The true Democrat., 1856-03-25

the nanu when all obscure and unkOWn, an lifted me up to a seat in the Congress of tn United States, and which, when slandered an abused ill my last canvass, during my absence sustained me with an emphatic endorsement submit 1t fearlessly, confidently to you, whetl CT shall return to my home under the frow of your condemnation, or whether will agai be greeted with that plaudit ever so dear to pub bllc man, "Well done, thou good and faitl ful servant
 In any event, 1 am truly yours,
 SAMUEL CARUTHERs. HoUsE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Washington, February 29, 1856.
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 For the True Democrat. The Western Democratic PsIamiSt.
 AIR-'' Nelsou's Old Canoe" In lzard county Sam was i'll, In fact about to die; He could not bear another pill He nothing did but sigh. Chorus-Do come along my Union boy
 Do come along, Oh do.
 We'll all hurrah for uncle Sam
 But not this midnight crew. Although he had faithful friend, That lived on Hidden Creek, The people met to pay their tax, And he came up to speak.
 Chorus-Do come along, etc. He mounts the stand addressed the crowd, And said to every man, "Poor Sam is going very fast Lets help him if we can.''
 Clorus-Do come along etc. He said he was a Methodist, But was not of the south "For they are all secessonists' y He therfore takes the North.
 ChoyUs.-Do come along, etc. Sometimes he'll sing, sometimes he'll preacl Sometimes he'll plead for Sam Then'S when he butts his head against A grind stone like that ram.
 ChorWS-Do come along. etc. In all his speech he labored hard To give poor Sam relief; But he had failed, and now he tries To get some salve from Eph.
 Ch0rus-Do come along, etc. Then Ephram comes and takes the stand, Wrapped in an old blue sack. lie said he was democrat, Brought up by Col. Black.
 Chmus.-Do come along, etc. And now said he, "Tm much obliged To that old hoary head, Awhile took his sage advice lived but now Pm dead.'' Chorus.-Do come along, etc. "Two years ago l started out, To run for Probate Judge; 1 run awhile and found myself As llfeless as wedge"
 Ch0rus-Do come along, etc lis true, Ephriam was raised up By good democrat; But now he is a dirty pup, And Know Nothing brat
 Ch0rus.-Do come along, etc. The reason why, is known to each Why he went of astray, For while he was disposed to preach, We did not choose to pray.
 Cboras.-Do come along, etc. He said he wanted to be judge, He thought his prospects fair, The democrats said "'twas fudge, He's such an awful liar.''
 Chorus.-Do come along, etc. Ephriam's principles will not do, Although he's preacher, He's of the North Methodist crew A Know Nothing speaker.
 Chorus.--Do come along, etc. "The democrats have now left me, And 1 must be something; l never can an office see, Less Pm a Know Nothing"
 Chorus.--Do come along, etc. And now my speech has hccn quite short Although it's been complete 1 hope dear friends you won't feel hurt, And now I'll take my SeaC "
 Chorus-Do come along, etc. Then comes up the Elder friend, As he had done before, And told them all he would reply, If they would leave the store.
 Chorus.--Do come along, etc. "And now my friends you see my pills, Nor Ephriam's salve wontdo, And you must bid poor Sam farewell" Adieu poor Sam, adieu!
 Chorus.-Do come along, etc. And now," said he, "I'm glad to see My friend 50 smart chap, And if it want so very cold, The child should have my cap.
 Chorus.-Do come along etc.