Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-11-21

mission that he was weak headed and
approaching toward dotage to acknowledge
that he had been overcome by wine, and
that was the only way by which he could
account for the resignation which they
spoke about. lie had rather actually re.
sign than labor under such q stigma as
this, and accordingly he said
"Well, Jones, you know I've been in
the service good while, and waut a little
quiet, so you see think ii best to resign.
The poetry of dying in the harness is very
nice, but hang if / fancy it.
They shook hands and parted; the
General in whirl of perplexity, and the
Colonel in a fever of fun at the success Of
the ruse. ......-
The next night splendid supper was
prepared and large number of military
guests invi ed to attend in the tallest fea-
ther. The General was there in full regi-
mentais, his face was glowing with the
excitement of the whole affair as the vii
lage paper said the next morning "was
splendidly gotten up, happiness waved her
illumined wing over the scene and the
genius of cheerulness rested 10 genial
content on every heart and beamed upon
every countenancc." The Colonel, to quote
the same authority, presided with the
usual dignity" and when the cloth was
. remoxea he called upon all to fill their
glasses to respond to a sentiment which he
had to offer, whicn he would preface by
few remarks.
"We have," said he, "as our honored
guest this evening, our beloved General
Ii Hardun, whose long service has been fully
appreci ted by us in common with the whole
community. We rejoice TO meet with him
on this occasion although cur meeting is
not one of unalloyed fostvity. There is
ouc bitter ingredient in our cup: General
tIarduu has siyniGcd his intention of re-
signing! I his announcement, need not
say, was as unexpected rs it was painful.
Our correction his been 81 long and init
mate that parting seemed impossible, yet
such is the decree Of fate. But while you
flag floats i'll triumph over our heads we
will remember the undying 81 .ry shed
upon it by he illustrious man who now
withdraws from its support, | pledge you
the health and long continuance of our
gallant friend, General Eiardun."
Ike speech was received with nine
cheers, a Tiger, perhaps, but whether the
growl which resounds from all sorts Of
junglcs was then known is matter Of
doubt. The greatest enthusiasm was dis
played and his health was drank in three
brimming glasses, one after another. As
soon as silence was restored the General
arosetc respond.
Friends said he-holding to the ta-
bic, for his emotion made him unsteady,
and his voice was husky from the same
cause" Friends, kindness overpowers me.
| never, till this moment, dreamed that [
was half so much regarded by you. Gem
temen, fellow-soldiers, brethren in arms
it gives me pleasure to meet with such
good fellows. My association with you
has been the most pleasant, | may say
glorious character. We have long served
together on the tented field, and fought
and bled and died, so to speak, or would
have done so at duty's call, cemented to-.
gether like bricks in that deadly imminent
breeches of war. With full remembrance
of this, l will that in view of all your re-.
gard and of the feeling you display about
losing me, should be an migrate if 1 allow
selfish consideration to inspire me-
Therefore whatever | may have said about
resigniDg, | hereby retract, and declare
that 1 will stick to you to the last. 1t
will be impossible for NE to leave such
glorious set of boys"
A shout of laughter responded to the
Speech and Col. Jones gave an extended
wink around the board very expressive of
the belief which he at that moment enter
tanned that they were all especially hum
bugged, and that the General wasn't, This
impression continued till the next day,
when the ones who ordered the supper had
to pay the bill.-BOStOn Gazette.