The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-17

How DopsoN GOT ADMITTED.-The hour of
trial with the poung candidate for the law pro-
fession Is when he posses the ordeal of an ex
aminlnatlon for admission to practice in the
courts. Many q student, ambitious of the law,
who had looked over the books more than he
had looked into them, has suffered slight tre-
mulous moficn in theregion of the knees, when
called upon to tell what he knew Of the law
and its fundamental principles, preparatory to
receiving bis parchment, and being only en-
dowed with the right Of wasting paint and gold
leaf ON a board to represent himself as .'coun-
sellor and attorney at law Some pass the
searching scrutiny by force Of mert-others
by the influence Of favor, and others still by
ingenuity of their wits-and many by dint of
good luck and little else.
Ayoung man, who by way Of designation we
will call Dedson, some years ago sought the
early settlements of one of the western States
after having devoted some time to the study of
law, with the intention of establishing himself
in its practice. The country was new and the
administration of the law was carried on by
solely for the purpose of meeting out Justice.
Dodson attended the first term after he had
concluded 10 pitch his tent in these parts, and
applied for admission to practice II the county
court. He had less confidence perhaps in his
knowledge Of the law, than in his understand
ing Of the court and its ATTENDANTS, by whom
he was to be judged worthy Or unworthy of
recognition AS a member OF the bar OF good
standing. His application was gracious'y re
ceived by she court, and acommitee of exami-
nation appointed to put the candidate through.
Dodson scanned the committee, conned his
knowledge of the law, and like shrewd man
calculated the chances of success.
Never FAIL" had been his motto, and if his
lucky star was ever to be of use to him, he
thought then was the time for it to beam upon
his fortunes lin full effulgence. A moments
intense thought settled his plans, and he went
forth, bearing upon his front a seated determi-
nation that seemed to say,
''Come ore! come all! these rocks shall fly,
From their firm base as soou as T.
The court directed the committee to repair
to a room in the adjacent tavern, and examine
the candidate. Dodson soon appeared before
the committee with his law books, and what
seemed toawaken more pleasing sensations all
around, decanter well filled with good new
whiskey. =
The books and the whiskey found their way
on the table water and glasses were ordered
and the door closed on the outer world. The
committee signifed to Mr.. Dodson they were
ready to proceed with his examination. Dod-
son said he was ready, but as the study of law
was considered rather a dry pursuit, he had
provided The wherewth to molsten it and re-
lieve the examination, and he hoped the gen
temen would without ceremony proceed al
once to discuss the contents of the bottle.
| After a little hesitation, the committee and
the candidate tested the quality of the drink
and one draught made room for another, unit
bottle after bottle had followed in rapid sue
cession. Dodson fancied that he was getting
the committee rather tight when all at once
his faculties seemed to fail him, his limbs tc
give out, his head inclined downwarls, and
finally yielded to the enchanting spirit of rye
stretched himself upon the floor, and became
oblivious OF surrounding subjects or objects.
''Dodson's floored," said one of the com
mittee.
''Shall we not rise and reporl?"
"Certainly, if we can; but what's to be done
with the candidate?'
ON FIX him. said the third member of th,
committee. He then took Dodson's law books
placed them under and around his head, ant
then they left to report upon his admission. Oh
coming INTO court, the chairman of the commit
tee read as follows:
May it please the court-your committee
have examined the candidate, and would nov
report that they find him well grounded in th
law"
The committee was discharged, and Dodsol
admitted. Buffalo Express
i II
of young man in Brampton, Canada, from
tasting the ''essence of brandy,' with whicl
he was manufacturing cognac, and ihe revela
ton of the fact that strychnine is largely uset
in the manufacture of whiskey, has awakened
some attention to the nature of the drink
which1are>sol for pure spirits. Brandy, gin
wine, and whiskcy are so adulterated that com
parative|y: little pure liqnor can be purchased
Most of The brandies are a mixture of diaboli
cal ingredients, caustic enough to burn oal
chips, to say nothing of the delicate tissues 0
the human body. The Springfield RcpubIi
can says:
No secret is made of this business. Th'
dealers Of New Y York advertise openly the com
pounds by means of which the vile imitation
Of spirita5us liquors are made. A circula
from one of these drug houses informs til,
world that brandy number one-the very bes
SORTS made of coil of brandy" a poison
Gus ether, oil of bitter almonds, (as poisonous a
prussic acid, ethereal wine, alcohol, sugar anc
Malaga wine. No. g. Oil of brandy, aceti'
ether, tamarinds, cherry juice, sugar, all co
lored with burnt sugar. No. 3. Oil of brandy
ethereal oil, bitter almonds, elder flowers, ant
tannin. No. 4. Oil of brandy; acetic ether, OF
of peach, and alcohol. Gin--Oil angelica, oi
of juniper, rum, essence of lemon, salt, syrul
and water; if smokiness is required, add few
drops OF creosote, and TO make it biting upoI
the palate, add some caustic potash. The cir
cular advises manufacturers to use with dis
cretion', tamarinds, French pums, CHERRY juice
brown cherry, oak shavings ,tncture of catechu
powdered charcoal, black tea, ground rice, anC
other ordinary materials, we'll known to dsn
lers and rectifers. We should advise drink
ers to use these vilainous mixtures with dis
cretion-and throw them into the gutter.
The adulteration Of liquors is carried on AZ
largely abroad as in this country, and the Gus
tom house brand is no guaranty of purity
Thousands of pipes of raw spirits are annually
exported from this country to be returned il
the shape of wine, brandy, &C., which con