,
II. C. JONES.
IV Mj n. h. smith,
WM. D. BETHELL,
VV. H. WASHINGTON.
not "far
France, it is fast reaching the accomplish
ment of its benecent purposes. This
system of international exchanges may
be considered as the commeneemeDt olj a
new era in the progress and dissemination
of knowledge among men. It belongs
emphatically to this age of rapid im
provement and discovery, in which des
tiny has cast our lot. Mighty indeed, as
has been the influence of the press upon
the :) institutions, pursuits, . and habitsvof
the Christian Wrldyetrneverlbelore,
has its blessings and its .powers been
fully developed. Under this system, the
Reoublic of Letters will soon become one
nnd indivisible : knowin? no national
tend, that
I
wr
were
behind the
more enligb ned States of tho old worlu.
If then; the 'epportunity is afforded us of
partaking qt; the benefits of a system,
which proposes to fill our libraries, our
museums, ar,d ' atheneutns, with the rich
stores of the intellect and genius ot Eu
rope in exchange for what wo may have
to give in return, ought we not to rejoice
at the good fortune which introduces us,
at once, inttf the , great ; ccmrnun.it v, . of
krioy? ledge s ind learning throughout the
world; ofTeri to our inspection and peru
sal, the lahfcr of those giants of mino
whose names belonir to immortality;
arid admits us to a participation inTall-the
limits or sectional preiudices. and bound- discoveries, improvements, and statistical
tiv thp r.nnfi nes nf Christendom, data of praclfcal science and art, to atu us
V4 V I I T S V I i.. . .
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On the part, of
the House of
Commons,
On part of
the Senate.
' Jlaleigh 'A C., January 10th 1849.
To Hon. K. Rayner, Chairman qflhe Joint
Seled Cornmittce on International Exchanges
Sir : I have, the honor of enclosing
herewith the list. of a few works relative
toCommerceAgricultur'e, Manufactures,
public Improvements, &c, whiclfl take
the liberty oi respectfully asking the Gen
eral Assembly of your State to accept as
very inadequate token lof my own coun
try's fraternal feelings towards your no
ble Slate, and as a mere i harbinger ot
Men of science and votaries of art who
devote their lives and their energies to
the; promotion of knowledge, will be the
citi?ens or subjects of no one community
evxclusivelvKbut will oecome the denizens
of the civilized world. What a stimulus
is not this reflection calculated to excite
in the mind . ofxthe rising generation !
What an additional demand is it not like
ly to create for intellectual effort and
scientific research !x What a rich and
abundant harvest may not posterity reap
from its. results !
in developing the almost exhaustible re
sources of our Country !
It- blessiOfs will not stop here. The
introduction f this system, and the dif
fusion of the fruits ol intellectual labor
in other lanils, cannot laii to afford a
stimulus to science and learning amoni!
us. i Manv of the most philanthropic
mJrwt in nnr own Jountrv think, that
J till V W"""-T w
we are tooiiilitarian in our feelings and
pursuits triat in the eager race of adven-
lrtiona of the Union, arid to ""actual! v
crci our limits in their transit to other
State,and ytt refuse to partake of their
benefitsV But it mav pe said what has
North-Carina, to give in return! We
havelour LegUUve Journals, to how to
other lands, thavor'der and harmony pre
vail in our delibefaupnsTandthal the spir
it of conservatism, brooks over our coun
sels.T We have our embodied Laws and
Revid Statutes to prove that the ; public
prosrity and happinesiuaxe the obiects
of our legislature; and that simplicity and
adaptation to the comprehension. of all
are the purposes of our aw-givers.XVVe
have the decisions of our Courts to de
monstrate with what obedience we sub
mit to the stern authority of law; and that
in the science" of jurisprudence, at least,
wc are behind no portion of the world.
The Committee, therefore, report here
with, (marked A.) resolutions expressing
our appreciation of the system oi Mr.
