The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-12-18
NUMBER l3

s"Come along my man-.jump up
there's a good boy said one of the
partners, a bulky and respectable person,
with a god chain and bunch of seals at
the same time getting on the iblock.
With alacrity the little fellow came for
ward, and, mounting the steps, stood by
his side. The forms in front were filed
fby the company and as I seated yseff.
found that my old companion, Wide
awake, was close at hand, chewing and
sPftting at great rate. Iosq ed1 rTodH
Ha"Now. gentlemen" said the auction
eer, putting his hand on the shoulder of
the boy, rshere is very fine boy, seven
years of age. warranted sound-what do
you say for him :? 4 put him up at 500
dolIars--5so dollars. { speaking quick,
his right hand raised up, and coming
down on the open palm of his left $500
dollars. Any one say more than 500
dollars ?iH( $50 is bid. $50 dollars.
Nonsense! baJustolook at hm.-S See how
high he is. { He draws the lot in front of
fhim, and shows that the little fellows
head comes up to his breast. You see
he is d fine, tall, healthy, boy: Look at
his hands, -.
Several steped forvard, and caused the
boy to open and shut his hands--the fex-
ibllity OF the small fingers, black on one
side and whiilsh on the other, being well
looked at. The hands and also the mouth.
having given, satisfaction an advance is
made 10 SO, then to 58 D dollars. .5.,. 5.
4t"Gentlemen. this is q very poor price
for by ofthisz size, ( Addressins; the
lot. Go down my boy, and show theu
how you can un.''ss~.-
The boy. seemingly happy to do as he
was bid, went down from the block. and
ran smartly across the floor several times;
the eyes ofeyery one in the room follow
ling him. s.rsr-ae asos II, .,
"Now. that will do, Get up again.
Boy mounts the block. the steps Icing
rather deep for his short legs !; but tbs
auetioneer kindly lends him a hand.)
Come. gentlemen, you see this a first rate
lot 30-6OO-610--62O-63O dol
lars are bid.) will sell him for 63o dol
lars. fright hand coming down on left. J
Last call. $50 dollars once $50 twice.
4 A pause, hand sinks. Gone p ss.s
The boy having descended, the man
was desired 10 come forward and. after
the usual scrutiny behind screen, he
took his place ON the block. traogzT
''fWell, now, gentlemen, 'tsesaid the
auctioneer, "here is a right prime lot.
Look at this man ! strong, healthy, able-
bodied could not be better hand for
field work. He can drive wagon or any,
thing. What do syou say for him I
offer the man at the price of 800 dollars
he is we'll worth 1900 dollars Come,
make an advance, if you please. 800
dollars said for the man, a bid thank
YOU, $40 dollars-8 % dollars-lo Sdol-
liars (several biis1-s2o. $50. $40, $50.
going at 85o-going. Gentlemen, this
is far below hissvalue A strong boned
man, fit for any kind of heavy work.
Addressing the lot. Walk down. Let
dismounts, and walks from one side ofthe
shop to the other.) When about to re-
:. z.r
ascend the block, a gentleman, who is
smoking cigar. examines his mouth and
his fingers Lot resumes his place.
"Pray, gentlemen, be quick, Continues
the auctioneer) must sell him, and $50
dollars are, only bid for the man-850
dollars. "a fresh run ofrbids to 945
dollars).7. 945 dollars once, 945 dollars
twice, Cooking slowly around, to see if
all were done) 945 dollars. going-going
(hands drop)-gone!''
During this remarkable scene, sat at
the middle of the front form, with my
note book in my hand, in order to obtain
a full view Of the transaction. So strange
was the spectacle. that could hardly
dispel the notion that it was all a kind of
dream; and now look back upon the af-
fair as by far the most curious Lever wit
messed. Ts.il5E s4lz 10 iassa =
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SoLD.--"Beb. that7is fine horse you