Middletown transcript., 1868-01-11
LOCAL AFFAIRS

I. LOCAL AFFAIRS
s,ais Jastics eSlsspiag s--We have jast
heard Of a raid made upon one Of our citi
sens living in remote part Of the village,
ON Thursday evening last. It appears
that he and his family were enjoying the
privacy of their humble fireside, his chill
dren quietly reposihg in fancied security,
when q loud rap at the door called the fa-
ther to the hall, Opening the door he be-
hold a few persons, closely mufied, the
spokesman begging for shelter from ga
nipping and an eager air without" which,
nothing suspecting, was granted when
he and his family were overpewered, pos
session taken Of his house, and to secure
them in one of the rooms was but the work
Of moment. A strong guard was at
once placed over them;, and il appears
large accessions from their confederates
began to arrive, until the house was filed
with them, each bringing the proceeds of
their respective foragings. Soon the guard
placed over the family, becoming satisfied
OF their entire resignation 70 their ap-
Proaching fate, began to take various lib
critics, such as throwing open and drum
ming upon the piano, overhauling the
books, criticising the pictures, displacing
furniture, loud talking, singing songs. and
ineyerya way disturbing the quiet Of the
fsnily they held in "durance good"
While this was the state Of affairs in one
room, . portion of the raiders were plum
dering in the eupboards. cellars, pantry,
every and anywhere they supposed they
could find best dishes, silver ware, spoons,
glass ware-another party took possession
of the "spare room,' and, il is supposed,
amused themselves in decking their per-
sons in fancy costumes (Which they bro't
with them) in making frightful grimaces
before the mirror, and it is thought after
they had amused themselves to their satis-
faction, they were distributed over the
house promiscuously
The family judged, from the remarks
made in their hearing, and from !" sounds
from the Kitchen" that the raiders were
preparing for a regular feast; and soon
they were placed under strong guard and
marched into the dining room, where be-
hold ! table was spread and loaded with
the proceeds of sundry incursions made
upon poultry yards, celery beds, stores,
confectionerys. fruit cellars, and from the
quantity of elegant cake, it is supposed
that some city bakery had been pillaged.
After feasting, and drinking, and making
themselves entirely at home, they began
to disperse, first removing the guard from
around the house, which was entirely sur
rounded, then two by two from the house;
and finally, satisfied of the PROSTATE con-
dition Of the family, left them about
o'clock, A. M. Friday.
From remarks made in the hearing Of
the family, they judge similar raids are in
contemplation during the winter, and we
doubt not the success they had on Thurs
day night. viii encourage these bands ia
enter the dwellings, of such as are unpre.
pared to make a soi7liag defence, and per,
sons attacked can only hope for q repeti.
tion'of such scenes as were experienced by
our townsman. Most of the party ar,
known to the authorities, but we learn n,
steps win be taken for their apprehension
% the family fear another raid would b,
the penalty Of such indiscretion.
Mr.. 7. Ross Hanson has removed from
this vicinity to Philadelphia, quitting th,
pursuit Of agriculture to engage in man
ufacturing. We wish him abundant sue
cess in his new enterprise; he is eminentl,
deserving of Il.
Fsxs.-on the 10Th ult. Mr.. Georg
Kennedy's Saw Mill. near Massey's Cros
Roads, was consumed with all the content
aad . large lot of lumber sawed for tn,
market. Loss about $4,000, no insur
anee.. si y.
slr. Charles Kieher has sold his farm il
Chfistiana Hundred, containing l1O acres
to,Mr- Weldin. Of Brandywine Hundred
for $i3o. 10 per acre.
With the services, of tomorrow, Rev
Mr., Brown closes his. pastoral relation
with the congregation of St. Aan's.
We hare received communication from