Litchfield enquirer., 1830-10-28

l M. ! to take middle seat in the month of July.s is contrary to all the rules of hygeia, and sa' practice to which have peculiar anaip-, athy.' at2e svst And the laueG was renewed ut the old. gentleman's ex nSnse. 9a' ,..~ By this time, the patience of the driver, who had listened tathe latter part of ths dialogue, was exhausted. Harkee, genl- mem said he, settle the business as you like, but it watts but three.quarters of .. 1 minute of twelve. ahd with the first stroke ] of the University clock my horses must be off. would not wait seconds longer for the King himself. It would lose my situ- 1 ation.' And with that he mounted his box, ! took up the reins, called to the ostler to shut the door, and sat listening, with up- raised whip, for the expcc.ed stroke. 1 As il sounded from the venerable belCry. ~ the horses, as if they rncognizedahe sound. startnd of at agallop will, the four young l ragues, to whom their own radeness and our fat friends disappointment, afforded a prolific theme for joke and mcrriment. The subject 0i their mirih in tho mean 'imc hired q post chaise, and followed and overlook the toach at the second stopping place, where the passengers got out ten minutes. for dinner. As the post cllaiso drove up 10 the inn door. two young cllim- mey sweeps passed with their well known cry. s8 seaft
 Come here. my lads,' said the corpu. lent gentleman, what say you tn ride?'
 The whites of their eyes enlarged into still more striking contrast with the dark shade of their sooty cheeks. sWill you have ride, my boys, in the stage coach 2
 Yee>, zur,' said the elder. scarcely dar- ing |" believe the evidence of his ears.
 Well, then~osller open the stage door. In with you and, dye hear be sure you take the middle seats; so-one on each side.' fi$sa
 The driver'shorn sounded, and his voice was heard: Only one minute and half more, gemmen come on.' X, ~ se
 They came. lowing laughingly to our l friend of the corporation, and passed on to the stage. The young lord was the first to put his foot on the steps. Why, how now l coachec, what joke is this? Get out, you rascal, or l'Il teach you how to serve gem tlemen such a trick again.' Sit still, my lads said the fat gentle man. My lord the two middle seats are mine, regularly taken and duly paid fors and these youths are my substitutes. An English stage-coach is free for every one.
 Your lordship has horror of the middle seat. Pray take the corner oDe.' 1 Overrcacl,cd us,' said the lawyer..A. l We give up the cause, and cry your mer. cy, Mr. - Possession is nine-ten,hs of the law, my good Sir. It would be unriyil to dislodge NFsht he hoC 'Heaven preserve ns 2 said the clerical student. EH
 You arc not surely afraid of black ought not to conine our thoughts to earth ly concerns, but rather turn them heaven ward
 'I'd rather go through my examination ] a second time than sit beside theso black fellows groaned the medical student. 'Soot is perfectly wholesome, my young friend and you will not be compelled to violate the rules of hygeia by taking mid- dle scat Pray, get in.'
 At these words lhe driver who had stood grinning behind, came forward. Gentle. men, you have lost me one minute and a quarter already. must drive on without you if so be you don't like your company
 The students cast ruefnl looks at each other, and then crept warily into their rec speciive corners. As the ostIer shut tho door, be found it impossible to compose his features. 'I'l give you something to change your cheer, you grinning rascal,' said the future churchnan, stretching ont of ihe window but the ostler nimbly eva-' ded the blow. s,
 My white pantaloons r cried the lord.
 My drab surtout 7 said the lawyer eI. pectant. The filthy rascals 7
 The noise ofihe carriage wheels and tho nnres,rained laughter of the spectators drowned the sequel of the lamentations.
 Al the next stage a bargain was str,lek. The sweeps are liberated, the seats shaken and brushed. and the, warihy sons of tbe university made up among themselves the expense of the post chais.,. Ihe yoIng doc- tor violated for once ihe rules ofhygeias by taking a middle seat and all jonsneyed on together without further grunsbiing. Good t'emparis0n.--The brain of has1 " man is like sooiy chimneyA-is is coh. s,an,ly in dangsr of taking fire from. tho G,mes beneath. The brain of a we'll 0r- | d,s.nd n,,d ss.ti1I eitixan is ike m chimney