Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-01-30

or dimensions, ana ne was pretty near down tC
his old size by this time. Before the election
ne vas man Of great importance in the nation
Great events depended on his efficient action
Now ne was simply Patrick Murphy, and he
could not make much more out of himself. He
was but grain of sand on the sea shore.
In this state of humiliation, Murphy wen,
fore; for in that case his wife Biddy who had
a temper and tongue of her own aud who had
never liked his meddling in politics, would dis
cover that he not at work and there would
be flare-up in consequence.
While meditating on his unhappy condition,
Murphy. whose confidence in Mr.. RI was
unimpaired, resolved to 60 and state to him that
he had been turned off by Mr. p for his po-
tical opinions, and was now without the meaas
of earning bread for his family. He did no. in
the least doubt that Mr. R would immediate
ly procure for him much better situation than
the one he had lost.
Ela,ed with this idea Murphy left his home af-
ter dinner, and called at the handsome residence
of R
Can see Mr.. R-?' he asked, confident
ly, of the servant who came to the door.
He's engaged, and cannot be SEEM replied the
servant
He'll see me, know. Tell him that Mus
Their Murphy wishes to speak with him just a
minute
The servant hesita,od to deliver the message,
but Murphy urged The matter, and he finally con-
scented to DO as he wished. In few moments
he returned, and said Mr.. r. was engaged
and couldn't see any one.
Did yez tell him the name ? asked Muir
ply.
i did
* I; 4 -
I've told you what he said returned the ser
want, rather sharply. He can't see you
Poor Murphy turned away, feeling still more
painful his own insignifcance 4 few days be-
fore, he was very lord in influence now, even
a common house servant treated him with con-
tempt. Still, he had confidence in R, the
defeated candidate. RI knew him as man,
and appreciated his value. He had sacrificed ev-
cry thing for R. and he was su:e R
would stand by him now.
For an hour or two the Irishman sauntered
Goout the streets or lounged in bar-rooms, med
itating on his unhappy condition. He then, in
g humbled frame of mind, determined to call on
Sir, P, apologize for his conduct on the day
before, and to ask to be taken back into his en-
ployment p received him coollv; and
when Murphy volunteered an apology, told him
that was too late. as he had already hired man
in his place.
Then ycz proscrbes me for opinions sake,
said Pat, growing insolent when no hope Of favor
remained
No. coolly answered the merchant. 4 mere-
iy filled the place you left. don't care any
thing about mans opinions. regard only his
ability TO serve me in the situation want filled
If ne leaves my work to 20 and interfere with
the freedom of elections at the polls for a whole
40, I
Htlca opinions may be, and told you that be-
f1Fehand So, you've only yourself to blame.
Here's the balance Of money due you. And
when next you get good place, don't throw it
up for the sake of some brawling candidate who
doesn't care three beans for YOU
Saying this, the merchant turned from Mur-
ply who retired slowly, with anger, mortifca
ton, and disappointment struggling in his mind
for the predomnance. He had only gone about
a block from the store of Mr. P, when his
eyes were gladdencd by the sight of R, who
stood talking with two or three gentlcmen.-
Murphy waited at a respectful distance until
R was discngaged and then approached
him with his hat held deferentally in his hand
R did not appear to observe him, and was
passing on, when the Irshman said
How are yez, Mr.. RI?
The defeated candidate half paused, and star
smiled, and advanced nearer, expecting the coun-
tenGnce of his friend suddenly to change, and
his hand 20 seize his, warmly.
who are you, and what do you want 2 now
fell from the lips Of RI, while his face
wore a more repuIsve aspect.
Don'tyez know Musthcr Murphy? asked the
voter
Murphy Pat I've had more Pat Murphys
running after me than would freipht a shin =
What do you want?'
Poor Murphy was dumb with astonishment-
He stood like one aChast for few moments.
and then turned slowly away. He had shrunk
now below his former dimensions, and fell not
only n-ignifcaTs, but powerless and wroicAed.
This was the unkndeSt cut Of all.
Since election day, Pat Murphy has had prct-
~ hard time of it TO get bread for his family AT
hod-carrying, cellar-diggng, and street-scrapng
he has been working off and on: and though he
has lived in hopes of getting another situation in
a store tina; hope has not yet been realized
When election times come round again, he
viii be patted on the shoulder called 'one Of the
people, my friend bone and sinew, and he
hand in glove with a set Of men who wonld not
pick hin out Of the gutter at any other season.
And Pat forgetful Of the lesson he had learned
will be isttered into the belief that he is "some-
body, and made to pull in the traces under some
political driver, while Of any use, and then be
turned out 10 get pasture where he can find IT,
How many campaigns il will take 10 endow him
with q grain Of common sense, or independent
thought, Is sum that our knowledge Of figures
XII! not enable US TO cipher out. But, We shall
see.
The canal boat Congress. Capt. Isr1el Cor