The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-20

biscuit prepared by daughter Mary, will refresh thee
greatly, previous to thy long ride t
Than xs kind sir thy hospitality, and be assured
that it will be remembered to our commanderin-chief
My business is urgent for if reach Trenton y SUNRISE
the plan bear about my person, will place the
re bel army wholly in our power. :4..
.Sayest thou sc said the smith, rubbing his hands
joyfuly then indeed we have time to lose Hallo
Malachi ah, here thou art Run up the house, and
tell Dorothy to have the teaketle singing in five min
utes, tell her that my friend Ensign Spencer of the
continental army is going to sup with us. lie has i'm
porant documents for the benefit of the American cause
and must be in the American camp by tomorrow morn
ing Thou canst shoe his horse, while extend to him
the hospitaes Of the house., and Squire Hutton, TAX
ing the young by the arm, ushered him in few
moments in the presence Of his wife, aud charming
daughter Mary. IL ~. .. s.
Meanwhile Malachi who had eyed the stranger very
closely, lit lamp, aud began to ply the bellows 1897
well !! he exclaimed to HIMSELF If this don't beat
all nature. l thought there suthn' in the wind,
when the crtter halted to place just stop fod
derng the cattle, and sneaked up the back side Of
the shop to listen So if he gets to Trenton by sunrise
tomorrow morning the American party will be in the
power of tue British. If you there by that tne
by Judas, Malachi Doolit.le don't know nothing about
shoeing Woa-you crtter; can't you stand still
moment, while the irons getting hot It's no won
der you are restless with such load Of sin you
about carry My boss is traitor to his country and
L going to cut my indentures tonight, and JOIN the
American army. Who knows but what | may come
back captain, marry Mary Hutton, and then strike
bee line for old Massachusetts, But must hurry this
job through for would like the boss inspect my
work, tonight. There, he added, he drove the last
nail, you will cast off pair Of them shoes about five
miles tother side Of brunswick aud then If don't
catch you, Ensign Spencer old sorrel, wish
may be blowed up In a powder MILL e 81 A..
The wind blew keen and cold and the sky was over
cast with dark clouds.
.Shouldnt wonder if we had two foot snow before
tomorrow morning said Malachi to himself, and I'd
rather by darn sight, 60 to apple bee quilting
party with Mary Hutton tucked under my arm, than
take journey to Trenton o-Dight. However, what
can't be cured must be endured, my old school
used say when she piled the birch and SO all YOU
got to do, Malachi Deote, is to play possum and not
give the Bri,isher too big start rae s1e
He found the kitchen empty, for Ensign Spencer be-
ing considered i'll the light of especial guest the sup
per-tatfe was set in tte paref. -z-t
Rot his pcter he will be making love to Mary next
said Malachi, uneaslly but if he does, I'll pay him
off in his coin Ah here is his pistols and heavy
riding coat Well, now, Malachi Dooite, don't thiuk
it would be unwholesome to your constitution jerk
the primn out Of them barkers for fear matters might
come to a rough-and tumble SO here goes and suit
ing the action the word the strangers weapons
instantly placed in harmless condition. ast
When the apprentice entered the parlor, he found
Dorothy Hutton and her daughter Mary in high glee
and good humor. The repast over, but the srang
seemed to be attracted the smiths paror by the
bright eyes Of Mary, aud looking twice cut of the win
dow into the cold, bleak night, he gave shudder if
loath depart his journey. Tall Malachi devoured
his supper in moody silence but, Notwithstanding his
discomfort at the notice the young officer took Of Mary
be made fearful threads the Johnny cake and sausage
genuine Yankee is seldom so deep in love that he for
sakes bis victuals and such certainly tall Maachis
case When there excuse 70, longer delay, the
apprentice deputed to fetch his horse to the door,
and thanking his hostess for their kind attentions and
bestowng kiss upon the blushing check Of Mary, he
bestrode the ANIMAL and forth round gailop,
his dark and dreary journey @,1z', q f2j~-iiH
Il guess Id better go and finish fodderngthe CATTLE
said Malachi, the clater of the horses hoos sded
away in the distance sod Ball has broke his new cir
cinge all to smash caklate better take the sorrel
horse and 60 down to Brunswick tomorrow morning
and get it fixed, want to sled some wood from the
swamp. Suppose you let have old Sorrel for
little while, squire = 1'7 = i.-t z"gds -'js1o
why, how on earth could thee 90 down to Brunswick
without him, Malachi How foolish you do talk TO-
I night ara'1 tsf @Aa4 4lteaisdas
Wen, didn't know but what you mis- ght want to
use him, said Malach closing the door behind him,
and starting for the barn. 'Consarn his pcte kissed
her lips, did be ? WE'LL if don't have wrestle with
him for that trick, my bauie amt Malachi Doolittle
Jerusalem, how cold it isl / wish had my other
SuII ou put uo USE " XTuMOe. +Vt0 CWIci, Puu
in the big cks and you shall be kept nothing else
but oats and clover for the balance of your material
days. And now for parting salute to the boss, he
added, as he bestrode up the door Of the house
Hellow! Squire Hutton, suthn's broke loose
| why, Malachi, what is the matter?' asked the
smith, opening the door; 'is the barn fire. or'sri
| No nohin' of the kind boss Rrt I've concluded
borrow old Sorrel tonight instead Of
ing. know the whole plot and | going to- take
them papers from Ensign Spencer and give them to
George Washington ~. 1. laa. -
'Why, his horse is feet the wind, and he will
be to Trenton before thou art half way said the smith,
with laugh -
! sYou forget shod his horse boss Hutton
Well, he IL armed, and will shoot thee as dead
nail, if thou dost attempt violence lss.,a
Z Cant be did, boss | shook the primn' from his
pistols when he was in to supper rE
Thunder and Belzcbub-Lord forgive me-but-'
The remainder of the sentence0wa lost on Malachi
ear, for with wild 'ya hip, gaong Sorrel, he fol-
lowing the track Of the British spy.
The night was very dark and fakes Of fall
ing fast over the already whened ground, but old
rel was perfectly acquainted with every inch Of the
ground, sua as prompted by instinct that he was on
business that admitted # no delay it needed but little
urgng the part of tall Malachi to make him stretch