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, 1860-02-10

The Douglas organ at Washington howls
most aismally over the great Republican TIL
umph in organizing the House:
The day, VIC fear, is fur distant when tic
voice Of the South will be again lezrd in tie
organization Of the House. We see enough to
satisfy us that, ns contrnsted with tho North,
Tho submissionists within her own embraces
hare hustcned this lonentahle state Of 1fI4irs.
They may be properly denoninntcd the rnion-
at-any price politicians. They invite aggressive
Spirits 10 tue po'petration of acts Of aggression,
and thus prepare she way for their own rassal-
the South is anything bnt assuring to her citi-
zcns ut the present period. We can perceive
nothing encouraging for her political security
looming up either in the near or distant future"
, 1860-02-10

HorsroS NuulSA7Ep.-A mass meeting, held
ut Austin, Texas, on the 21th u!t., nominated
Gen. Sam Houston for the Presidency, and ei-
fected an energetic organization to carry cut
the objects Of the Convention. .in,cuy the
speakers WIS Hon. Leslie Combs. Of kentucky,
who made In eloquent address, which v;ss greet.
ed with enthusiastic applause. Where's John
Wentworth.
, 1860-02-10
Virginia Requiring au Oath ofAllegt-
AHCes

NF. oolt0TE, Of the Virginia House Of Dele
gates, la offered till Or resolution ia that
body, requiring shcritfs or other county officers
to administer m oath Of allegiance to ali Nor,l-
ern Immigrants to the Stale, The proposed
oath Is to support her Constitution and lnws,
mud defend her soil aud institutions against her
enemies. A writer ia the Richmond Enquirer
thinks that such IN oath has become necessary,
in order to shield the State agains, the insidious
operations Of Northern Aboli,ionists liz states
settled IL the State; toat ,hey are coming in
daily, and if the State adopts practical poi-it,-
tcrcourse with the North, an immense immigra-
tion Of manufacturers and operatives is cx-
pected, which will greatly endauger the safety
i Of Slavery.
, 1860-02-10

| ana daily re.eiy-
ing. in ccn1lec1ion
With Ely genera. p...
tent medicine bust
ness, tine toilet arti-
c!ts: fancy Goo.'s,and
terfu'llcry, Ut LII
Lake street, cou'pr:s-
ing i large a*sort-
menr, III follows:
Lubin's !s-rar.s,C TO-
loSncs, 1'u:l,;l.lss for
tho hair. Ivory
Combs, Halo, shell,
dressing anI Tuck
Combs !; hair, hat,
teeth, nails, clothes
aud flesh Brushes;
Port sionnutr*, Wal
lets, Pocket Books,
Money l!e!ts, l'urt
Fol1uS. Satchrls,
l)r.-~siu: Gases, Ira
Yelling l;a..s, for la-
dies; Card Gases,
Souvenirs, Needle
Gases, Perfume
.soxes, Ivory Tablets,
Coral Beads, Neck
facts, Bracelets, Hair
Pins. fancy Iiea.l
.'resss.s, iiAn'l mir
ruEs, Cosmetics, Tut-
let Waters; Theatre
a,1'l Liquid Ro,ge.
..ieen Fun. lnt:ls,.
Powder, fn::list' AMI
, 1860-02-10
Political Flank Movement,

The Washington correspondent Of tue New
York Tri1vat. speaking Of the change Of yotes
from Sherman to Pennington, says:
The supporters OF Mr. Sherman marched ovcr
in solid column to MIR. Pennington, changing
the ground they had SO loug aud 20 sallantlY
maintained for new position-,his flank move
ment being executed in the face Of the enemy,
and whi1e:cxposed to bis fire, without the 10.
a man. 1t challenged the admi, ation Of the.
compelling Democratic leaders to institutc con.-
parsons between their own broken ranks and
the impregn4ble front Of the allies. The 1osi.
cal deduction from this well-exccuted naneuycr
WIS expressed by hundreds OF Southern lips =:
"If." said they, these Black Republicans can
Presidential contest is ,orerone coacius;on ii ny )
, 1860-02-10
r ROO /. II I t:~.

