Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-05-22
BOILED QUAIL AND FANAfICIsM
A LEGISLATIVE SKETCH.

great Auency, and always TO the point. Mr..
Bailey is down on old fogy legislation Of all
kinds, and takes ground early and decisively
against all measures which in any manner cut
IN upon the inheritance vcuchsafed TO US by
the great principles Of Ninety Eight" Mr..
Bailey's influence, combined with his great
good nature and affable manners, make him
much sought after by all kinds of people
among the strangers who called upon him. on
Monday last, was Mr. Monroe, from Steuben
county
"Mr Bailey, believer"
Yes, sir-take a seat"
81 have called on you, Mr.. Bailey, for tho
purpose Of obtaining your inhuencei ia defeat
ing bill which the fanatics Of Steuben have
just got up for the purpose Of circumscribing
our Sunday privileges"
Z" What is that"
"They wish the Legislature to pass a bill
authorizing the board Of supervisors TO pass a
law making it a penal offence to drive past a
church during divine service, except in pur-
suit Of a physician. We, the people, object
to any such arrangement, and insist that such
lew is at once tyrannous aud unconstitu-
tional."
"YOu are right, sir; it is tyrannical and
unconstitutional-as much so as that prohibi-
tory law which Greeley a Co. licked into
shape in 1855 -
"Such being your sentiments, 1 suppose we
may count On your assistance in defeating the
bill?"
"0fcourse you can"
" How will the New York delegation 20 p,
Fright, of course. New Yorkcrs are down
on all laws that smack of Massachusetts, Puri-
tanism -
"When can you see them and talk the matter
over?'
"Any time. This evening, if necessary"
Say tomorrow evening, and, for the sake
of impressing the subject on their memories,
invite them to Capt Knights, to discuss
broiled quail and woodcock "
"a good idea, but slightly expensive %
Never mind the expense. Order up and
L I'll foot the bill, What will it be %
Not less than fifty, nor more than seventy
five dollars
Say seventy five, and take the money out
Of that -
Here Mr.. Monroe, agent for the steuben
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 ia change. Mr.. Monroe
folded up the documents, shook hands with
Mr.. Bailey, and left. Before he took his de-
parture, he informed NJ. u. that he had to
go to Steuben by the three o'clock train, but
would return again on Saturday morning with
out fail. few hours after Mr.. Monroe's
departure, Mr.. Bailey called on Capt. Knight,
and ordered up quail and Heidseick fOr
twelve
When do you wish them"'
Tomorrow evening"
"They shall be ready at eight precisely"
Mr.. Bailey said 60 that will do" lighted q
cigar, pulled on his right-hand glove, and re-
turned to his hotel. Tuesday evening found
the supper, and SO did a portion OF the New
York delegation.
Speeches were made by Messrs. Bailey and
Anthon, while sentiments were thrown off by
every body. The discussion Of the quail con-
tinued till about eleven o'clock, when Mr..
Riley made a move that the party adjourn
SIne de. The motion was put and carried.
Mr.. Bailey and the New York delegation left
the parlor and entered the bar room.
What is your bill, Captain ?"
Sixty eight dollars, sir"
Take it out of that :"
Here Mr.. Bailey handed Capt knight that
hundred dollar bill. The Captain took the
bill and handed him thirty-tw dsllars in
change
"Take a cigar, gentlemen"
"Of course-torches for twelve"
The torches were produced. The twelve
partook of torches, and then left for the pur-
pose Of walking of the effects Of " that last
bottle
The next morning found Mr.. Bailey in the
House as usual Among the letters he re-
urging him to watch "thst cussed bill,"
should it be sprung upon the House du-ing
his absence While Mr.. Bailey was readIIS
that letter, messenger tapped him on the
arm:
A man wishes to see you in the lobby"
Mr.. Bailey dropped the letter and went in
pursuit of the gentleman.
"What do you wish, sir?"
"Change for that hundred dollar bill you
gave Capt. Knight last night-Hendrickscn
says it a counterfeit" !"
mot possible"
"It 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, as good as his word.
He called upon the Captain, redeemed the
bill, and then commenced q series of inquiries
in relation to the private history of "Mr.
Monroe, of Steuben.' On inquiring Of the
members he was told that no such society as
the " Steuben Anti-Fanatic Association" was
In existence. neither was there any such Law
spoken of as the Sunday statute referred to
by Mr. Monroe. Mr.. Bailey scratched hisea
and said, in an under tone, /" Sold, by thun-
der" Mr.. Bailey Immediately repaired to
the police Office and entered a complaint A
warrant was issued for Mr.. Monroe's arrest
1t was handed to Officer Whalen, who found
the Secretary Of the Steuben Anti-Fanatic
Association in Utica. He brought him to
town on Thursday. Mr.. Monroe is now in
Jail. He will be tried for swindling at the
next County Court Mr.. Monroe resides a
short distance from Rochester, and has already
served mt two in the State prisOn for