The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-10-11

that at first he could hardly stomach but
at length he came to like the suppawn,
buttermilk, and molasses better than his
breakfast or dinner. Suydam furnished
the best he could afford for the price in
those days, particularly as American Off
GERS were poor paymastors, for they sell
dom received any pay themselves.
The simplicity of grace at meals, as
shown by Jacob Suydam, was quite prim-
tive, and we believe it still exists among
the Dutch farmers, who have not entire.
ly forgotten the customs of their ances-
tors. On sitting down to his meals hon
est Jacob would cock his head on one
side, clap his hands together, shut his
eyes, and remain in this silent attitude for
about a minute This was his grace over
meals in which singular manner those
around joined in if they chose.
Jacobs house, or rather houses, for it
was cluster of them built at different
periods, had in front piazza which ex-
tended the whole length of the building.
This part of the house was occupied by
Thopylact Bache and family, merchant
of New York, who remained attached to
the royal cause. The dwelling in which
Mr.. Matthews, the Mayor of New York,
resided occasionally, was nearly opposite
that of Suydam. On the night Of Mar
riner's landing, the only persons at Suy-
dams, with exception of the family, were
Captain Forrest, of Shee's regiment, tax
en- at Fort Washington, Major Moncrieff,
Of the British army, Gather of the some
what notorious Mrs. Coghlan), and Mr..
Bache, of New York, and his family
| have remarked that it was June even
ing The day had been hot and sultry,
but now cool breeze played along the
piazza and although the hour was late,
Captain Forrest Major Moncrieff, and
Mr.. Bache, with his wife, were enjoying
the calm beatty of the night.
tell you what it is, Forrest, my
boy" said Major Moncrietf, "a fine, bold
specimen of a British veteran" you had
better abandon the side of Congress. 1t
is no use contending with the troops of
his majesty; your Congress and Wash
ington have now been trying the game
for three years iH vain, and they must
soon give in. So join US in time, my
boy"
Why, major" replied Forrest, g for
the same reasons | might urge you to
join my cause.-the cause of the people.
King George the Third, the most power
full monarch on the globe, with the lar
gest army-nay, armies-ever seen on
this continent, has in vain endcavored,
during the three years you speak of to
conquer Congress and Washington, but
it is not now as near it as he was the first
year. SO come over to us, major! Come
over to as" This was in tone Of rail-
cry.
=" You forget Forrest, that the bull
dog worries before he kills." remarked
Mr.. Bache, joining in the conversation.
Aye, and sometimes tires himself to
death in so doing, | am told" replied the
American officer. Z" L have been a
prisoner two years, and shall probably re-
main so one or two years longer,if joining
the royal cause is to be my only chance of
obtaining my freedom
"What stubbou men you rebel officers
are!' said female voice from corner of
the piazza GA short time ago | heard
that handsome Marylander, Major Will
liams, whose fine appearance has captiva-
ted most of our New York bellies declare
he would not marry lady, were she beau
tiful as Venus, and had the dover of Il
princess unless she was awhig."
Probably he would not have said so,
had Mrs. Bache been single" answered
Forrest, with the gallantry of an officer.
Really, I must give you continental
gentlemen The need both of gallantry
and compliment" was the reply of the
lady.
Suydam's negro, Hans, who had been
probably attending some irolic of his sa-
BILE race at II neighbor;ng farm house,
came along the road singing;
De rebels, da is gone to pieces,
Washington hab LOST his breeches;
In de Congress no more speeches.
Yah, yah, yah!
Great King George he hang de boobies.
De debbil take de Yankee Doodles-
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