The south-western., 1861-09-18
The Popular Man

scarcely noticed the crowded streets and stirring throne
of the village as entered. However the excited shou
of 'hurrah for Watson, soon recalled my mind to tht
remembrance that it election day, and informed
me Of the fact that some individual by the name
Watson was probably the fortunate candidate
Watson, thought |, ''Watson! What a name fo
congressman Whyitis very little better than Watts
Go it, Watson"
"Hooray for w. W" roared out drunken fellow
stumbling into the street from grog-shop.
w Watson. The name struck me forcibly and I re
peatedtt myself several times why surely though
l. it can't be Bill Watson, OF college times And yet
now that remember, he was from this State But ht
was OF such fiery, unCompromisng disposition that ht
could be elected corporal of the company or ever
secretary OF the debating society at college 1t can
be our w. W"
After putting up at the inn, and cleaning my persor
and apparel from the dust Of travel as well as coulC
with the mpliments for that purpase convenentl1
located on the side porch OF the establishments | IN
quired OF mine host whether there were within the crc
of his acquaintance individual by the name of vii
liam Wallace Watson The jolly landlord, who eFi
IDENTITY thought he through he Joke shut one eye
and replied, oh! no. not by . Never hearC
of him.n
Not having exactly expected an affirmative reply,
rather taken abac by this nonice negative butir
moment recovered sufficiently to go on.
HE isn't but about thirty years old, suppose tai
and dark2n
been elected this very day
And mine host rolled off ehuckling to my dry, quiet
humour.
l was non-rlussed W. w Watson, same name pre-
csey w. W. tall, dark and thirty, thes same man
to fraction and OF the same age that ours ought to be
by this time. And then again it could not be OuI
w. W, though at heart clever fellow and honorable
was unpopular. He had some of the warmest friends
but number OF bitter enemies who continually worked
against him, some openly others coyertlY
Look here, Sambo,' said ! to the darkey, who haG
taken my horse did this Mr. Watson ever 90 to the
'Lor bless you, massa, | don't know sir, dzacty-
Specific did, though he's nightly educated sir tell you
The more the mystery bafied ny researches the more
interested became in solving it, Besides Watson had
always been fayorite Of mine, and SO bending my
course up what seemed to be Main street. started on
a voyage of discovery. Nv. ". Watson, attorney and
counsellor at law, soon caught my eye, painted over
the door OF small Office before which a tbrong ol
people were collected. pushed my way through the
crowd until came Immediately in front Of a gentleman
who seemed to be the centre Of attraction Our eyes
met, and there mutual recognition though dozen
ears had elapsed since our last meeting. Then came
the Warlnes greeting on both parts aud an Introduction
Of myself to the crowd who extended their enthusiasm
TO my person with such hearty good will that be-
gan TO think could run right well Tor congress myself
Ten O'Clock that night found me snugY ensconced in
nay friends cheerful library the atmosphere somewhat
rtdolent Of Cuban perfume. At length ! said, well
now Bill tell me caudidly bow did you get to be
a popular NAM" Watson reflected a moment his eyes
fixed on the ceiling, and a slight mile Of satisfaction
on his handsome face, before he replied
1T Is the story Of 4 struggle Aou know yourself
what obstacle l must have encouIstered in achieving
such position
Yes, | sad you always managed TO keep on hand
a plentiful stock of enemies al college
Fact, be replied, laughing heartily 'sBut now
never allow myself to DluIop in one They are II *
true' eontinaay sprnShg up mere ana there, but as
soon aS ma II out take SPECIAL pans u eAtermnate
them
no" on eaftl 90 you manage to keep on good
terms Wild everybody: WHAT'S the secret
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Ana so 1t went on ior years In every business trans
acton oil any extent my lnHeAbHty was a source OF
constant amnesty on the part OF some one interested,
and OF trouble to myself ii Taught school, as accord
hg TO the custom of the country dId while studying
law the whole two years was one prolonged tight be
tween me and my pupils Ihe slightest lnracton Of
good order was an offence, and on principle must be
punished. did not reflect that many offences are tue
result Of houghtlessness or impulse and must not be
treated as deliberate badness. Their occurrence may
be checked without punishment | was however, de
tennined to suppress all disorder by the strong hand,
and would make 10 compromise with the levity Of
childhood The consequence was spirit of resistance
and revolt, tar more turbulent and dsorderr than the
original leritT-
] would differ with man as to the settlement of
business II be insisted on his views, could not but
believe that it was in bad faith. made no allowance
or the binding influence Of anger, cupidity any
other passion He differed with me, it was euough he
must be rascal and generally gave him understand
hat thought so.
As YOU may imagine, the number of my enemies
steadily increased. had, indeed many friends; for,
part from my pncompromising spirit when opposed,