Indiana Palladium, Volume 5, Number 35, Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, 5 September 1829 — Page 4

An Anecdote of the 30 years9 War, Fl happened, in the course of (he Thirty Years' War, that Gons-ilvo de Gordova, who commanded the troops of Spain, then overrunning PalaBtioe, found it necessary to possess himself of a little wal

led village, called Ogersheim, that lay!

id hi3 way. On the tirst intelligence of

his approach, all the inhabitants tied to Manheim; and when Goosalvo at length drew near, and summoned the place to surrender, there remained within the walls ouly a poor shepherd and his wife, the latter of whom, having, that morning

brought a little infant into this world of

misery, was unable to leave her bed; and her husband, of course, staid with her. The anxiety and distress of the poor man may be more easily conceived than described. Fortunately, however, he possessed both courage and shrewdness, and on the spur of the moment, bethought himself of a scheme to gi?e bis wife and babe a chance of escape, and hastened to put it into execution. The inhabitants, having run off in a tremendous hurry, had left almost all their property at his disposal; so that he had no difficulty in finding what was requisite for his purpose, namely, a

complete change of dress. Having first accoutred his lower roan in military dis

guise, he tossed away his shepherd hat,

which he replaced with a huge helmet,

"a world too wide;77 he buckled a long sword to his side, threw a goodly cloak over his shoulders, stuck two enormous pistols in his belt, and putting on boots

thick in the soles and high in the heels, that they lifted him about half a y ard from the ground, he fastened to hern a pair of those prodigious jingling spurs which were the fashion of the times. Thus accoutred, he forthwith betook himself to the wall?, and leaning ivilh a pompous air on his sword, he listened cooly to the herald, who advanced to summon the village to surrender. "Friend," said our hero, as soon as the herald had concluded his speech, "tell your commander, that tho7 I have not yet made up my mind to surrender at ail, I may possibly be induced to do so, provided he agrees to the three following conditions, in which I shall make no abatement whatever. First The garrison must be allowed to march out with the honors of war. Second The lives and property of the inhabitants must be protected. Third They must be left to erj y the free exercise of the Protestant religion." The herald immediately replied, that such preposterous conditions could not

tor a moment be listened to; adding that the garrison was known to be weak, and concluding by again demanding the instant surrender of the place.

My good friend, answered the shepherd, 'do not be so rash. I advise you to inform your general for me, that nothing but my desire to avoid bloodshed could nvike me think of surrendering on

any terms whatever: and please to add, that if he does not choose to agree to

those 1 have already stated, be will g-un possession of the town only at the point of the sword; for I swear to you, by the faith of an honest man and a Christian, as well as by the honor of a gentleman, that the garrison has lately received a reinforcement he little dreams of." So saying, the shepherd lighted his pipe, and puffed away with an air of the most consummate nonchalance, Confoun-

ded by this appearance of boldness and

security, the herald thought it prudent to return, and state to Gonsalvo the demands which had been made. The (Spanish general, deceived by this show of resistance, and being unwilling to 'waste either men or time in reducing ;this paltry town, resolved to agree to the

conditions ottered; and lolloped by his troops, approached the gates. This lenient determination was announced b) the herald to the shepherd, who only vouchsafed to say in reply, "I find your commander is a man of some sense." He then left the wall?, let down the huge drawbridge, opened the gates very deliberately, and allowed the Spanish troops to pour into the town. Surprised at seeing no one in the streets but a strange looking fellow, whose character

of a military costume hung upon him like

patch work, Gonsalvo began to suspect treachery, and seizing the shepherd, de

manded to know where the garrison wa&?

"If your highness will follow me, I will snow you," answered the rustic. "Keep by my stirrup, then," exclaimed Gonsalvo: "and on the least symptom that you mean to betray me, I shall send a bullet through your heart." "Agreed," said our friend. "Follow me, Spaniard?! for I swear by the word of an honest man and a Christian, as well as by the honor of a gentleman, that the garrison will offer you no injury." He then placed himstlf by Gonsalvo's stirrup, and followed by the troops, passed through several silent and deserted streets, till at length, turning into a narrow lane, he stopt before a mean looking house, and having prevailed on Gonsalvo to enter, he led him into a small room, where lay his wife, with her little boy b side her. "N'ible G-nerall" bo said, pointing to The former, "this is our garrison; and this," he added, taking his son in his arm, "is the reinforcement of which I told you." Aware, now, of the real state of matters, the absurdity and cleverness of the

