The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1855-10-13
For the Journal.
The s. Upper Ten'' of Our Town.

Clety' of his town, we think 1T but fair that
the "upper ten of our town should figure
in description but as we are all desirous
of the distinction of being noticed first, we
hardly know where to begin. However, as
we feel quite cool at present, we propose to
commence with the village moderator. He
is one Of the most innocent persons in the
village, and, to use an expression of the
young ladies of this place, is always as cool
as cucumber and soft as squash. The
Chara of his mind are, in every sense
of the word, original and somewhat peculiar.
In the first place he wishes all the young
people with whom he associates, to consid-
er him their model, and regulate their rule Of
conduct by his. Secondly, he seems to con-
slider himself universally beloved Such be-
ing the case, he often tenders his advice and
assistance, when it would be peculiarly de-
slrable to the parties concerned, to dispense
with both. He is melted to be always at
his post, by mentor in the person of his
mother venerable matron of "a, who lives
for nothing else it would seem, from the in
terest she manifests in the affairs of other
people, but for Others alone, and her mantle
has fallen on her son. If there is gather
ing of young people, as there often is, he is
sure to be there, to see that they dc not in
dulge in excess Of mirth, and he is generally
successful in preventing too full flow of
spirits, for the. countenanceS Of the young
ladies are Immediately lowered to 'ne plus
ultra" at the approach of jeremiah Jenkins,
for such is the euphonious appellation under
which he fourishes. He is we'll versed in all
matters that pertain to oiety, and doubt if
the apostles themselves underst ood their own
writings better than he processes to. He gen.
orally takes the lead in singing, and his voice,
which is indicative of strong nasal twang,
proves the existence of stentorian pair of
lungs. His personal appearance is some
what singular; his receding forehead, red
coentenance and STOPPING gait, are in good
keeping with each other. However, with all
lis good qualities, he is very little envied.
lnunity in general, who consider it to be- their
interest to keep on good terms with him, for
if mother Jenkins understands that jeremiah
has been offended, woe unto him through
whom the offense came, for, to use an ex-
preston which | have just heard, her tongue
is worse than luCifer matches, and he who
falls under her displeasure is sure to get paid
principal and interest.
The next character we propose to notice
is Miss Prim, the gossip of the circle in
which she moves. She is rather an antigua
ted specimen Of human vanity, for although
she wishes to pass for twenty, the grey hai
which her pupils extract from her auburn
locks, which she loves to talk about, tells q
different tale; for although she enjoins the
stricest silence in regard to it. still it viii
leak out, and she already enjoys the reputa
ton of being an old maid She rejoices il
the rather vulgar cognomen Of schoolmam
and the poor little sufferers in bibs and aprons
groan at the dire necessity of being compel
led to sit, stand, and 60 through all the ma
neuvres which Miss Prim requires. She is
model teacher, however She teaches he
pupils the boundaries of all the states in th
Union, excepting the one she is most anxious
10 explore. the matrimonial state. She alb
hors dancing, because it interferes With th
sect to which she belongs; but she does no
hesitate to attend what are generally demon
mated {. kissing parties" but from them sh
almost invariably returns home chagrine
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