The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-20

Tur BRoKENpowN PoLiTlcIAN.-The moral
contained IN the following truthful sketch, NAV
hiring some consolation to the detected spirits 7of
our disappointed politicians and serve ng to
those whom may lure into the dangerous esld
" Hfsnpepnr in Recorder Baldwin's Court fsw d.vs
ago ust as his getting through his usual list
of yagra ns peace breakers and tty larcener our
notice was attracted by the pteous entresty OF an
eldery individual who stood in the dock
beQgsa his honor let him of this time pro ny tn at
tbs kcfd man would never tronble him again''
'sAnd who are you, pray ?"inquired his hoaor with
Judging by the looks of the prisoner it was not an
impertinsnt enquiry. His appearance was quite that
OF an old sinnern His face though devoid ofin
teliQe nee and certain expression Of ge utility was
boated seasoned with all the marks Of course
of dissipation and restitution His eva did not alto
man and he still possessed the of manner tnyed
with maudliniem aud the besriug If a brokeu-down
gentleman An old seedy blue cloth coat covered q
shirtess body whilst braceess pair of black pants
that had better days scarcely protected his ne
ther limbs from the pitess peltings Of the storm
VINO am I. honey? responded this fororn ind.
yidusl don't you know the old man, or are YOU
ashamed to recognize him In his present plight? i've
been greater man in my day than you, honey will
ever be In yours. ives in the legislature Of North
Carolina when Nat Macon was member of it, aud |
have been President Of the Senate of that old State
and reckon if had ever tried, could have been
Gov'nor or Congress smau. | used to drive my
carriage, had my horses aud to court
without my man Bob riding behind me with gold
ba nd around his hat"
'And what has brought you down so low ," inquired
his honor.
sPolitics sir. Some people say it whiskey; but
whiskey only Of the effects, not the cause of
my downfall When I entered upon the state my
father left me, which quite a snug property was
a moral and industrious young man; but, unfortu.
nately had lawsuit that carried frequently to
court and there met some jolly fellows, who invited
to drink with them and there too got to talking
politics and hearing speeches, aud finally the bows
persuaded me had the gift of speaking, and made me
mount the stump. And so, when got on the
political track you couldn't any more stop me- tha
you could stop locomotive with your big toe / be-
came very popular-that cost me all my fortune I
became a provinc legislator-that cost me all nv
morality and good habits; aud, finally. from a great
politician became q gambler drunkard-and no
am here, houseess vagrant, in the dock with the
very viest of this great wicked city"
at is all true alas too true" remarked lawyer
in court. 81 knew Colonel B - when he still occu.
pied high position in North Carolina he one Of
the most prominent men Of his timer
"You can CO." remarked the Recorder. And the old
man hobbled out Of the dock and wen, Of not know.
ing he said whittier to direct his tottering stepsa
meanc holy example Of the dangers which beset the
path of those who abandon the peaceful pursuits of
private to engage in the corruptng Of political
hfe.-Neg Orleans Delta; Nor 10.