The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-06-20

work; produce it, if there is such thing"
Pettifogger fumbled about awhile among
the papers, and succeeded in finding the
document in question.
With the faintest possible smile that q
woman could produce, Mrs. Squire Cros-
by read as follows: s es.t
ITEMs-Habeas corpus for Levi Lewis.
A writ of replevin for the distress of Si-
mon Snooks. Fill out quit-claim deed
for John Sykes. Advise. Captain Saun-
ders about action for damages against
farmer Jones. A writ of attachment in
case of Crown VS.. Smith. Examine, let
ters respecting Miss Doty's breach of
promise case. Send Higgins bill. Write
a threatening letter to Thompson. Ter
| rify Joe Bunker, if possible. Respectfully
invite Col. Drummer to call and settle
Major Green's bill. To take the deposit
tions in Virgins SANDER case. Get on
issue between Townsend and Ferris. Dis
tress the widow Sanborn. Make out costs
and damages in case of Folger and Fol-
som. Examine the title of lands lying
north of the Mistletoe river, claimed by
Talbot and Tompkins. Kick Bill Buzzle-
ton (irm Buzzleton & Buggs) ont of the
Office. Browbeat Mrs. Chandler, for her
landlord Hogin. Tweak Johnson's nose.
The above is to be done besides attending
to Incidental Office business, as it may oc-
cur.
"Well. here's work." thought our lady;
her ardor cooled down by this formidable
array of duties; "Tom, do you know
much7" she asked, recovering her self
possession.
Tom turned around at this strange In
terrogation, and slowly answered. "a lit
tie about some things"
"First, Habeas Corpus for Levi Lewis, y
said she, looking at Tom, us if to ask
what that meant.
"I have finished that and the writ, said
Mr.. Pettifogger, laying down his pen and
turning round in his chair.
"I am glad that you attend to your bu.
siness, Tom. TN speak good word fol
you to my husband" continued our hero
inc, Frightening up very quickly.
"Thank you, Mrs. Crosby"
j "Two things are disposed Of then, ha
beas corpus and the writ of replevin. d.
you know our pretty seamstress, Tom?"
i Mr.. Pettifogger colored to the very eli
max of his forehead, and said Yes" il
very sheepish manner.
"Help me, Tom, and I'll help you
Have you had quarrel with the young
llady?" -
! "Day before yesterday and-and-
) I'm afraid she won't come round righ
again." ..
4 "Never fear-I'n warrant you in tina
!; quarter bring her round in no time
Tom-but-must go through with th,
rest"
\ "IIput you clear through it by-by-'
"Ah, Tom, don't swear!"
j "Well, don't know what all this means
but blast me-that amt swearing, man
! I-if I don't do my best for you in on.
! way you name"
! Margaret is fine girl-next come
}, the quit claim deed. You have got blank
ready to fill up, doubtless"
Exactly"
); "Dip your pen and dash it off," addee
Mrs. Crosby.
i While Pettifogger was filing up th,
deed for Sykes. in popped Captain Saun
ders to take advice concerning an actor
Of damages brought against him by Jame
Jones.
:, "My husband dis not in at this moment
Captain" said Mrs. Crosby. please ST
down and wait awhile . -.
j Now our heroine was pretty woman
and had exceedingly captivating manners
which were generally pleasing to the othe
sex. The captain was not at all averse t,
"waiting awhile" with much satisfaction
J, "Please tell me something about thi
! difficulty Of yours, Captain. I should lik
to know the particulars, for do you know
that / have studied law extensively my
self" continued the Squire's wife, with
very pleasant smile. =.
Fl Saunders was quite ready to relate al
his troubles to such listener, and S,
straightway unbosomed himself. It ap
Ipeared that his neighbor Jones' swine hat
trespassed upon his property, destroyin.
at sundry times, sundry quantities of cor
, and potatoes, and to indemnify himself b,
had shot one Of said quadrupeds. TO
which act the owner had brought IN &c
ton 3s
4 / can tell you what to do in this cas-
lprecisely as well as the Squire himself,
; said Mrs. Crosby, smiling still more pleas
J antly.
i "What was the animal worth, do yol
suppose?" she resumed.
i "Just about six dollars, Mrs. Crosby,
|. said the Captain.
81 "What do you imagine the whole affai
!, will cost if it goes to trial I"
twenty-five or thirty dollars perhaps
|, said he. II,
'"Then the cheapest way win Be to-
1 to--leave me ten dollars, and III settl
: the case, Captain, " added the lady with
smile that was really bewitching.
4 The Captain mused o moment, and thel
i exclaimed -"In do it /! blow me if / dom
n ,,>,, no~. ..e<<1A : = IL