American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-17


dissatisfied, and when at times it came to eat With
old Brutus, dislike evident, which at last made
him leave the house, and notwithstanding every,
search was made after him by his master, he wasl
never able to discover his abode.
About four years after the dog had eloped, thel
grazier had been driving herd of cattle neigh
boring fair, where he disposed of them received his
money, and was bent on returning home. lie had
proceeded near ten miles on his journey, when hel
was oyertaken by tempest OF wind and rain, that
ragged with such violence, as to cause him to look
for place of shelter; but not being able to per
ceye any house at hand he struck out Of the main
road and ran towards wood that appeared at some
distance, where he escaped the storm by crouching
under the trees; it thus he lnsensbly depart
ed from the proper way he had to SO, until he had
actually lost himself and knew not where lie vas
He travelled however, according to the best OF his
Judgment, though not without the fear OF meeting
danger from the attack of robbers, whose depreda
tons had lately been the terror of the Deghborng
country.
| A smoke that came from some bushes, conyin
ced him that he was near house, to which he
Thought it proper to co. in order that he might learn
where he was, and procure some refreshment; &C
cordingIy he crossed path, and came to the door,
knocked and demanded admission; the landlord, a
surly looking fellow, gave him an invitation 10 enter
and be seated, in room that wore but an ndiffer-
ent aspect Our traveller was hardly before the
fire, when he was saluted, with equal surprize and
kindness by his former dog, old Brutus, who came
wagging his tail, and demonstrating all the gladness
he could express. Archer Immediately knew the
animal, and was astonshed at thus unexpectedly
finding him so many miles from home he did not
think proper to inquire of his host at that time, how
4 he came into his possession, as the appearance OF
every thing about him rendered his situation very
unpleasant. BY this time it was dark, the weather
still continuing rainy, and no opportunity presented
to the unfortunate grazier, by which he might pur-
sue his journey he remembered, however, to learn
of the landlord where he was who informed that
he was IA miles from Paisley, and that, If he ven
ltured out again before day Wight, it was impossible
for him to find his way, as the night was so bad
but if he chose to remain where he was every thing
lshoud be done to render his situation comfortable
1.-THE grazier was at loss how TO act he did mol
like the house he was in, nor the suspicious looks
of the host and family--but 10 go cut into To,
wood during the dark and TO encounter the violence
of the conflicting elements, might, in all probability
turn out more fatal than TO remain where he was
He therefore resolved 10 wait till morning, let th
event be what it would. After short conversation
with the landlord he was conducted 10 room, AM
left to take repose.
1t is necessary TO observe that from the first mo
ment Of Archer's arrival the dog had not left hin
la moment, had followed him into the chamber
where he placed himself under the bed unperceive
by the landlord The door being shut, our travel
Ter began 10 revolvc in his mind the singular ap
pearance OF his old companion, his lonely situatlct
and the manners Of those about the house The who
of which tended to confirm his suspicion of being
place of danger and uncertainty. Ills reflection
were soon interrupted by the approach of the dog
who came fawning from under the bed, and by SIEVE
raj extraordinary gestures, endeavored to direct h
Iattenton to particular corner oil the room, wheI
The proceeded and saw sight that called up ever
sentiment of horror the floor was stained vii
blood which seemed to flow out of closet that w
secured by lock, which he endeayored to explor
but could not open it No longer doubling his sill
alton, but considering himself as the next victim
1.-The wretches into whose society he had fallen,
resolved to sell his life as dearly as possible ar
either TO perish in the attempt, or effect his deve
lance. With this determination, he pulled out
PISTOLS and softly opened the door, honest Brut
at his heels, with his shaggy hair erect like the bri
ties Of boar bent on destruction he reached Il
bottom of the stairs with as much caution as poss
lble, and listened with attention for lew minute
when he heard conversation that was held by Sc
eral persons whom he had not seen when he hr
came into the house, which left him no room
doubt Of their intention. The vilIainous landlo
was Informing them in low tone, OF the booty tn,
would find in the possession OF his guest, and 4
moment they were to murder him for the purpos
Alarmed as Archer was, he Immediately coDcl
ded that no time was to be lost in doing his best G
beavers to save his life; he therefore without he'
tation, burst in among them, and fred pistol at =
landlord who fell from his seat the rest OF the gai
were struck with establishment al so sudden an
tack, while the grazier made Tor the door, let hit
self out and fed with rapidly, followed by the do
A musket was discharged after him, but with
Ieflect. With all the speed, that danger could CT
IL ale he ran until day light enabled him to percei
a house, and the main road at no great distance
ng TO this house he Immediately went, and related
at that he had seen TO the landlord, who immediate
nal called up recruiting party that was quatefed upt
CO., him. the sergeant Of which accompanied the grail
IA in search Of the house in the wood The service