- 4 ~ ~ "a 5 & 4 -F'>@s
c'"p" .l,,, Mss. :, wi.h ~s :a@:e TIE a.
30 haas 4aoseaea1o EnS~'.
143 90 *c1te 2:co 10
20 do Nor: Orleans 40
3oo bbs1 ch:caso x3of4oti s5a1ai,
$50 DC I5c'v 2orL do do
rs b1sa EIL Goycrauc'f xSva Cc.It~,
123 do I,assisz Cs:Ice,
$50 d. :sio do
IS do .;Soch,. IL.
100 bbI1 Now G-!caa1 -Ecias4s,,
400 do Uaba 10
IS do Ensar EE:cu3s S1rur,
a0o Go ao.don do
rs do Portland 10
3oc i1f Ghosts Craoa and Clac1 gc.
$50 ok Ga-7yc-s Sy:i:o :.r.,.;<c s:c-7
100 do Iesso Ca5..y'4 5p ID
7cc dc !1e-,1r, ::o,,,
*A@N
, 1860-02-10

We learn, says The Montgomery Hal. from u
very reliable farmer, that tue wheat Of all the
Eastern couuties-Coosa TAl!apooss, Talladega.
calhoun, etc.-has been killed By the trosts Of
the winter.
, 1860-02-10

W One hundred and seventeen guns were
fired in st. Paul in homer Of the election Of
Speaker Pennington.
, 1860-02-10

.9.ranevmsuf OF Coinn,isftts~- Dfelin< Of
I5ffh4ios5sns-HoftAs Lefier-.THe Ksrtat-
tnE Fraxds' .isaeAonan TO Ttsftfy.- Gid.
dtnSs hsfore tie Narpfrss F<r+y Commits
tee-T3s< G3amttfns N<I!s Of Washing ton.
, 1860-02-10

FIELD, BEN EI)IrT &Cc.
1,ir0RTEl AND Ju3uERs or
Goods For .9ac;a,% Wear.
81 1 S. Sorr1 WArEa Sr, Cu,cAoo. 81 i S.
Wauh! ny- TIE a:.r7,.r. If Merchants AID 3iu9.etn
rtrs of Cnthnc u tas S"Ew.a to thtir stock N
ttuge for thu fl T.h:c it~x confident that vl In
foaud superior 10 acivsa c1atc in tas Wet.
consisting IA pat .
2rcedslotEs. zcscav 7eaver=,
6laek Gee SIX. 7xs1daat
Ve!@et v+stisS., :lter
eating Cloths. Biuc pilut=.
KENTUCKY Isaos, Ds1rr Karseyy,
TWEEDs. E.AeK ASp FANCY CASSlMEKkS,
woo. SHIRTS AFH DRAWERS.
Tal0ts Trimmings ct S,u: ARD yatrty4 kE An
Examination Of -t.'tk s.'.el.a. &c.
, 1860-02-10
Il. &. >zillnan & Co.,
l.s:f <n;<fit 93>s&xl- NJ. 1853
CliiCAs:u, aLLaS0l<-

u G.f::aAI.. *. ). u. G.A....:s MA. eAxr1..
W.Ea>= ID -trst, ~. s...;y ..r.,,n isn t;t
II. y ~:ncE Et -
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-22
L II A N X III UG u Il T.
TO THE MILLIONi

THE gen ersl Encouragement which have me,
With In my new business, induces the return OF
many thanks TO this generous public for their
patronage, and . solicitation for them TO sgsln
nstice announcements to-day to the additional
supplies TO my already large and fresh stock Of
all goods belonging ~ my lire ~ business, and
In doing so feel fullassursnee that ifthey will
call and see me, they will be satisfied that my ear
nest efforts is 10 give entire satisfaction, and will
await the pleasure Of showing my stock and ssrv.
ing "ou who may gire me cult"
FRANK HUgUET,
nov29 Corner of Third and Laurel street
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-22
M A 9 HIN cry,
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, &C

AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, &c.
The Planters "Patent" steam Cord
Wood Cutter.
THIS INVENTION for simplicity, dur ability an d
L an economical labor saving Machine has no
equal.
HORSE SCRAPERS.
Cotton Gins, (Guiletts Pstent)-a 90 saw will
gin bales per day. First premium awarded as
the Mississippi and Louisiana State Pairs.
oscilating Engines, too simple to need des-
cription, Portable Circular Saw Mills, made in the
best manner, with Head Blocks setting either one
end or both ends at once.
Fire-proof Safes, sizes 10 accommodate Plan
ters, jewelers., and Counting Rooms.
Steam Engines, Stationary and Portable, suit =
BILE for Driving, Gins. Grit Mills, ga Mill, etc.
Iron cotton Ties, (Knowls Patiently superseedng
all others Of the kind known.
Any the machines can be seen In practical
operation at the Southern Enterprise Machine
Works. DELACRoIx, DR0ZGREY co.
MARIA Baton Rouge, La.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-22
GUNsi GUNSii GITNsiii

Nov IN STORE, a complete assortment Of
IN Lengths, Bores, Forward and Back Action
Loeks-ofth celebrated and reliable "gillespie
Shot Guns" also the unequalled greeneer Guns,
and Boys Guns. Those IN want Of 81 NJ Gun
sre requested TO call and examine my stock he
fore purchasing elsewhere, as Inducements Will
be offered that cannot be resisted.
nov29 FRANK HUGUET
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-22


BEGs leave respectfully TO inform his frienus,
aud the citizens Of Baton Rouge and Its vicinity
generally that he IL prepared lat short notice. 10
execute any orders In connection with the cree
tion Of, or repairs of Buildings with which he may
be entrusted. He viii also furnish 70 Contractors,
Builders, Planters and others, Sash (resdy primed
and Chased n desired,) VENETIAN SHUTTER
with stationary or pivot stats. Inside Rolling
Blinds, PANEL Doors, Ac, say required sire, at
a. low rates as they can be obtained elsewhere in
the South, and OF the best style Of workmanship.
lie has also established In connection with the
above, a J0BBING DEPARTMENT, wherein
orders will be executed promptly. CfsTRENs Of
any required capacity made 70 order.
lie would also respectfully suggest to those who
may contemplate building, that he Is prepared TO
get up Designs and Plans Of Rural Cottages and
other Residences, with detailed specifications,
Bills OF quantities Of materials estimates OF Cost,
etc., on reasonable terms. Orders for any Of
the above named workmanship. or services, left
in care OF Messrs.
DAN'L. HloKy, West Baton Rouge,
JORDAN HOLT, Rosedsle. La.
ALFRED DUPLANTIER, Msnchsc, n. n. Rouge,
II. SALE, Springfield, La,
or through the Post Once, will meet with with
prompt attention.
Nv Shop on North Boulevard street, opposite
he state House, Baton Rouge, La.
August 9Th, 1859.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-22
NEW CONFECTIONARY.
THIRD STREET.

HAVING purchased the stock and Ak
III lures Of the old and well known
stand OF the late Y. MUssBLSAN. nave
made-aDd shall continue TO make sddi-
tons thereto, until every article usually
kept at such an establishment will be
found in my shelves. Candies-embra-
cling all the fine fancy eonfections cakes,
fine wines, pickles, preserves, ssrdines,
segars, sauces etc., will be found at my
establishment Of the very best. BY strict
personal attention, and disposition TO
please the public, I ara determined to
make the Third Street Confectionery
equal TO the growing wants Of the City,
and surpassed by none in the State. Store
open day aud night 10 3 o'clock.
novl5 q. ID. WADDILb.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-22
IA GUIER Il LANOUE

AxESi AxESii
IN DOZEN Chopping Axes Of COLLINS, Bssgs and
DU other good makers. Light, medium, heavy
aud extra heavy, always on hand at the Hardware
establishment Of LARaUIER GLAMOUR.
mara Corner Lafayette aud Florida SITS.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-22
UNION HOTEL.

