American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-12-29
From the N. Y. Spirit of the Timos,l
DRUMMING A SAW" ON A JUDGE

Among the members Of tho bar, was young
H., whose round, smooth face, soft skin, and
clear complexion, gave him rather feminine
cast of countenance. And the mode in which
he dressed his hair, heightened the effect othis
peculiar pbysiognomy. In childhood he had re-
ceived an injury on his head from scald,
which ever after prevented the growth of any
hair on the scaIdcd spot. On every other part
Of his head his hair was of most luXurant
growth. his blemlsh he was always very
careful to conceal, by comblng his hair over
the naked place, and fastening It with lldy's
comb.
But it must not be inferred that II. was em-
nine IN disposition; for more manly, generous
hearted, good natured fellow, never lived lie
was always full Of fun, and always ready to en-
Ter into any joke that was going,
The andady at one of our usual stopping
places on the circuit, was q very precise, for
mai widow, considerably past the prime oflie,
who valued herself very much for her strict
proprietY Of department, and the respectfully
of her house. To do MIS- l., Justice, it must
be admitted that her house was the most order
ly, and the neateSt in its arrangements Of any
in the circuit.
But some of us thought that her extreme
nicely Of demeanor bordered rather on prude-
Ty; and tho great pains she always took to
provide for the comfort of the Judge, who was
formal old bachelor, manifested preference
not altogether to the taste Of some Of the mem.
bers Of the bar, who thought themselves equal
ly as well entitled as the Judge, to the kind
consideration. of the andady. Some fthem,
therefore, determined to indulge themselves in
joke, at the first convenient opportunity, at
the expense of the J dye and our hostess.
The appearance Of ii. on our circuit suggest
nha ~.
long contemplated prank As II. never had
been 'vctmzod' on our circuit, no scruoles
were entertained Oh his account
We had been riding during the greater part
ola cold, uncomfortable day, over an extensive
prairie, exposed to sharp cutting wind, when
we approached within few miles Of the house
of Mrs L., whom we intended honoring with
our company for that night.
F. and b. suggested that it would be better
to ride ahead and give Mrs. l.. timely warning
of our approach in order that she might have
ample time to prepare the supper and make the
necessary arrangements for slowing Us away
for the night
This was at once accoded 70 by all, and F.,
B., and myself, offered ourselves as the 'ad-
vance guard
Mounted on fine horses, aud going at q ra-
pid pace, we soon arrived at the house.
Our landlady received Us in her usual stiff,
formal manner, aud soon commenced making
inquiries about the Judge, of whose health and
speedy arrival we gave satisfactory assulan-
Ces.
We found, as usual, that the best bed in the
house, and the best stall in the stable, were re-
served for the comfort Of the Judge and his
horse.
''Mrs h." observed F., in a very serious
manner, show long have you been acquainted
with Judge To"
'Ever since he has been in this circuit" re-
piled our hostess.
"Mrs. L." continued F., 81 have known you
for several years, and have always entertained
respect for you, and | deem it my duty to
apprise you of a Circumstance that may deeply
affect your character, and the standing of your
house"
"My character, and the standing of my
house! why, what do you mean, Mr.. F.? Who
has dared say anything against my character,
or the standing of my housel''
"No one that know of,"answeIed F, "but
want to put you on your guard. Mrs. L., |
have my doubts whether Judge f is the
man you take him to be. To come to the
point, he is now travelling the circuit in COM
pany with young woman, dressed in man 3
clothes, whom he is passing off for a young
ldWJOl' llo Calls lCI WI IL, anu tlcV
will be here in few moments"
as it possible, can it be, Mr.. Fl WHAT
Judge f guilty Of such conduct! Why, |
have always regarded him as one Of the most
correct men ever knew. 1t cannot be,
Mr.. F."
"You will soon sec, Madame, to your salts
faction. | could not believe it myself, when
first heard of the affair"
"Mr. F." remarked the widow with great
earnestness of manner, twill Judge T.
have the presumption to enter my house with
such company"
Doubtless he will, Madame" answered F.
for they have been travelling together for the
past three weeks But a short time ago |
heard him remark to this young woman, that
ne would take great pleasure in Introducing
her to you"
"He will, will he ! will let him know, ox.
claimed the widow, with virtuops mitigation,
"that if he has 10 regard for his own character,
have some Tor mine. They shall net stay in
my house"
r. had succeeded in working on the old lady
TO the right pitch, when the Judge, in compa-
ny with H., catered The house.
"Nrs. l. - observed the Judge, with much
cordially eEmarner, Il AN indeed very glad