Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-05-06
For the enquirer.
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Messrs Editors: We have jns, passed through
hard fought battle in this, the sixth Congression.
al District, and now that the smoke has cleared
away. we are able 10 count the dead, the "Woun-
ded," and The "aliteJine;" among the latter, IND
some of the heretofore able Captains OF the oil
braltar"
II IS not my purpose now 10 crow over fallen
enemy or chaunt funeral diige over dead
COON II is glory enough for one day, 10 know
thai we have "headed the immortal
Now that the war-cTy is no longer heard, and
the pipe of peace has been passed around hope
nv Wing friends will not take offence al LILLE
scrihbling al their expense.
NV friend B. was seen al "Suherlands Inc
Saturday, nigh, after The election. furnishing him.
self with Fishing Tackle'-(Sulherlands as
sorlmen, in this line is equal TO any in The cnion.)
From Salmon spear down 10 "MInnow
hook he had the picking and have no doupi
supplied hmseli with Sufficient for The season
will leave my friend B. here Tor while, ana IN
,roduce him in another place.
Abou, Jour miles from Richmond, 70 .lIe Ea>'
of the Meadow Bridge Road, short distance
through a small piece OF woods, is situated Inc
famous "Cartcr's Fish Pnd.'
II was about O'Clock, p NJ, on hot and SUI
try day, in the latter part OF April, that boat was
seen al anchor in the middle of the pond-its &C.
cnnant was Bachelor" solitary and alone-re-
clinine on one side Of the fishing bark. he lay as
sill as his lloat-tor the fish did moi bite-not
ripple could be seen on the water, or ieai 10
shake in the lorest-all was quet!.
A shadow was seen emerging through Inc
,hicket al the upper end where The creek makes
into The pond. Ii was that of Stout, fine looking
gentleman, EARNED and equipped, who made his
way down 10 the waters edge, and, alter survey
inc the surrounding scenery, shouted 10 The Top
of his voice-"IIallo! Boat a-hoy" The echo
died away on The distant hills, and, again, all was
,,ilI and quiet. Not satisfied vi h this, he pulled
oil his hat-hls coat already hung upon his leit
ARMAND after wiping the Precipitation from his
brow he again shouted but much louder than be-
tore-"Boat a.hoy = This time it had the de-
sired effect The Bachelor for il was he, rails
ed himself up in The boat, and alter InoonS ms
eyes for some time, proceeded TO examine II any
thing had been al his balt-but 10! nothing:-
Then casting his eyes towards liie shore, nc eA-
claimed with surprize-"Hao, b., is that yon;-
How long have you been there nave oeeh
slcenina-and oh such dreams as
s'Come. come: none Of your nonsense, NJ.
have come 10 Join you in your sport: 'iheyi have
done me had enough aud | want some recrea-
lion; paddle your boat ashore aid take me IN
The Bachelor weighed anchor and made for
shore and having ''laken in" his friend b., they
made OUT Tor the middle OF the pond, where The
following dialogue took place:
B.-"M., have you met with much luck out
here?"
M.-"Why, no, B.; my bait IS not good, and
my Hootf are anti | got them from r be,
lore | eil. and have no doubt they are old and
worn out; but Tell me how things went on, Thurs
day.''
R.-"Bad enough; was 4, the City Hall 10 the
morning. and there things didn't suit me; 50 |
wen, 10 the county courthouse, and there il was
worse; and what is more agsrayatins, The MAORI.
" against me is 50 large, that can't well con
lest Oh where am 10 60
NIB, you know what told P, before left:
| told him il We persisted in our course, We would
be routed. You know we mel-that is, the
true blue Whigs'-in the house OF God, 10 de-
termne who should be the city delegate, and there
a Daniel came 10 Judgment and said 4 will
launch my bark in this lille Brook and il per-
chance we strike snag, will make for shore
and beard The Lion in his den.'"
B.-"Save me from my friends"
M-"Dont despair; there is yet hope; you can
90 10 New Jersey"
b. lfever leave this State, il will be for the
land OF nv friends obi Massachusetts. BIT
enough OF this now. came here 10 fish, and ha-
ni>h from m, mind The past; hui you riH talk
about il, and must listen if STAY, and as you
say The fish wont bite, and see you have mo pro-
visions Tor me- I'll slope, SO put NE ashore"
NJ weighs anchor and paddles for the shore
They both gather up their fishing tackle, and
start for the road. B. goes TO the North, and nj
starts Tor Richmond. On his way home he meets
the Corporal" (who has started on an excursion
and on hearing the news from the counties he
agrees, on being assured by The Corporal" that
he was well supplied with ham and other pro-
visions TO accompany him. Since then, ] have
not heard OF them. Perhaps Sam Jones, the
fisherman, may meet them on Sandy 10
EENRlCO.