Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-12-13

(Concuded.)
Stepping by the side of Mr.. Patterson, we
cendecl to the little platform in front OF Dogberry's
door, which we wrapped three times distinctly
" who's there ?" cried out voice from within
Dogherly must Of course have been awake for at
least ha It an hour.
PALE, face" said the Pawnee chief, "thou hast
not followed the example of the great chief OF
the pale faces the string of the latch is pulled in
Upon my word this is certainly the attic Story"
he contirued in a low voice.
"Iam not very well tonight gentlemen, unless
your business is pressing"
pressing Pale face, the Pawnees have liz
their council fire. and invite thee TO drink with
them the fire-water and smoke the pipe of
peace"
"Thank you gentlemen, never drink" res
bonded Dogberry IN all impatient tone.
"Never drink Pale face, thou liest! Who
made the fire water and gave il to my PEG
pie, but thee and thine? Lo! before it, though
they once covered the land, they have melted a
way like snow beneath the sum-"
" i belong to the temperance society,"" cried out
Dogberry from within.
6Dogberry,n exclaimed Patterson-whose pa
tence like that of the crowd below, who were
calling for the usher as if they were at town
meeting and expected him to speak, was becom-
ing exhausted" Dogberry, compel me not as
your great namesake would say, to commit either
perjury or burglary and break your door open.
You remember in hlarmon, Dogberry, that the
chief, speaking of the insult which had been put
upon him, said
an right such wrongs where'er they're given,
Though in the very court of Heaven
Now will not say that would make you drink
wherever the old chief would right his wrongs,
but this will say, that wherever /, Burbage Pat
terson, get drunk, think you can come forth and
take srrup cup with him he leaves for the Su-
preme Court Tomorrow"
"Mr Patterson said Dogberry, coming tow
ards the door, "your character can stand lit can
stand any thing-mine can't"
"There's truth in that" said Mr.. Patterson aside
TO me. "Gentlemen, let us leave the pedagogue
10 his reflection and now it occurs TO me we had
better not lineage him, for, boys, he would be
witness against you; more, witness, Judge, jury,
and executioner--by the by, clear against the
law. Were in your place, l would appeal, and
for every stripe he has given you, should the judg
ment be reversed, do you give him two"
Here a sprighty fellow, one of the scholars,
named Morris, from Long Green, ran up the steps
and said to Mr. Patterson,
"Do, sir, have him out for if we get him into
the frolic too, safe, sir, as it we were all
in our beds. He has seen us through some infer
nal crack or other"
"Ah," exclaimed Mr. Patterson in n low tone
TO Morris, she has been playing Cowper, has he
looking from the loopholes of retreat, seeing the
Babel and not feeling the STIR"
"Yes, sir, but he'll make stir about it to.mor-
row."
s-"-- lie shall come forth, them" said Mr. Patter-
son Dogberry, open the door they speak of re-
moving Sears and why don't you come forth and
greet your friends? We have an idea of getting
the appointment for you"
This fauery took instant effect, for we heard
Dogberry busting = the door, and in moment II
was opened about half way and The usher put his
head out, and said, but with the evident wish that
his invitation would be refused, I" viii you come
in, sir? Why, William Russell - 10 me in sur
PRISE.
"Pale face this is youthful brave whom want
the pale face to teach the arts Of his race. Be-
hold | am the Charming Serpent. Come forth
and taste of the fire-water."
As Mr. Patterson spoke, he took Dogberry by
the hand and pulled him on TO the platform. The
Usher was greeted with loud accamations ard
laughter by the crowd. He, however, did not rel
ish it, and was frightened out of his wits, He
really looked the personlficaton of carcalure.
His head was covered with an old flannel night
cap, notwithstanding it was warm weather, and
his trousers held up by his hips, while his
suspenders daugled about his knees. On hi
right leg he had an old boot, and on his left too
mn old shoe and was without coat or vest Al
MIR. Patterson held up the light SO that the GROVE
below could see him, there was such yelling n
had not been heard OH the spot since those who's
characters the crowd were assuming had left il.
Dogberry hastily withdrew into his room, bu
followed by Mr.. Patterson and myself, each bear
ed up the steps.
For Gods sake, sir, for the safety of my cha
rac,er and situation, don't let them come in here
aThey shall not if you will promise to drin
with me. Pale face, speak, will you drink viii
the Pawnee"
eyes, sir" said Dogberry family.
The Charming Serpent here went to The doc
and said
"Brothers, the Charming Serpent would hold
private talk with the chief of the pale faces. Fl
long, he will be with you. Let the Big Bull Tor
of he lawyers was named Bull, and he vel
humorous) pass round the ilre'water and the ca
umet and by that time The Charming Serpent W
come forth. Brothers, give unto the CharmiI
Serpent some of the ire-water that he may wo
his spells"
dozen handed up bottles of different win
and liquors, The Charmng Serpent gave Do
berry tie candles to hold, took bottle of Char
paign and handed me another' linen shutu
The door he said,
This is the fire-water that hath no evil in
IL courses through the veins like a silver 10
through the prairie, where the wild grass way
green and placid, and it makes the heart mer
like the merrment of birds in the spring tin
and not with the fierce fires Of the dark lake, Ii
,he strong fre-water that CLOVIS red as the livi
coal Brothers, we will drink"
Dogberrys apartment was indeed an huml
one. Only in the centre of it could you sta
upright Over our heads were the raiters a
bare shingles formed exactly in the shape of |
capital Letter v inverted. Opposite the door v
little window Of four panes of glass, and un'
1t, or rather beside it, in the corner, was lii
bedstead, with straw mattress upon ii. sn
table, with lumber and broken pitcher, q
candle in tin candlestick on it, stood oppos
the bed. board nailed across from rafter
raiter, held few books, and beside it on ma
were several articles of clothing. There was
sides in tbs apartment. two chairs, and wood
chest in the corner, by the door.
"Come, drink, my old boy exclaimed Patt
son.
"Thank you, Mr. Patterson, your character
stand il, tell you, but mine can't.
"Friend of my soul, this goblet sip," reiter
ed Patterson, offering Dogberry the glass.
"Thank you, Mr.. Patterson, would not cho
any" said he