The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1850-06-19
From the New York Era.
THE QUAKER AND TIlE cow
ROYS.

'78, was an eventlul lime fer The n!anl Repab-
lie. They had declared :heiI lndependencehad
thrown ID the yoke OF Britain and the time
had now arrived, when in the words of a pa
triot, ''it was time 10 see whether America
had virtue enough TO be free or not,n The
year Of '78 was particularly distinguished bv
the evacuation Of Philadelphia by the British,
by several brilliant engagements IN til "!ent
ed field" which shed all undying lustre upon
the American arms, aud tor the muufalious
bands of predatory rullians who infested the
loresls in The vicinity Of New York, Phia,
dephia, and the ''neulral grounds" They
were composed Of renegade tories 6nd VII.
ains Of all descriptions, principally native
Americans. They were fierce and cruel:
savage alike in their manner OF living, and,
indeed, verifying the assertion of the poet,
that
"He who loves not his country, can love enothing -
1t was balmy morning in June; the sun
shone with intense brlliaucy, aud It's burning
rays reflected upon some parts of the armur
OF solitary equesrian,j who was winding his
way from West Chester 10 PhadelphIa.-
HIS horse might have seen better days, as
well as hin.self-bolh appeared iaded and
worn with toll. The former was a large
black and noble looking an'Ilal; the mauqre
appearance OF his ribs, which stood out in
bold relief 'bore testimony ample "of his
mGagre and fare. Ills rider was a man
whose demeanor at once stamped him as one
| of the brave sons Of libeny," certain ex.
preston abou! the mouth, the bold and fear.
less glance of black eye, and the noble
contour Of his form, spoke him as the braves
of the brave, when deeds Of danger were
nigh His holS'er contained pair of pis,
tolls, which were the only arms visible. A
military coat rather woIn, rough foraeine
cap, completed his warlikc accoutrements
Az air of Determined bravery was blended
with humorish expression WEIGH fingered
about his Visage, and upon all this
Middle age
Had slightly passed. his signet sage"
"By Jove," exclaimed he, "here is old Ba-
ker's, they told me of at Chester" end spur,
ring his Rosinante, he soon dslnouuied al
The door of miserable inn, and giving his
noble animal in charge Of an attendant, he
made his way into the interior Of the dweII~
ing.
The landlord was alone. Oar advenrurer
knew him 10 be slaunch Wing, and greeted
him cordially.
swell, Baker," said he, "is there any news
stiring?"
"None of any consequence, slr-are you
going TO tie cly?"
Eyes, s,-whal is the disance?'
"AbOuI FIVE miles to 60 the direct road,
but-but-
"Bnt, why, pray"
"Why, the "Cow B0ys" are as thick as
bIack.berros-a band Of twenty robbed two
men yesterday, und only on Monday there
was a man murdered out right"
lle stepped up TO the window and mused
an&itlsly.
"Baker," observed he at last, 81 have been
told you are honest, and doubt ii not. Ny
name Is Burton, and am paymasler in the
army, and with me | have several thonsonc
dollars. To go through the forest you speak
of as am now, were an acl of consummale
folly. Can You rig me with poor horse and
countryman's dress, witha wig and Quaker's
hal2"
"Yes, Major, have the very things. Il
you'll come this way l'Il show you"
In few minutes Major Button returned
having Undergone complete metamorphises
A pair Of home spun brceches, drab coat
and broad Iimmed beaver hat, superseded his
military equipage, every trace Of which had
disappeared, and his soldier like bearing had
given place to the demure aud quiet 6eporr-
men Of the honest Quaker. Albeit his bold
eye flashed occasionally from under the broad
rim of his upper inteGument, and sadly be-
lied the slaid and suffering disposition which
il became him TO assume. The money was
arefully deposited in a pair of saddle hogs,
which were thrown across the saddle, and
Major Burton mounted.
Good morning, Baker," said Burton,
"take good care of my beast"
81 will" shouted the worthy landlord
Sand luck be with ye."
The Major rode on ia silence, and thus
commumed with himself; this is indeed, ma
king virtue of necessity, to be compelled
10 ride this sorry jade.
Ii was a transformation with vengeance
and no one would there have recognised any
but the honest Quaker. lie had proceeded
into the forest about mile and was turning
n short angle in the road when he was com
manded in q stentorian voice to stQnd, But
two men were near him, and these two we're
as viIainous looking beings as one woulc
wish TO look upon. Squalid wretcheGness
was depicted upon every feature, and in q
voice hollow by every misery, they demand
cd bis money.
&."Alas, my dear friends" said our worthy
Quaker, III have but little, which | will be-
stow upon thee, If thou demand il. Blu
friend 10 the one that held the bride) re.
lease my beast and fear not that ] shall al'
tempt TO escape thee Why dost thou pur
sue this course, running both body and that
immortal par: which dieth nol2 | woulC
have thee cleave unto some calling-nnd i
ye will imbrue thy handsin the blood o
thy fellow man, join the forces of your coun
try and"
"Look here" shouted one Of them, "you
informal canting hypocrile, stop your preach
ink !"
The Quaker fumbled first in one pocket
and then in the other, and producing some
change, he handed il out TO them in silence
They eyed The puIlry sum with looks in
which shame and wrath struggled for mas
terry.
"Thrce fps and four coppers,' mumblcd
one, glaUclng at the Quake, who sat com.
IpIacently aud composed on bis horse.
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