Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-11-22
A YOUNG TOBACCO CHEWER CURED.

A YOUNG TOBACCO CHEWER CURED.
On board ship one day, we were slowing away
the hammocks, when one Of the boys came with
his hammock ON his shoulder, and as he passed.
the first lieutenant perceived that he had quid
Of tobacoo in his mouth.
''What have you got there" asked the lfeuten-
ant, "a gum boil Your cheek is much swollen"
mo SIR" replied the boy, 'there is nothing at
all the matter" 20! there must be; perhaps Il
IL n bad tooth. Open your mouth aud let mo see,'
Very reluctantly the boy opened his month.
which contained large roll Of tobacco-leaf; II
sec. soe," said the lieutenant; poor fellow how
you must suffer Your mooth wants over haul
ing, and your teeth cleaning. wish we bad .
dentist on board but, as we have not, will OPP
crate well as can. Send the armorer up here
with his tongs.', When the armorer made his ap-
pearance with his big tongs, the boy COM
PEELED to open his mouth, while the tobacco was
extracted with his rough instrument. ] adi
"There now" said the lieutenant, I'm sure
you feel better already. You never could have
any appetite with such stuff in your mouth. Now
captain Of the after.guard, bring piece Of old
canvass and some sand, and ciean his teeth niceA
ly." %. osaHa fedto iIa
The captain of the after guard came forward.
and grinning from ear to ear, put the boys head
between his Knees and scrubbed his teeth well
with canvass and sand FOR two or three minutes.
"Thore that will do" said the lieutenant -"
Now my little fellow, take some water and rinse
out your mouth and you will enjoy your hreak-
fast. 1t impossible for you to have eaten
anything with your mouth in such filthy condi-
tion. When you are troubled in the same Way
again. come TO me and will be your DENTIST"
The lad was completely cured. by the ridicule Of
this occurrence, of the habit of tobacco chewing.
Capt. Mdrgau. ...f..i,.s..st#
soLEMNrTIEs OF AN OATH. The FEBRUARY mum.
ber of tho Knickerbocker gets off the follow
ing, for tho benefit of courts lawyers. witnesses.
&c. 80 81 a
8 IA correspondent in Ottawa Co., Michigan
rom whom we are always glad to hear. gives us
tho following Scene in the Mayors Court at
Grand Rapids. Mayor Church presiding. Wit
ness called up to be sworn by the clerk.
Cerk.-.You do solemny swear--'
Mayor-(with dignity Stop the witne.s will
hold up his right hand
Clerk, The man has no right hand your Hon.
Mayor-(with some asperty.) Let him hold
up his ief hand then saa..5-.
Clerk.-IIe has had the misfortune to lose
his left hand also, as your honor will perceive.
Mayor-(savagely) Tell him to bold up his
right leg, then man cannot be sworn into this
court without holding up sometisiag! Silence.
gentlemen, oar dignity must be preserved. Wit
ness sworn on one leg.'o 5rts+5g
PrrCH INTO NICoDEMUs.-A celebrated char
acter Of the State Of New York, holding high
post in the law was lately taken i'll and confined
TO his bed FOR several days. His wife, who is an
angel of woman (as wives genesalfy are,) pro-
posed to read for him, TO which ha readily assem-
ted.
''My dear what shall l read!" "'ts't
"Oh, don't care much what anything you
please"
but have no choice my dearH'
None in the world love; please yourself
"Shal read you a chapter two out OF the
Scriptures"
"oh yes: thatll do very well.' ai.at set .s7e
But what part of the scripture shall readl''
Amy part you like love-" 38a IS lat & sla
but, dear you must have some choice, some
little preference-.we all have that" -,--
mo, have none in the world, dear, read any
part you like best" ~ a
but would rather please you, dear John. and
surely you have preference has bnaa
"Well WE'LL dear, if you will please me. shen
pitch into Nicodemus." IS 81 .ffal4 .!ir