The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-07-11
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Have we the cold -BOyv Among Ms?

Have we the "Old-BOy" Among usg
Mr.. EDIToR Some few years ago, the
question-"H Have we a Bourbon among
us'--excited considerable discussion. 1t
was question of no possible consequence
to us. The Bourbons pretended to be q
royal family and claimed regal rights in
the old world. An individual among us
professed to be member of that family,
and used the press to establish his claim.
Hence the discussion arose. But there has
been question lately forced upon as, that
really has n terrible Importance. 1t is
this Have we the Old Boy among us ?
Not vicariously, nor in a mystical presence,
as taught by the theologians but actually,
and in propriG persona?
The (" Old Boy" it is well-known, is one
of the names applied to the Prince of Dark
ness. He claims to exercise regal powers
in still older world than do the Bourbons.
And, very singularly, the question has been
raised in q similar manner by an individual
heralding his claims to that distinction
through the public press Are his claims
valid p IfH.
1st. Murder and murderous assaults,
bearing false witness, intemperance, and
all manner of gross wickedness, are be-
coming prevalent to an unusual and exceed
ingly alarming extent. This week, in this
vs.
drunken affray.
2d Christianity has we'll nigh been efec-
tually banished from France and the eyi-
dence is strong, that the Old-Boy has been
ruling there with high hand and a strong
arm.
Sd. The principles of the French Com
mune have been imported into New York
city and it is openly proclaimed that they
will soon be established throughout the
world.
The foregoing propositions are self-evi-
dent, and so well known to all readers of
the papers, that they require no discussion;
and they go very far towards leading us
to suspect the existence of some unusual
agency, and render the theory of direct Sa-
tanic influence at least plausible. But,
4th. The Old-Boy, throwing off disguise,
has most publicly announced his material
and actual presence among us. And
9TH. No one but the "Old-Boy' would
dare lay claim to such unenviable distinc-
ton. The last two propositions will plain
ly appear from the following considera-
tions: The Pretender has published in
the Tribune of this city a communication
containing the following, in reference to
the very ably conducted paper published
under your editorship "It is neutral in
politics, and is pu blished at half price, in
the interests of the Editor, who is also a
merchant, and for the amusement of the
boys and girls" In a preceding part of his
communication, in speaking Of the able
editor of the FREEMAN, he says " | first
formed the acquaintance of the Judge in
the summer of 1882 as a pupil" Il thus
appears that the boy, who is now amused
by reading your paper, was also n boy
thirty-nine years ago. His pretentions to
the title of the "Old-Boy" are thus public
ly declared. They are MOI; boastfully and
Extensively paladed, but put forth with just
such apparent modesty and real cunning
as are characteristic of the veritable Prince.
But, also, the Inherent evidence of the COM
munication fully attests the character of
the Author 1t is easy enough to start
the first paper in given place; because
the existing want invites supply. To start
q second paper in the same place is the
more difficult in proportion as the first has
been successful. But how very severe n
task it is to start the third, the unscru-
pulous means employed, the number of
stockholders required to stand the financial
drain, and the principles and political con-
sisteRcy sacrificed IN the effort to reach a pay
ing baSas, have within my own experience
afforded melancholy proof, and demon
strated that similar attempt could
never again be successful. Now, to launch
lar favor, rendered it first necessary TO Gre
: ate the want; and this could only be effec-
ted through the exercise of great ability,
strict integrity, and persevering energy.
But circulation one half larger, even now,
than in either of the previous instances de-
monstrates how successfully this was done,
and how quickly an intelligent people APP
preciate literary merit But, notwithstand-
ing, true to the character which the Pre-
tender aspres to, he writes disparagingly OF
that ability and energy which is so exer-
cised as he needs must find distasteful.
And, finally, the object of the writer and
the pretentions avowed are so abhoTent to
even the most wicked of the sons of Adam;
that none but an insane man would venture
them and it is very clear that, though the
sentiments expressed might be the product
of insanity, the expression of them is utter
> ly beyond the ability of mind so diseased
Q as to render their conception possible.
< arrive at the alarming conclusion, there
q fore, that the writer of the article in th'
Tribune" is none other than the Old
> Boy" And call public attention to thu
Q danger threatened that the destroyer wht
= has so terribly welded the powers of tho
evil one in France may be arrested before
our own institutions have yielded to hi
influence.
ALTOONA, July Z, 1871. M.