The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-12-08
THE sIAMEsE TWINS.

Many persons who, in days gone by
have taken lively interest in the welfare
Of Messrs. Eng and Chang Bunkers, the
celebrated Siamese Twins. may be glad
to learn that these gentlemen are well
and live at Mount Airys in this (Surry,
county, surrounded by their wives and
children.
Mr.. Eng has six and Mr.. Chang five
children, all of whom are apt scholars and
remarkably we'll behaved, manifesting the
strongest possible desire to learn their les
sons and to secure the good will of their
teacher. They all partake strongly of the
most refined Siamese cast Of counten ancs,
form and manner of deporting themselves.
In truth, they are credit to their parents,
and the community in which they live.
Messrs. Chang and Eng are alike re-
markable for their industry and beligerent
dispositions. They are strict and thor
ough-going business men, and woe to the
unfortunate wight who dare to insult them.
Formerly they resided in Wilkes coun-
ty, but in consequence of the numerous
actions for assault and battery brought
against them in the county, they removed
into the adjoining county, shortly after
which they were fined $l5 and costs at
Rockford, the county seat, for splitting a
board into splinters over the head Of a
man who had insulted them. Il
As regards the supposed sympathy ex-
listing between them, it may be stated that
their most intimate acquaintance deem
them to be entirely independent Of every
thing of the kind, and gave as instances
to sustain their opinion; that not long since
they attended an auction sale Of hogs, and
bid against each other till they ran up the
prices altogether above the market rates.
Also, that on one occasion Mr.. Eng or
Chang, was taken i'll and took to his bed,
whore he lay complaining for some time
although his brother scolded him severely
all the while for OBTAINING him in bed when
he ought to have been attending to the
business Of their plantation. 7.ailb
On another occasion, as they were pass
ing up the road, a gentleman inquired Of
them where they were going-whereupon
Mr.. Eng replied, 81 arm going over the
Blue Ridge in STAGE at the same in
slant Mr.. Chang, looking over his shoulder,
replied with an arch smile, 81 am going
back home to look after our wives and
children" When questioned about their
msthsr some time since by an acquaint-
ance, they stated, that they had formerly
received letters from her, but laiterly they
had heard no tidings Of her, and even if
they were to receive letters from her writ
ten in the Siamese language, they would
not be able to read them, as they have
forgotten their mother tongue q
They are excellent hands to carry up q
corner Of log house exceeding all their
neighbors in cutting saddles and patches
in corner logs-both Of them welding the
axe with a power and dexterity superior to
any Of the most expert wood.cutters in
this wooden country. When they chop
or fight they do so double handed; and in
driving d horse or chastising thsir negroes,
both Of them use the lash without mercy.
gentleman who purchased black
man short time ago from them. inform
ed the writer he was "the worst whipped
negro he ever saw, They are invsterate
smoksrs and chswsrs Of tobacco leach