Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-03-28
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II happened that the stage in which we were
passengers, stopped for supper al a small vlage,
situated between the towns OF Columbus and
Zsoesvlle, on the Cumberland road, in the State
OF Ohio. .'Ua) veg ~ if ia ~ Toe $50 %
There was a grand gathering OF militia Cap
tains Lieutenants, Ensgns, Sergean,s, and Cor
porals, with a considerable sprinking Of pri-
Yates, all Of whom had been exhibiting their pa.
,ro,sm during the day by marching up and
down the road shoulderng arms, carrying arms,
aud charging bayonets, preparatory TO intended
hostile operations against the neighborlng State
of Michigan, the authorities Of which and those
of the Ohio, were at open war-----almost---about
bsu,dary. '''''3 's"
For the purpose Of amusement, it had been i.
greed that the stage driver should be informed,
conftcnfialty, that was AMOS KENDALL, Post
Master General ofhe United States, travel.
ling in disguise, and assuming the very common
name Of Smith, in order TO discover abuses in
the Transporting department With many rnys-
terious hints, and under strict charges of secre-
cy, Jehu was made acquainted with the awful
ict, that he was actually driving the ilmpor-
rant individual above named The reins al.
most tell from his hands What, Mr. Kindle
Amos Kadle? exclaimed the astonsheG dri.
ver--lt can't be possible ! 1T is possibe, an
swered the gentleman who was imparting the
information, and who was enjoying an outside
,'at; 'aud it is his wish to be entirely private,
ia order TO avoid the attentions that would other
wise be lavlshed upon him The driver promi-
sed the most nviolable secrecy, and proceeded
to curry down his horses. 7lI'
We had not been long in the hotel where our
supper was being prepared, before it was plainly
perceptible that something was. going on /; Gu
rious gsnces were thrown into the bar room
where we were stting--milnia officers dirted
about or collected in gro,Ips-the landlord and
ais family began to spruce HupI; in brief, it was
evident our secret had been cOntidentially I'M
parted to helf the village.J nj Aoai - insm
The first demonstration that was made, con-
sisted Of an invitation to my friends and myself
to acceptthe use of a private parlor. This he.
4nn at once agreed to, the landlord ventured to
,nggest, if not disagreeable to me, my fellow.
citizens of the village would like to pay their
respects to me, and take ne hy,le hand.
No objections in the world,' said | /; let the
worthy citizens come in
Then followed a scene Of the richest kind of
fn--but Dickens has described similar ad-
venture, and pass on.
Supper announced. was placed at the head
Of the table--ihe richest yiands and preserved
fruits were set in profuson before us. We
toasted! and during the operation numerous fe.
continually popping in ut the windows and open
doors, while the piazza was filled with boys Of
NIL sizes, who amused themselves by firing of
Chinese crackers, sending up young rockets
aud shouting 'Hurrah for Jackson and his
cabinet , .,ats
Supper was over, we retired TO the bar, and
demanded our bill ofexpenses The landlord
smilingly answered, that he was too happy 10
entertain us without compassionate felt no.
iiorcd by my sitting OF his board, and my friends
we're equally welcome After much arguing, !
consented to receive his hospitality gratutously
since he insisted on it, but my, friends, would
not consent that they should feast at his expense
oh, no They must be allowed to pay for
their splendid supper. Well, If insisted, he
would take pay from then-and he did ''''
Gould say two or three words to y6u in pri.
vaie? asked my landlord, in q low voice. as he
walked by my side to the coach, which was
waiting. rr vYye+
BY all MEANS Ireplied; and he led me let.
tie TO one side, into dark part Of the piazza.
After two or three hens to clear his throat
the landlord commenced
'Whstever others may think ofyou, sir, con.
sder YOU an honest man. ifrg ~ % 1es
Sir, feel very much Obliged by the favora
BILE estimate you have formed OF me-
Yes, sir, let the opposition say what the,
please, | believe you to be conscientious in
dividual-T do 't.' "i n' .'''''
well. sir, considering this is the first tint
we have ever met, must say your liberality i
extraordinary but thank you for your goo
opinion
.Ah, sir, though we have never met, know
you well-we all know you ior most efficen
officer, and deserving man. g g ETa..
1t is true am tolerably well known in tn
Western and Southern country, and. as for M
efficiency, believe l do push ahead about a
hard as man conveniently can'sNeD
That you do--all parties must acknowledg
it, Yoa have effected many Improvements j
your department. III A.. ,
Yes, hatter myself that in the stage dc
partment | have made some improvements
your removals have met with general az
prova in this portion of the country
Removals oh yes-l do travel q gret
DEAL trI4.yr.qE
Yes you do, and TO some purpose. wante
10 speak to you about our post master here
Indeed WE'LL what OF him. @1ytHl
Are you not aware that he is Whig.'
No lis heF a7 s.1nt.,..t
Yes, he is--and it is thought by the frient
osthe Administration here that he ought 70
rnaoved, and good Democrat appointed II
.What is the Office worth = aaflidl tH
'About $500 year. Ip cost q .sBa'tlli
Who would be proper man for the Office
why, couldn't exactly say but it,
Would you except the appointment pa
Most willingly, il you should think me We
thy
well, III tell you what you'd better d
Write on to the department-state the matt
as you've stated it To me, and perhaps.
,g III you would jnst make a memorandum
would be sufficient 3, f. 49, -. .,,..
lin My dear sir, don't depend on anything u