The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-16
a POLTTICIAN DAmPED.

At the time Of the first election of Gen
eral WASHINGTON to the Presidency, there
was party in one Of the Southern States,
called the "JohR Jones Party" The said
Jones, after whom the party took its name,
was a man of talent plotting, shrewd
fellow with good deal of kind Of "Yan-
kee cunning !" in short, possessing all the
requisites of successful politician, except
personal popularity. To overcome this lat
ter deficiency, of which he was well aware,
especially in contest with popular can
didate for Congress, John Jones early av0w-
ed himself as the peculiar and devoted friend
of General WASHINGTON, and on this safe
ground, as he thought, he endeavored toI
place his rival in opposition. In order to-
carry out this object more effectually, he
called a meeting of his county, Of All
those friendly to the election of General
GEoRGE WASHINGTON !"
On the day appointed, Mr.. John Jones
appeared, and was, on the cut-and-dried mo-
tion OF friendly adherent, made chairman
of the meeting. Heopened the proceedings
by high and carefully STUDIED eulogium
upon the life and services of WASHINGTON, but
taking care only to speak of himself as his
early patron, and most devoted friend. He
concluded his remarks by proposition to
form party, to be called " The True and
Only Sons of the Fatter of his Country and
for that object, he submitted to a meeting a
Resolution something like the following
! - ResDiUed, That we are the friends OF
General GEORGE WASHINGTON, and will sus-
tain him in the coming election against all
other competitors"
Gentlemen" said Mr. Jones, after read
ing the resolution, the Chair is now about
to put the question. The Chairman hopes
that every man will declare his sentiments,
either for or against the resolution. All
those in favor of the resolution will please
to say Ay."
A laundering " Ay" shook the very walls
of the building. The united voices were
like the "souud of many waters"
"Now, gentlemen, for the opposition"
said John Jones. CAN those who are con-
trary minded, will please to say No ?"
Not a solitary voice was heard. The
dead silence seemed to confuse Mr.. Jones
very much. After some hesitation and tidg-
citing, he said:
"Gentemen, do uote. The Chair cannot
decide disputed question when nobody
votes on the other side. We want direct
! NObb, hU JlldI JlAC COuull may hLOh W
the real and true friends of General WASH
INGToN."
Upon this appeal, one Of the audience
arose, and said
Il perceive the unpleasant dilemma in
which the Chair is placed and in order to
relieve the presiding officer from his guam
Diary, | now propose to amend the resolu
ton, by adding, after the name of General
WAsHISGroN- and John JOnes for Con-
gresS.
The amendment is in order--I accept
the amendment" said the Chairman, speak
ing very quickly land the Chair will now
put the question as amended :"
{" All those who are in favor of General
! WASHINGTON for President, and John Jones
for Congress, will please to say Ayr"
Ay-ay !" said John Jones and his bro
ther, with loud voices, which they had sup
posed would be drowned in the unanimous
thunder of the affirmative vote.
The Chair" squirmed and hestated.
q Put the contrary" said hundred voices
at the same moment
"All those Op-pO-po-sed," said the
Chair {" will please TO say No
"NO-o-o-o," thundere every voice
but two in the whole assembly, and these
were Jones and his brothers. Then follow
ed aroar of laughter, as CARLYLE says, like
the neghing of all Tattersall's."
Gentlemen" said Mr.. Jones, "the Chair
pereeiyes that there are people in this meet
ing who don't belong to OHr party they
, have evidently come here to sagitate and
make mischief. l, therefore, do now ad-
iourn this meeting
Whereupon he left the chair and amid
shouts and huzzas for WASHINGTON, and
groans for John Jones, he departed the
premises"