Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-19
Where were you Last Night at Twelve"
A JUDICIAL SKETCH.

some years SINCE whose e gal achmen, and pronndiiy
only equallcd his general force of character otherwise;
and who was man :" npt 10 be sheeked a4-a: least
when he was seated dhuh the bench Of the Police
Court, where he presided two ht three days IN each
week When seen in the act of delivering an opn-
ion the learned judge picture to behold :; and
when he finally got il of, his was an ophion as aros
an opinion, and nothing else.
But the Judge very like other people in one re-
specific would eat And he wehded his way
slowly across fremont Row, 10 dinner one day, his al
ienon arrested by the display of suhdfy heads
of people, in Souhworlhs daguerreotype show case.
The idea suddenly struck him that his own cohnie-
nance wasn't bad 'un for picinre@so he found his
way up stairs at once, into the reception room.
"Whal's The price OF that size" he asked Of the
polite attendant.
Five dollars, sir"
"And this :"
Couldn't yon put me that for three" pointing
10 the largest plate
"We have but the regular prices; sir"
eyes, know. But yor see I'm dne of The judges
al the court-p'lce coul-and these dogratype places
getting 10 be very numerous in this community
eyes, SIT, but good picture .. G.
"Ah, und stand. But you see you can take
py, put it in the case beow-and everybody knows
the judges of the p'liee court"
"Well. sir, as you are public man, shall take
your picture"
THANK 'ee-thank' 'ee," said his honor "When
shall come in 20
g To morrow. at eleven, if you please, SIR"
ponded the attendant, civil y-and the Judge departed
Next day. al half-past ten O'Clock, hand car,man
arrived before the door. He looked up, satisfied him.
self that all right and then shouldering portion
of his load quickly found his way ato The reception
OF the artist, where he dumped his goods upon
the floor, without ceremony, and turned to bring up
the balance.
Hello friend" said the attendant. "whars all this
about ?"
This is So,h'orh's. aint it %
{" Southworths-yes'
" IFS all right then. Boss'l be here in few minis
He's comm TO have his pictur taken"
20, the Judge ?" asked the attendant
" Yes" replied the cGrlnan and five minutes aer-
wards the latter decamped, leaving sundry books pa
pers, inkslands, etc, etc, which he had brought up,
agreeaby to order.
At eleven O'Clock, according to appointment the
learned funconary made his appearance, with the lux
ury of clean dckey on, and looking as wise
! owl.
"AlI ready ~ inquired his honor, good-naturedly
Yes. sir; be seaed' said the operator, who now
made his appearance
| ."One moment, Mr. Dogratype," remarked the Judge;
and an expression altogether ndescribable wlh pen
and lnk pervaded the learned geneman's phiz Zone
moment, sir, if you please There is much in the
character OF pictur and much depends what perSi
tion the setter assooms-in dog ratypes we'll as any
other portraits"
The artist was convinced, instanier and if he had
entertained the slightest doubt before, all anxiety van.
shed at once the learned Judge concluded his sem
tence. But he not quite ready, yet
" "Iherefore," continued his honor, it wouldn't be
OF no use 10 take me in the ordinary way. Persition;
Mr. Artist persition is everything in these ma,lers.''
sc You right, sir"
To be sure am and want TO be taken YOU see,
with my books and things here, in my official per-
son"
" Exactly" said the enthusiastic artist, entering into
the spirit of the thing.
I" Yes. there-thals it," continued his honor, raising
himself up and assuming show of ferocly. Nov,
do you see, I'll fix myself; and when say take me-
It'll be the time. You must imagine witness staining
there, and me addressin' him, Mr.. Artist. Mind now
and when put the question TO him, look out for the
expression. Eh ?"
Il understand, sir"
The Judge put on an uncarthly scowI; his broad
bald forehead was filled with dozen wrinkles; his
round face was gathered up from lis extrem,ies until
it rescmhIed huge, we'll baked apple; and then it
that the fearful interogaory hurst from his lips,
Where acre you last night at t1elve ~
"1ake me now take me now !" shreked the judge,
the perspira,ion rolled down the sides Of his ace
and Southworth did his best The cap was placed
upon the cylinder, and the deed accomplished -
The judge had been taken in his official position
/ few minutes after, the operator produced his
work. Such twisted, conioried, bald paled, mex
presslbe countenance had been conceived be.
fore, in all time!
i Whats this, Mister :" exclaimed the Judge, con.
founded
It's your picture, sir" .........
i "Conpleted?'
complete, SIT
:" 1t looks like the ghost of dead nigget," cphtn
ned his honor, half faceously and half in chagrih.
6 | know II, sir, and beg your pardon hut IL is
most striking Likeness of got, your o6ical posionF
added the artist, quietly.
! "H How much is it,"
i &c Three dollars, sir"
! d" How much 10 rub outs'
! 'Two dollars" ....F.
IS Rub it ou', sir-4ut it out % exclaimed his honor,
Indignantly; here's the money ..s
The Judge paid the V, the picture was destroyed, be
ordered one 10 be taken in the natural way and ever
after that daguerreotype finished his countenance
wore pleasant expression, even when he was most
deeply engaged in the perpexing duties OF his Off
cial postion.'
CENSUS OF FLoRID..-DwelIing-h houses in the Stale;
! 9022; families 9,107. White males, 1854; white
females, 2l.493; total. 4s,67 Free colored males,
420; free coloFed females 505 total 925 Total free
population, 48,O92 Slaves, 80. 800. Total popuIa
lion, S7,4Ol. Deaths during the year, 933 Farms
in cultivation, 4,30i. Manufacturing estabishments
producing Annually $500 and upwards 12l Federal
representative population II .677.9E ad. e s.aH
! "Mother, send me for the Doctor"
! "Why, my SON. ...+-..s
Case that man in the pafIor is going TO die-he
said he would if sis:er Jane vod.d moi niarfy bin
and Jane said she wouldn't.'
Oaro AND PENNSYLVANIA Rail RpAB The track Of
this road extended on Wednesday esenng TO Pal
estne Columbiana couny, Ohio. fony nine miles from
Pusburg. and the passenger will rim 10 that
place on Monday next. This will reduce the staging
lo nineteen miles and, II hen that gap is ed there
l. H. f.li.