Vattemare; and a bill, (marked B.) prcvi-
dinir for the permment establishment of
an agency to superintend its details,
and the means of securing its continued
operation. The Committee have also
nrneured from Mr. Vattemare a Copy of
address on
ture, and efforts for physic comfort and his very able and interesting
worldlv gairi, we look with too little con- the evening of ..the 9th insta
instant, which is
m. . ..... i.f..n MBn..l c?ftprfi!inn. iioon those abtruse sciences, herewith renoTifUvf marKeo vy.i i nc voin
1 Ills SVSie 1, JU SUllcssiuny ,-uuiv , -r , . . . , I . e ' L I I At
anu acsiraci enons ui in-.mi, uum wuau, miiits iuisbhw .....
after all. are envolved the practical ap- Vattemare, with a copy ot instructions,
ed by Mr. Vattemare, :is recommended
not only by the benefit it is to confer
upon every branch of science, art, and
but bv the riationaiX and social
blessinas it will produce; and the nation
al and social evils it will obviate. With
nations as with individual, serious differ
ences often occur, from a misapprehen-
sion of motives and conduct, growing
mainly out of each others peculiar man
ner, character, habits of thought, condi.
tion, and surrounding influences. A
spirit of forbearance and conciliation is
usually the result of a better acquaintance
nlication of knowledge lo the useful arid (marked D.) on the best mode of collect
industrious! pursuits ..of life. Science i ing, preserving, and transpiring objects
nniPtand trar.ouilhini? in its nature. Bv of Natural History, prepared by the Fro
pnrniirafrinir an 'admiration for its TtudV fessors and Administrators of the Mute.
;ind its beauties, a counterpoise may per- um of Natural History at Paris, which is
hM bftnrpsented to that restless and also herewith reported. Accompanying
X..,;.; .I;K U iha nncntiar rlmr. thin rpnnrt. will also be found list of
acteristic of our people. It cannot be works, (marked E.) presented by
lpnied hnwef. and ve must insist, that Vattemare to the State Library.
assisted no doubt by the fortunate cir
cumstances which had called them into
action. But his health required some re
laxation; and as his heart yearned totvards
that tender mother who had been widow
ed during his absence, and the brothers
and sisters who were grown, since he saw
them, out of childhood into maturity, he
resolved to indulgehimself in ,a visit to
his native mounlainsand with an eager,
impatient heart, he set eft on his long
journey. My hero, whom 1 shall call
William Daleval, was conscious of his
high reputation, and no doubt enjoyed it;
but when he. first saw his native hilN, and
was at last welcomed by his mother and
na. family, he felt that there waa b plea
sure in the lndulrence of natural affection
far .beyWt anv en'iovment which vealih
can, bestow,nd while they hiing round
his neck, and weomed the long absent
wanderer home, tlljovs of family love
banished awhile from recollection the
pleasures of gratified amotion. , He soon
discovered that his mother totally ig
norant what a celebrated pcrsonshe had
the honor of entertaining, and as hearav
elled without a servant, and was as plain-
Iv dressed as a gentleman at that time of
day could venture to be, it was not possi
ble for her even to suspect that he was a
man of property; and when he produced
some handsome presents for herself and
his sisters, she expressed her fears that he
had laid out more money than was pru
dent: "and though," added she, "I know
that thou art well to do in the world, and
can maintain thyself, still, Willie, dear,
his mothK afftionately patsiL .
hand over hi&fecet perhaps ii thou
a grcai man, Ne th0U WOUldst ICgv
thv -poor old molUBr
A most pleasing cowioi?r.ess, aeconrH.
panied by aort of choVaC feeline which "
impeded utterance, . forceOe leara into
the eyer jf the affectionate sO hs hald
the caressing hand to his lina vi lenjth
he articulated in a hoarse voice, "Torget
4hee, mother 1 never, never, never !UN
The next morning Lord W. .. calltJ, -but
the whole familyere out; and when
they returned, Deleval was tht only one
of them who did not feel surprised it sight
of the peer's card. .