trick moved even Spanish gravity, and Gonsalvo gave free course to his mirth. Then taking off a rich gold chain which decorated his own person, he passed it round the neck of the infant. "Permit me to off r this mark of my esteem " he said, good-naturedly, "for the valiant garrison of Ogersheim. By the hand of a soldi' r, 1 envy you the possession of such a reinforcement; and you must let me present you with this purse of gold, for the use of the young recruit. He then stooped down and kissed the delighted mother and her boy, and quitted the house, leaving the shepherd to boast for many a summer day and winter night, of the success of his stratagem. As the progress of the seasons has brought again that melancholy period for business men called 'cucumber time,' we venture to recommend, as light reading, suitable to hot weather, the follow ing dialogue from the Berkshire American, entitled "Yankee curiosity;" not that we think it expedieat that Yankees

should ridicule Yankees as a class, for the particular gratification of foreigners, but rather on the strength of the old maxim,"never spoil a joke for relationship-sake." A Yankee or any other man possessed with the demon of impertinent curiosity is assuredly a nuisance, who deserves as much to be laughed at, as Mrs. Royal deserves to be ducked in cold weather for a common scold. Boston Gazette, YANKEE CURIOSITY. Scene A Tavern. Host. Good morning, Mister , I dont recollect your name now. Stranger. It's of no consequence. Host. I'm pretty sure I've seen ye

somewhere. i

Stranger. Very likely you may, I've been there frequently. Host. I was sure 'twas so; but

strange I should forget your nam.

Stranger. It h indeed somewhat

strange that you should forget what you

never knew. Host. It is orcaccountable strange It's what I'm not often in the habit of, I assure ye. I have for the most part a remarkably detentive memory. In the power of people that pass along this way, I've scarce ever made (as the doctors say) a slapsus slinkum of this kind afore. Stranger. En, heh ! Host. Travelling to the western country, I presume, Mister. Slrauger. Presume any thing yow please, sir; but don't trouble me with your presumptions. Host. O Lord! no sir I wont do thai I've no ideer of that not the least ideerin the world. I spose you've been to the westward afore now? Stranger. Well, suppose I have ? Host. Why, on the supposition, I was going to say you must be pretty well that is to say, you must know some

thing about the place

Administrators Notice. I THE undersigned, administrator of the estate of Edward Broshears dec'd.have dis covered that said estate is insolvent, do and shall claim the settlement thereof as an insolvent estate; and further, tuve filed my petition nd complaint in the proper court of the coun ty of Ripley, setting fourth clearly and succinct, ly the condition of said estate, both real and n rnnl. and the Drobable vlue thereof, and

the amount of debts so far s the yjhave come to my knowledge, praymg gentral relief. All persons who do not come and present their claims before the determination ef said court .hereon, .h.ll be po.-pontd. M0SESLU;Z Autnnt 22, 1 S29. 23-3

twssatsenea.

A Snug Farm OF 60 acres for sale, with s good appts and peach orchard on the same, near the state road from Lawrenceburgh to Indianapolis, and about 6 miles from Lawrenceburgh. About 200 dollars of which can be paid in carpenter and millwright's work For farther particulars enquire of EDMUND PECKO-

VER.or at this office.

August 22, 1829.

S;ranrer.

En, heh !

Host. I tako

man, Mister?

it you re a marriea

Collector's Notice.

H WING rt-ceived the dupli catrs of taxes for the year 189, 1 am now prepared to receive them. Those concerned will py the same, on or be

fore the 1st. day of September next. I will sell lands and town lots for taseson he 2d Monday in November next, agreabty to law.

I will give in receipts for tax, or any debtsdue me, 57 1-2 cents per cord for cutting 10C0 cotds of wood and heaping the brush, on my lease on the lands of David Hees's heirs. I will attend at the court house in Lawrenceburgh on Saturdays for the purpose of perform iog roy oflicial duties and other t usioe9. JOHN SFKNCEK, C.D.C. July 11th, 1829

A UCTIOJY

ai CAMBRIDGE on Saturday (be 15tb of August,

at which will be exposed for sale, DRY GOODS, The sale will be continued every other Satur day after the first, until all be sold. BEATN B, BOSCH AM, August 8, 1829. SI ARTHUR ftLARTXN, Auctioneer.

