Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-12

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the county. There are several others out,
who really appear to believe themselves
qualified to fill SO honorable post but,
indeed, between you and me, Mr.. Null
rooney, they are'-Mr. Jones shrugged
his shoulders Significantly, and as Peter
winked, as much as to say, know
what you mane," the gentlemanly candi-
date continued IS So thought it was my
duty to make your acquaintance, Mr..
Mulrooney--not to influence your vote, of
course"
"Oh begorra !'' Peter broke out,
twouldn't be aisy to do that, any way,
does be thinkin' %
"Surely +" not," said Mr.. Jones; ''and I
honor you the more for your sturdy de.
termination. 1t is upon you the founda-
ton of such men as you, my friend, that
| the pillars ofdemocracy are firmly based"
I" beg yer pardon, Misther JONES'"
said Peter, looking as stupid as possible !;
7" but what was that ye wor saying, about
the foundation ? If ye want good one
dug out. clane an nate sure there isn't
handler boy in the wide wureld wild the
pick an shovel than meself."
"I'll tell you what, Mulrooney," said
Jones, now thrown wholly of his guard,
9" if the people elect ME it will be good
for them. Don't you think it is a first rate
thing to have a friend in court 90
"Sure there's no denyiu' that" re-
sponded Peter with alacrity " it bates
the world for good luck.''
&c A very sensible answer" responded
Jones, with an approving nod. '' Yes"
he added, with an oratorical flourish Of
his scented cambria handkerchief, " the
poor man shall find in me friend and
protector. Should be honored with
the attorneysnip, avarice shall never ride
rough-shod, over the bone and sInew of
the land. They alone. are natures no,
blemAn, sir ; and our glorious Institutions
are the work of their hands"
"Och but that's the beautifullest
spache," said Peter. enthusiastically !;
'' an maybe, Misther Jones, yell be af>
thcr gittin' yer Gesarts afore long"
Peter was too cunning to say what he
thought those desarts ought to be; and
Jones, happy in the belief that he had
made favorable impression, Interpreted
Peters enigmatical compliment according
to his own wishes.
" Mulrooney," said he, F" do you think
you could spare time 10 dine with me to-
day ?"
Peter rubbed his chin doubtfully.-
Tisn't aisy to say" he replied. slowly
there's Misther Urban as lives at the
Grange. three miles across, an T.
Oh. never mind seeing him - ex-
claimed jones, quickly, "he's not on our
side. Come, jump into my carriage. and
let me tool you over to the Bell, | have
q few friends to whom l am desirous of
introducing you Who knows what
benefit it may be to you 90
Peter made various excuses, but they
were all overruled, one after another. At
length he suffered his bashfulness to be
overcome, and presently found himself
trundIing across the smooth country-road
towards the place of rendezvous. A ride
Of half an hour brought them to the
Bell" fine Old-fashioned tavern, stan
ding at the junction of the roads leading
to TOmPkinsvile and Saddeton. Almost
Immediately appeared Messieurs Tins,
Minis, Bins, and Bibo, all members o f
more thauone bar, and the especial
friends of Mr.. Jones, the candidate.
Dinner was served in fue style, and
Peter took extraordinary care to provision
his particular fortress with an assiduity
which spoke wonders for his appetite, and
was equally honorable to his digestive
powers. AT length, however he reluc>
tan:ly declared himself satisfied, and the
debris was removed. Hitherto, Peter had
been too busily engaged in storing away
the supplies to waste the precious time in
making set speeches; but when the wine
was brought in, he venturcd to suggest
that he should prefer &c taste O. the ma
tive, instead of forrin stuff wild the outan-
dish namcs," and his peculiar penchant
was speedily gratifed.
With his favorite potheen before him,
Peter made himself quite at home re-
piled awkwardly when he was spoken to-;
but otherwise paid but little attention to
dockets, ca sa's. fl fa's. and the number
less other legal terms with which the con-
versation of his companions was interlan-
ded.
After a while, Jones winked at his COM
panions, who promptly acknowledged the
prccoDcer;ed signal by filling their glasses.
Here's to your good health, Mr.. Mul.
rooney !'' said the candidate.
, Many thanks to ye," responded Pc
ter, demurely "sure it's well an hear
tv am, barrin' natheral wakeness ol
the digestive facilities. an touch of the
; rheumatic -
Your health. Mulrooney !" said Tins,
with profound bow.
! "Niver betther, barrin' the digestion
| an the rheumatic. Good luck to yer hon
; or, an much obIeeged to you for the ak
; in" replied Peter.
r "My respects to you, Mulrooney, my
, friend !" said Bins, lifting his glass; "anc
may you always continue at your present
: excellent condition ''
"Fai1l 1 hone so" said Peter. nFo!