The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-03-07
Anecdots of silas Wright.

A gentleman who, during the lifetime
of Mir. Wright. was one Of the most inli.
mate and confidential friends, related to
us, etew days. ago, the following incident
OF his life, an incident which shows clear
ly the high moral principle by which that
great and good man was ever governed,
in both private and public affairs.
While member Of the Senate Of New
York. many years ago, there were several
apple ants for bank charters. some OF
them for institutions with large capital
and whose friends were urging the pas
sape Of the bills with vehemenee,~aadsa| sa|
system Of lobbying was brought into re-
ouis,tion. scarcely inferior to the present
highly perfected state of the profession.
On one occasion a prominent member OF
Assembly, and either chen or subsequent-
llv Speaker of the House, was walking
arm.in arm. With Mr.. Wright. when the
| following conversation, in substance, pas
| sed between them:
Member.-I am told, Mr.. Wright, that
YOU have never acquired fortune, bu,
are in moderate circumstances.
Mr.. Wrigh.-You are correct. have
never found time to devote especially to
making money. and besides am not, per
hal pc 50 much attached to property asmos'
men.
/ Member you would not dislike to
be rich, and in easy circumstances!
+ Mr.. Wright.-No; on the contrary, ii
would afford me pleasure TO have com.
pe.ency, believing that l could use II Pru'
IDENTIFY, and in such manner as TO bench
Il others q well as mysell.
! Member.-l think | could put you il
8. the way OF fortune Of say $4,000,
YOU would but adopt my suggestions.
Mr.. Wright-I should feel great.
4 obliged to you for any suggestion, wh'c
would enable me, honestly TO acquire sue
Q an amount.
). Member.-Well. then, you know tbs
= the bank bills will be up in the Senat
Tomorrow. We have been capvassin(
and find the vote likely 10 be very clos'
know your opposition to them, and you
determination to defeat them. Nov,
ID YOU could manage to be unwell, and ,
lie detained from your seat when tho que
TO ton is taken, have no doubt some
nv friends would do something han'
ne some, and rather think it would
eh $4,000
g. Mr.. WrigM-(Indignantly droPplr
'ls the arm Of the member.) Sir. am
OF tonished. You have said enough. sir.
ad wish TO hear no more. II my lite is sps
&C. ed. | shall be in my sea, to vote again
''i the bills.
Fy Mr.. Wright said that such an imprt
,e' sion was made upon his mind by the co
Tor yersation, that hc was too nervous 10 Gle
by .oundly, and that a, one time in the mig
Ide he awoke and found himself wanderi
but about the room, in state OF nervous
pot element. In the morning ne ate "
lay light bre akfast, fearing it might cause h
to be sick. and hall an hour before
bic meeting Of the Senate, he was in his %
,tu- impatienily waiting for the opportunity
his record his vote, as judgment aud hone
ure dictated.
the Suoh was the principle which contro
,yer the action of Mr.. Wright in all his pu
and private relations. His success Is
i Of corded in history, while the tate OF
the person who had the temerity to attemp
$50 swerve him from the path OF rectitade,
he though man of fine talents and pop
lose manners, fell prey to dissipation.
de after removing from his country reside
,oke 10 the city OF New York. died an ingl
SO. Gus death. We could give his name.
prefer to withhold it out Of regard for
lend feelings of friends.-Rome Sentinel.
IAN. When we record our angry feeli
sl,v let il be on the snow. that the first b
,hsy of sunshine shall obliterate them fore,
'om' Any one may do casual act'rof [
de- nature, but continuation ofthem sh'
sucn q part Of tho tsn,perament.--Stera
A hypoerite is good in nothing hut