T ILL continue bis services to the cif

y $ izens of Cincinnati and the public

g orally, to sell at auction HORSES, C R

Cheap! Cheap! AX AN SON hill INFORMS the public that he has just received in addition to bis former stock, handsome assortment of

fit

FRESHJ

TEAS.

Dry Goods AND

Stranger. Take it as you will, that's RIJF, 0r ny kind r PERSONAL PROno affair of mine. jPERlT, or REAL ESTA I E, in any par Host. Well, after all a married life of the c;iy, or the county of Hamilton, lie

is the most happiest way of living; don't

you think so, Mister?

Stranger. Very possible.

Host. I conclude you have a family of children, Rir ? Stranger. I dor.i know what reason you hfive to conclude so. Host. O, no reason in the world,

will attend to the Purchasing of Horses, For all those who may think proper to con fid in his judgment. From his long experience in the business, he feels confident that be r?iJI be enabled to give general satisfaction. Way 7, 18 :9 22tf.

d 1 knows.

Host. No offence, 1 hope I I I woula'iit ne thought uncivil by an) means. I always calculate to treat every

have a very strange

bod v with civility.

Stranger. You way of showing it.

Hrf. True, as you gay, I ginnerally take my own way in thtee:ere matters. D you practice law, Mister, or farming,

or Mechanical1-? Stranger. Perhaps so. Host. Ah, 1 judged so; I was pretty certain it must be the case. Well, it's as good business as any there is followed now a-daya. Stranger. Eh, heh! Host. I take it you've money at interest, Mister X

Stranger. Would it be of any particular interest to you to find it oui? Host. O, cot at all, not the least in the world sir. I'm not at all inquisitive about other peopled matters; I minds my own business that's my way. Stranger. And a very odd way you have of doing it loo. Host. I've been thinking what persuasion you're of whether you're a Congregationer, or Babtiss, or whether

you belong to the Methodisses?

Mwler, not ll,e Ua.t ; hut I thought I Tq t, pr;nters of the United might jist take tho liberty to make the presumption?, you know that's all, sir. otates. I take it, Mister, you're a man about my TF late the prices of nil the materials used agiJ? in making Frin'ing Types, havn been S' ranger. Eh, he!)! greatly reduced, and the facility of manufacturH st. How old do you call yourself,1'0? rrestly increased. Ihe subscriber therein rnay be so bold? jfre has been induced to make a proportions-Sra.n:-r. You're bold enough, theib,e reduction in the pricer, which, from the 1st

oi Apni, nave ueen as 6tatca in tne annexou list. The character of the Type made at this Foundry is well known to the Trade, who are assured that in regard to the quality of metal, Sri is h and durability, no deviation baa been cade. He has on band a complete assortment, and can supply any quantity on a short notice; he will be bappy to receive the orders of his customers, which will have immediate attention. Merchants who have orders from abroad, can

ave offices complete, with presses and every thing necessary for a Printing Establishment, put up in the most perfect manner. Publishers are requested to give this advertisement a place in their papers a few times, to receive payment, g-2 in type, or in the settleRieni of their accounts. RICHARD RONALDSON, City Philadelphia, Prices kt six months credit, for approved paper, or at h discount of 5 pfr cent, for cosh.

Pearl, per lb. Nonpareil,

Queens-ware, &c. Which may be had on very reasonable term for Feathers, Bags, Linen, Bees Wax, Ginseng, Oats, Com, and Cash will not be refused.

