A SENSATION INDEED. 395 



Shamus succeeded admirably in his design of con- 

 cocting a sensation for us. Our alderman was ex- 

 officio the epicure of the party, half of his duties as a 

 New York city father having been to study carefully 

 all known flavors. He always tasted new dishes, 

 and on our behalf accepted or rejected them. When, 

 therefore, the savory stew came before us, he experi- 

 mented with a mouthful. Immediately thereafter a 

 commotion arose in camp, and Shamus fled before the 

 righteous wrath of Sachem. 



