The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-02

ADVICE GRATIS.

. ADSASS oAs-A ASs
A few days ago, stout red faced pom
p Us man, in. threadbare clothes. called a
the residence Of General Scott appeared :.
Bowing with profound tormali.y, the Wis
ter introduced himself.
81 am Colonel ----, 49,, of Virginia." sal
he; "and am proud to be permitted l.
see the great, the 'lUstrions, the''-
"Sit down, my dear sir" said the Gener
al. 81 think YOU for this friendly visit"
"Sir," said the visitor,''I am Wbig--
| have voted the Wing ticke. always, SIR
| am':--
"Bnt," interrupted the General, "let u.
not trouble ourselves about politics. an
always gratifed when visited by friends
from my native State. In what par, O
the State do YOU rcside2'
.sIn - County sir" said the Virgin
ian. My father was prominent supper
ter there Of Jefferson and Jackson. H.
was rich, sir; had two thousand acres, and
always worked g,ng Of fifty negroes
But it is all gone now; divided among three
nf US; and I've been unfortunate, and ms
share has not lasted have lived to see
my wife and children dependent upon m,
own brothers for their support. But
look for better times; have served my
party well, and they know it, though they
have never heretofore rewarded me- for
ill.,"
"Tha, is to be regretted" replied the
General.
''Yes, Sir, il is,'' responded the eager
suitor. "Bnt, Sir, l'm sorry I've troubled
YOUR ear about these m,tters. have
called here to see you for the pleasure il
would afford me. and also TO say few
words to you in the shape Of adrice, that
hope you will pardon me for Offering"
Il always receive good advice thank
fuliv,n said the General
"Then, sir, it is this: Your position is
not we'll enough understood, and lis nv
opinion, and that Of many gentlemen in
our county, that you should set the matter
right in manner that would he final. In
the first place, it is our opinian that you
should in public manner, under your own
hand, declare that you have nothing at all
| to do with Gov. Seward; in the second
Iplnce, that you are not a Romanist; in the
third place, that You never did refuse 10
igh, duel; in The fourth place
"Do you wish TO be satisfied upon any
Of these pon,s?" asked the General hast-
lly.
"Not at alI-not at ALL" was the promp,
reply. "We are all satisfied; butt
snow, my good friend" said the Gener-
Al, "sive me leave moment. | appre.
ciaie your kindness. but believe | have
nothing to say to the public on these sub
jec,s. am not clever at speaking Of OF
for myself. thank you for your friendly
intentions; and,' he added, rising, snow
permit me to reciproca,e the kindly office
Of an adviser. doub, not ,ha, you have
talents and abilities, such as may insure
you success BY the proper use Of them
Let me counsel you TO industry, to pru-
dence, to economy, 10 temperance, and
to abstinence from the excitement of poll.
tics.
'.By this course you may retrieve your
fortune; or, if not, you may do what is
much better, earn the fame Of good and
useful man, and contribute to the happi-
ness of your wife and children. For, be-
love me, sir. however politicians may GOV
ct the aid Of active par,isans, there are
few Of them who do not prefer the friend
ship Of good and useful citizens, to that oI
the careless, the prodigal and the dissipa
ted.
"That there has been error in your pas'
career, is indicated by your fortunes and
by your present appearance and condition.
speak this to you with the kindness re
gard for your feelings. would not wan
tonly wound them for the world. But you
have come 10 me in the name of friendship
as an ndyiser, and in that name offer my
advice TO YOU"
At the end Of this speech the General
and his guest had reached the door, and The
latter, with only half-uttered expression
Of his thanks, retired; bnt. 10 his honor be
liz told, he has repeated this story with a
declaration Of bis gratitude for the man
who, for his sake, exhibited the capdor oi
true friend, instead Of giving uitsrance
to the ha,,ering language ofa vote seeking
demagogue!- Washington Telegraph.