The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1852-08-17

A few days ago stout, r0d-faced, pompous
man, in threadbare clothes, called at the resi-
deiice 6f General Scott. He was conducted
into the parlor, and in a few moments the
General appeared. Bowing with profound
formality, the visitor introduced himself ~
"I am Colbnel---- of Virginia" said he;
"and am proud to be permitted to see the
great, the llustrious, the ~ n1lal se
"Sit down, my dear sir" said the General
III thank you for this friendly visit" ~
"Sir." said the visitor, IL am Whig-I have
voted the Whig ticket always, sir-I am
"But," interrupted the General, "let us not
trouble ourselves about politics. / am always
gratifed when visited by friends from my
native State In what part of the State do
you residep liaa o1oW Fas hEa
"In--County, sir" said the virginian.-
"My father was prominent supporter there
of Jefferson and Jackson. He was rich, sir;
had two thousand acres, and always worked
agang Of fifty negroes. But il is all gone
now; divided among three of us; and I've been
unfortunate and my share has not lasted.
have lived to see my wife aud children depend
upon my own brothers for their support. But
/ look for better times; have served my part
we'll, and they know it, though they have never
heretofore rewarded me for it"
"That is to be regretted" replied the Gen.
"Yes, Sir. IL u.s." responded the eager suitor.
"But Sir. I'm sorry I've troubled your ear
about these matters. / have called here to see
you for the pleasure II would afford me, and
also to say few words to you in the shape of
advice, that hope you will pardon me for Of
fering."
81 always receive good advice thankfully"
said the General.
"Then, sir, ii is this Your position, and
that of many gentleman in our county, that
you should set the matter right in manner
that would be final. In the first place, il is our
opinion that you should in a public manner,
under your own hand, declare that you have
nothing at all to do with Gov. Seward; in the
second place, that you are not Romanist; in
the third place, that you never did refuse to
fight duel; in the fourth place
"Do you wish to be satisfied upon any of
these pointsl' asked the General hastily.
"Not at all--not at ALL" was the prompt
reply. "We are all satisfied; but L
SNOW, my good friend" said the General,
"give me leave moment. appreciate your
kindness, but believe have nothing to say
to the public on these subjects. / am not
clever at speaking of or for myself thank
you for your friendly intentions; and. he added
rising, "now permit me to reciprocate the
kindly office of an adviser. doubt not that
you have talents and abilities, such as may
ehsure your success Dy the proper use OF
them. Let ME counsel you to industy, to pru-
dence, to economy, TO temperance, and TO
abstinence from the excitement of politics.
"By this course you may retrieve your for
tune; or, if not, you may do what is much
better, earn the fame of a good and useful
man, md contribute TO the happiness of vour
wife and children. For, believe me, sir, how
ever politicians may covet the aid of active
partisans, there arc few Of them who do not
prefer the friendship of good and useful citi-
zens. to that of the careless, the prodigal and
the dissipatcd. rl tr .saJ eH
"That thero has been error in your past
career is indicated by your fortunes, and by !
your present appearance and condition. I
speak this to you with the kindest regard for
your feelings. / would not wantonly wound
them for the world. But you have come to
me in the name of friendship as an adviser, and
ia that name l 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: but to his honor be il told, he
has repeated this story with declaration of
his gratitude for the man who. for his sake, |
the candor Of true friend, of giving
to the fattering language of vote
seeking demagogue!-[Wash. Tel.