Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-18
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s'o eoou u Tue uoOr oI Oiu Det sHpps uHo
vino should drive up to the tavern opposite, bo,
Washington in his coach, and Lafayette with
him. THEY both got out, and saw both passed
iatc the back room. and the landlord followed
and in few seconds the landlord beckoned me
from The pia1xs. felt frightened at frst and
wondered VITA: il meant; but thinks they
want some grcg and fresh water was in my
shirt and trowsers, without shoes, and on my
head an old cooked hat, sod Of my feet and an.
cles you may Judge. ! had been hoeing corn in
the u,orning; bot in saeut. As spptoacbed
the square bar, I met the landlord; lie said
There sre two gentlemen in the back room
who wish 20 see you
Unable to smother laugh, ] said
j can't 20; see me- and exhibited myself
and pointed to my feet.
Come along I'll 60 with you
So in he went.
As l pulled off my hat, the stou,est man
says
Sit down young man.
This boy said the landlord, i nm confidcn,
will do any service you may trust him with, TO
your satisfaction and withdrew from the room;
and the General began, (tor it was Washington
hiusselE)- frf. .t
young man. wish to procure the newspa.
per Of TO day, from New York F, can you procure
il for met f. '1
I hestated moment and replied
Il think I can, SIR
.Well' says he 10 the Marquis, splense in.
quirc Of the landlord If he will furnish good
horse' s'iH .ast-s.t. # votes J.
mo, M mid l. 4 tont wan, horse
How win you 60. then p '.7..i a-f'f
SIN my canoe eaid. "''
The Marquis could moi refrain from down.
right laugh, which brought the landlord ts the
ia disble! you'll be drownedv says the
Ffcncbns0. 't'-4 s. ,ee t te'i
There is not wster enough in the North Ri.
yer TO drown this child, know said I.
The Marquis and landlord enjoyed the retcrt
by a hearty laugh, out the other turned to the
window, looked on the river few seconds, aud
observed H
The tide serves, and wish to see you off,
What time will you probably return''
Between seven and eight this afternoon
replied.
He handed me gold piece: ........
i don't want half so much; only want suf
icient to buy some fowls and eggs with. for
am going 10 market ~. ,...... .,,.
The General turned to the landlord and
said to him ,...,s ..-.. .. ., s-,--..
Give him as much change as he Wishes on
which he handed me about twelve shillmgs--,
while observed ,...sesr
New ri run home and get somc clothing
on in few minutes 'o hssI
a. Il wish to .sprak few words with you before
you start at'y os f.et-I -
u shall no, be here again ill come from
New York, sir. In fifteen minutes shall start
from the little etons dock and ! pointed to j,
out oi the window. .a .1 . . 74er tsff
Il desire you to- be prudent and keep your
own counsel, said the General : and should a.
ny mischief befal you, 80 that you sre detained.
do not fail to let me know all cncumsta nccs i'm.
mediately, SO that I may relieve you
So saying good bye took my bat and .,art.
ed. and BY the time stated, I started from the
dock, and saw the carriage drive off.
shon reached the city, and went to Claus
vsndara's inshe Bowery, who used to keep the
Sourkrout club house, as it was then called, and
where I had often been with my father, who
was an old friend of his. told him my errand,
and the haste was in on account Of the time Of
tide.
'Well' said he. there's Hughey Gaines To-
days paper, and here is an English paper which
came in the British packet last nght-take
that too and the sooner you are of the better !;
it is now dead low water
felt rejoiced at getting the other paper, and
had them between my shirt and skin. in my bo,
som. very soon. left my fowls and eggs with
him and took the baskets back. but not until the
good old Du,chmsn bad tossed into one large
roll OF gingerbread, and which began to need
very much. As approached the wharf, there
were three red coats looking towards q ship at
anchor in the river. As stepped into my cs.
noe, they walked to the place, and oae asked
Where are you gongr ...-si--.s. d.
% To Weekhswk,' 'saidL .+r a
'Whsss have you been = % ,-,
TO market 70 sell soms chickens and ergs,'
I answered. ..si.s, r-srs -t -.sr-- --r .rs
- They said no more, and 4 made the best of my
wsy TO Sing Sing, wi,ha fine ride, and sniyed
here lust before ihnse I have rncrl lnnca md