The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-01-28
Ynmor0ns.
HOW jim DoNELLAN oUT-TRAD-
ED UNCLE BILLY SNOW.

Old Uncle Bill Snow was, and il the
keenest trader in the country. He was
never known to make q bad bargain.
Many = trap had been laid to catch him,
but his operations always turned out
so as to add something to his pile, and
still more to his reputation.
Some time since a party of young
men talking of Uncle Billy's great luck
in this way, various instances were men.
toned of his extraordinary trades, and
his uniform success. Jim Dounellan at
length offered to bet that he would
catch him before two days. Of course
that was taken as soon as proposed, and
soon after Jim left us to make his pre-.
parations to win.
The next day was court day, and Jim
and Mr.. Snow met at the Court House.
GOOD morning, Uncle Billy" said
Jim ; "all we'll today"
"Pretty well, I thank you Jeems my
son."
"Any trading on hand this morningf'
enquired Donnellan.
"Nothing in particular, Jeemes;
times is rather dull just now; people
don't trade as they used to do"
"That's a fact. Uncle Billy" respon-
ded Jim. "Well, since nothing better
offers, spose you and l make a trade"
No objection ia the world, Jeemes.
GO ahead and let's hear from you"
"Well, Uncle Billy, I have a mare
yonder, that I want to trade for that
mule of yours, how will you trade ?"
II don't know, exactly" responded
Mr.. Snow, shut as mules are generally
considered worth more than horses and
your mare is getting along in years, L
spose t IL dollars wouldn't be too much,
would it? Give me ten dollars aud
your mare, and you may take the mule"
"DoneF" exclaimed Jim, perfectly de.
lighted.
The money was paid over, and the crit
ters were handed over to their new mas
tiers Jim took the mule home and that
night the beast lay down and died. This
was a sore blow t. our hero, but he had
one more day left and determined to
save himself. The next morning found
him and Snow at the same place, and
in conversation as follows
Uncle Billy" says Jim, "I think
you come the strong game over me yes
terday, in that mule of yours, I don't
like him SO much this morning as 1 did
yesterda7-Td MT think he improves on
acquaintance-what1l you take to rue? "
-(swap back
New, Jeemes, my son." answered
Uncle Billy, " 1 don't want to be bard
on you, but you took me up On the first
hop, and you know a trades a trade. But
if you are anxious TO rue, I don't care
much. Give me ten dollars more and
you may have your marc back"
Uncle Billy, I'll do it" exclaimed
Jim in great delight. But only on one
condition-each man must come after
and take away his own beast. 1 did't
bring my mule along to-day, and l see
you didn't ride the mare, so it is as long
as it is broad. I'll give ten dollars low
and I'll go home wih you first and get
the mare, and afterwards you can send,
or can come for the mule at any time"
"Any way, Jeemes." replied Mr.. Snow.
The money was paid, aud Jim and
the old man started. The next day
When the crowd had met to decide the
bet, jim was there giving his experience
as follows:
1.-THE old man and l went along very
well together, talking about everything
in the world except our trade. This
question was avoided. I was afraid to
open my lips until I got my mare safe
At last we reached the old fellows
house. He said to me, as We entered
"Jeemes my sou, there is your mare
you car axe her away with you"
And boys, if there wasn't the old
mare layin in the yard, as dead as a door
nail. The Internal cnss died Tie same
night 10iM The mule IN. Y. Spirit
If The Times.