The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-18
TWO CENTS.
SHERRILL's LAKE. HousE,
AXE GEORGE, September 7, 1913. (
Trip Along tie North Shor,.


the saranac passed up hung out my banner ssagrsed
upon between and the captain, viz: the same big
blanket shawl that wrapped around my equity toe
at the fancy ball Up went the stick and the old Rob
Roy futtered gaily in the breeze. Down to leeward
came the "Saranac," the passengers wondering what
the deuce sent the steamer into such a port. But
Captain Chapman is not the man to leave a friend in
the urch, although, truth to tell he Is something of
wag in his own way so, after backing and filing now
advancing little and then retreatinp like a coouet
thh young woman who knows her power the uSara-
nac' finally "come to- and let me on board After
shaking hands with the worthy commander NV frat
qSesuon was Tor newspaper had heard nothing
than Two weeks. Now, be il known, that Chairman
always Keeps nice cean.lOoking file of the New York
Herald daily, and this at once put into Inv hands
Finding that you had kept things in good running
order, giving to mankind a truthful history of the
sublunary things OF yesterday upon each succeeding
morning, | next thought of dinner which was quite
ready, and to which the Captain admits / did
toleIaby grotesque had no time to change ny of my
habiliments pushing as did for the boat; my beard
was nearly three weeks growth, and my hair had
made acquaintance with comb brush for about the
same period Presently, found that was attracting
the attention of the passengers beyond what
pleasant Go where would DO what would, there
were winnings and blinkings, and low suppressed ex
CARNATIONS of /" lawful sakes alive,' and did you
ever, here, there and everwhere arou nd me could
stand 1t no longer and seeing Chapman pass me with
an intolerably waggish look in his mschievous eye
seized him by the arm, marched him into my state
are facing man that has killed panther Tell
me, If you hope to get of alive, what you have been
upon my word, MIR. Shandy,n said the captain very
demurey, just nothing at all knew you we're q
fancy man, and attended the fancy balls, and as a
great many were asking about the big ball New
port, which has just come of, told them that you
were right from Newport, direct and had not had time
to change your costume! ! gave in your
Count Lopez de Quisquerando, and referred them to
the Herald for description of your person. But here
we are at IT, and you go to Lake George must put
you ashore: Forgive me, my dear Mr.. Shandy Let us
laugh while We may you know" SO saying, tho
worthy, kind. hearted fun-loving captain shook me
cordially by the hand, and stepped ashore near the
ruins Of Ticonderoga. Passing across to the landing
OF the Lake George boat took the steamer CIV
CALDWELL Capt Farlin to whose gentlemanly atten.
ton was ndebed for much agreeable information ON
the trip and arrived at Sheriff. in time for tea and
departments, that shall spend several days here
And although agree with Taeyrand, never to recon-
ter az accessory before the fact stii must sav GOOD
word for this house of Sherrs His table is unsur-
passed by any that have met with, his ngements
are made with great quetness and great Dispatch and
he has besides, peculiar way of making all his guests
feel at home in his establishment.
What need that say anything of the scenery Of
Lake George when amorous swains, lovelorn and hr-
SUITE and gentle maidens, simpering and sentimental
nave shetohed and have colored, have painted and
But, fore. George, when saw the rough rocks piled
into mountains towering above my head, and the fear
the rude unsghtly precpices to look down which the
eye becomes dim and the head grows dizzy turned
",
the eternity of the past and travelling away beyond
the period Of our Revolution came to the scenes
wer> penetrated by European armies-when cannon
were transported to the very SUBMITS Of the highest of
these mountans-when the chivalry of the old world
we're employed against each other In the terrific wild
nesses Of the where TIE the soldier who
laid down to dream of friends the
waters was disturbed by the yell Of the savage the
cries of the wild beasts the desert thought of all
this and my blood coursed nervousy through my
veins, beating once more with the fulness of life and
nat hara suchth
as me n monkeys and fancy balls paroquetwomsn and
shall home before long cannot name the
time only, it will be day when the Troy, Captain
Frazee, takes her turn down. | am comfortable on
Please to ask my friend Monnott, of the New York
Hotel to have my room put in order, and will
you as well when occasion requires. SHANDY.
OUTRAGEOUS ATTEMPT AT ABDUCTION AND Sc
TioN.--Thursday night, at a late hour man
appeared at the Monterey House, Market street near
well dressed gIlsene about eleven and the other
years Of age seeking lodging for the night The bar
keeper informed him he had accommodations for
females. The man went to the Main Street House,
obtained bed for the girls promising to call fer them
House Tor lodging for himself The bar keeper, sus-
pectpg something wrong gave information of the
mans conduct at the Police Office, also as to the
place where the girls were taken. Marshal Jennings
nme distey went to the Main Street House, and told
the landlord not to give the children up until again
saw him In the morning the man, according to pro-
mise, calls for the children and being requested
delay taking them away, suspects that his villany
was suspicoDed and hume datey goes to the Marshal
and informs him of having two stray children under
his care, being unable to find their parents The
william is suddenly changed to phiIanthropist and
starts of Voluntarily assist the Marshal in search
ing for their parents Being unable to Fl nd them the
Marshal and this man separated IJpon again going
the Main Street House. where the children are re-,
tanned, the following facts had been ascertaned from
the eldest girl who appears to be smart and ntelli
gent child in reference to who they and their
present condition. That they cousins and nam
cd Hannah and Sophia Little That they go to
school Wednesday afternoon, they stopped in front
Of the mepsgcrie, corner Of Ninth st and WASH
and asked if they wanted to the show. They
replied, in childish innocence in the Affirmative when
he took them in, showed them around the pavilion,
bought candies and sweetmeats for them, and talked
TO and treated them in most affectionste and kind
manner. When night came they expressed xiety
about going home, when this william persuaded them
to remain with him that he would be father to them,
&c, and supply their every want at the same time
prom them rings and such other notions as please
the fancy Of children At this time the exhibition for
the evening Is cosed He tells them that he Is to be
employed by the showmen a driver and made pro-
without fully obtaining the consent of the children
be takes them to the White Mansion House on Second
street, obtains a bed and then retres. Thursday
morning after breakfast the children are again taken
to the me nagere by their abductor, and by him pro-
yded for during the daya portion Of the time being
secreted At night the william tells them he has been
unable to procure situation from the show, aud in
tends going to Indiana, where he would meet with
circus and with 1t, at the time exciting their
fancy by picturiDg to them the happy and interesting
life Of bepg circus actresses &C. which the children in
their innocence highly fanced and consented to &C
company him. He then proceeded to the Monterey
House. above stated After ascertaining these
active pursuit made for the william who was arrest
ed at the Upper Ferry In the act of crossing the
He gave bis name as Homer, and registered himself
at the White Mansion Housewife family. The con-
duct Of this william towards the eldest these girls in
dicatts the brutal and dabocal object he had In view
in abducting them from their homes. Whenever OPP
portunities Afforded improper and indicate liberties
were taken with her person which the end under the
garb Of father and protector claimed Of her prvi
lege he could without improperly indulge in This is
one OF the most disbolcal and outrageous attempts
upon the virtue Of two innocent and unsuspectng
children that has come to cur knowledge. The
william attempts to mpcste the drummer Of the baRd
attached to the menagerie, with whom, from all that
We can learn they were to 60 away yesterday mornings
to what exte MT the drummer IL concerned IL at ALL Ii
Ia hard to say. We presume he will be made to an