Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-07-21

children Mr.. Scall6eld had, and what
were their names, going over a score
of similar matters until the good man,
tired of being c,atechised, asked in
turn where he came from, seeing he
appeared a stranger, without as:att or
bundle, in new country.
Jonathan, however, would have bean
one Of the last men in the world TO be
disccncerted at this new turn of the COL
loqny. lie was as ready to impart in
formation as to demandit, aud gave a
detailed account Of his parentage, his
education, his home-fortune ana his
business-all which, of course, were Of
the higher order. In supple fact, he
was from New England, and school
master; il not of a superior order of
beings in his own country doubtless of
such an order among common Pennsyl-
vania country people, and in the conclu-
sion OF his answer TO the first question
SpeeTed at him, he reckoned he should
remain with Mr.. S. a day or two and
see what encouragement he might meet
with in the neighborhood Of Aylesbury.
To an invitation of SO cercmonious
akind, the honest host knew not how
TO frame negative, and Jonathan was
invited 10 the house, shewn into the
best room, aud treated 10 glass of but
ternilk Here, his ears were fully en-
ployed in attending 10 RI interesting
dialogue between the old dame and her
husband at the door who is tat Mich
Class one yankee man all de way
from dc New England one yankee
de debble, he shall tell no story, he
cheat you In this pleasant manner,
the good woman argued the matter for
some time, but finding Nicholas too
irreso;ute 20 execute her wishes, she
Ii, her pipe and sailed in, determined
10 send away The dangerous guest her
self
Ocr adrenturer, like good practi-
toner Of the science Of sponging, was
prepared for her, and poured roliey
ei compliments in her ear, the moment
he saw her nose poke itself through the
door; what fine chldren-Ia! how
young she lacked, good lord! what
poor tobacco she smokes at the same
time displaying a twist Of James River,
e dried in his breaches pocket, so thaI it
crumbled at the touch Of the thumb and
finger, and with which he filled her
pipe, bidding her take piece sufficient
FOR another pipe full if she liked it
The woman was struck dumb her
opinion underwent an instantane Gus
change, and orders were given 10 the
girls, who were peeping through every
crack and window TO get a sight of the
yankee man, to prepare fine supper
aud get the great feather bed ready for
our her0's accommodation.
The main obstacle overthrow, J iona
-"+-.--eot- auArY -nthnr at defiance, took
quiet possession OF his sLareiofthe :,ouse
Unused the wandering family circle
that collected around him in the eve
ming, with at least twenty marvellous
tales, and established title to won
drouS degree Of obeisance on the score
OF knowledge and cleverness before
bed hours. lie had by this time taken
q thorough survey oflhe whole ground.
and concluding it tenable, sagaciously
laid his plan for long residence al the
farm. For two or three Of the first
weeks he amused his kind guest with a
most ingenious display oi words abe IT
patents, Of which he had the model of
some twelve OF fifteen n his pockets,
tor every thing, from making wine OF
vinegar, to turning mill without wind
or water. When this fruitful source
Of Cancellation failed, he had another
promptly cat and dried for the occasion.
lie drew up paper, proposing to teach
ali the Common branches of country
school learning-of halfa dozen 'ologies,
ali kinds of vocal aud instrumental mu-
sic, besides fencing, dancing, and the
magic art OF making {" cute bargain"
This was new food Tor the honest Sir.
Sca!iiield and the ueighborhood.
: moath or two passed, and Jonathan
conriyed TO raise expectation on tiptoe,
anu 10 avoid disappointment by most
dexterousTy avoiding the fuliment of
any Of his engagements in any way that
laid himself open TO criticism, conse-
qusntly none could gainsay his right
TO the distinguished reputation his pro-
LESSONS claimed title. The school-keep-
ing concern, however, finally fell through,
b.; mutual consent'of the employed and
the employers, and some supposed he
was now ready TO emigrate further
But so, it was not; Jonathan was staunch
10 his purpose.
A few days after, Jonathan, with the
young folks of the farm were seen driy-
ing away in their best Wagon towards
'Sq.iire joys, where he became the
honest farmers happy son-in-law. This
settled matters. The farm was some
he nif