Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-03-17
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60 imagine the scene that was carried on; ma
ny have cndeavered to ride into office on q
political hobby. and too many Of that many
have been thrown on account of using the
whip and spur.
Butwho stood forth in his might on that
occasion? Who proved himself patriot-A
statesman, an oraterp No other than Simon
SaosksI A comely and genteel looking per-
son happened to be disngaged-~he stood a.
lone musing in the corner oil the room; il was
enough for our hero, for he could tell a mem
Der from thousand Stepping up to tho
gentleman he asked him If he would take .
glas, which was politely refused
81 guess as how you're one of the temper.
ancc men stranger, or you'd never refuse q
good oflvr. For my part never refuse any
thing. le see. the folks here pretend al
how they don't knew who am--why, I'm
Simon Stocks. that lives up in 49, coun-
ty, and tell you what, no short hand at POI
htics states affairs aud all that sort o. thing
Didn't you never hear OF Simon Snookso ev-
cry bodyin our county knows me, and left
home with the certainty OF getting into some
Office, for knows what's what; you ask Tim
Taylor who's the best shot at q turkey-K
once drfr The Gross three times in excession>
and tell nae I'm a fool if cast do il agin.-->
You see, sir, want an Office, for, as teld
EN- in my stumph iteration twict. the man
that has proved himself procf agin the me-.
chanisms of the corrupt, and who has stuck
to his party like grim death to dead nigger..
is the very one that ought to be awarded for
bis patrgism and uilimthrophy. So, fcllcr
citizens, says lin that ere man; and so
am, sir oughtto've been member OF thu
Legislature. and would've been, il my friends
had only stuck TO me. You haint got no Of
fec for me, is youp"
Really, Sir" replied the stranger, s.yotA
have mistaken your man; so far from having
an office in my gift, | am seeking ono my
self"
"liumpl.!" exclaimed Simon, turning a.
bout. g! tAeneht I'D cot the wrsng pig by
the ear" Pushing himself through crowd
where political discussion was going on, ho
reached the centre, and stood directly oppo-.
sed to a member, whom he Immediately re-
cognIzed as a delegate from his own county,
His surprise and delight can hardly be ex-
pressed, raising his mammoth fist up to his,
cap, and staring the distrts scd representa-
tive IN the face, be exclaimed. lyon don't
know me squire. do you'll reckon as how
you do though, though perhaps you mough-
tent,--and sgain, think you mought. rnA
, Simon Snooks, every body knows Simonf
Snooks-dont you remember the time whcn
y@h WV yOu hVihttH ~ ti3C NUS
tings how | mauled that fellcr that Kissed
youP guess you ought--It was jist when
you wor scanning on the merits Of ono
Mr.. Tariff, q member from Khode-Isl-
and. tell you what squire, I've csmed
down here 10 git into some eiiice; you know
a thing or two and can recommend me t0
the exeeutioner and council. AS said to
EN- when | gave my stumph speech--yo, ,
remember when | delivered my stusipl J..
/ spceeh?-says Teller citizens, squire - "a
the man that's filter nor any for place i'm
! The State Legislature: he's a man of par is.
didn't you hear him when he spoke on ] nfer.
nal Improvement, so highly important 70 the
Stale, how raid roads and canals wor Id by.
nnd-by make the poles meet? Did mt yo,.
hear him say old Hickory always me- rited The
most highest office in the gift OF The people:
and that the opposition party, II .ough thew
was bowling like cur dogs agia reform, vet
the time would come some ds.y nor other
when they would think roterat.on of office :
great national blessng--I tell Won wbst
squire did lay the SIT soap on 10 Won i,
great style, and there Gas not descena;nc.
voice in the meeting. | say agin, I've coined
down here to git in an offics---you know ms.
to be coed stuil-I'va cot politics at INV fin
ger nails, ard can stand my ground better
nor the best on 'e.n.n
I'm -.'nld Simen you're brought ysur
wisdom to the wrong market" said the mem
Der.
"Bnt didn't stand by the jackson party,
squirrel"
True, but
"Haint you got no office 70 give me?o
'None that i know of-you may wel
judge
"Why, I'd have no objections 10 be a Judge,
though never wor brought up to THAI
ITO tell the truth, Simon, the parties have
changed grounds since last year; were YOU
| an opposition man, you might stand sumo
chance Of being rewarded, but, as it is, L
must attend TO my other frieHds.n
"Put squire" exclaimed Simon, turning
pale, ''could Mt You make me a wood cor.er
| up in - county? There's no politics in
that office. Or Inspector of whiskey, you
knew I'm good judge Of that sort OF cena.
modify"
jackson men, Simen, arc all 10 be refor~
med rm OF office, not mn
"Weil, squire" said Simon grooming. al
be bitterly thought of thu prospect before
him, "sincc parties has changed. and there's
ne chance o. reward of the friends of tho
rninistrstion, III be off You baint got no
letters to take home. is you?'
The landlord bore interposcd and asked
Simon II be intenSed settling his bill? "Hcw
much have set to pay, mistere'' -asked tho