"Why what does this mean ?" Itij-hit
mother to the deaf old servant who had ,
gone to the door; "Lord W never
called here before.
"It was a Call of civility, no doubt,'
said Deleval.
"Pho, nonsense!" cried his mothsr; he
is too proud to call on such as we."
"He asked for you, I am sure,' naldth
deaf servant.
'For me! oh, I linow why he called;
he wants to buy my grey pony, neighbor
Norton savs and that is what he called
for; but here is 'our neighbor, I will ask
Mr.
1'HlllCllV.C Ul'"ii nunwnu. , - o ' ,
ki ne
'1
proposed
lernational Union of Nations.
- I humbly beg of the honorable Repre
sentatives of North Carolina, to consider
thenrTvery feeble expression of my
heart felt gratitude for h liberal hospj
talitv with which 'they'. Have received me,
as the utiworthy Missionary of this great
cause of humanity, peace and good will.
! - Mv I beer of vou. sir, to be the inter-
preter of mv grateful sentiments towards
the distinguished Body of whichou are
an honored member, apd to assure them
that I carry with me the liveliest recoi-
al ineir ever memorauic mcciiug "-fe " i ii i ,:4- ''-.-o-.-trie ilU
. r . . . . , i:uini Ipctiml labors, scientific researches, ois
patriotism. and la.vinff aside all party feel-
. . - "-."i-. " . A.j . nr nntiDrnmpn 9 nn rv.in i er. asm hi.
2a o concord. ,o encourage a fee,.
inff ot respeci ano even iraitniai regain.
in the science of government and oi law,
we have kedt even pace with our father
land of the old world. The prcofs of this
are to be fouad in our records,. our statis
tics, oar arcliives, our journals, our Wis-
laiivn pnnrtments and the decisions of I
.1
IVUU
more acceptable lo the legislators of Eu-
.i . . i . i i
ropp, tnan si uiis periou
and consliiu'.ional reform.
of revolution,
we may
to rrive.
well be proud of what we have
VVdhave an abiding confidence,
that the diffusion and examiaation of our
State papers, throghout Europe, will
elevate oUr character for - morality, cou
servatism,"ptriotism, intellectual power,
and eloQueice. whether of the..-bar, the
what mav be expected from the full real- with those springs ot action, inaire
ization of the proposed lystem of the In- quently operate with irres.stible-force
nnnn natinns as unon men. W illi iiamius,
. . ' . . 1 I. ..1 1 ..-I.tI. n.,r..,in tlm m QlfiflUIC
a thorough acquaintance witn eacn oiuers uur yuuns, mti -"' ,..;....,....
peculiar Institutions, and, their necessary for our history. These we hare to give
upon
dure a feeling of generous forbearance,
under apparent causes, of difficulty and
complaint. Whilst the knowledge thus
f each other, under
this svstem, appeals to their dispassionate
judgments, these tokens of courtesy and
amity, which are to be the subjects of in
terchange under the system proposed.
Ico-ion of -he kin Jness,,,.!. highest -.n.
danrauonfar the Knowledge """- r .,7 ... : . ..... ..kii. nr ihe irihunc. Ii .viil lend lu
qence, I .... (orlupate n.Z, of the of e.S oOlnie,- disiipMe ,, of,h. now
entertaineil against us on account oi our
i n a r t i fici aljma n n e r s, a n d our R e p u h i i ca n
institutions. This system, therefore,
strongly commends itsell to us on the
considerations ot national interest and
national pride. This interchange of the
produet3oiip.tellectual and scientific labor
with France, which it is the object of
Mr. Vattermre to directly bring about in
the first place, is particularly appropriate
and desirable at this time. France has
again entered upon the experiment of
republican government. Whether suc
cess or failure attend her efforts, yet she
has our anxious hopes and heart-felt
wishes, thaishe may rear hsr republican
institutions oVi sure and conservative
foundation!. She may perhaps profit bv
our example. Let us then afford; her the
benefit ofjosr labors as embodied in our
records, eyei if we have nothing else to
present.
