The Trinity times., 1855-01-20
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Several years ago there dwelt-and fol
aught know, there still dwes---an old
old Dutchman. on the line of the Erie Canal
very illiterate, but very fond of money, and
by some chance or other, pretty well sup
piled with it, 1t was rumored, however
that he was not over scrupulous at times how
} he made it; and the following incident goes
to substantate the charges: Gag re7
There came to his house, one day, an awk-
ward looking individual, betraying in every
turn and gesture, that he hailed whence
wooden nutmegs and other Yankee com.
modities are brought into market. . l.-r
"How do Squirrel" was Jonathan's salu-
tation, squirting gill of tobacco juice inside
the door, by way of a more definite announce
ment that he was Ground" .... ...,.t ... ...
"Valk in, mine frcnt," said the Dutch
/ man. i-I .o' @ri
In stalked Jonathan, peeking on all sides,
and finally settling his six feet--be the same
more or less--of flesh and bones in chair
by the chimney corner 19f' 'r.: aHf
Squire" says he, after a pause, produc-
ing jack-knife and chipping off piece
from the boot-ja that lay behind him; awe
a notion some how or t'other to be arter
gwine to the far west; but darn my, pcter if
it amt long way thar, and ! kinder guess
Pm on the wrong track" And he went on
whiting, eyeing the Dutchman occasionally
from beneath the half -dsjointed front piece
to his plush cap.
'You goesh vest, eh2,' exclaimed Myn-
heer; swell, you ish on de right roat, my
frient; but have you got a licenshe to go
vest7" 3.+ +'I" 3a4 81
"Iicense," cried Jonathan, suspending his
whiting; II amt got the first one, and
what's more, Cap'n, l amt never hearn Of
the cdssed thing afore, nuther.' ee
"ven, vell,N said the Dutchman, "dat
Won't do at all You must have licenshe to
90 vest, for because they Won't let you shettle
out there without vone." 70 Gig .9t.l i'a;3
"How you talk!' was the Yankees eiac-
ulation, deeply concerned at this piece of in
telligence.
"Dat is dc truth, mine frient," pursued
the Dutchman; 'but have licenshes to sell,
don't you want to puy vonel"
"Can't dodge it no way, can II" exclaim-
ed the raw one. "How much1l the tarnal
thing come tori he asked, producing wea-
zel skin in an alarming state Of depletion
" "Only two tollers, dat'sh all, my frient,"
said the operator, rubbing his hands and ri
sing to receive the fee. '''H'."A
Whn, Ispose I've get to deu it, any how,
Cap'n.r remarked Jonathan, sheling out the
pewter, piece by~piaesoHs'k k1vety pam two
halves and four quarters, leaving balance
in the 'weazer Of three York shillings,' a
dime, and two reds.
"Down with the dockement, SQUIRE" he
cried, showing the skin into his breeches
pocket and rising.
"Vell, mine goot veller," said Dutchy,"I
amt got my spectacles, and you writes,
don't ypu2p
"Jest like school marm, old chap" re-
piled Jonathan.
"Vell, den, you writes von,' said Mynheer,
'for yourself, putting down your name, for
| to 90 vest and shettle there, and III shgn it.
Come up to the tables, mishter, and | shall
gives you dc pen and paper"
The writing material was produced; Jona-
than threw his plush cap on the floor, seized
the old gray goose quill in the ink-horn,
| tried its point on his thumb nail, and crouch
ing his head until his right ear almost touch
ed the paper, he drew his tongue out IFS
| whole length, and wrote. When he had
closed the scroll, he threw himself bsck in
chair to scan the production and see if 1t
WAS all right.
"That's the talk" he cried at length
"These ar presents is TO inform all it may
consarn as how Jeddydiar Doosenberry is
hereby and herein entitled 10 go to the far
west. be the same more or less, and squat
thereupon for hcvng paid me in hand the
sum of tew dollars, lawful currency, as IL
cense for so gwine west and sqhatting thar"
.'Dats it," exclaimed the Dutchman.
"War, Squire" cried the Yankee, "put
your fist thar"
The license man did as requested, and
signed his name to the writing.
"Jeddydiar," as he called himself, took
the paper, folded it very carefully as boys
fold up a puzzle, and deposited it in his vest
pocket, among an assortment Of old 'chaws'
Of tobacco, gun nints, matches, and other ar
ticles too tedious to mention. Then rising,
he exclaimed;
esquire, Pm much obeeged to ye for this
ERE piece of counsel. 1t takes feller nine
lives to keep track Of the new kinks that
turns up in the law. Good-bye to ye."
"Goot-bye, goot-bye," cried the Dutch
man, and the victim went off whistling
Yankee Doodle.
A week had elapsed after the transaction
| we nave Just cnTOHlcicus duu OuI iluOSu
quaintance had about forgotten it, when a
merchant of the village called upon him,
saying:
Mr. s., IL it is convenient, ! should like
the amour of the order which you sent me
the other day, and which | paid man by
the name Of Doosenberry." .' H'
"An orterl" cried the Dutchman, utterly
upset by the demand. 81 never gives an or
ter to nopody."
'But here 1t is" continued the nj merchan.,
producing an order duly signed, requesting
him to pay Jeddydiar Doosenberry twenty
five dollars in goods.
Dutchy saw at glance ne was rretrieva-
bly, sold, paid up like man, and has never
operated in licenses since.
Il csnn,t hear children,' said Mrs. Prim
dsdainfully. Mrs. Partington looked mildly
over her spentaclas before she replied. 'per.