Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-04-11
XXXyI. Dist, y. Y. Shurk's Corners.

{. elthV You III tle seTN4Ce olice
aud gray eyes looked hun through, opaque
though he seems.
"' Yes, sir | was, sir. While this war
was prosecuted for constitutional object,
sir, | had the honor Of commanding bri-
gadr, Under the beloved and chosen leader
of our armies Of citizen soldiers; but
cannot end my sword, or my name, to an
Infamous crusade for the suhjugation of
noble race, and the extinction Of the old
constitutional land marks
80 Tigarr cries Captain ROLES unex-
three cheers
"' ROLES be silent, says Colonel Crom-
we'll; this time very sternly, but the big
youth looking very sad he smiles, in spite
Of himself in favorable moment.
"The loud man glares venom at the big
youth, who pufs back sweet innocence in
return
"' remember says the Colonel, in
curious, deliberate tone, i saw yorr name
in general order, I think As if sud
denly recoIlccting, 'Ah, yes | remember
perfectly
In more than one general order had
he seen it; the quon lam Brigadier Cen
eral having been thrice dismissed for
swindling, drunkenness, cowardce, or
some such trihes. and twice reinstated, on
the ground that he was earnest or had
raised a brigade or what not
"The de-starred does not seem TO relish
this pointed alluson, and proceeds more
moderately. Then you are aware, sir, Of
the relentless persecution by which | was
hunted down in consequence of my views
and of the triumphant manner in which
he free people of old Wyoga have vindi-
Gated my course in opposition to the i'm
beetle and corrupt Administration, trampl
ing under foot
al beg psrdon, sir, but have you any
business with me :?
"'Ah, of course an oficehOlder must
not listen to the truth about his MASTER
apologize. l understand you ptiful con-
dition, sir
40 Captain ROLES gets up suddenly in a
state of fits, but apparently thinks better
Of it, for he puts on his cap and stalks out
to cool, merely, glancing at the Congress
man in passing.
Cromwells left arm is down on the
table again, rigid Sir, he says, with n
corner on every word. If you have any
business with me, mention it. you say
a single word that does not pertain to YOUR
business, viii put YOU out Of the Office
If YOU choose to insult me, you may do 50
with impunity my hide is too thick to be
hurt by your slime. But if you say a word
di~respectful to my supcriors or the Cow
er4ment, | shall put you in the guard
house. and have you tied up by the thumbs
till you learn that even a member of Con
ercss can be made to behave ike decent
human being
The Congressman livid. The Colonel
ball in his check works a little, perhaps ;
that is all. Great powers Can the man
be used te such scenes, and yet alive and
not insane?
Presently the Congressman, cooling
down to the normal temperature of the
shyster, and cooking his hat deflntly on
one side, after the manner of the disciples
Of Faro, i want to know where the Am
mcrrikin Gahrds 5 camprd ?
''' What regiment? asks the Colonel,
as politely as as dtncins muster, in tones
Of silver, strangely contrasting with the
clear steel accent n moment ago.
1.-The Ammerikin Gahrds, but no com
bination of letters thereof | am master
can do justice to the Fulton market pro-
nunciation and infection.
"' What is the number of that regi-
ment?
"'Sixth regiment Cashmaphalitan bri-
gade
"' State number p
"' We don't recognize any State mum
bers raised the rgiment myself in the
Sixth Ward, and the Governor had moth
| ing to DO with il.
"' Know the Colonel's name?
"'Terence OFIaherty.'
"'Ah, yes Second Brigade: Third Di.
vision, Twentysi&th corps Orderly !.
ringing sharp spring bell, Orderly, aHow
| this gentleman emphasis on that
word the way to the Twenty sixth
! Corps.
The Congressman bows and retires
up, following the orderly. Presently n
heavy fall against the tent ropes, sto!id
beg pardon and an unmistakable volley
| of Five Points excitcs the Coloners bell
and sharp inquiry as to the cause of this
unseemly row Enter Captain ROLES &c
explain, his big lips twitching curiously
shading his eyes from the grey ones by
looking at me or any one rather than a
his chief Says the Congressman ran in
to him AMI got slipped in the mud no
his, the big youths fault; ap logized fol
it can't be helped Colonel Cromwell
evidently suspects something wrong, bu
takes pattern from the Irishmans parro