Then he gave an account of the process in his domestic establishment,
saying that he threw away the whole offals of the hog, as not producing
any soap, and preserved the skins of the intestines for sausages. He
seemed to be hospitable, inviting those with whom he did business to take
"a mouthful of dinner" with him, and treating them with liquors; for he
was not an utter temperance man, though moderate in his potations. I
suspect he would turn out a pattern character of the upper class of New
England yeomen, if I had an opportunity of studying him. Doubtless he
had been selectman, representative, and justice, and had filled all but
weighty offices. He was highly pleased with the new mill contrivance,
and expressed his opinion that, when his neighbors saw the success of
his, it would be extensively introduced into that vicinity.
Mem. The hostlers at taverns call the money given them "pergasus,"--
corrupted from "perquisites." Otherwise "knock-down money." Remarkable
character:--A travelling surgeon-dentist, who has taken a room in the
North Adams House, and sticks up his advertising bills on the pillars of
the piazza, and all about the town.
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