Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-30

as if aware of his superiority-for he
seemed great man-but willing to
waive it. was much pleased with him,
and no less with my knowledge of human
nature in ascertaining his true character,
and he convinced me that my opinion was
correct.
During the first few miles of the way
we all maintained dignifed silence, and
it was not until we had been jolted and
busted and summed together a little that
we began to feel the tender ties of SYM
pathy our colloquial faculties were STIR
red up, and after the usual preliminary
remarks, it WAS " rnaunI ~..I I~-------'-'' -
that it was fine day, DC. The family
on the back seat were soon employed in
the discussion of their own affairs, the
young gentleman and lady seemed prin
cipally attracted by each other, the modest
parsonage was in solitary mood, and l
tried my powers of pleasing on the indi-
vidual next me-
Ispoke of the improvement in roads
my companion mentioned his delight
full excursion on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad. Ilauded the hospitality of the
good citizens of Baltimore he ran over
familiarly the names Of their first men,
described the churches were they made
prayers, the banks were they made money,
and the taverns were they made punch.
| spoke of Philadelphia-he knew all
about the Quakers, clean streets, United
States Bank and Water Works. l spoke
of New York-he talked of Tammany
Hall, caucusses, the Corporation, Harlem
Railroad and Trinity Churchyard. In
fact he seemed man of general observa-
ton; /; had been everywhere, and knew
everything. And | thought this great
man indeed
longed to learn his name Who
could he be ! tried to discover his pol
itics, and said that " Pierce had come in
by a large majority" He assented. l
went further, and gave it as my opinion
that the General had served his country
WELL" He conceded, and at the same
lime took occasion to observe that a "pub-
lie man appears in different light to the
world at large, and to those who see him
in his unguarded hours" Aha thought
l, you know some ething about Washing
ton secrets, then.
Pray, SIR said l, care you ac-
quainted with the General 90
"Oh yes! l have known him these
ten years.
" A gentlemanly man, l am told 90
"Quite so. The General and l have
had many pleasant conversations like
him very well, although he is little huff
fy.-He has patronized me often.''
A favorite at the White House, thought
l! Perhaps can secure his influence
to obtain for me the Office of Postmaster,
Notwithstanding Squire Busters appli-
cation.
But to be more confident, l alluded to
certain rumors concerning the General 5
willfulness, DC.
He has his faults" remarked my
companion, 'as well as others, and is
sometimes little cross but under-
stand hina-I neyer made an unsuccessful
application"
Hope dawned upon the soul of William
Williams.
Ill could only procure the intercession
of this Government favorite-if | could
but persuade him to make an APPLICATION
for me, Squire Bluster would be nullifed,
and William Williams would obtain the
"cynosure of his bones.''
dwelt on politics with the intention
of drawing my neighbor out. He was
quite communicative told me many lit
tie anecdotes about many great men tai
ked of Congress, the Government affairs,
the ambassadors, the balls, the levees, un-
til felt doubly certain was conversing
with great man.
| did not fail to remark the difference
between great and a common man. My
companion addressed the modest gentle
man respectfully and complacendy, and
even condescended to ask his opinion on
some important subject but the indiyid-
ual apparently not aware of the kindness,
was reserved and ambiguous in his re-
plies. My cheeks really burned to see
this mere automaton show so little graft
tude to the good -natured great man.
My exertions to please were redoubled
in consequence of the intentions of this
cold hearted creature and | felt happy
in believing that had ingratiated myself
into the favor of the great unknown.
Thus we travelled until late hour of