Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-11-29
The siamaae Twins.

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The Siamese Twins.
Many persons who, in days gone by, have taken
n lively interest in the welfare of Messrs Eng and
Chang Bunkers, the celebrated SiameSe Twins,
may be glad to learn that these Gentlemenn WELL
and live at Mount Airy, in this (Suny) county,
surrounded by their wives and children.
Mr.. Eng has six and Mr.. Chang five children, all
of whom are apt scholars and remarkably well be-
haved manfcSting the strongest possible desire 10
learn their lessons and TO secure the good will OF
their teacher. They all partake strongly Of the
most refined SianeSe cast Of countenance, 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 alike remarkable for
their industry and beligcrent dispositions. They
are strict and thorough gong business men, and
woe TO the unfortunate wight who dare to insult
| them.
Formerly they resided in Wilkes county, but in
consequence of the numerous actions for assault
and battery brought against them in the county
they removed into the adjoining county, shortly nt
| ter which they were fined Sl5 and costs at Rock
ford the county seat for splitting board into Spln
tiers over the head of man who had insulted them.
AS regards the supposed sympathy existing be-
tween them, it may be stated that their most mt
mate acquaintance deem them TO be entirely indie
pendent OF everything of the kind, and gave as in
stances To sustain their opinion; that not long since
| they attended an auction sale OF hogs, and bid
against each other till they run up the prices Alto
gether above the market rates. Also, that on one
occasion Mr.. Eng or Chang, was taken i'll and took
10 his bed, where 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 planta-
ton.
On another occasion, as they were passing up the
| road, gentleman inquired of them where they
were going-whcrcupon Mr., Eng replied, Il am go
ing over the Blue Ridge in Stagc;' at the same in
slant Mr.. Chung, looking over his shoulder, replied
with arch smile, Il aIn going back home to look
after our wives and chillren.' When questioned
about their mother some time since by acQuain-
tance they stated, that they had formerly received
letters from her, but latterly they had heard Ii
dings of her, and even if they were 10 receive let
terS from her written in the Samese language, they
would not be able 10 read them, as they have for
gotten their mother tongue.
They are excellent hands to carry up a corner OF
| log houSe-exceeding all their nelghborS Ill cut
ting saddles and patches in corner logS-both OF
them welding the axe with apower and de&terity
superior to any of the most expert wood in
this wooden country. When ey chop or fight,
they do so double handed; and in driving horse
chaSSing their negroes botho them use the lash
without mercy. sf.n ..H t.'.
A gentleman who purchased black man short
time ago from them, inform, d the writer he was
rhe worst whipped negro he ever saw They are
invetetate smokers and chewers of tobacco-each
chewing his quid and smoking his own pipe; 1t has
been remarked, however, in support OF the SymPa-
that as general rule, when one takes fresh guild,
the other does the same. 1t is also generally ad-
mtted that there is marked difference in the SyS-
tens and tenperamenSo of the gentlemen, but still
they almos. invariably draw the same inference
from topics submitted to their considerations, and
arrive at similar conclusions. Mr.. Eng not unfre-
quently gives serious offence TO Mr.. Chang, by jeS-
ting him about his having one more child than he
has. When shooting, "a sport they are very fond
Off sights or takes aim. and the other ltit said
null c fhEaf !
lar 10 Prove the doctrine of supposed sympathy ex
istng between the brothers, but it is questioned by
mos of the neighbors.
They readily admit and acknowledge themselves
TO entertain strong Christian faith OF belief, and
are regular attendants at church and other religious
meetings, where they leport themselves as becomes
good citizens Of The land of their adoption. They
are strong politicians, and take lively interest in
all elections that occur in their district. As the
writer was informed by lady of Mount Airy, 'they
are mighty stay at home people'-rarely ever 60
ing from home unless called away by business
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