Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-10-05
Thurmon Frederick County, Maryland Thursday October

"Dat is right" said the driver, a
stout, cheery-looking German, who
told them to call him Brother Jacob
1--WE must trust in de Lord and >hope
for de BEST"
"What is it Dannie?" asked Marie
as Dannie, riding behind the wagon,
called to her.
"Ask him how far it is to Philadel-
phia," said Dannie. Marie asked
Brother Jacob, who told her "About
feefty-six mile, or a leetle more, may
be-"
"Will we get there today, Brother
Jacob 2" asked Gertrude.
"No, we not come dere today; desc
horses cannot very quick go; too fat, 4"
he said laughing.
Along the way they had several
times met Indians who were still liv-
ing in Bucks County, some of the
Neshaminies, tribe of the Delawares,
who had formerly occupied that part
of Pennsylvania, the last of whom did
not leave the county until the year
1775. They were peacefully disposed,
having been won by the kindly treat
ment of the Friends, some of whom
had settled along the Delaware river
previous to PENIS arrival in this
country. The Sachem and the other
chiefs were glad to meet these Indians
and to speak with them in their own
language.
About noon they came to an Indian
villaga and the headman of the village
invited them to stop and get their din
ner. AS it was warm day, and
Brother Jacob wanted to rest his
horses they accepted his invitation
and enjoyed his hospitality. Speak
ing in the Delaware language with
the Sachem he said, "Opecanaugh, l
met you once in Philadelphia; do you
remember me?"
"Yes," replied the Sachem, II know
you, Metapokis.'
."How long will you stay in Phila-
delphia?" asked Metapokis.
"Not long; we go back soon," said
the Sachem.
(Which way do you go back, Ope-
canough:"
"We go by the old trail from Sham
okin."
"Come by here and stop with us"
said Metapokis.
AS Dannie and Marie were walking
in the woods along the road Johann
came up to them and said, "You not
like to ride your pony once again a
while, Mar;a? He might forget you
quite"
ayes, WILL" replied Marie quickly
"If Dannie will change with me-"
When they started again Dannie
took her place in the wagon and Marie
rode beside Johann, who wanted to
have the company of his little favorite
for the last time, and talk German
with her. They spert the night at
wayside inn near Newton, the Indians
camping in the woods, and the next
day after passing near the manor OF
Pennsbury, on the Delaware, whcr'e
the founder of Pennsylvania generally,
resided while in the country, and held
most of his conferences with the In
dians, few miles above the site of the
present town Of Bristol, and afte
crossing the Neshaminy and a fe"
other smaller creeks, towards evening
they reached the city.
Brother Jacob drove to the inn at
which he always put up, and the arrl-
val of the party attracted considerable
attention.
"What shall we do now, Brother ia
cob?" asked Mrs. Robinson.
"You stay here till take dat lette.
to Mr.. Williamson" he replied. II
know where he lives; he tell you what
to do"
After some time he returned with
Friend Williamson.
"Friends," said the latter, shak-
ing hands with the captives, II rejoice
to see We are arrived. am sure ye
much fatigued and will be glad to
rest"
"Yes, sir" said Mrs. Robinson, 81
think we are all glad to be at the END
of our journey for the present"
"It is now so-late, ,'-continued Friend
Williamson, ut will be best that y
remain here at the inn tonight. In
the morning we will go to the State
house where the Indians can delive
YOU to the authorities, whom / will no
tify of your arrival, and then | shall!
gladly assist you further"
After some further conversation M
ordered supper and lodging for them
and their escort, and then took his
leave saying he would call for them in
the morning.