Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-12-17
pernle,ities of a Non.yoter.


Have always paid taxes cheerfully. Never
cared who was President--never cared who
wasn't. Haynt voted since jackson was elect
ed. Take 10 interest in politics. Never did,
Sole desire in this life is for people to let me
lone en- politics. Sole desire in this life frustra
ted-people won't.
Have heard of Fillmore. Had faint idea
there was such a man as Buchanan. Have
heard Frenont's name mentioned. Know moth
/ ing in particular about either. Don't desire to.
Don't think they are anything more than men.
Entire community in conspiracy against me.
Entire community bound to make me enter the
political arena. Entire community finds itself
disappointed Existence now horrible strug-
ele to cet away from political men. One man
lin nv ward nv particular adherence. He's an
immense creature. He serves his country faith
fully and distributes votes every election =
Smokes cigars while he does it and thereby Vi
olates CITY ordnance. But he does great deal
| for his country in the way of distributing votes.
| He's only twenty-five years OF age, but his fund
of political knowledge is immense. He knows
more than all living statesmen combined II
he dosn't, he thinks he does Perhaps that just
as we'll Don't envy that young mans sleep
Suppose he dreams of ''bleeding Kansas every
night. Don't like to bet, but will 60 that
he has Missouri Compromise nightmare once
! Il week. Not aware never had a John Jones
but if had it would be that young man. But
Ftonholes IN the street every day. Makes
point OF perpetually telling me that the
camp-fres burn brightly. Has pleasant habit
of constantly informing Inc that eternal vigl-
lance is the price of Liberty. Hits me in the
wind, and tells Inc PehnSylvanias all right
Wakes Inc up at six in the morning to let me
know New York is safe. Imagine take an interest
in the Brooks and Summer affair. Don't wish
| the man any harm, but should be pleased to
hear that lucrative prospect had turned up for
him in Australia.
Have strong antipathy to torch-light process
sions. Don't see the sense in barbecnes New
er was fond of mass meetings. Always consid-
cred "ri.llies' rather stupid than otherwise
PEOPLE won't believe it. Was appointed Ohiei
Marshars aid in torch-light procession last We'd
nesday. Young man before alluded to got Inc
! the appointment Said he knew I'd be pleased.
Thanked him and told him wasn't.
Next day informed me he'd hire me splen-
did horse at Smuggip' 's-one that didn't shy
heard him and shuddered Next day got Snug
gins bill tfor horse five dollars. Protested
| Smuegins insisted Said he'd been engaged,
rand no one else had the use Of him. Paid the
bill, made mental memorandum: "Poics-
five dollars out"
Went to Cambridge the other day. Man with
white eravat and glasses in omnibus wanted to
take Presidential vote Felt like choking man
| in white cravat and glasses. Finally resolved
10 give bit of my mind when he asked me-
| Didn't have the chance. Southern student sat
directly opposite me- When white cravat asked
him who he went for, he answered Preston D.
Brooks" That breaks up that Presidential vote
White cravat called him young reprobate. Pi-
Gus old lady turned up her eyes. Chorus OF
Passengers groaned "oh!'
Usually take nap after dinner. Prepared to
say relish nap after dinner. Bell rang yeS,er-
day. Young man must see me immediately
Supposed OF course it must be to interrupt my
nap. Saw the young man. 4onng man actual
! ly woke me up to ask Inc TO bay Lye
Of BucLanen. Have heard of ilnpudence.-
Flatter myself know what brass is. Will free
| ly present my hat to aforesaid young man as
| living embodiment OF both. Young man told Inc
| Ia find it most interesting reading. Thanked
him. Told him preferred For's Book Of 1Nar-
tqrs Young man recommended reading it be-
fore dinner Tor appetite Thanked him. Told
me to help him along in the world. told him
| tlne chances ioT MIN III DeCeihoei. lounS
man asked me how so? Told him would give
him refusal OF shoveling snow off my sidewalk.
Young man apostrophized my eyes and went
out Tried to resume my nap. Couldn't. Was
wicked enough to think could have slept if book
were under my pillow.
Appeal to you as reasonable being have
men who wish to save their country auy right
to bother me9 Perfectly willing they Should
save their coun ry. Have no objection to their
saving their country any number OF times il
may suit their convenience. Let 'em go ahead
and save it. but let 'em leave me alone Don't
see any necessity of my exercising ireenen's
privilege if don't want to. Do you9
SUFFERER.
P. S.-Shall be out of town from November
lst to 10Th. Please tell inquiring friends have
gone to Kansas.