The Van Buren press., 1869-01-12


the Venne,s had been so attentive. Be-
silcs, there was something quite novel in
having beautiful young creature from
the country who had n rich father. and
wore calico because she wss not poor /!
The young ladies petted her. because they
had nothing to be jealous OF; the old Ia
dies patronized her rs an example for
their daughters; the young the men re-
spected her for her pretty ways, indie.
pendence Of character and ready wit; and
the old men put their thumbs into the
arms of their vests, and gravcly announc-
ed that " she was quite an original and
exemplary young lady. and they wished
there were more like her" Indeed, the
only trouble was that Judge Cinton's
calico dresses didn't prove his daughter's
ruin.
The long school sessioa was 10 close
with public examination, upon which
occasion all the young ladies we're re
CURED to wear white, with satin sashes,
and a rosette upon tine left shoulder The
principal had an eye to effect and she
would admit nothing that disturbed hsr.
mony. UU3f t
Miss CIinson's calico gown was vetoed
at once. 1T would do very well, per.
haps, for Mr. vennet's party, but 1t was
not proper for an examination SO
Judge Clinton received very polite note
from that formidable terms {" to allow his
daughter white melL" f7ialsH
Ii the principal had designed to make
Judge Clinton the happiest ofmen, which
she didn't, and to render il forever out OF
Miss Ciara's power to wear white null
she could not more effectually have &C.
complished her purpose than in writing
him this note. 1Hlt i'a .h9'.1a1. T
Judge Clinton, ofClintonville, declared
that he was not to be dictated to by any
woman--not he; and precisely because il
would oblige her to have Clara dressed
in white, it would disoblige him to do so
His rather impolite reply was e" He sen,
his daughter 10 school to study books
not press. If she wanted his daughter "a
wear white, she was at liberty to provide
that garment for her. For his part, he
did not know what right teachers had "a
decide what color or goods their pupils
should wear. II she was not willing bis
daughter should appear in print she Wa
at liberty to say so, and he would remove
her at once from the school
The principal, AS may be supposed, was
rs indignant rs principal could well be
But what would the Vcnncts say, and
wealthy persons whom they would In
| fluence, il Miss Clara was banisl,ed fer
wearing a dress they had ccrdcsccIklcd
to honor t-# " "h
Besides, Clara was the best writer, tho
best singer, the best dialogue maker OF
the whole school. She was necessary to
the brilliancy Of the anniversary.
The principal decided to adopt th'
dt Al heir' own expense But II 10 80 so6h mel
was this decided upon, than the Judge
wrote by express, protesting that his
daughter shouM not redr whne at all
and that he was coming in person to see
that she didn't violate his command.
The result Of it was, the Judge carried
his point and Clara was the odd bird in
the whole flock of white pigeons
Among all the queens of the Swiss and
null, the rustic belle was the observed ol
observers. She was really the handsom
est, merriest, and most sparkling creature
in the room.
And what was sadly provoking to thu
principal, there sat Judge Clinton, in biz
suit Of home-spun, by the side of old Mr.
Vennet, upon the platform, awaiting him
self every opportunity to tell the whole
story connected with the calico garment
and turning the confused teacher to ridi
culc. -t Kid ..f..7g,{ t..,.
At last it came to the distribution O
prizes, and that for exemplary conduc
and correct recitations was awarded t
Miss Clara Clinton.
lfJudge Clinton did not make spcecl
on that occasion, 1t was because Mr.. Ven
net did. AS the address was fully report
cd at the time Of its delivery, we will no
report it here, but simply refer to tina
part Of it which relates to our heroine
| g. am happy" said Mr.. Vennet, "tha
this prize has fallen to the daughter o
my friend, Judge Clinton Of Clintonville
She is a worthy daughter Of worth.
sire. She may well be proud to have re
ccived this token Of her teachers appro
baton, for she won II under peculiar ant
trying circumstances Young ladies, d.
not forget that though you are beautiful
when adorned, you are more attractive
more intellectual, more sef.reliant, Will
you remain satisfied witliwha Providcnc
has placed at your disposal"
/ KEEPING CoRN.--A great deal OF corn
wocfully wasted after all the trouble an
expense Of ploughng, planting and hor
vesting This waste is absolutely wicked
and with trihing extra care may be easil
remeded. In the first place, in husking,
vigilant look out ought to be kept that n
unripc, unsound car or half made "nubbin
goes in with the pile that is to so into tn
crib. Tho pig pen is the better place "a
all such material. One unsound ear may
and often does, damage bushel Of soun
corn. Next, wherever you arc going
put corn to keep, put coal or gas tar abou
the premises pretty literally at first. 1t
an utter abomination to rats and mic'
They will not board in corn crib havore
! praliy stranulv with pns tar Half n do