UNION tOIEls.
FTtHE UNDERSIGNED having purchased the
j above named establishment on Leves strest,
foot Of florida, from Mr.. Tom Bsselisco, respect
fully informs his friends and the public generally
that he will hereafter continue the same busidess
and solicit share Of public patronage. The house
has undergone thorough repairs and reftted to
maze II equal to any other Hotel In this city.
cdesy HENRY O. HOOPER
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-22
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS

DL0UgHs, Axes, medium and heavy Corn
i Shelters and Road s-rspe's, Straw Cutters
and Hay knives, Ames A Bowlsnd's Spades aud
sborels, Hoes, Socket spsdesapd Hay Folks, Bush
sna Drain scythes, sickles, Grain Cradles,
snesth's Biisr Hooks and Tvig Cutters, Border
Shears and Garden Trcwells, steel Point Wedges,
froes, or, log, back and trace chains, Blind hri.
dies, Collars and Iismes Cart Saddles and Breech-
ing Cfoss-ept sbd pit saws, Garden Engines, Our
W Combs, and all the other iuipsme geners
used, TO be had at the Agricultural Esta blismen,
%
mayT LARaUIER A LANOUF.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-22

4 HAVE nov In Store and 10 srrive, complete
sssortnent ofpock 81 and Table Uutierv, ~
TIN most reliable makes, and great many new
styies, Among them the celebrated fudta 4 uhbe r
Table Knives. Call and examine them before
purchasing elsswhere-as u IL always pleasure
10 show my stock. FRANK HUdUET.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-22
STAPLE GOODS.

CUClI "a Brown and Blesched Cotton
- sheeting, Dsmask Table Linen, Tow IL
and everything in this line at reduced
prices 3. NJ. ASHER.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-22
TO suGAn PLANTERs.

CTRAlgHT and crooked handle Cane Knives
- with and without hooks. Copper and Timed
esimrners and Lsdels; Cane Shed banthsrns !
Sugar House Lamps; Weeks, OF Cans, large snd
small; Engineer wrenches, ~ 10 is In; swans
Fapsets for n splphite; u illons and half Gallons
for Bi.sulphite; sscharometer's Thermometers,
Couplings gusee and stop Cchcs; Packing ofevsty
description At bARgUIER A LANCtEs.
oct27 Cor. Lafayette and Florids sts
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-22
COOKING STOVES,
POST AUGERs.

A N UNDESIRABLE Labor saving Machine for
IA Planters, 10 bore and 2 inch holes, for sale
II LACQUER q bANOUE's.
june1T. Cor. Lafavetts % Flortsa sts
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-22
FRUIT CANS.

rT'HosE wishing 70 preserve their fruits for
l. winter, can always be supplied with cans
berrneticslly sealed. ~
sugls LACQUER 4 LAroUE's,
Corner Lafayette and Florids sts.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-22
WINES 7 wuNEsft
RACypN.

lust received, FIVE casks clear bacon
- sides, Tor sale low, by .y....-.
may1 y. BENJAMIN.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-22
OVAL FRAMES,

WAL u RAMESs
ID LAIN, Waved, Gilt, Rosewood and
l. Japanese Mouldings. new assert
ment, call and examine.
G. q. WILSON,
m22 Main ST., below Montan IL Malta.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-22

NTOW IN VOGUE,-Lubusher's Celebrate
IN SPRING FLOWER POLKA,to be had at tn
Daug Store Of
mry2 ED. ~ WIN. BOGEL.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-22

DELAYING CARDs--A large supply Of samue
j Harris Playing Cards, all qualities and prices
for sale low TO the trade by
juyt X. ID. DAY.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-22
BAREGEs AND LAWNS.

DANGssGS AMI AWNSs
GONE very handsome English Barge and coll
- ored Lawns, have been received at the
msy1O PfIfLA. CASH STORE.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-22

WTINDOw GLAss-French and American of
w all sizes, at New Orlssn, prices, for sale
by I'D. a VIM. BOGEL.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-22

An DOZEN huir & Sons Sparkling
AZ Ale, Just received by
July2l Ed. d. WIZ. B0GEL.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-22
BrIck NIasons Materials.

