The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-08-12
Advice Gratis.


pous man, in threadbare clothes, called at
the residence of General Scott. He was
conducted into the parlor, and in few mo-
ments the General appeared. Bowing with
profound formality, the visitor introduced
himself. ,...
II am Colonel of Virginia" i" said
he; Sand | am proud to be permitted to see
the great, the illustrious, the"- t1i1
"Sit down, my dear sir, said the General.
81 thank you for this friendly visit sj
HSir," said the visitor, 81 am a Whig-I
have voted the Wing ticket always, sir7-I
"But,o interrupted the General, ,"let us
not trouble ourselves about politics. / am
always gratfed when visited by friends
from'my native State. In what part Of the
State do you reside" a-m1ss. 7e zts .a..t
oh County, SIR" said the Yirgnian.
"My father was prominent supporter there
of Jefferson and Jackson. He was rich, sir;
had two thousand acres, and always worked
a gang of fifty negroes. But it is allgone
now; divided among three Of us, and Ihave
been unfortunate, and my share has not
lasted | have lived to see my wife and
children dependent upon my own brothers
for, their, support. But look for better
times; II have served my party well, and
they know it, though they have never here
tofore rewarded me for it." -aif a''0
'eFhat is s7to be regrettcd," replied the
General. 4-r.s -e, t.t. .-.
.g"Yes, sir, it is" responded the eager suit
er. "But, Sir, I'm sorry I've troubled your
ear about these matters. | have call
ed here to see you for the pleasureit would
afford me- ,and also to say few words to you
in the shape ofddvice, that hope you will
pardon me for offering."a ar& sHT
"Ialways receive good advice thankfully"
sail, the General.
"Then, sir, it is this: Your position is not
well enough understood, and its my opinion,
4 that of many gentlemen in our county that
YOU shorld set the matter right in a man
ner that would be final. In the first place,
it is our opinion tiiet YOU should in public
manner, under your own hand, declare that
you have nothing at all to do with Gov Sc
" ard; in the second place, that you are moi
1 a Romanst; in the third place, that you
never did refuse to fight duel;ih the fourth
place''-' '.a-,. .f-rr 4.f
T'Do gors wish to be satisfied upon any o
these points," asked the General hastily.
n ."Not ut all-not at ALL" was the prompt
reply. Weare all satisfied; butt -.a7"
+ "Now,my good friend" said the General
'I"give me leave moment 4 appreciate
your kindness, but believe / have nothing
to say to the public on these subjects. | an
not clever at speaking of or for myself.
thank you for your friendly intentions; and,
he added, rising, "now permit me to recip
rocate the kindly Office of an adviser.
, doubt not that you have talents and abilities
such as may insure you success by the proT
er use of them Let me counsel you to in
J Gustry, to prudence, to economy, to temper
, ance. and to abstinence from the eXcitemen
, of politics. '" .
"By this course you may retrieve your FOL
: tune; or, If not, you may do what is muc
| better, earn the fame OF good and usef,
5 man, and contribute to the happiness you
wife and children. For, believe me-, 81
however poGticians'may covetthe aid OF az
? tive partisans, there are few Of them who
2 not prefer the friendship of good ana -usei'
d citizens to that of the careless, the prodigt
and the dissipated. eve 20 IL .-t Hft
i "That there has been errorin your pa
!; career, is indicated by your fortunes, and b
n your present appearance and condition.
Vt speak this to YOU with the kindest regard II
: your feelings. would not wantonly wour
r them for the world. But you have come
If me in the name OF friendship as an advise
y and in that name offer my advice to you
If At the end of this speech the General al
/ his guest had reached the door, and the Ia
t tier, with only a half-uttered expression
l. his thanks, retired; but, to his honor be
ID told, he has repeated this story with a de
al laration of his gratitude for the man WI
re for his sake, exhibited the candor of tr
II, friend, instead of giving utterance to the fl
ed tering language of a vote-seeking den
od ogue!- Washington Telegraph. ,.s ~.