Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-10-05
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An Historical Romance of the Pioneer History of
Western Maryland
ALITTLE MARYLAND CAPTIVE
BY the late Rev. A. L. Oerter

visitors, to the chapel in the clergy
house where some of the older men,
bers had also assembled. Here the
visitors were entertained with vocal
and instrumental music, the children
also singing several hymns, after
which Bishop Boehler made short
address to the captives and Indians,
his remarks being interpreted to the
latter BY Mr.. Weiser. Then the trav-
elers were taken to the refectory
where they partook of refreshments,
and were introduced to Justice of the
Peace Horsefeld, and Henry Antes,
two of the most prominent and i'm
portant men in the community.
81 suppose you will go to Phila-
delphia now," said the Justice to Mr..
Weiser.
"No," replied the latter, the chiefs
think they must go. to Easton first"
"Oh that is not at all necessary" "
said Squire Horsefield. "There is no
one there now to whom they need to
report. They could just as well go to
Philadelphia direct from here"
"Just as WE'LL" said Mr.. Antes, who
had been the predecessor of Mr..
Horsefeld as Justice of the Peace for
Bethlehem and the surrounding coun-
try, and had much experience in civil
affairs.
Mr.. Weiser interpreted their opin-
ion to the chiefs, assuring them that
these men, officially appointed by the
Government, knew all about the mat
ter. The chiefs were ae first unwill-
ing to take their advice, but after con-
ferring together, Justice Horsefield
having said that he would give them a
letterto the authorities in Philadelphia
stating that they had intended to go
to Easton but that he had advised
them to go right to headquarters at
Philadelphia, they declared their will
ingness to do so.
"Will you take them to the city,
Brother Weiser!" inquired the justice.
81 would be glad to do So" said Mr..
Weiser, "but after attending to some
matter at Easton, shall be obliged
to return home"
you have been very kind to bring
them thus far" continued the Justice.
"As it happens our wagon will be
starting for Philadelphia tomorrow
morning. l have no doubt we can
give them transportation in it. Do
YOU know anyone in Philadelphia" he
inquired of the captives.
"No one except Friend Williamson,
whom we saw at Wright's Ferry" re-
piled Mrs Robinson.
"Friend williamson" exclaimed the
Justice. GLOW fortunate! l am well
acquainted with him and will gladly
give you a letter to him; and | know
he will assist you"
1t was therefore arranged that they
should lodge that night at the
"Crown," and the Indians should be
given quarters in the Indian house,
and early the next morning the wagon
should call for them. Mr.. Weiser ac-
companied them to the inn where he
took leave of them to thair regret, and
they thanked him heartily for his
great kindness.
They We're aroused at an early hour
by the host of the inn and soon after
they had breakfasted the wagon was
at the door, and they started for Phil
adelphia.
AS they drove along the old "King's
Road' that led to Newton, then the
county-seat of Bucks County, and
thence to Philadelphia, the later road
across the mountains at Bethlehem not
having been opened yet, Marie said,
"I'm so glad we're near the end OF our
long journey, aren't you, Gertie?"
eyes," replied Gertrude, II think we
: all are, but we've seen more than l
expected to-"
'T think it was really interesting,
even though it was sometimes IA
tiguing," said Pauline.
"We ahve been fortunate IN meet
ing with such good friends" said Mrs.
Robinson, "and we can't be thankful
enough for their kindness"
"T would liked to stay at Bethlehem
a WHILE" said Marie; everything is so
nice there"
"But you'll be glad to get home,
won't you, Marie, now that you know
YOUR folks are all there?" asked
Pauline.
ayes l WILL" answered Marie, "but
I don't know how I'll manage 1t"
"Never fear my DEAR" said Mrs.
Robinson, "some one will surely help
you. We have all been helped along
so far, and we must hope for the best"