Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-01-30
BEFORE AND AFTER ELECTION.
IN FOUR PARTS.
Part EI---After the Election.
BY T. S. ARTHUR.


When Patrick Murphy, the independent vo-
ter, aToke on the next morning and collected
his thoughts, he had some strange feelings. Il
took hin some time to comprehend clearly the
fact that election day had passed, and that his
party had been signally defeated, Alas all the
Offices in the distribution and enjoyment of
which he was to have had share, were in the
hands the victors. The beautiful visions that
had floated before his Imagination were all melt
ing into thin air. lie wns not to ride in his
coach yet. Deep aud heavy was the sigh thu,
accompanied this conviction, as he turned him
selfin bed, and sough,in his mind for some com
fortng reflections.
I've made some powerful acquantances, ony
how, heat length SAID, BY way of consolation.-
Musther R is Jewel Of man. Worth
his weight in gold. III have los, the situation
P--'s, II was in his cause; and he'll not
see me suffer
Murphy's head was none of the clearest when
he arose. nor were either bis bodily or mental
sensations the most agreeable. The amount
Of money in his purse was Just nothing at all, as
he would himself have EXP rcsscd the fact if call
eG upon to Gp so, and there were only about five
dollars dnc him at the old place he had so foolish
Iy given up. Where the bread and potatoes for
the "wife and Children were to come from was
was not very clear 70 his mind But he stroye
10 brace himselfup with the idea OF having made
a number Of powerful acquai"tances, who
would stand by him in bis extremity as he had
stood by the good cause Of the people.
After breakfast, Murphy went forth and re-
paired to the head quarters of the party. where
he found q goodly number assembled to hear tho
returns from the country and State, and to en-
courage each other in their local defeat, by mu-
INA a. gt in NO
Most of these were men who had bets pending
on the state election. Those who had strven for
local success in the hope of securing individu-
al benefit when the distribution Of Offices came,
had gone back 10 their stores, shops, or offices,
striving TO be content with lot they had tondly
hoped t. better. Few Of those around him were
familiar to the lFshmdn, and those that he did
recognize took no notice film
How are you, Musthcr B-?' he said, walk
ing up to gentlemen who stood conyersing with
friend. The man looked at him, for a moment
indidtrcntly, ard then merely answered in q
rude, somcwha, contcmptuous manner
How are you, Pat , and turning his back to-
wards him went on with his conversation.
Murphy didn't Just like this. Ii was SO differ
ent from Mr. BIS manner of speaking to
him on the dny before. Then il was Mr.. Muir
ply or my dear good fellow or how are you,
my friend and fe)Iow-citiZon ? accompanied by
a CORDIAL grip Of the hand After three or four
attempts, about as successful as this. 10 renew
acquaintance wiki others who happened to come
in his way, Patrick Murphy, with his feelings
rapidly declining towards zero, took his depart
urc from the headquarters and strolIed down
to the Ward Honse-thc scene of his princi pal
clccuoncerIng achievement.
HaNoo, Pat! How dye feel this morning =
was the Salutation he received from lounger at
the bar, Is he entered Didn't save the nation
after all Never mind Pat, don't look so cast
down about the matter Better luck next time.
You've one consolation you did your duty
Yes, and who thanks him to-day ? laughed,
or rather half snccred another independent elect
or, who had already found our that he was of far
less importance on the day after than the day be-
fore election yesterday he was one Of the peo-
pie paued on the shoulder and coioled by Mr.
Broadcloth-an ca!tskin but to-day he's fool
ISL lrshman. ria Ia We, the people? Its
very fine and Sounds first rate; bat all sound
and fury, meaning JUS; nothing at all at all, Pat
Murphy, my darlnt. Come, Pat, won't you
treat p
Pat thrust his hard into his pocket, and then
drawing i forth slowly, shook his head and sigh
ed
'Havnt red clint left TO bless myself
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rick
ave you seen Mr. RI to-day ? asked
Murphy.
YES; bu; he looked as sour as a lemon 1,
. would take power Of sugar to sweeten him.
Hes disappointed, in coorso.'
Amt he p
WEI, as fur Mr. RI can say one thing
o; him honestly. He's a jontleman, livery inch.
He knows a mon when he sees him; and can
appreciate meri, in the humb,est. Bad luck
til the party that bate him, say L.
Hes Ike al the res; Of EN-. replied the man
TO this. Mighty tHe and nice when they want
your vote. Bu, too good 10 share the same sun
shine with you after the election. | know EN-
all fro,a \ 10 H.
III not stand and hear a Gentleman like Mr..
R abused after that fashion, reiorIed Muir
ply, indignantly.
Won't you indeed was sneeringly repI-
ed.
.lndade, and won't, thin. He's my friend,
ard I'll hold oDy mon till account that spakes
against HIM
Hearing this, three or four bar-room loungers
who wanted little excitement, drew instantly
around the Irishman and began chatting him on
the subject Of his friend RI In little
while his hot blood was boiling over, and the
muscles Of his hands contracting systematically.
A fight ensucd, in which Murphy was severely
beaten, and then was pitched headlong into the
street