The Plymouth pilot. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1851-1852, 1851-12-10
HUMOROUS.
THE HORSE HUNTER.


he must have been greener than any tree
in June, OF any Yankee in June, or any
Yankee of fiction-thouGh he doubtless
thought his eyeteeth were cut-who liy-
ed, some. distance back from any settle
menf, and en- important member of his
flmily--to wit: his horse--had wander
ed out Of his sight. He of course wan
dered after the fugitive; and in the
course Of his wanderings, lie wandered
where stood the brick meeting house OF
the Friends. Evidently he had never
been from home really. and he was bound
ID be at. hone now,I iiguratively. As
lie looked through the open door and saw
a crowd of people within, doi-g nothing
il occurred 10 his inventive genius that
there would be good opportunity to en
quire for his horse.
Solemn silence pervaled the crowded
assembly, when in walked our hero dress
ell in his red wampus, slouchcd cap, and
checked pants.
Good mornin!' said he as lie entered.
Some of our audience looked gravely up.
but none replied TO his unreasonable sal
alton.
Good morninr said he, again, as lie
walked up the asile. By this time some
Of the naughty young PEOPLE began TO
smile. But 10 one answered.
Good mornin, lie repeated. as he
came to 4 stand directly before the stand
of elders. And now 10 business. Heed
less of the silent excitement he was Gre
ating he began:
i thought Id come 10 enquire if any
Of We mind seein' anything of my boss
The last time seen it, twas in pas
ture this side OF the barn. and reckon ii
come somew here this way. If any Of We
saw it, any whares. | reckon you can put
me on the track Of the critter.'
reckon the elders themselves. found
ii hard work 10 maintain their gravity.
and as for the young people, they were
anything but sober Quakers One OF
the Elders at length arose. and remarked,
that if any one could give their friend
the desired information. they had better
retire and do so. No response was made
and after waiting some moments, the un-
a5ashed seeker of knowledge, said.
We'll, | allow | must be goin. Good
,aornin! Good morn;n ~ and he plodded
his way out Of the house.
A wsg says that in journeyinG lately he
was put into an omnibus with dozen
persons, of whom he did not know sin
gle one. Turning corner shortly after
however, the omnibus was unset. "And
then" said lie. Il found them all cut.
CHaGrEs-The difficulty between the
American and native bodtmen at Chagres
has been amicably settled-a regular
trea.y of peace mad beer signed on board
the old schooner lying in the Chagfes riv.
er, by which both parties are guaranteed
equal rights and no favor. AMI Ameri-
cans and natives are now pursuing their
business without interruption.
An Irish gentleman havinsa small
picture room, several persons desired &c
see tat the same time. Faith gentle
men said he, "if you all go in, it viii
not hold YOU
so here | am, between two tailors,
said beau at public table. where a
couple of young tailors were seated. who
hal begun business for themselves.
True" was the reply. eve are new
beginners. and can only afford one goose
between u.s.
Love is the fever Of the soul; passion
ID The deiirium Of that fever.
Good temper is like sunny day
sheds brightness over everything.