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walked an individual, who, depositing a small carpet bag on the floor, commenced operations of a similar nature to those I myself was engaged in--not a word was at first exchanged between us; he eyed me critically, I returned the compliment, till at length I was favored with 'Stranger, I guess you are from Europe' (a strong accent on the last syllable), immediately followed by questions as to where I was going, what was my business, &c. This was somewhat amusing, so I informed my gentleman I was journeying to New-York, whereupon he told me I should see an 'almighty fine city.' His curiosity being next attracted by my portmanteau, which was lying open on a chair, he strode up and peered into it most attentively. Thinking I might as well follow his example, I did the same by his carpet bag; whereupon giving a grunt of dissatisfaction, he collected his valuables and soon after took himself off." Thirty years ago, the Duke of Saxe Weimar published a western story of a coachman who said, "I am the gentleman what's to drive you." Our very original _United Service_ tourist tells of a visit to Mount Auburn, and adds: "Whilst driving back to the hotel I happened to remark, 'That is the _man_ who drove us from the steamer in the morning.' Upon which 'Jehu' quickly replied, 'I reckon I'm the _gentleman_ that drove you.' This information was received on our part with all the respect due to the elevated rank of our charioteer." In a paragraph about luggage: "The American trunk is a ponderous solid affair made of wood, secured with braces of iron, studded with brass or iron nails, and usually having the name or initials of the owner, and frequently the state of which he is a native, painted on it in large white letters. Owing to this custom, the traveller is liable to be addressed by any peculiarity appertaining to his trunk being affixed thereto. Thus a gentleman passing through the states, found himself designated as 'Mr. Air Tight,' because this simple term was marked on the outside of a tin-box, and no affirmations on his part could induce the bystanders to believe to the contrary. They 'reckoned it was on his box,' and that was sufficient." Of the personal appearance of the Americans: "To a stranger newly arrived from England, the absence of fres
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