CtHEss MEN and Bsgammon Boards fine "a
~ sortment just received by
aprl2 ED. q WIN. BOGEL.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-22

DEALEs COURT or DEArH-Rosa Bonheur,
i Horse Fair, for sale by
maril J. MCCORMICK.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-22

BORING MACHINES, AUGERs 40.
lust RECEIvEDs few Boring Machines, wit
81 three Steel Augers, Patent Anger Bits, assor
ed sizes, Post Augers . and 10 inches.
msyl2 LARGuIER a LANOUE.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-22

yURIeHT's pILLs-l sros. wrishts Pills, fresh
w snd genuine, direct from Dr.. Wright, for
sale Wholesale and retail By n. DAY.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-22
FRANK HUgUET.
CUTLERYi CuTLERYii

nov2s Corner Of Third and Laurel street.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-22

DER steamer Csbsvba, received large assert
ment Of the most fsvori,e brsnds-for ssis
v. HBUDE A CO.'S
juue22 Drug Store.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-16

Suit commenced before justice.-The jury
did not agree. Finally. through the blunders
of the Eastwood Justice Of tho Peace, the
case went against him.
He appealed it to the Circuit Court in
Milwaukee. There lost again, and finally
said to my lawyer, will give you ten dollars
to go and quote Pennsylvania law at Judge
Miller and get new trial ordered. Great
laughter. lie took the $40 and performed
the duty A new trial was granted. and the
venue changed to Walworth County. went
there. met you, Mr.. Speaker, for the first
time there. Judge Irwin was then the Judge
Any man who wanted to gain cause IN his
court had either to go hunting with him and
let the Judge claim all the game that was
shot, or else pat his dog. Well, patted the
dog laughter fed that dog with crack
ers. Renewed laughter. The case was
decided in my favor When heard the de-
cision thought to myself that that dog had
followed me about long enough turned
round and gave him a kick laughter. The
yelps Of the dog had hardly subsidized when /
heard the Judge say "Mr Clerk, this iudg-
ment Is set aside and a now trial granted. "
Great laughter Mr.. Speaker, that kick cost
me 5000 Convulsive laughter new
trial was had, II. n. Wells was his lawyer
lie (Mr. Elmoro) consented to the admission
Of certain evidence in the case. at which
Wells was offended, and jumped up saying,
"d---n my soul, and walked off, abandon
ing the case. laughter. Well, the jury
disagreed this time because one Of them who
was member of the Baptist church, heard
me use proiane language one day. Laughter ]
You have no doubt seen suit in Justices
court in the country. There is the time
spent by jurors and hangers-on, besides other
costs. Every such suit costs at at least $50
besides all the ill-feelings and discussions
cansed by it. 1t was all cheat. The lti-
giants had better set down and play game Of
old sledge to decide the case. 1t would more
likely settle the dispute justly,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-16
Uoutb's Department.
ANECDoTE OF THE DUKE OF BUG
CLEUGH.

ANECDOTE OF THE DUKE OF BUG
CLEUGH.
Some time ago, the Duke of Buccleugh, in
one of his walks, purchased a COW from per.
son in the neighborhood of Dalkeith, and left
orders to send it to his place the following
morning. According to agreement, the COW
was sent, and the Duke, happening to be in
deshabille, and walking in the avenue. spied
little fellow Intellectually attempting to drive
the animal forward to its destination. The
boy not knowing the Duke. bawled out to
him, "Heh. nun, come here and gives han
wi the beast"
The Duke saw the mistake and determined
on having joke with the little fellow. Pre-
tending, therefore, not TO understand him,
the Duke walked on slowly, the boy still
craving his assistance at last he cries in a
tone OF apparent distress-"Come here, man.
and help us, and as sure's onything, I'll give
you the half O. what get"
This last solicitation had the desired effect /;
the Duke went and lent helping hand.
And now, said the Duke, as they rugged
along, show much do you think you'll get
for this job :"
sou, dinna ken said the boy, "but I'm
sure o something, for the folk up by at the
house are guide to a bodies"
As they approached the house, the Duke
darted from the boy, and entered by another
way. lie called a servant, put a sovereign
into his hand, saying
"Give that to the boy that has brought the
cow"
The Duke returned to the avenue, and wa.
soon rejoined by the boy.
well, how much did you get :" said tn,
Duke
"A shilling said the boy land there
the half OF t ye."
''But surely you got more than shilling ?
said the Duke.
''No,' said the boy with the utmost ear
ncstness las sure as death that's a got
and dye no think its plenty :"
II do not" said the Duke, there must b
some mistake; and as | am acquainted wit
the Duke, if you'll return with me, thin
Ill get you more"
The boy consented back they went-th
Duke rang the bell and ordered all the ser
wants to be assembled. "Now," said tn
Duke to the boy, point out the person tina
gave you the shilling"
at was that chap there wi the white a
prom" pointing to the butler.
The delinquent confessed, fell on his knees
and attempted an apology; but the Duk
interrupting him, Indignantly ordered him t
give the boy the sovereign and quit his ser
vice instantly.
''You have lost" said the Duke, 'you
shilling. your situation, and your character
by you covetousness learn, henceforth, tina
honesty is the best policy"
The boy by this time, recognized his assist
ant in the person of the Duke, and the Duk
was so delighted with the sterling worth an,
honesty of the boy, that he ordered him t
be sent to school, kept there, aud provide,
for at his own expense.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-16
agricultural.
REQUISITES FOR MAKING GOOD
BUTTER.

