The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-10-05
aETERNAL HOSTILITY TO EVERY FORM OF OPPRESSION
OFFICE IN HOoPER's BRICK
Mind though, and

you up housekeepin.' Mind though, and
keep Il all to yourself
I'm be num- And of bounded Simon TO
give Jane an infinite number Of busses, rs he
took the flaming pals from her hand to car
ry them into the spring room.
The very next morning, before any Oh the
family were stirring Simon, with the painted
COW, was on board the cars for Boston. The
next days mail brought to Mr.. Smith, the
following letter -
To JonS Sxrrn, Esq, of Rockhill, Straford
County, N. II.
Dear SRI beg leave to introduce myself
as William Bell, the herdsman Of the Earl OF
Derby, Derbyshire, England. l nm on q
Journey through tho United States for the
purpose of purchasing choice American
cattle, the Earl having taken II into his
head that mixture Of the English and
American breeds is desirable. i have now
at the stable on Green street magnificent
black cow-of tho no horn royal stock
which my master has sent by me Us q present
to his Honor the Mayor Of Boston. Having
heard through your highly respected friend,
Richard Stevens, of this place, that you are
much interested in the improvement ofthe
American stock, I have thought that II would
do no harm to dispose Of this beautiful no
horn to you. and purchase good American
animal for the Mayor. OF course you un-
derstand this is in confidence, rs mike the
offer solely from the disinterested wish OF
serving American cattle. If you think 1t
worth your while, shall be very happy to
sec you at the American House some time
during the present week.
With the highest respect,
Your obedient servant.
.. WILLIAM BsLL.'
fla! ha ha = laughed John Smith, as he
finished reading the note. 'Simon's in for it,
no mistake. Good-yes, that will do. Now
will harness up and make an crrand over
to the Squire's after some cabbage plants
he said he had q slew Of en-
Mr.. Smith was soon on the road behind the
gray mare, and on arriving ut tho Squirc's he
found that worthy man ut work in the gar
den. Mr.. Smith tied up his horse and spnng
over the fence where his friend was hoeing
corn.
sAh, ha! Good morning, good morning,
nelgbbor Smith. Glad to see you. Fine
morning.
Capital! the rain night aforc las did the
business for the crops. Things look aourish-
in
yes, rs we'll as I've known EN- TO be for
fourteen years-corn and beans especially.
Why, Smith the corn on my Gov'nOr, lot is
up to mans hips
''Sho! Well that large. But how about
them cabbage plants? Got any to spare. eh?
Plenty of en- Mr.. Smith-there Is that
bed. Help yourself. Oh? (after a brief
pause,) / forgot 10 ask you about the COW.
How do you like her?'
First rate, Squire, but our pasturins is so
poor, that I've sent her up to Alton to my
brother to DO pastured-his pasturing is new
land, you know, and the clover is knee deep
he says. was afraid i'll kept her here she'd
kinder lose her flesh and run down, 30 I've
let him have her for the season, and hes to
allow me for the milk and butter
The Squire looked somewhat surprised at
this favorable account Of the Durham Ches-
hire short horn, but he only said:
Just as thought, Mr.. Smith. knew
you'd be pleased with the cow
There was long pause, during which
Smith was industriOusly uprooting cabbage
plants and transferring them to his basket.
At length as If struck with new idea, he
called out:
Look here, Squire, I'm good mind to
tell you little bit Of a secret. Do you think
you could keep still about itT
'Sartin Laud me, can keep anything
secret. Let's know.
well, Squire, I'm goin' to have cow
that'll put every other cowin Stafford county
nowhere
How? Explain
There, read that Mr.. Smith pulled ST.
mons letter from his pocket.
The Squire read 1t over carefully and when
he finished, he exclaimed:
Grand chance. declare. Come right
straight from the Earl Of Derbys; and you
mean to buy her, don't yc"
Yes. sir. II the COW don't 60 beyond two
hundred dollars, she's mine
The Squire seemed cogitating.
'Look here, Smith, said heat length, I'D
like to SEQ this famous cow. How would you
like to have my company down to Boston? 2
The very thing was going to ask you,
Squire. | want the benefit of your advice a.
bout the critter. ! aint much Of judge OF
cattle
There was long conversation between the
two worthless there in the cabbage yard, and
il was agreed that they should proceed to-
ccther the following morning to Boston to
examine and decide on the merits Of the
wonderful cow.
Noon of the next day found Squire Richer
and Mr.. Smith ut Boston, when they immcdi-
atcly sought Green street stable and the no
horn. Both the cow and Simon Mildmay
were 30 thoroughly disguised, that their own
ers would not hayo known them, particular
ly no horn's,) and Squire Richer was COM
pletcly deceived. To cut a long matter short,
after much bargaining and bantering the no
horn Earl Of Derby cow, alias the Durham
Cheshire short horn, became the property Of
Squire Richer-he paying rs an equivalent
the sum OF two hundred and seyenty.five dol.
lars.
Mr.. Smith was, to oil appearance, almost
heart-broken at the loss Of the splendid
chance , but no hadn't money enough hc
said to pay for her at that price.
So Squire Richcr's COW came back to her
old quarters, and was put In the yard with
the other COWS for the night.
Unfortunately for the COW, and unfortu-
nately for her owners pence Of mind, there
came up heavy rain during tho night, and,
in the morning when the Squire came out to
look at his purchase, he found his bona fde
black and white kicking COW awaiting him.
The strcaks Of black paint revealed the truth
to the ennscd Squire, and the sell was
plainly evident. The way the baified specu-
Iator tore round the yard and cursed himself,
the cow, Mr.. Smith and the world In general,
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