, 1862-07-10

"good 'un," and, even il already published, will
bear repetition in the same Journal:
A few years SINCE some rOguish boys in q
town not thousand miles away from the capi-
tai Of Connecticut persuaded Joseph -, or, as
he was generally called "Joe," to attend Sunday
school. Joe was an Over-grown, half.witted,
proiane lad, and the boys anticipated considera-
bic fun; but th0varOus questions propounded
To him were so readily and correctly answered
that no one for moment could suppose that be
was not versed in theological lore.
Joe was duly ushcred in and placed on settee
in front Of one on which his friends were seated
and the recitation commenced. The teacher first
questioned the class their regular lessons, and
afterwards turned to Joe.
my friend, who made the world we inhabit?"
Ea" said Joe, turning up his eyes like an
expiring cali.
"Who made the world which We inhabit!"
Just as he was probably about to give the an
swer. une Of the boys seated behind hi n inserted
pin into his (JOeS) pants. about nine inches be-
low the ornamental buttons Of his coat
"GOd Alnightyl" answered Joe, in an elevated
tone, at the same time rising to his feet.
That is correct" replied the teacher, "but il
is not necessary that you should rise in answer =
NJ; u sIttinG posture is just as well"
Joe was seated, and the catechSm proceeded
Nv 40 died to save the wOrldG"
The pin was again inserted, and Joe replied,
"JeSus Christi" in louder tone than before,
again rising from his seat
- That is also correct; but do not manifest so
much feeling; do be q little more reserved IN
your manner" said the teacher in an expOsIulat-
ing tone,
Alter Joe had calned down, the examination
went on.
"What will be the doom Of all wicked men ?"
was the next question, and, as the pin was again
inserted, Joe Numbered out, with q still higher
el vatiun Of his body,
He'll and damnation!"
"Mv young friend" said the instructor, "you
give the true answers to all the questions, but
while you are here we wish you to be more mild
in your words. Do, il you can, restrain your
enthusiasm, aud give less extended scope to
your feelings"
The writer Of the Declaration Of Independence
was r'aSSJnately fond Of hddling, and is said 10
have excelled in playing upon that instrument.
Ia ITO nis family mansion was burnt. Mr..
Jefferson used to tell, in after years, with great
glee, an anecdOte connected with the FIRE. He
was absent frCm home when It occurred; and
4 slave arrived out Of breath to inform him Of
the disaster. Alter learning the general des.
Lruction, he inquired
"But were none Of my books saVed!"
NO, massa, was the reply, "but we saved de
fddle!"
A fellow reused a venerable doctor about
twelve o'clock one cold winters night, and on
his coming to the door, cOolly inquired, Shave
you lost dog, Mr.. BrownH"
NO." growled the victim.
"Wcll, never mind" said the wag " thought
I'd just call and inquire, for found one yester-
day."
A mechanic having taken q new apprentice,
awoke him the first morning at 4 very early
hour, by calling out that the family were sitting
down to the table.
"1hank you," said the boy, as be turned over
in bed, to adjust himself for a new nap; "thank
you, but 1 never eat anything during the night"
%Can you tell me-" asked blooming lass, Of a
suitor, "what ship carries more passengers than
the Great Edsternl'
"WelI, madam, I really don't think cHn."
"Whyitis courtShp," replied the maiden, with
q conscious blush.
"Come, sonny, get up" said an indnlgent
father to his hopeful son the other morning.
Remember, the early bird catches the worm"
"What do ] care for wOrms, replied the young
hopeful, " mother won't let me go a fishing"
"Oh, miss, +" said love.sick swain, "if were
but you bright star, how brightly would shine
for YOU"
can't shine here" lie went out directly.
"Poor Nj. n" said q country dame Of a
recently deceased neighbor, who was Overthrity,
abe always saved bis alt and lost his pork"
"Yss," replied friend, "and now the salt has
10 its savsT."
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