The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-10-12
Know the Right Man.

In . Southern city lived young, as
piring youth by the name Of Kingson,
who possessed m ore pride and insolence
than wealth or sense. Understanding
that there was farmer living about six
teen miles from the city by the name of
McKeever, of immense wealth, and the
father of two daughters, he formed the de-
sign of acquainted with the family, ifnot
ultimately one ofits members; consequent
ly, one 6ne day he decked himself in his
gayest externals, and started for the farm
ers mansion. e...-i7s-.,t4 .sT
yiOn the way his mind was full of specu.
lations upon the prospects before him;
upon the manner in which he should con-
duct himself before Mr. McKeever, upon
the style of amiabIeness which he should
assume before the Mi ses Mcketvers
aud mode in which he should use lofty
andT entertaining language generally
Evening had nearly disposed Of the sun
in the west, when he arrived in sight of
Mr.. McKeever's. The scene was expan-
sire and delightful, extensive fields and
lengthy fences and lanes covered the land
espe as far as the eye could reach while
the dwelling reared its painted front high
smong the tall branching oaks, which
grew around in for shade aud orna-
ment. y.He Ter
Kingson's bosom swelled with glowing
snticipations at the wealthy and magnli-
cent prospect before him, and he was
anxious to form the acquaintance of the
whole McKeever family. Seeing sheb-
BY looking man feeding hogs near the
road, be rode up to him when the follow
Ing conversation ensued: .,a
'Hellow, Mr. Hog. feeder, is that Nc,
Keeref's dweIling2's M5i so gDhv -
si'Yes, SIR replied the hog.feeder.
Are you his overseer? ~
NO, sir id-ruoj ff ~ ,sals,..
What the deuce do you do then?' .z,.
Oh, feed hogs. and do other little jobs
about the farm G. i2 .s1h
We'll, Mr.. Hog-feeder, old McKeever
has some darned fine looking daughters,
hasn't he?' s.Aha i 8GIl
Yes, Othey) are tolerably fine looking
?
q 'They would like to marry, too, would'n
they?' l9s ao.''l 7''..z Z, \, Nv, va
~ Don't know. but expect they would il
they had good chance!' ss
"A good chance! They can get me
don't you think I'd be good chance?' ~
well, they might think so-go and try
.Darned if l don't, too; good evening
Mr.. Hog-feeder.' - e
Kinson then rode up to the gate an6
alighted. Seeing the old lady in the pi
azza With her daughter, be thus addressed
herr lEz9Es3 5-5 '-r'eS it
Good evening. madam; it is getting
late, and should like to have permis
sionsto stay all night with you.' 8lT + 2
- He was informed that hecould do so
and he very gladly took his seat till th,
old gentleman should come in, as she in
formed him that he would soon.
He had not been seated but for fe,
moments when the old hog feeder cam
along looking after the things, and inal
came ia and sat down. The old ma
then began to make himself perfectly a
home with the females. Kinson was as
itonished at what he considered the hog
feeders insolence; but this astonismen
vas much increased when be heard one {
the young ladies call him pa" s..
just as he heard the hog feeder affsc
!tionately called "pa." the boy was abou
TO, take bis horse and he involuntaril
said@ - - y =
boy. don't take that horse, think
will ride on if it h, late--good evenin
TO all" r.-a r, =.
..sat!HOh stay all night" said the hog feed
or, "dou't be in hurry"
hoa"Thank you, sir, l must CO." mum
bled ,Kinson, and soon he was ridin
away from the mansion of McKbeS'
lcursing all rich men, who did not hav
the ways Of rich men with marrlsgeab
daughters.
He who hath the longest sword is q
ways thought to be in the right.
He who hath good health is youni
and he is rich who owes nothing. e
.7 Have monav ond Won will find Kind re