Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860, Leighton, John, 1822-1912, Martin, William, 1801-1867 · London : Darton and Co · leaf 52
uardian of the best treasure the Town has : whoever hasa draught upon me will be sure to get it honoured, which can-not be said of every Treasurer. The Overseers of the Townought to make me their Chairman, since I have the best in- * The dragon-fly rests at noontide, and flics most actively towards… … am the best Justice of the Peace; for whosoever taketh mycool advice will seldom fall into black eyes or bloody noses :and, in this my magisterial capacity, I think myself as usefulas a dozen policemen at least. To speak within bounds, I am 36 THE TOWN PUMP. the chief person in the Municipality; a…
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