Lazy Wt.-A short time since a soci- ety was formed in a neighboring town for the laudable purpose of discounte- naneing those unnecessary exertions oi body and mind which those who wish to be considered smarter than their neighbors are accustomed to undergo. It was named the Lozg and Idle Society, and among its regulations it was provi- ded that if any member rose before se- ven o'clock in the morning, he should be excluded. After while it was more than insinuated that one of the most conspicuous of it's members had been repeatedly seen in an armed chair in front of his house, as early as five o'clock in the morning. These runors caused no little stir among the fraternity. who immediately called a special meeting,at which the accused was summoned to be dealt with according to his deserts.- The evidence was clear. and there re mained no doubt that he had been guilty of a fragrant breach of rules of the soci

 ety. When called upon for his defence however, he repelled with indignation the aspersion against his character, anC avowed himself a true convert to tho l principles he professed. "'Tis true,' said he, Es l have been found in the con

 dition stated, but the reason is this;-l am accustomed to take that position af tersupper, and when he'd time comes feel too lazy to stir, and so remain there through the oight.--Manufaeturcr.