The Corfmite cannot let the occasion
pass by, of awarding to Mr. Vattemare the
tribute orpraise due to his exertions. By
America Jfsfecially, he should be regard
ed as a f great public benefactor. ;He
comes arrfpng us. not only to present lo
us the laborjof science and art in oilier
Respectfully submitted.
K. RAYNER, Chaiman.
January 10th, 1849.
RESOLUTIONS.
'Relative to Mr. Vattemare system of Literary
and Scientific Exchanges
Resolved by tlu Geneial Assembly of te Stale
of North Carolina, nnd it is' hereby, resolved by
the autlwiibLofJlis seme That e highly
appreciate, and cordially approve, the
svstefm of International, Jjlterafy and
At all events, i .Scientific Fixchanges among the Nations
to tealch them their dependance on each
others intellectual labors, and thus cement
thp bonds of brotherhood and union a-
mong the nations of the earth. JVVhat a
hand-maid will it prove to. commerce,
that great agent of civilisation, of indi
vidual comfort and national prosperity in
modern times, by thus bringing nations
more closely together in leenng anu sym
neutral rrouna upon
conscientiously unite, to work together
as one mart.'in the attainment of objects
which involve the moral end physical
good of man, the propagation of learn
ing science, art, industry, religion and
peace the only lasting securities for that
liberty so dear to Americans.
: Believe hie sir, the recital abroad of
these facts will increase, if possible, the
as of the States of the Union, towards pathy, teaching them each other
. . . J , . :.u.( n tnom nf 9iri ninpr OrOflUC-
. a . I i . . rl a an I 17 .1.1.111 .a. VJU li II u.a.w. v
ru n.i n i .urn ins nr nn unv ill v iiiiial niuciu
prayers for her continued prosperity and
happiness. ;
I have the honor to be, sir.
Your very humble and ob t serv t.
ALEXANDER VATTEMARE.
-
The Joint Select Committee to whom was
rpfcrrpd the Messace of His "Excel-
lency, Governor Graham, concerning
the Communication and plan of Mr.
- Alexander Vattemare, in reference lo
." his system of International Eiterary
Exchanges, have considered the same,
and have ihstructeB me to
i REPORT:
The Committee feel that their labors in
iYitk examination of. this oueftion ate
9 s '
great
ledge
produc
tions. and affording to them a knowledge
of each others means, appliances, dis
coveries ar.d 7 inventions, in developing
their resources. Under the influence of
this benign system, may we not contem
plate the time, when nations will find it
to be their true policy to cultivate peace
with all, when the intellect of the world
will be enlisted in its maintenance, and
when the civilization of knowledge, sci
ence .and" art, the promotion of man's
spiritual and temporal happiness1, and de
velopment of national wealth, shall usurp
in the heart of the world, the place otthall lands, but Uo to diffuse .the practical
admiration, which is now felt for the con- proofs qum happy workiug of our Ke
quering ,hero, who amounts up to fame publican sem over the old world; thus
UPOn lllc turusta "i vnuiiaaiuis, anu hiiu annuv v,u5e oi vuUSllilHiouai nuv,
liffhts up the path-way to glorv by the in Europe, and at the same lime enlarging
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blaze of desolation. the spnere. of our influence, and elevating
The beneficial results of this system tp cnaraciet 0t our country,
hpfnrfi mentioned, are peneral in their tn our sisier States of the Union, whicli
nature, and apply to all the nations of the Mr. Vatteoiire has visited, he has been
Commercial World. Ihev anneal to our receiveu will that consideration due to
t . 1. I . I- . . 1 Z . 1 l.nm.i-
y ngnienea ,,py imp- pi "
which the reading public has al-
tphcIv aeauired on this interesting subject.
