Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-04-30

Arch began to yell most Justly.
@0h, dad, dad get up quick, thar's some
thin in the grocery fs
The old man gave utterance to one loud
snore, turned over, muttered something
about five cents drink, and then went
of in a regular steamboat style.
"I say, dad - screamed the son, shak-
ing him with all his might, "git up!--
Pom my 'onor thars somethin in the gro
ceryl Say DADlp . ~ req
"Something in the grocery? What's it
like9" asked the captain, who was now
partially aroused, but rapidly snOozing of
again. I
"Dunno-it's something trompin'
round, and mashin' in the whisky and
molasses.n .-s
The last remark did the business. The
old captain leaped out Of bed. and with
Arch at his heels, and unmentionable
garments Huttcring in the breeze, was soon
at the grocery. He paused at the door to
listen-all was silence within. He was
about to enter when it flashed across his
mind that he had left the key in his panta-
looms. He placed his hand against the
door to see if it was all right, contrary to
his expectations, it was not fastened. He
swung it open, and was about to cross the
Threshold, when he caught sight of q
huge white monster, standing up in one
corner Of the cabin. One moment he
gazed at tit moved, and uttered loud
groun. Being rather of a superstitious
bent of mind, the old gentleman found his
situation anything but pleasing; at least
he did not feel inclined to remain longer,
as might naturally have been inferred from
the manner in which he leaped back and
slammed the door The suddenness Of the
motion caused his feet to slip in the mo-
lasses, and he rolled over on the ground
aud grunted as if he had discharged his
last breath. The youth supposing the
monster, whatever he was, had knocked
the old man down, put his best licks down
for the house Ere he had made half the
distance, huge object came in contact
with hifa. moving in tho same direction,
and with much greater velocity. The con-
sequence was that he was pitched on his
face, and the next instant Arch saw his
dad rolling in the dust about ten feet be-
fore him. Both were soon on their pegs
again, and they used them to their best
advantage until they were safe at home.
Here was an awful state Of affairs
Someting in the grocery "a trompin' round,
and the molssses and whisky all running
out. What was to be done? Several
things were proposed and voted down,
until it was finally agreed that JEFF Sank,
the blacksmith who lived next door, and
who had the name of being brave man
should be called up and consulted about
the matter ..
jeff heard the whole story, after which
he assured the captain with broad grin,
that if he would stand treat the enemy
should be dislodged in short order.
The terms were readily acceded to, and
JEFF started for the grocery. The old
captain, provided bin with lantern and
accompanied by youn Sluggs, followed at
safe distance. When they arrived at the
door, the lantern caused them to see sights.
The ground for ten feet round was com
pound of molasses and whisky. The cap
tain gave vent to heartfelt groan as he
held it. ..-
Without Wasting time JEFF pocecdod to
open the door a short distance, and by aid
of the lantern, to peep in. One glance
was sufficient. Without saying a word,
he slammed the door to, and made leap
against the captains copious bread basket,
piling the old gentleman fat on his back.
He bounded up as if his old sides had
been made of Indian Rubber, lit upon his
feet, and when JEFF and Arch reached the
door of his dwelling he was not far from
them. As soon as the parties could re-
cover their breath, Captain Sluggs said;
Say, JEFF, did you see it? What was
itT
"The very devil himself, cap, and no
mistake, replied JEFF,
GLOW did it look ?"
ooh orful! A great big white thing,
with great horns, and with feathers, and
wings, and four legs, and such like
When opened the door, it made right at
mo
"Good Lord, exclaimed tho captain,
attempting to cross himself, as he had
seen Mike, the shoemaker do on an ex-