Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-11
A sRORY OF THE SOUTHWEST,
How tho Mountain Blacksmith was Co,

1hO scene is laid in the mounta lnous regions
ofGcorgis. Mr. Forgeron, blacksmith, had
great antipathy against all Ministers, and Me.
thodist Ministers in particular. His shop was
in narrow mountain pass, and he declared his
determination to whip every Method st preach.
er that passed his shop The Rev. B. Siubble.
worth, however, readily consented to 60 there,
and the following describes his ride through the
mountains: ... .. ... ... ...
Forgeron had heard of his new victim and
rejoiced that his size and appearance furnished
better subject for his vengeance than the at
tenuated frame of the late parson. Oh, what a
nice beating he would have! Ile had heard.
too, that some ministers were rather spirited,
and hoped thnt this one might be provoked TO
fight Knowing that the clergyman must pass
on Saturday, in the afternoon, he gave his stri.
ker hoyday, and RECALLED himself on the beau.
ties Of Tom Paine, awaiting the approach Of
the preacher. 1t was not over an hour before
he heard the words
"Oh, how happy are they who their Saviour obey
And have laid up their treasures above"
sung in a full, clear voice and soon the vocal.
isl, turning the angle ofthe rock, rode up with
continued smile on his face.
How are you, old Slsbsides Get off your
horse, and join in my DEVOTION said the
smith.
4 have miles to ride answered the preach
or, and hav'nt time, my friend. will call
| when return
Your name is Stubbleworih.' ....
Yes he mcekly replied.
! DIdn't you know my name was Ned Forge.
ron, the blacksmith that whips every Melhod's,
preacher that comes along !! was asked with an
audacious look 'and how dare YOU come bere!'
The preacher replied that he had heard of
Forgeron's name, but presumed that he did not
modest well.behaved travellers
'You presume SO! Yes, you are the most pre-.
sump,uous people, yod Methodists, that ever
trod shoe leather, anyhow. Well, what'll you
Go, you beef.headcd disciple, you y
Mr.. Stcbbleworih professed his Willingness
To do any thing reasonable to avoid such pen.
ance.
well. there's three things you have to do,
or I'll maui you into Jelly. The first is you
are to quit preaching; the second is, you must
wear this last will and testament OF Thomas
Pane next 10 your heart, read it every dsy
and believe every word you read, and the third
Is, that yom are TO curse the NIehods's in every
crowd you get into : and the blacksmith 'shucS.
ed himself, rolled up his sleeves, and took a
Iuid of tobacco.
The preacher looked on during these navel
preparations, without line O! his face moving
and at the cod lie replied that the terms were
unreasonable, and he would not su5ml! to them
Well you've got a whaling to submit to-
then, III tear you in;o doIl.rags corner ways
Get down yen cussed long faced hypocrle,'
The preacher demonstrated, and Forgeron
| walking up 10 the horse, threatened TO tear hiH
of if he did not dismount; ~hereupon the wor'
thy msa made vistue of necessity and slight
ed. ..
4 have one request to make, nay friend--tha'
is you wont beat me with my overcoa, on Il
was present from the ladies OF my lac, circuit
and do 10, wish to have it torn
'Ofi with it, aud that suddenly, you basiu
faced iu,r YOU
The Methodist preacher slowly drew Off hi
overcoat, az the blacksmith continued his TRAD,
of abuse Of HIM Rud the sect, and throUing III,
carmen, behind him, he dealt Mr. forgcroa
tremenduous blow between the eyes, which iai,
that person on the ground, with the testamen
! Of Tom Pane beside him, Mr. S;ubbiewutlh
with the tact of a connclsseur in such malter-
did not wait for his adversary 10 rise, bet muuo
ird hE With the Qsckaess OF a cat, aud bestow
ed his blows with a courteous hand On the s,c
mach end face ot the Blacksmith, continuing hi
song where he had leil of on his arrival
Tongue cannot express the sweet comfort, +" &c
uu,li Forgeren, from having experienced frs
love, or some other sensatloa equally new I
him, responded Justify
Enough! enough enough take him oil
Dat uaiorluns'eiy, there was no one by
l. perform that kind Office, except the preacher
l. old roam, and he mu,.ched a bunch of grass an
" looked on as if his master was happy a, cam
e meeting.
j. 'Now.' said S,ubbeworth, there are thre
c things you must promise me before let You up
what are they = asked Forgerun, eagerly.
The first is, that yon will never moles,
Methodist preacher again
Here Ned's pride nrose, and he hcsi,atet
and the reverend gentleman, with his usual b
y nign smile in his face, renewed his blows al