from the Newspaper rress.
sufficient confidence in the intelligence oi
- i ; . thnt n merp
r. . ..... 1 . "I .l.:l.lU.nni oc holnnninir in lha rrrai I I llle OTrpa L T fll b in mr,Wml ha id n(T9irPn.
statement of the laudible and pmianiropic tn.uuunvVi, - o--... w...l.. - -.'b-o r
enternrize -in which Mr. Vattamare is community of civilized toan. Uut-ita bles- Honors have been showered upon mm by
engaged, is sufficient to secure lor u ineir sings hum u aU a. r... w..,.. . Y
o 6 .... . . V, . i rrL? 1 i: UI- t mii Pnnntnf VJa tc
unquallificd sanction, and approval, lnisappnuauic ,ai os
SCltJllCt, all, aiivi ii.v.i"."i ate vuntci utUi
we are yet in our infancy, compared with
the more enlightened SUtes of Europe.
Having a continent of forest to subdue,
and an almost boundless country to popu
late, the practical wants aid pursuits of
life have kept up sucn a cemana upon
nf thfi eni-th nrooosed bv Mr. Alexander
Vattemare; to the establishment of which
ha has so long devoted his energies and
fortune; and that we regard it as a wise
and feasible means of disseminating
knowledge, and preserving the relations
of peace amon the nations of the eirth.
Be it further Resolved, tfc. that the meed of
our approbation is due, and is hereby ten
dered, to Mr. Vattemare, for his untiring
perseveranc and philanthropic labors i
carrving into execution his great design;
that "he hjs our earnest hopes for his suc
cess; that he has our warmest thanks for
his visit amongst us, and for the valuable
donations in books and prints with which
he has enriched our Library.
Re it further Resolved, ft. That there be
presented. io Mr. Vattemare, as an humble
token of our high appreciation of his sys
tern, under the direction of the Governor
of his State the following works, to
wit; Here follows a list of works, mostly
dnnlirates in the State Library, directed
to be presented to Mr. Vattemare under
the direction of the Governor, consisting
of Reports of the Supreme Court, Digests
of the same. Revised Statutes, Acts of As-
1 f the Legislature. &c.
J . - . . ' . . ml r. I. .fit.
Be it further Resolved, ye. l nai sucn oi mc
above works as cannot be conveniently
furnished from the Library, be purchased
and paid for under the warrant of the Go-
vernor, out of any money in uie. irea
urv not otherwise appropriated.
Be it further Resolved, ft. Tht there shall
be annually transmitted hereafter to Mr.
Vattemare. under the aunerintendance and
direction of '.he Governor, six copies of all
books containing the Journals, Laws, Ju
dicial Reports, &c. &c, and all other
KlUhpd under the authority ol
this State, to be distributed by said Vatte-
mare to such of the Institutions aim
thorities of France, as he, in his discretion
may select.
. .1 r .1 1 L. I
rememoer to inKe care oi me pence, a no
the pounds will take care of themselves.'
Willie smiled complacently" on this ettu-
sion of maternal prudence; but perhaps
he could not help being a little mortified
at seeing that he who was somebody in
the world's opinion and esteem, was a
nvre nobody ia his mother's, compared
with her eldest json, Robin, who looked
after the farm; and is he had lost his
powers of climbing, running, wrestling,
and breaking ponies, his younger brothers
and sisters thought him very inferior to
themselves; but ns he was kintimi gen
erous, and admired them for the abilities
which he i)idBoijyc:-c.'-soohlheir
jdearj dear Willie, and they did
not know how they should ever bear to
part with him again.
