The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1851-11-21

him inthe yard, and demanded, somewhat
roughly, where he had been.
| sI've been 10 see if your bullet made
sure work Of Mr.. Lawson's fly was
the instant reiort. 68Rsw
1 Watt paled for moment, but collec-
ting himself, be fercely shouted, sdo you
dare 10 say killed her?'
"'TIow do you know she is dead?' said
the man, sN< 6
Dood Bit bis lip, hesitsted moment,
and then turning. walked into the
house.
A couple Of days passed by, and the
morning ofhe third one had broken, as
the hired man met friend Lawson, riding
in search ofbis 6lly.
A few words Of explanation ensucd,
when with a heavy heart the Quaker
turned his horse and rode home, where
be Informed tie people Of the fate Of his
filly. No threat Determination escaped
him; he did not even 60, to recover
damages but calmly awaited bis plan
and hodr Of revenge. II came at last
Watt Dood had Durham heifer, for
which he had paid heavy price, and
upon which he counted to make great
gains. ,...s..1i
Ore morning, just as Obadiah was
sitting down, bis eldest son came in with
the information that nighbor Dood's
heifer had broken down the fence,
entered the yard, and after eating most
Of the cabbages, had irampled lie we'll
made beds and the vegetables they con.
tanned out Of all shape-a mischief i'm
possible TO repair 500 Efsij
'And what did thee do with her,
Jacobr quietly aaked Obadiah.
I Il put her in the farm.yard.'
sDid thee beat hers'
Il never s,ruch her a blow @e =
'Right, Jacob, rights isit down TO thy
breakfast, and when done ealing will
attend 10 the heifer.
Shortly after he had finished his repast,
Lawson mounted horse, ans rode over
to Dood's, who was sitting under the
porch iu, front of his house, and who, as
he beheld the Quaker dismounling, sup,
posed lie was comingto demand pay for
his.filly, and secretly swore he would
have 10 60 to law for it il he did. 'a4t
ffGood morning neighbor Dood; how
is thy familyi' exclaimed Obadiah, as he
mounted the steps, and seated himself
in athair. m .,''
| 'Allwell.I 4 believe,' vas the reply.
Il have small affair 10 settle with
you this morning, and | came rather
early
so sdppose,' growled Watt.
sThis morning my son found thy Dur
ham heiferinm my garden, where she had
destroyed good deal.' a1'aI
sAnd when did be do with her? de-
manded Dood, his brow darkening. !
sWhat would thee have done with her.
had she been my heifef in thy gardenF
asked Obadiah. @ M sai
I'D shot hern retorted Watt, madly,
sas suppose you have done; but we are
only even now. Hefer for filly is only
til for tat |
Neighbor Dood, thou knowest me NOT,
if thon slhlnkest Iwou!d harm a hair of
Thy heifor's back. She is in my farm
yard, and not even blow has been
siruch her, where thee can get her at
any dime. know thee shot my fily;l
but the Evil One prompted thee to do il,
and lay no evil in my heart against
my neighbors. | came to tell thee
where thy heifer is, and now I'll 60
home.'
Obadiah rose from his chair, and was
about 10 descend ihe steps, when he was
stopped by Watt, who hastily asked,
what was your flly worth?'
"A hundred dollars is what | asked for
her. replied Obadiah.
'Wait'a "a momenin and Dood rushed
into the house, from whence be soon
returned, holding some gold in bis hand.
Here's the price of your flly; and here
after lei there be pleasaniness between
us.'
Willingly, heartily answered Law
son, grasping the profered hand Of the
other; let there be peace between us.?'
Obadiah mounted his horse and rode
home wthla lighter heart; and from thar
day to this, Dood has been as good a
neigbbor as one could wish to have,
being completely reformed by the RE
TURNING OF GOOD FOR EVIL Cincinnati
Columbian.
PRoDUc'rloNs OF SPAIN.--The present
Grain Crop Of Spain is l20,000,00O Of
fanegas, or l7l,OO0,0Oo OF bushels, Of
which lhree-loulhs is Wheat and one
fourth Rye. But oue-half the country is !
under cultivation; Of this four-fiflhs is
devoted to Grain, and one-fflh to other
crops. The production Of Wine is esti-
mated. by an able and well infortne d |