Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-08-29
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JUDGE CRANE.
AN AMUSING STORY.

LIloTo WAS dppOlilteu 1oA ouo VI 40 S.Ao"N. " "
county of Duchess, the eccentric Judge Crane
Judge Crane was very wealthy, and highly
respected for his public virtues, especially tor
his charitableness to the poor but he always
dressed in plain garb, and would hardly
wear any overcoat, whatever the weather might
be, and it was seldom that he rode when ne
went abroad, although he owned many valua'
BILE horses. On the morning of the day on
which the court was to begin, the judge set out
before day, and walked gently on, through
hail, rain and snow, to the appointed place.
On arriving at Poughkeepsie, cold and wet
he walked to tavern, where he found the
landlady and her servants we're making large
preparations for the entertainment OF the
Judges, lawyers and other gentlemen whom
they expected to attend the circuit court.
The Judge was determined to have some sport,
and in a pleasant tone addressed the landla-
dy: "I have no money, and was obliged to
come to court, and I have walked more than
twenty miles through this dreadful storm. l
am wet and cold, dry and hungry. l want
something to eat before the court begins"
When the landlady put herself in majes:
tic posture, and putting on countenance OF
contempt, said to the judge, "You say you are
wet and cold, dry and hot, how can all that
be?"
mo, my dear madam" said the judge, 81
said was wet and cold and if you had been
out as long as I have in this storm, think
YOU would likewise be wet and cold. l said
that wanted something to drink and eat
"But you have no money you say" retorted
the landlady.
. "I told the truth, and nothing but the
TRUTH" said the judge, "and i'll was as rich
as Cresus, would be willing to work for
something to eat and drink
"Cresus, whois Cresus? ?" said the landlady.
"I never knew him, but understood he
was very rich. I want something to eat and
something to drink, and were as poor as Job
in his utmost calamity, and my health and
strength as we'll as I am now, 1 would willing
" 90 to work for little while, if I could get
something to drink and bit Of good victuals:
"Well, daddy" said she, chow much do
you want to drink p
"Half gill of good brandy" said he.
every we'll, says she, ri will give half gill
and some cold victuals, if you will 60 into the
back ward and cut and split three armfuls Of
wood, and bring into the kitchen, where the
servants want to make good fire to dry the
gentlemen's coats when they come, and after
you get your victuals want you to 60 away
He drank his brandy, went into the wood
yard and soon cut and laid by the stove the
required quantity of wood.
The landlady placed cold luncheon before
him, remarking that "there it was"
"And it is almost as cold as myself" said
the Judge, ssbut not half so wet, for see neith-
er tea, nor coffee, nor chocolate to wet it,
"Beggars must not be choosers," ," said she.
"NIy dear madam, I am not begging OF
you" said he, "but have paid the full price
demanded"
81 told you," said she, 81 would give you
cold victuals, and there is cold boiled ham,
cold pork and beef, cold potatoes, &c., and If
you want it hot, there is mustard and pepper,
and here is good bread, good butter and good
cheese, and all good enough for such an old
ragamufin as you"
"It is all very good, said he, "but madam,
be so good as to let me have some new milk,
right from the COW, to wet these good victuals. p"
"The COWS are not milked," says she.
''Then let me have cup Of cold milk,
says he. -. -
ri will not send the servants in this storm
to the spring-house to skim it for you" says
she.
"Dear madam" said he, with a pleasant
smile, 81 have good wife at home, older
than you are, who would 60 out in worse
storm than this to milk the COWS, and bring
the milk to the poorest man on earth at MS
request or to bring the milk from the spring
house, cream and all, to feed one of the most
abiect of the human race"
"You have very good wife at home" says
she.
"Indeed have" said he, "and she keeps
nv clothes whole and clean, and notwithstan
ding you call me an old ragamufin, l am not
ashamed to appear abroad in the clothes
wear, in good company" 49,,
"Well, I must confess" said she, "that
when you have your broad-brimmed hat OF
YOU look middling we'll but want you to be
off, for we want the fire to dry the gentlemen
great coats and umbrellas by, and among the
rest we expect Judge Crane"
"Judge Crane" says he; "who is Judge
Crane?"
Judges, you old fool"
"WeIl," said he, 81 will bet a goose that
Judge Crane has not had, nor will have, 8
great coat on his back or umbrella over his
head to-day; he would more likely 60 to the
courthouse and stay until dinner time.
know something of the old codger, and some
say he is rusty, crusty, fusty old fudge"
"Pretty, talk, indeed" says the landlady
"about the supreme judge. Now eat and be
of"
II tell you," said he, "Judge Crane is moi
the supreme judge, and if he were, he is nc
more fit to be Judge than I am"
"Well, now be off with yourself" says she
"Don't be in too great hurry" said he
mildly. 81 wish to know who is the landlord
here? And to know where he is?"
"He is the high sheriff of this county, anc
won't be home till night, but if he We're here
you would not stay long"
"Well, madam" said he, "give me cuE
of cider to wet my victuals, if you won't give
milk"
"Not drop" said her ladyship.
The Judge, who had got pretty we'll warmed
and dried, and wishing for his breakfast, pu
on a stern countenance and positively de
clared that he would not leave the room ant
the fire until he pleased. "But," said he, "i
you will grant my request, 1 will tnen be off,
The cider was Immediately brought and thu
judge partook heartily of the collation. before
him, took his broad -brimmed hat and quietly
walked to the court house; he found goot
fires and clean floors, and during the court
presided with dignity and propriety. WheI
he withdrew, the landlady looked after hin
for some time, and as he walked steadily OF
to the court house, supposing him to be som'
poor man summoned up to court as witness