Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-04-06

I Family. TIE Major General accepted this
proposition with alaerity - and he was
forthsith elected an honorary life member
Of the Serious Family, Oics Tom Poulton,
And Major-General Fitlpattick accepted
his election, and eventually became chair.
man of the Club. And poor Tom poulton
Ties dead and buried at salary Uf hun
gdrM syeAr apayat1e quartcNyin advance
Onsone occasidh, ihd1sl, WIEN fhe Major
Generals quarterly installment was some
three weeks in arrears, poor Tom Poulton
showed strong symptoms oAMvivi6cation !;
but his disturbed spirit was Eventually ap-
peased by an additional advance of five
pounds on account Of the Major Generals
next quarters salary.
A story Of Western Hanging.
SEVERAL years ago, when the West WIS
q comparatively new country, an individ-
ual presented himself at the door Of log
grocery, in the settlement Of which we write,
e Upo a'bsa Ssf so ans paSs
himself was Judge, the stranger proceed.
M, Jedee, you see ia Ma 4 the
case is this: i war travelin' along with a
partner down here . piede, an he showed
me silver dollar which he had. Well 1
wanted the money! and when he wasn't
lpokiR popped him under the ear with
my ristol. Then took his silver and to.
hacker and cum along alone; but i got to
thinkin' the matter over, and don't think
l did Just the right thing by my pardner
My conshuns has been troublein' me, and
think I Ought to be- hunk. Now, Judge, if
it wouldn't be too much trouble, I'd like to
have you try me and have me hung. If
you doubt the facts in the case, there's the
dollar took from my Partner, and you'll
find his remains down the road piece un-
der a log. I'll feel obliged to you, Judge,
if you viii have me hung" fsa ~
The Judge told the stranger to make
himself comfortable over at the hotel until
he could send some men down the road to
investigate the matter, and if they found
the body he would cali jury and try the
stranger, as was desired. Tie dead man
being found, the Judge summoned jury,
and sent word TO the stranger at the hotel
that if he would step over to the store they
would give him trial.
The stranger appeared. Immediately,
shook hands with the Ildgeand jury, invit-
ed the Court to takesa drink, and appeared
grateful and satisfied with the proceedings.
The trial proceeded socially and the
tender hearted jury brought in. verdict Of
guilty Of manslaughter In the Il. A look
of anxiety, which theI stranger had worn
up to this time, faded from his face as he
stood up to receive his sentence. " You
have been found guilty." said the. Judge,
of the crime Of mansiaughter, for which
you are undoubtedly penitent."q Here the
stranger again began TO get anxious and I'M
easy. .l IA ~ ~
"And if" proceeded the Judge, it
meets with your approbation weawpl try
TO hang you next Sunday merning,, at IL
o'clock a. IN. In the meantime, try to
make yourself as comfortable as possible. I"
The stranger looked little sad, and the
Judge asked him if he wasn't satisfied; if
there was anything he could do for him.
Judge, hatet be particular and fussy,"
said the stranger, but havin' the ager an
fever, the chills come on at 10 o'clock in
the mornin an If you could have me
swing off before that should feel obliged"
"Of course" said the Judge, eve al
ways respect party sfeelings. No trouble
at ALL Come round at 8 o'clock, and
may be we'll get through before church
time. 4" a8qkl UaGTI
Sunday morning at o'clock the strang-
er came out of the hotel and proceeded to
the grocery. There ne met a deputation
of citizens, one of whom threw lariat over
the limb ola. tree, and, as soon as the
stranger had taken chew of tobacco and
shaken hands all round, they hauled him
up.-Roc1ester Union. flt