The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1860-02-08
Anecdotc OfvaIlandighnm.

Quite recently, Hon. Clement Vallandighsm,
present member Of Congress from Ohio, and
formerly presiding judge of his district was on
visit to New Lisbon, same State. He is a ma
tive Of the latter town. During his visit he
had occasion to attend court in the adjoining
county Of fMahoning, town of Garfield. Seve-
raj members of the New Lisbon bar were going
up, and they went in company on horseback.
Judge Vallandigham was doing some business
for his frind Wright, who owned bay horse,
which he offered to the Judge for the occasion.
This horse was remarkable for nothing in par
ticular-a quiet, tractab!e animal. Arrived at
Garfield the company divided, some stopping
at the American House, the others, including
the Judge, went to the United States Hotel
The session was drawing to a Close and all the
New Lisbon members had returned except
Anson Brewer and Judge Vallandigham. At
last they were ready to go, and the Judge ar
ranged to meet Mr.. Brewer at the American
Immediately after dinner. Dinner was dispatcl :
ed, portmanteau called for, and horse ordered
out. The clerk gave the orders, portmanteau
was brought but the horse was not. Inpatient
with delay, the hostler was again summoned
again ordered to "bring out Judge Ysllandig-
hams horse!"
GAY, ay! but please, yer honor, 'pon me soul
don't know which is yer honor'S nag"
The clerk desired the Judge to describe the
horse, remarking that, "where there are so
many coming and going it is hard for the hos
tier always to remember to whom each belongs"
Every true!'' replied the Judge, and after re-
fecting moment, continued, 'and upon my
honor, it will be hard for NE to describe the
horse. Indeed | will not attempt it, but will
go into the stable and show the hostler"
Out they went, up and down the stable
walked the Judge and the hostler. The Judge
looked perplexed, the hostler apOlogized for for
getting. AT last the Judge suddenly stopped
fine chestnut sorrel, and with much assurance
said, "1'hafs the horse; bring him out!'
Out went the horse, on went the Judge, and
away they went together. Mr.. Brewer was
waiting in front ofthe American ready to mount
so soon as the Judge came up.
The Judge came, Brewer mounted and they
were just about starting, when countryman
"a armer) came running up almost out of breath
he had seen the Judge cross the commons
Selling hold of the Judges bride rein, and
looking him fercely in the eyes, he demanded
"Where are you going to?"
"What what's the matter? I'm going home y
"Mattcr! shall have you arrested for horse.
stealing, you villain! Where did you get this
horse?"
The Judge looked at the stranger as if he
thought he was playing off joke, but he saw
by the fire in his eye that it was no joke. He
looked at the horse, then at Brewer; he saw
fun in Brewers eye. Then at the stranger
again, and replied,
"My dear Sir, this horse belongs to my friend
Wright, of New Lisbon. rode him up here
several days ago, and now | am going back
Brewer isn't it sop
Brewer said, No, Judge you're caught
Stranger, arrest him! be has stolen your horse"
Stranger smiled, said he was sorry to give
the Judge any trouble, but If he would treat be
would let him of. The Judge acquiesced, and
then with Brewer rode back to the United
States stables, and the horse was exchaged
Brewer knowing Wrights horse, pointed hin
out at first sight.