Things had gone well with his family
as well as himself during his long-absence,
the father, a weak do-little man, as. the
nhrase is. had been a hindrance rather
than a help; therefore his death was an
advantage to his survivors in a pecuniary
point of view, and the mother and the
children hnd, before Willie's arrival in
creased both in consequence and wealth,
and were looked upon as considerable
farmers. William Delevals arrival was
soon known amongst their relations and
friends; and he was warmly welcomed as
a" young man who had been so pains tak
ing and industrious, as not for many years
io require assistance from his parents:
but this was, as far as they knew, the very
height of Willies excellence,' for it was
notln his nature to boast of himself; and
he was contented to leave the discovery
of what he really was, to time, and what
we call accident
' "Pray mother," said he, soon afterhis
arrival, 'are Lord and Lidy W al the
castle V
him about it;" and the bantsrer before
mentioned entered the ropnVoa which
she immediately showed him Lord W i
card, adding, "Our Willie here thought
he came to call out of civility, but I told
him I thought he called about the pony."
"No doubt, replied banterer Norton,
grinning sarcastically at Deleval, "but I
suppose that conceited Loudon gentleman
thought ncalled upon him."
"Perhaps I did,' replied Deleval, gif
ing way to irrebuttable laughter, in which
ne was joineq oy me Danterer, hut Uele
l val remembered the 'proverbt 'let those
n; and he knew he bad the
side, and that time would
prove it to be so, Nor did his Incognita
last long. The next morning, just before
Norton and the family were sitting down
to dinner, and while Deleval was devii
ing means to get away unsuspected as
soon as dinner was over, to return Lord
W s call, Annie exclaimed, Well I I
declare, if there be not that gentleman
laugh who w
laugh on
his
"
stupendous project' of a permanent sys-
im nf inf prnntinnal exchange, of the
IVHI v . '
A- 1
labors and researches ot science ana an.
in all their various departments, among
the nations of the earthmay be con
mAc,rt, am nprtv consummated. Great
and difficult as have been the labors at
tendine- it. unfavorable as were theauspi-
ces, under which, a single individual com
menced it; relying (upon no other means
than tl.. intoUot thp nhilanthrODV. loe
J devotion to science and art which existed
in the world to sustain him; yet under the
Untiring exertions and indefatigable labors
of Mr. Alexander Vattemare, a citizen of
their puhlic functionaries. They have,
throu gh Jhimf made donations of what
they had to spare of their public archives
and have recf.j Ted n return, rare and in
valuable additionsUo their libraries,, and
to theirfstftck Gf recorded knowledge.
They hafe made provisions by law, (for
tne permanent adoption and luture regu
lations ol .tin. svstem of Literary rx-
physical energies, that bit little lime I changes, providing for the future p'rin-
our
has been afforded for the abtrise sciences,
the refinements of the higher Sranches of
art. or the calm and quiet pursuits of
literature. Except in the scier.ee of law
and srovernment. and those blanches of
o : .
arf adapted to the ends of practical in-
ting of duplicates of their public records
for distribution abroad and for paying the
expensesofan napnev in Paris, for the
reception transmission of books
Will notKi,rib Carolina do as much?
Shall we'allnw the intellectual treasure
dustry, it would be vain boaslinr to pre- of Europe tQ be disseminate m Qiher
THE RETURNED SON.
BY MRS. OIIE.
Once on a time, and whenhe names
n( thA fami.ns and the infamous did not
,,oi s Cat nnft a, fast'as they now do,
fnr mail coaches were not then invented
a vnnncr north countrvman tramped up to
r.nr.rlnrt. with almost all his wardrobe on ,
his back and his purse slenderly filled) man
with guineas but his head tuU ot learning,
on.t what was better still, vvlth great in-
u ww .
tellectual powers of Various kind3. He
had also self-denial, and unwearied indus
try; and at length, after long toiling days
and short nights he found . hirnsef sud
denly raised into opulence, consequence,
fnl preriirtrt Of
ann lame, u v me s'ilh--""
I his talents and lu scieBtiic knowledge
No; but they are expected. I suppose
they live a great way from thee, Willie,
and thou art not likely to see them in
London ?"
'I do not see them very often."
'No, my dear, I dare say not; they do
not often come in the way of people like
the-."
