The New York herald., 1872-08-29

be little Mighty, and don't stick long to the same
thing, but he u considered steady The family are
pious Methodtsts. Did you want to see himf Thers
have been number OF people along already want
Ing to talk to him You may meet him In the street
as he went down with his wire . fow moments ago
Az supper was Q long time coming No sailed oui
to take view Of the village and synopsis Of its
inhsbttsnrs. Sayville is Q struggling place with
four hundred Inhabitants, and covers several
square miles in extent. on which the rude
COTTAGES Are rHINLY DOTTED. I'd
The Inhabitants are OF tho ancient order, and
fuliy carry out the precept OF the apostle BE not
given to CHANGE" Their acquaintance with the
events OF the day is-rather vague ana shadowy.
They know little about Grant or Greeley care moth
ing about the Eight-Hour law, take skin baths In
the bay, which Is about mile distant; 60 to bed
at seven O'Clock In the evening and rise ut day
break habits of life which, however conducive they
may be to health are not productive OF the spread
acknowledge. 7
On making inquiries from various persons whom
we met more was learned about Mr.. Noe, his habits
and his relations. The Noes are time
YANKEE METHoDIsrs,
and have lived in the village some scores OF years.
They have always had fair reputation, but none
OF the members OF the family have ever shown re-
markable intelligence with the exception Of Lewis
and sister, who being an ex-school marin, is con.
sidered ''putty" smart. Lewis has got mania for
invention. and is said to be possessed Of fertile
imagination. He has tried his hand at various
occupations but does not remain long at any one,
his aspiring soul refusing to be shacked by any par
tcular business Since the publication OF his letter
he is looked upon as
THE VILLAGE LION;
and as the rustics consider that the reputation
OF the place is bound up with his veracity they are
extremely anxious to give assurances Of his good
which are not in exact harmony with
his previous record rs told by himself
After picking up quantity Of general informa-
ti0n we returned to the hotel and were ushered
into the dining room, an apartment about fifteen
dirty napkin. disclosed to our astOnished gaze the
evening meal. blackened mackerel, nanked by
cup OF cold tea, made from sea weed; plate
OF stale bread, small supply of pale butter and
THE suMPTUous REpAsr.
rom the table anS SS
the clerk and asked n we had had enough. We
assured him In all sincerity we had, and, pro-
isoid in Chatham street at four for i've cents, we
again lett the hestelry on tour OF inquiry
MY COCKNEY FRIEND
going In one direction and IN the other. Spying
2 BARRIERS pole. thought | would endure the tor
sinking heart, I entered the shop. The establish
ment contained single chair, which was occu-
sas Ssse ss %o ssrsss sleepy uD es
my approach and regarded me with o stupid stare,
not comprehending what manner Of man was. I
took the vacant seat and then faint light broke
In upon him that wanted shave. Selling di-
lapidated razor, he sharpened 1t upon an old shoe
mSn eme tSe pa
Ike martyr and managed In the intervals OF
torture to edge IN q few Inquiries about Noe; but
the barber knew nothing about him except that
~ HIS HAIR GREW VERY LONG
and had to be often cut; indeed 1t sometimes grew
long that i troubled his brains He knew Noe
and also that he had father and mother brOthers
and sisters. The tonsorial
BUSINESS OF SAYvILLE
is not large, being the first customer put through
since the previous Saturday night. During the
time remained In the shop group gathered
around the door, and saw that from some cause
or other was becoming an object OF public attsn-
ton. Not wishing to become too conspicuous,
the Post Offce, which Is kept by Mr.. Gillette one of
the gentlemen who attached his name to the pub
lished certificate OF Noes good character.
CHAT WITH THE POSTMASTER.
The store which contains the Post ONCE also con-
tains little OF everything else. On one side are
devoted to hardware, erocSery and yesetabes get e and
the opposite side s appropriated to dry goods and
drugs; on entering this Noahs ark inquired for
Mr.. Gillette, and little man, with strong
RESEMBLANCE TO CAPTAIN CUTTLE,
said he was the person. said understood he
was the person whose name had appeared in the
sun Saturday in connection with the story OF an
named Noe
PosrMAsrER-Yes, sir; but know nothing of the
have not even read 1t, and cannot
say whether 1t be true or untrue. Il merely bore
testimony to the general good character which
REfoRrER-Then you know nothing about the
story he tells a
POSTMASTER Nothing. Ihave heard Lewis talk
sometimes about what he had experienced when
he was absent from home, but 1t was not until re-
Gently that heard that the Stanley Of the HERALD
was thought By Noe to be the same person with
whom he was acquainted. Lewis is a very ingen-
iOus young man indeed and has quite q knack of
inventing He has tried to patent several Of his
4 REPoRTER-what credence do you attach to his
storys
anything about 1t. have taken no interest in the
matter; but II you will go and Mr.. Wood the Su
pervisor he will give you some information as itwas
he that first urged Lewis to publish the statement
Thanking the Postmaster for his courtesy the re-
porter withdrew and went in search ofthe English
man, whom found at the hotel. Though It was
now getting late determined to find Mr. Wood;
but as had by this time arrived at the conclusion
that If my connection with the HERALD was known
would be considered an enemy to the village de-
termned that my friend should do most OF the talk
ing. We sent for Mr.. Wood, and in few moments
that gentleman made his appearance.
INTERVIEW WITH THE SUPERVISOR.
Mr.. Wood Is a well-prcserved Engishman who
has resided in this country since boy, and IN his
bearing and manner strives to impress you with
the idea that he is person OF great Importance.
His ruddy face reflects the wisdom that turks
within the brain, and the pOmpous notes OF his
"This Is Wood look, behold and WONDER" The
cares OF state hang heavy on his brow and he is in
short, an admirable specimen OF the rustic pOlitl-
clan, who, with a smattering OF knowledge
attracts the lions share OF local attention. Wher-
ever he goes he Is attended by q group Of admirng
satellites, to whom he iscOurses on the crops the
weather, politics and himself.
With words of learned length and laundering sound,
4 Amazed tue gazing rustcs stand around.
And still they gazed and still the wonder grow
That one small head could carry all he knew.
Such was the individual who now confronted us.
WITH DUE DIFFERENCE
introduced the English journalist, who entered
into conversation, Of which the following is q
correct report
REPoRTER-Mr. Wood, have called upon you to
what you know about Lewis Noe. / may
say the matter has great Interest for me, as be-
long to q London paper.
Mr.. Wood hummed and hawed for some minutes
before ne answered, and then slowly said "Young
man, what do you want to know about itp sup
pose the thing has made quite sensation.U
REPoRTER-I would like you to give me any
knowledge you possess OF Noe his antecedents and
the truth OF his story.
Mr.. WOOD lsolemny)-well, In fact, 1 am the