New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-11-13
BY GREELEY & McELRATH.

cbsIees on book in a fashion Of his own; and /
ond as soon trust to his book - that Of any regu
Ter merchant in the country though, 10 toe sure, he
hes cot into tumble. | hear about some charges
against man tOther end Of the Horn. and they are
having court about it today at Bunkers house
understand.
Where does be live ?"
Right on the road about mile ahead You
will see his name chalked on a sort Of sh0p-lOOk
ing building, which he uses for store
The man here turned off from the road, leaving
our hero much surprised and STAGGERED at what
he had jus, heard not only Of the general character
OF the school OF which he had come 10 propose HIM
self teacher, but Of the man ho bad the con
troll oft, that he drew up the reins stopped his
horse IN the road, and sat hesiating some moments
whether he would go back or forward II occurring
to him. however, that he could do as he liked about
accepting any offer Of the place which might be
made him and feeling, moreover, some curiosity TO
see how man who could neither read nor write
would manage in capacity Of an Examining
School Committee. he resolved 70 go forward, and
present himself as q candidate for the school. Ac
cOrdingy he rode on and soon rea he'd rough
built but substantial looking iarm-hc use, with sun
dry out buildings, on one Of which he read, as he
had been told he might, the name Of the singular
occupant. In the lastnamed building, he at once
perceived that there was gathering OF quite
number of individuals, the nature OF which was ex-
planned 10 him by the hint he had received from
his informant on the road And tying his horse, he
Joined several who were going in, and soon found
himself in the midst Of the company assembled IN
the low, unfinished room which constituted the in
terror, as parties witnesses, and spectators OF a
Justices Court the ceremonies OF which were about
10 be commenced. There were no counters, count
ing room, or desk and few broad shelves cluin.
silly put up on one side, afforded the only lndica-
ton observable in the interior arrangement OF the
room. of the use TO which it was devoted On these
shelves were scattered, at intervals, small lunches
OF hoes, axes, bed-cOrds, and such articles ne are
generally purchased by those who purchase little
while casks Of nails, grndstones. quintals OF dried
salt fish. and the like, arranged round the room on
the floor. made up the rest of the owners merchan-
disc. an annual supply OF which, it appeared, he
obtained in the cities every Winter IN exchange
for the products Of his farm ever careful ike n
good political economist, that the balance OF trade
should not be against him. The only table and
chair in the room were now occupied by the jus
tce the heads Of casks, grindstones or punches OF
rakes answering Tor seats for the rest OF the COM
pany On the left oftbe Justice sat the defendant,
whose composed look, and occasional knowing
smile, seemed TO indicate his confidence IN the
strength of his defence, as well a consciousness
of possessing some secret advantage over his OPP
pOnent On the other hand sat Bunker, the PLAIN
tiff in the suit Ascertaining from the remarks Of
the bystanders his identity with the Committee
man he had become so curious 10 see, Locke fell to
noting bis appearance closely and the result was,
upon the whole n highly favorable prepossession.
He was a remarkably stout, hardy-looking man (;
and although his features were extremely rough
and sWarthy, they yet combined TO give him an
open, honest, and very intelligent countensnce
Behind him, as hackers, were standing in a group
three or four OF his sons OF ages varying from hteen
to twenty, and Of bodily proportions promising any
thing but disparagement TO the Herculean stock
from which they originated. The parties were now
called aud sworn when Bunker, there being no At
torneys employed to make twoh hour speeches on
preliminary questions, proceeded at once 70 the
merits ofthe case. He produced and spread open
his account book. and then went on 10 show bis
manner of charging, which was wholly by hero
glyphcs generally designating the debtor by PIC
turing him out at the top ithe page with some Pc
culi0rty of his person or calling. In the present
case the debtor who was a cooper, was designated
by the rude picture of man in the act OF hopping
barrel and the article charged there being but one
item in the account, was placed Immediately be
Meath and represented by shaded. circular inquire
which the plaintiff said was intended Tor cheese
that had been sold to the defendant some years be
fore
Now, MI Justice" said Bunker, after explain.
ing, in direct off hand manner, his peculiar M eth
cd of book keeping "now the article here charged
the man had VIII and do swear to 1t for here II
is in black and white. And having demanded m!
pay and he having not only refused IT, Dut denied
ever buying the article in question, have brought
ms SUIT 10 recover my Jus' u"o' ~A"'
to see if he will get up here II court and deny the
charge under oath. If be viii, let him but may
the Lord have mercy on his soul
dwell sir replied the defendant promptly RS
ing. "vou shall not be kept from having your WISE
minute; for here under oath, do swear that
never bought or had a cheese OF you IN my NE
Under the oath Of God you declarel IT, 40 you
| sharply asked Bunker.
| II 90. sir firmly answered the other.
| Nv ell welll' exclaimed the former win looks
| OF utter astonsbment, " would not have beneVeo
that there was man in oil Of the Horn OF tue Mooi
| who would dare to DO that
| After the parties had been INDUCED IN the usut
amount of sparring for such occasions, the justice
iuterpose2 and suggested, that as the oaths oil Inc
parties were a. complete issue, the evidence OF the
book itself which he seemed to think was entitled
10 credit would turn the scale IN favor OF the pam
| it'll unless the defendant could produce some re
buttipg testimony Upon this hint, the latter eale'
up two Of his neighbors, who testified IN his be
half thst he himself always made suihclen
supply of cheese for his family; and they were
farther knowing, that, on the year OF the ahese'
purchase. instead Of buy ing, he actually sold icon
| siderable quantity OF the article.
This evidence seemed to settle the question II
the mind OF the Justice and he now soon announced
that he felt bound 10 give Judgment to the deiend
ant for bis costs.
| "Judged and sworn out OF the whole OF 1t, as
am n sinner" cried the disconnected Bunker, aite
sitting moment working his rough features In IN
dignant surprise ayes, fairly sworn out OF IT, am
saddled with bill OF cost to boot But can pa.
IT; so reckon it up. Mr. Justice, and we VIII nav
| il all squared ON the spot. And, ON the whoe
| 1 am not so sure but dollar or two is We
| spent at any time, il finding out fellow TO DE
| scoundrel who has been passing himself on anon
| people fer an honest man he added, pulhng on
his purse, and angrily dashing the required amour
down upon the table. %.
"Now. Bill Bunker" said the defendant, ate
very cooly pocketing his costs, lyon have nun
out good deal Of " ur stuff here, aud have porn
1t without getting rIed hair; for saw, all IN
time that you-correct as folks generally thih
you-that you did Mt know what you was aoou
But now il all fixed and settled. am going Us
to convince YOU that l not quite the one tns
has sworn to perjury in this ere business. =,
"Well We will see, rel oined y unker, eyeing nj
opponentwith look Of mingled doubt and defiance
aYes. we pM see responded the other, dete
mipedly; we will see if we can't make you e'
your own words But want first to tell you wher
Won missed it, When you dunned me, Bunke
;or The nav for cheese. and said never bad or
of Won YOU went oil little too quick You Gale
me a liar. before giving me achance tosay anoth'
word And then, / thought would let you tai
vour own course till you took that name back
| -. IA hal1 on n minnie without breaking OUT