Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-04-23


body, Of Somewhere county, is a well
known, and very popular man, moreo-
yer; for he is not above stalking hand"
--that is, occasionally. On the bench
however, he is a very different individual,
holding the scales of justice with grave
dignity, worthy of half dozen somebo'
dies rolled into one.
One day, during very interesting case,
a very tall and very solemn individual,
further solomnized by very broad brim'
med beaver, entered the court room, walk
ed forward towards the railing, and with
out removing his hat, sat down opposite the
surprised and offended legal dignitary.
"Mr. Sheriff." said the Judge, in Sc
we're tone, "tell that man 10 take his hat
Off"
The Sheriff walked over 10 tho trans
gressor, and, remarking that the rules of
the Court must be observed, gently remoy.
ed the broad brim from the head and de-
posted il in ;he lap Of the owner.
"Why, judge" cried the latter, in a
shril shrek of surprise, "Pm batdm i'm.
mediaiely replacing his covering.
The Judge had not perceived this second
contempt, at the moment, having been en-.
gagged in supplying his jaw with flesh
"chew,n in order to aid bis EXAMINATIONS,
but again looking forward, the hat once
more doomed upon him.
"Mr. Sheriff. said he, with even more
than severity, "tell That man to take his
HAT off"
The officer again waited on the offender
and removed his beaver.
i But, Judge, ] told you was baldH
cried the man, in a tone of increased
surprise at the lack of consideration fol
his condition, al the same time, once more
with great determination, hdtclttHg him
self.
The Judge was picture to look al
+" Mr. Clcrk,' said he, in a voice whose
solemn calm was calculated, whether j
did or not, to search the soul, "enter up {
! fine Of five dallars against Mr.. c., fol
refusing 10 take his hat oil wden ordered
by the Couttm
Mr.. c. Immediately Strengthened
HIMSELF" walked his six feet six, surmount
! ed by his cloud Of beaver, right up % h,
2 bar, pulled from bis pocket fifty cents, and
Squirting through his teeth joi of tobacco
juice, he spike!
"WeI, judge, here's four bits, which
with the four dollars and a half you oweC
me when we quit poker last night, make!
us even, | reckon"
"Ah.a.um a-wah boo oh--Mr. Sheriff
! you will not suffer the Court 10 be inter
, ruptod" cried The Judge. Before thu
! Court had recovered its articulation, how
= ever the " interruption" had walked gu
: as solemnly as he had entered. Rcreilfe.
]. MARRYING.--The London Punch ha
@ the following on the education Of Husbands
9 alt is fearful TO reflect how many per
+ sons rush into matrimony totally unprepaI
o ed FOR the awful change that awaits them
A man may take a wife attwenty.one, be
d fore he knows the difference between
!. chip and leghorn! We would no NOR
Q grant marriage license to anybody, sim
o ply because he is of age, than license
e on that ground only, TO practice as an apo
D thecary. Husbands ought TO be educated
4 We should like to have the following
s questions put TO young and ineSperience
IS "Persons about to Marry:
!, Are you aware, sir, Of The price Of COT
), and candesl
b How ar, young man, viii leg Of mu
e ton 90 in a small family2
" How much dcarcr, now, is silver tha
BRITANNIA?
IF Declare, if you can, rash youth, III
II sum per annum that chemiseites, pelerine
cardinals, bonnets, wells, ribbons, flower
gloves, cuffs, collars, corsets, et ceter
would probably come to in the lump.
II unable 10 answer these inquiries, v
would say to him "Go back 10 school,"
q lie that would be husband should all
d Undergo training, physical and mora
at He should be further examined thus:---
Can you road and write amid the yc
of nursery
Gan you wait any given time for brca
fast?
Can you MAINTAIN your serenity duTil
a washing day.
u Can you cut all your old fricnds2
y Can you stand being coniradicted in {
= face Of oil reason2
=, Can you keep your temper when y
y are not listened to7
~ Can you do what you are tod witho
y being told whya
70 In word have you the patience Of 10
~ If you can lay your hand on your he;
= and answer q Yes" take your license a
70 marry--noi else.
ch INTERESTING ExPERIMExTs.-- The m
TO beautiful array Of flowers may be prodi
ID cd by taking an elder stalk, punching {
is the pilh, placing within the stalk yarit
Of seeds, whose flowers bl0esutn abt