There are few butter.makers who have
established such a reputation fot making the
very finest article, that all thoy can spare fol
market is eagerly taken at several cents I
pound above the market price. So far as w
know, they all adopt the following rules OF
if they do not, they practice them:
/. A perfectly clean celler. not only clean
from all dirt, but from every bad odor--pure
sweet, and fresh.
3 Perfectly clean, well aired vessels. Not
an infnitessimal speck of any foreign OF soui
substance adheres to any Of them.
8. Churning before the cream becomes old
4. Securing such temperature that it will
require about half an hour for churning-i
performed much sooner, loss Of butter must
occur, and it is not so good.
S. Work all the buttcrmilk out, which is
rarely done--and work no longer, which is
s'ill more rarely, but sometimes done.
6. Use the purest salt--and add an ounce
to pound.
Z. Pack the butter in the jars or frkins
solid-put as much in a small space posi-
bic.
s. Lastly, and first also provide good sweet
pasture, and plenty Of perfectly pure water
for the cows at all times.
If any have practiced all these. and have not
succeeded, we should like to hear from them.
1t is proper to state, however. that there are
some who assert that their vessels, &c are
clean, when in fact they are far from it,
Country Gent.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-16
NM JUDGE sAW.LOG.

In the village of W-lived a man who
had once been Judge Of the county and was
known all over by the name Of Judge L.
lie kept store and sawmill, and was always
sure to have the best Of bargain on his side
by which means he gained an ample compe-
tcnce, and some did not hesitate to call him
the biggest rascal in the world He was
very conceted withal, and used to delight in
Dragging Of his business capacity when any
one was near to listen. One rainy day quite
a number were seated around the stove in the
store, and he began as usual to tell of his
great bargains, and finally wound up with.
Nobody never cheated me, nor they can't
neither
Judge said an old man in the company /;
I've cheated you more'n you ever did me
How so asked the Judge
III you'll promise you won't 90 to law
about it, nor do nothn' I'll tell or else |
won't; you are too much OF law character
for me-.
Lets hear let's heart cried half doz-
en- voices at once. Wen bear you out of it I;
go on
I'm PROMISE said Judge, and treat in
the bargain, if you have.
We'll, do you remember that wagon you
robbed me OFF,
4 never robbed you of any wagon, exclaim-
ed the Judge; 4 only got my own
We'll, made up my mind to have it back
and
But you never did : cried the Judge.
yes did, with interest, tool
How ? Numbered the now enragcd Judge
We'll, you see Judge, sold you, one day.
a very nice pine log, and barganed with you
for lot more. Wcll that log stole of
your pile, down by your mill, the night before
and next day sold it to you That night
drew it back home, and sold it to you next
day; and so | kept on until you bought
your own log Of me twenty-seven times =
That's id lie = cried the mad Judge.
running to his book, and examining his log
accounts you never sold me twenty-seven
logs of the same measurement
Il know IT,, said the vendor Of logs by
drawing it back and forth, the end wore off /;
and as it wore, kept cutting the end off.
until it was only ten feet long-iust fourteen
feet shorter than it was the first time YOU
bought it, and when it got so short, drew
it home and worked it up into shingles, and
then ! concluded had got my money back
and in my pocket.
The exclamation of the Judge was drown
ed in the shouts of the bystanders, and the
log drawer found the door without the prom
ised treat. To see mad man you have only
to ask the Judge If he was ever shaved.