Deleval smiled, but said nothing. Jr
irm Sahhath dav following he went to
rhiirrh w ith his family; and as he beheld
hftm in their holiday attire, end saw the
-of tvhirh va naid to them by alH
ItOlVV. - ' -
descriptions of persons whom they met
in the churchyard, he experienced me
most heartfelt enjoyment; and never dur
ing the service; "probably vwas his soul
more fervently, thougl) humbly, offered
up to his .Creatorin thanksgivingianrf
praise. " mo
The next-day one of his sisters came
jumpinglW tho mom Mfeh! '
' Why Willie, I wonder what great man
thou art like r-rnlun-
ulndeed,' replied ,h'Ws J.V
tarilv sparkling, "I beJeve I am no great
man but myselfvAf"- fine 2en-
t eman stopped me in i ' b
Mn wou from church yes
walking . , ; .gaIj
of!Prno'on I '".T, r-n
ICIuaj k.rtl ipf VYlll
who spoke to 'me coming up to the doorl
And before any one could express surprise
the stran jer was in the parlor, hadan
nounced himfelf as Sir George L ,
and, after sundry low bows to Deleval,
had muttered 'proud to make his acquaint
tanCe.' and o forthi h reoncat'ed . to set
Wm4-tm0tricr room, as h was the' bear .
er of a message and note from Lord
Great.no doubt, was the surprise of
Deleval's family, and great the mortifica
tion of the banterer at this evident proof
of Willie's being somebody, till the latter
exclaimed, striking his hand on the table
'I have it, I see how it is; this Sir George
Thingimmy is going to stand for ths
county at the next election, and he takes
Willie. for the son who has a vote, ay,
ay, and the fello'.v will be coming grinning
and bowing, and flattering to me next, I
suppose.' j
After a! short conference. Sir Georgs
L - departed, and Deleval returned to
his friends with a look ot mild benignity.
"So, London Sir' said Norton, "I sup
pose that fine spark with his bows and
his epeeches came to ssk your vote and
interest atj the next election, taking you
'No sir," returned Deleval, smiling,
he came to offer his vote and interest to
. j T 1 1
mb; anu U you please, 1 wm reaa iioua
the note which hs brought from Lord
W -. '
Before his astonished auditors could
reply, Deleval read at follows i
"My Dear Sir, I hope yon will do
the favor of dinihg with us to-weirf
but I lose ho time in assuring that ?
with the greatest satisfaction, you
tainly be returned for the
as soon as ever yoti 9.h.?wm:Arnnmn 1
, o- t irill tccomptnr
and Sir George L-rw, . M' f
von thither. Parliament ' lh. propef
place for tarent.Jiyju.rs-.
1 r . .,. s- roar fneno.
W-
I ra dear sir,
4, rSval ha(lWed tS reid, th
.,Wh doubt by good and .Uo
S,,Cn,Ce.v bad fsslinr.' remained awhili
PlMrkK. while he wa absorbed in iraieh
W& ?t ib bursting into tesrs, and
.hini n?r.elf on his neck, exclaimed,
0 WilH Willie I now then I see thott
rt already a great man; ay. and still a
godtooblessedbeHew
Lleandbrt thee hi,V
not forgotten thy poor old mother I
from
it was
JjOnoon.
f" said 8
..What is that thou art Saying j
nr snt, who was that disagree.
hhnr
.Mntf.a banterer, or ti (
.Vc fli,, as the phrase ,s
Annie repeated, what
lealer in sar-
fore;
md poor Deleval.
it.
s.ie ii.i "
had to-undergo
CJrrtnfd Itm or Vxte tttx -t weed
, - 5 o-jfi ar old eccentric friend.
thpv all forsooK tne uuiiuwls
EG? and 1 have aot had occa, on to use Ito
Bv drinking tror.S decoction of M-
m.tiin,.'it i, said.; will gira wf. 8m
... ...it r..mb nirsDtucr.
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