Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-12-03
AND rHE DoCToR.

DR.. B. used to relate some humorous
anecdotes Of an eccentric character who
lives in the old Granite Elae. This in-
diVidual said the Doctor had quaint way
in drawing out his words, and the grave
manner which he always assumed, was
enough 10 excite the risibflties Of Sic
ic. On certain day q number Of indi-
viduals had assembled at the village cor.
ner 10 drink chat, swap horses, &C., when
suddenly this curiSus original made bis
appearance, and stepping uPto an old ac'
l.unainiance, said he.
'Mr. s. can't you lend ne your horse
little Whiler
How long do you want kimr said The
owner Sfthe animal.
%, only a few minutes, responded the
strange genius. -,
you may have him. Ssid Mr.. 8. FER
half an hour
:Very well, very we'll, thank you sir
replied our brave hero, as be mounted
the nimbie animal and trottSd away To-"
wards the habilation of Doctor R,
a noted physician, who had recently nov
ed intS town. On arriving at the DIS
he inquired Of a ysung man at work near
the dSor,
is The Doctor al homer
He is over 10 Mr.. Ca said The young
sier.'
.Thank ys, sir, replied JacSS, eur ha'
res name, as he galioPP'd away bu'
before arriving at Mr.. C.'s he net the
Doctor en- his way hsms, and whee llaG
suddenly around, be bsckOned tAs Dec
for to follow. Jacob whipped up anC
the Doctor spurrSd on; but The Doc'or'
horse being swi(ter footed, he soon cams
uo with Jacob, and Vociferated in huFrl
cd manner,
whats The matter! what's the matter
sirH =.
Drive on Doctor, drive on doctor, saiG
Jacob, at the same time urging his horse
forward with all his might.
What's the mRtterS what's ths maitsl
sir?' said the Doctor as he came uP agaiE
: with Jacob.
Drive on, drive on, Doc or, said ou
hero, who John Gi!pin like, laid hold 0
the horse's name, tlying TO OulsIriP 'h'
Dootsr.
On arriving at the corner sF tho road
Jaseh suddenly reined ia; and sbservet
TO the Doctor that he might go in there
: -pOintiDg TO house.
: The Doctor quickly dismOunled, drag
giDg his saddle bags with hin, and bolt
ed suddenly into the hnuse without Ger
emony. while Jacob slowly rode away
: !, TheDoctor's sudden pressnre frightened
= almost cut OF her wits, nervous lad
!, who was sweeping near the door.
u u whats the matter k0re2 who's sIckF
. said the Doctor.
Nobody sick here, sar,' said the oil
Iadv. who had dropped the broom In ne
f,isht and stoed trembling.
Ills any one.sick in The other houte'
said the Doctor, hurruiedy.
. mo sir, mol that know of,'saId the oil
n lady. -,. -
n Dosed upon,' said he.-l have driven m
= borse at such rate fear no is spoiled
& After a little chat, to subdue the oil
p, ladv's fright, The doc!Or rode back TO 10
d VILLAGE corner, 10 find the author OF th
81 mischief; when 10! there ho stood vii
, ali the gravity of Judge about to sea
o' tence a criminal to the galloWs.
ie The doctor rode up 10 him, aud in
II imnerious tone demanded The meaning
-, a. such imposition.
o. Jacob putting on long face, drawl'
81 out that he ment no imposition.
50 well, sir retorted the doctor,
III must have an explanation
sWhy sir, said Jacob, didn't you knc
nc that good horsemanship was a good qua
la' ication for doctorH and thought I'd
ng YOUR skill--and now I'm well satsh
n- with your riding, can recommend y
'es as a good doctor in that respect.
Let sBut, SIR said the doctor, who cou
ot scarcely command his risibiities, at :
cob's way of talking, shall recover da
age of you for this
=, 20. no, | guess you can't get notbin
- drawIed out Jacob.
n 10" 1But did yeu not tell me to go in
~ ~" such house, said the doctor.
~" o"' Il told you that you might go in $
rim rim Jacob, 'you could have done as
al. pleased about it,
nd The doctor finding the characte
~ The genius he had to deal with, qui
"a withdrew half balancing between rag
old laughter. On inquiring about this ot
,nca he laughed heartily at the trick,
frequently told the story with gFea
ish. Portland express.