He also informs tbe public that be still continues to carry on the Tailoring Business, at bis former stand on High street,

Lawrenc burgh. Aug. 1, 1829. SO

Caution to the Public !

t'ERRAS, on or about the 3d oi 4 h day of this month, I gave my note of hand to

Warren Kincaid, for the sum of forty five dollars, pyable on Ue 1st tHy of March next The consideration for which sid note ws givn having wholly tailed, 1 therefore caution the public agamat receiving or trading for said note, a it will iiOt be paid by me. CALEB WhlGHT. August 18th, 18.9. 33-3w

FUBLlC'notice is heret.y given, that I have administered on the esute of Stephen L. desier, laie of Dehorn county, dtreased, nd 'hat the sd esWte will (s I hve reason to i-l.evu) be solvmt. Ismail exp-.se to sale on :te pnm'Sts, at th." late rtsidencr of ike decd, ;n Yo. k It dgf, on S?turdy the 12 h day of tpwmber next, h- ms.crMs, a cou,a nfl' gun, orn on ihe ground, buudry other articles ; il ot which w't t e a Id n a credit of twelve months, by givi er -pprov d security. ISABELLA CHIDES TER. adrtTx August 0.h 18?9. 33-3W STRAYED OR STOLEN, .4 the 14h July last, frora

H i the subscriber, living in Mancht B'tr township, a bright sorrel horse, six years eld last spring, ft

fr. 1 mi t ii is v aul "ivii nBfffitfto ..r.phnnfhMh.'tn little b.r.km

n hoc io;- .loot; No other marks recollected. Whoever wi!l return said horse to me, or giv formation where I can get him, shall be band-

s mt y rewarded.

August 15 h, 18:9

ANCIL BEACH. 32.

vMinion,

Brevier, Bourgeois, Long Prin ert Small Pi. a, Pica,

SI 50 O 90 0 70 0 56 0 45 0 40 0 3S 0 36

EnErlish, lb. 0 36

Primer, 0 34 Onuhle Pica, 0 32 Do Great Primer, 0 3 Lrge letter, plain,0 30 Scabbards and Quotations, 0 30

Stranger. Well what's the conclusion? proPortiondb reduced

The prices of other descriptions of types are

Host. Why, I've concluded that I'm

pretty near right in my conjectures. Well, after all I'm inclined to think they're the nearest right of any persuasion though some folks think differently. Stranger. Eh, heh! Host. As to polly ticks, I take it you that is to say, I suppose you Stranger. Very likely. Host. Ah, 1 could have Bworn it was so, from the moment I saw you; I have a nack at finding out a mau's sentiments. I dare say, Mister, you're a Justice in your own county? Stranger, And if I may return the ccmpliment, I should say, you're a Justass every where. Host. Why, yes, I'm in the conwnission of the Peace, to be sure and an officer in the Militia though between you and I, I would'nt wish to boast of it. Stranger. Rising to go. Anymore inquiries to make? Host. Why, no, nothing to speak on When do you return, Mister? Stranger. About the time I come back. Mounts his horse and gallops off, Host. Bawling after him, Well, I shall look lor ye then. ! bope you wont

Ifomet to call,

Old type reoeived in payment at 9 cents per

pound.

July 8, 1829.

SI

Fm after Rags!

(CP The PRINTERS at the Palladium Office, Lawrenceburgh,

authorize me to offer

(you for small bundles (such as

i am carrying; oi clean JL-men and Cotton IB A S 2 3-4 cents in CASH per pound and for lots of 100 pounds and upwards $3 per 100. "Sweet Ladies pray be not offended, Nor miod the jsls of sneering wags. No hrm, beliere ooe is intended, When humbly I request your rags. The poorest scraps, altho' unfit To clothe the tenant of a hovel, My shine, with sentiment and wit, And help to make a chrminjc noveJ.'" DICK RAGGED. Flour, Corn meal, Oats, Potatoes, Wood, &c. Will be received at this office in payment of subscriptions and other debts.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN JP0 whom it may concern, thit the cc?nJL missioner, to perpetuate testimony of lost deeds and records, occasioned by the dtstruc tion of the records of Dearborn county, will hold his nest session at the residence of the subscriber in this place on the 1st Monday in September next. Those persons, holding deed or other evidences of title, which were recorded be fore the burning of the court house, the records of which were consumed therein, and which have not yet been recorded here, are now respectfully apprized of this opportunity of having v'leir evidtnee of title again spread on recojd. A. St C VANCE, clerk. Lawrenceburgh, August 29, 1829.

CAUTION!! WHEREAS MY WIFE Mary Ann has left my bed and board, Wtthout any just causor provocation, this is to forwarn all persons from trusting or harbouring her on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting after this date. JAMES H.DAYZEV. August 27th, 18S9. 34-3w

ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW. Office in Lawrenceburg,oa the corner of High acd Short Streets

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