Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-12-03
The Sianlese Twins.

Somebody under the signature of D. recently wrote
a communication concerning the Siamese Twins, which
was published in the Greensboro Patriot and copied
IN many papers throughout the country The Twins
have since out in card correcting the misrepre-
sensations contained in the communication referred TO.
They say that il is true they live in Surry County,
surrounded by their wives and chi1den, and that one
Is blessed with more of these responsibilities than the
other. but that il is unpleasant" either
of them needs denial in that community They
also state that the reason assigned for their removal
from Wilkes TO surry County is fase-ihat they ne.
yer were indicted for splitting board into splinters
over The head OF some person that insulted ,hem-
that they have in reality only appeared on the State
Docket once, when they were fined six pence and
costs, and that they have had difficulty of that kind
with any man, woman or child, in Surry County and
have endeavored 10 1--we soberly. honestly, and in
peace with all The good citizens, OF the country.
They never nhumanly chaslIsed negro and then
sold HIM. The Statement 10 that effect is an nfa-
nous falsehood. They receive from the people of
Wilkes. as well as Surry County, nothing but the
kindesi treatment.
They ate partners in business and consequently are
not often guilty of bidding against each other for any
species OF property. Finally. they say that they do
not know the correspondent D. aforesaid, and if his
communication is any thing like fair index of his
character they wish no further acquaintance
Signed. CHANG g. ENG BUNKER
| To he communication of the Twins is attached a
certificate from number of citizens of Surry county,
testtyng 10 their good character peaceabe demeanor
and strict integrity in all their intercourse and bust
and also TO the truth of the statements set forth
| in their letter.
From all which it appears that the Twins are re-
spectacle and orderly citizens of State and ought
not TO be made the subjects of misrepresentation or
impairment curiosity. WI. Herald.
There sermon. as Ii appears to u.s. in the an
nexed incident. We have often listened to long and
labored theological dissertations that proved much
less:
! negro preacher holding forth TO his congre-
CATION on the subject of obeying the commands oil
| God. Says he, Breden, whatever God tells me to
do in dis book, (holdng up the Bible. dat I'm gwnin
to do. 1t see in it dat must jump troo a wall I'm
| gwoin to jump at it. Gwoin troo it longs to Cod
jumping at it longs to me-"
| ONE OF THE WTTNEssEs.-A queer excuse was
made few days ago by old lady. The good wo.
man was subpenaed 10 appear as witness on ralh
er delicate case. Shedd not come and bench warrant
was issued for her appearance, on which she was
brought into Court. The presiding Judge thought il
was his duty 10 repremand her.
! Madam. why were you not here before ,"
81 couldt come; sir - xxi
"Were you not subpened. madam /"
=" Yes. sir; but was sick"
What was the matter, madam !"
" had an awful bile. sir !" ..-.-+
upon your honor. madam %
No. sir; upon my arm" .,.rer.
| win you please to permit lady to occupy thi.
seat @ said gentleman to another in railroad car
| is she an advocate Of women's rights % asked
the gentleman who was invited to vacate.s
:" She Is" replied he who was standing.
/ : Wei: then, let her take the benefit of her doe