The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-12-14

More than fifty years ago the Supreme Court
OF Massachusetts, commenced its sessions early
in Autumn, in Lenox, Berkshire county thence
the arrangements were, to hold sessions in all
the counties eastward terminating ct Nantucket
and Dukes county, embracing all of Nassachu.
eetts proper. This was called the "Fall Circuit"
In the succeeding spring the circuit of the Dis
trict of Maine was held, thus completing the
circuit Of the year.
At this early period the late Judge P, one
Of the Court, invariably travelled on horseback.
IN one occasion, preparatory to the meeting Of
the Court at Lenox, Judge P, jogging along,
not knowing exactly the localities Of Berkshire
county, fell in with buxom New England girl,
on horseback, and inquired of her If she knew
whore he should turn off the main road to 20 to
Lenox.
Certainly" said She AZ know every inch
OF the way, and can guide YOU. 81
Wei, said Judge P, who was not lit
tie ecosntric, and withal somewhat renowned for
his gruffness and coarse manners, eff YOU era
going that way, I will cen jog ON with You, for
poor company is better than noua" ".
They did jog on, entered into conversation,
and had pleasant time Of it, which had the ef-
feet to destroy the consciousness of distance
At length the Judge felt that Il was time to
have arrived at the point where she said he must
turn of, which at the time Of his inquiry she
had stated to be about two miles, u :, 49, I.
MADAM, said he, shave we got near the
place am to turn off z"
81. La yea" said she, eve passed it about .
"Ycu hussy," said the Judge "why didn't
you tell me ="
LA. sir. the reason didn't was that 7
thought with you, that poor company was better
than none" &f'lle = s.-+ : 20 =, 54~-7
A FRENCH PRAcTIcAL ,JoKE-Rossesu in
srodueed his head through the open easement 81
sporters lodge. stJ-l5.Tal
Good day, my t-iend!-' .,o O.. ,...-.....
Good day, sir" ID. T.. ..r..,f, 49,. s' &
will you please tell me the name of this
nice bird in your window ?" a.
hnnet, with black head, sir"
hesd!" Wv" 0'-'A
Because It sings 90 well. Listen ?" and the
porter, with hand on hip, face all radiant, and
fayorite. 4l-T :" - 80 ""'e - A''
-, Al very nice q indeedl You are married
"Yes, cir. Ny third darling is alive se
ANA where is this darling wife of yours ?"
.dou mean my spouse, hope, sir"
-, certainly; your spouse, by all means."
sx.S oH, she " above, with our ledger on the
3D..
s"Ah! and what business has she iii -,,-
ledger on the fifth floor p f-- '0---
quitting his room in order
Vie he young or old, this fifth floor tenant Z.
"Middleaged, sir" -,
Very good; and where are your children p
''Sir. / have none."
."And Whist have you been about oil the time
q your three marriages." 7
os Il beg pardon, sir are you looking for anv
one here ?" 1.
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IL there anything ! can do to obligs your.
~Nothing whatever" - - IA
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@Yes, 10 be sure" $50 Wv
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