Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-24
Misfellat,eoms.
SICNOR BLITz IN BOSTON.

VIC InoTulHy palu my respects 10 UOY-
ernor Briggs, at the State House, in Bos-
ton; found him engaged in consultation
with several gentlemen, but he courteous
ly arose from his chair, expressed his
pleasure at my call, and politely intro
duced me to those present. a.,
His Excellency was very popular, with
an unblemished reputation, pure and In
corruptible, and was leading and earnest
advocate Of temperance, his public and
private life exemplifying the high moral,
Christian gentleman.
In the course of an animated and inter-
esting conversation, the Governor made a
special alluslon to my profession, compli-
menting the educational effect it had upon
the age, and the wonderful success with
which it had corrected supernatural belief
As was about leaving, he requested as
a personal favor, that would exhibit
some trihing skill in my at.
Certainly" replied "will any gem
tleman loan me hat?" ~
lake NINE" said the Governor, pre-
senting it to me, from which immediate-
ly drew forth bottle of whiskey, labelled
"Old Rye"
At this reveament his Excellency was
not less astonished than his friends; and /
doubt if more hearty laughing was ever
heard in the executive chamber.
In the midst Of the merriment Iremark-
ed that sit was bad omen for q temper
ance advocate to be found with bottle f
liquor" s6 8
The Governor good naturedly answered.
True, Signor; bad for my reputation
but brilliant for yours" aH
once made visit to Faneuil Hall Mar
ket, which at the time surpassed all others
in the country, not so much for luxuries
it supplied as for its cleanliness, conyen-
lence, regulations, and general respecta-
bilty. There were also many other rea-
sons for its celebrity ,and one, not the least
was the order everywhere observable, and
the Intelligence OF those occupying. stalls.
After pleasant ramble around, well
pleased with what l had seen, / arrived at
the outside of the building, where it was
customary for the country people to dis
play and dispose of their produce. Seeing
barrel of apples, inquired the price.
lone fifty" said the owner.
"Are they as good as they appear" said
/, taking one in my hand.
"Yes, sir; they are picked fruit -"
81 do not believe word of that" seem
ingly spoke man, in gruff voice, who
had Just stopped with Il basket of eggs.
Neither do ?" seemingly said tall,
thin looking woman, in a squeaking tone,
rs she walked up to the apples, basket
on each arm-one containing calfs head,
and the other q variety of vegetables.
Il do not care what you believe, sir, Or
what you think, madam answered the
apple yender, looking angrily at the par
ties.
At the close of the latter sentence, the
loud cry of child proceeded from the
barrel, which produced no little amaze
ment, all parties started back with alright
and surprise.
The woman declared that any man who
concealed child in barrel Of apples was
brute.
THAT is my opinion" said the egg man.
Here the apple dealer protested against
these insinuations but, unfortunately, at
this moment another cry OF "Helpi help!
take me out. l shall smother" came
from the barrel.
"He is q villain - squeaked the woman,
appealing to the crowd that had in the
meantime collected.
Turn out the apples !" said one,
Upset the barrel 7" cried another.
"Send for the police !" suggested third.
''On my honor, there is no child among
the fruit" exclaimed the countryman, ev.
identity alarmed at the appearance things
were assuming; but he had scarcely
spoken these words when the child was
heard sobbing aloud.
ait will die !" exclaimed several voices.
AT the same moment the barrel was up
set, the apples rolling in every direction,
and, of course, no child found, much to
the comfort and joy of the owner, and dis
appointment OF the lookers-on.
swell, that is oddr' observed the wo-
man, 1--WE all heard the child"
Here the calls head in her basket COM
menced blating, which she Immediately
dropped with alarm. when the apple man,
who had been relieved from his difficult
ties. retorted on his female accuser by
calling her Beelzebub's wife.
Il am no such person y
"You must be- said the egg man, as
he stopped to take the head, which again
blated, when he quickly withdrew his
hand, to the amusement of all.
''She is witch, and should be arrest
ed !" he exclaimed. when he was again
interrupted by the clucking of chickens
among his eggs.
"Haloo ? who is here ?n cried he.-
"More witch's work"
"A fine fellow, you, to talk of witches"
chuckled the woman.
"Cluck, cluck, cluck," went the chick
ems; the calf's head blating. and the child
crying; when amidst the confusion, the
police appeared, and demanded the cause
OF the disturbance; but Immediately per-
ceiving and recognizing me, laughed up
roarlou, y,and, pointing at me. shouted;
"Halloo, Signor Blitz! up to your tricks.
eh -
Al the announcements of NV mama the
people gave three cheers and separated.