Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-08-07
HrOiled Quail and Penaticism.
4 LreisLA1lvr sKuYcH.


Of oil kinds, and takes ground early and de-
cisiyely against. all measures which in any
manner cut in upon the Inheritance vouch-
ssfed tc ms by the "great principles Of
Ninety Eight" Mr.. Baiey's influence
combined with his great good nature and
sffsbie manners, make linn much sough,
after by all kinds OF people. Among the
strangers who called upon him on Monday
last, was Mr.. Monroe, from Sleuben
rcnniy
"Mr. Billy, believer"
Yes, s!f- lake a seat"
Il have called on you, Mr.. Bailey, for
ihe purpose Of obtaining your Influence in
'defea,irg a bill which The fanatics Of Steuben
have just got up for the purpose of oircum-
ScrlbirS cnr Sunday privileges"
What i, that ?"
they wish the Legislature to pass bill
authorizing The Board Of Supervisors 10 pass
q law making it a PENAL offence 10 drive past
churol, during divine service, except in
pursuit Of u physician, We, the people,
object 10 any such arrangement, and insist
that sHc n law Is at once iyronnous and
uuconstiu,iona"
"YoH are right, sir: it is iyrannical and
unconstitutional --as much so us that pro-
h,bitcry law which Greeley s. Co., licked
into shape in 1855"
"Such being your sentiments, suppose
we may count on your assistance in defeat
ing the bill
"Oi course YOU can"
"Ho~ val the New York delegation go?"
Right. Of course. New Workers are
down on all laws that smack OF Massachu-
.et's Puri.alism."
"When can you see them and talk the
matter orerI'
Any time. Thi, evening, If necessary"
"Say tomorrow evening and, for the
sssc ri imprcssing the subject on their
memories, invite them to Captain Kuieh's,
Ia discuss hroi!ed quail and wood cock"
"A god idea, bat slightly expensive"
Never mind the expense. Order W
'nni III fort the bill. What will it be 20
u Net less than fifty, nor more than
seven'y-ive dollars"
Say seventy Eve, and take the money
on; or tha'."
Here Mr.. Monroe, agent for the
Sleuben County Anti-Fanatic Association, -
pulled out hundred dollar bill on the bank
of Troy. Mr.. Bailey took it and handed
Mr.. Monroe two tens and five in change.
Mr.. Monroe folded up the documents,
shook hands with Mr. Bailey, and left.
Before lie took his departure, he informed
Mr.. B. that lie had TO go 10 Stcuben by the
three o'clock train, but would return again
on Saturday morning without fail. A few
hours after Mr.. Monroe's departure. Mr..
Bailey called on Captain Knight and ordered
up quail and Heidseiok for twelve.
"When 90 you wish them"
"T1,n0rrnw evening
They shall be ready a! eight precisely"
Mr.. Billy said. "ihat will do" lighted a
cigar, pulled on his right-hand glove and
returned 10 lis hotel. Tuesday evening
found the supper, and so did a portion of the
New York delegation.
Speeches were made by MeSsrs Bailey
md Anthem, while sentiments were thrown
off by every body. The discussion Of the
quail continued till about eleven o'cuci,
when Mr.. Riley made move that the par
IS adjourn sine die. The motion was put
mud carried Mr.. DliIey and the New
York delegation left the parlor and entered
the bar room.
What is your bill, Capian?"
"Six;y-eight dollar , SIR"
Take il ont Of that"
Here Mr. Bailey handed Captain Knight
thst hundred dollar bill. The Captain took
he bill ind handed lin thiry.two dollars
in change.
Take q cigar, gentlomen?"
''Of course--torches for twelve"
1he torches were produced. The iwelve
rartook of torches, and then left for the
purpose Of walking oil the effects of that
last bottle"
The next morning found Mr.. Bailey in
tie House as usual. Among the letters he
received was one from Mr.. Monroe, of
Strnhcn, urging HIM 10 "wocll that cussed
bill should 1t be sprung upon the House
during i..a absence Whlle Mr.. Bailey was
reading that letter, a messenger tapped him
OF The arm:
~ man wishes to see you in the lobby"
Mr.. Bailey dropped the letter and went
III pursuit OF the gentleman.
What do you wish, sir?"
"Change for that hundred dollar bill you
gave Captain Knight last night-Hendrick-
sou says lis counterfeit"
''Nol possible"
at isn't anything else"
Tell the Captain will call and adjust
matters after the House adjourns."
The gentleman replied "very well, sir, "
and left Mr.. B. was of course US good as
his word. He called upon the Captain, re-.
deemed the bill, and then commenced Sc
res o. inquiries in relation to the private
history Of Mr.. Monroe, of Steuben." On
enquiring of the members, he was told that
no such Society as the "Steuben Anti Fa-
matte Association" was in existence, neither
was there any such law spoken Of as the
Sunday statute referred to by Mr.. Monroe,
Mr.. Bailey scratched his ear and said in an
under tone, Sold by thunder" Mr. Bal
ley INN ediately repaired to the Police Of
fee and entered a complaint. A warrant
was issued for Mr.. Monroe's arrest. l.
was handed to officer Whalen, who found
the Secretary of the stcuben Anti-Fanalc
Association in Utica. He brought him Ia
town on Thursday. MIR. Monroe is now in
4ioil He will he tried for sWindng ui the