Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1867-01-09
THE CHRONICLE.
KENIPTONIA.
No. s.
KemptOn Runs for Omee.

/. ted by the appearance of this letter. ThC
reason l have not written these many
weeks is on accocnt of tie terrible shock ]
received last August. When q candidate
= before the people for an Office, received
'back set' which has probably termina
ted my political career.
j Thinking my turn had come, l acting
. upon the advice of numerous friends, can
vassed the county, and made the acquaint-
anee of many men who are supposed to
exercise local political influence. Pro
curing a map of the county, and marking
the places where these influential men
reside, 1 obtained q horse and buggy, and
taking supply of the 'one thing needful''
proceeded TO one of the back towns, and
called upon Squire Gerry, who received me
cordially, but when he learned that was
upon an electiOneeIing tour, swelled him
self somewhat, and in a manner very
difficult to initiate, informed me he was
already pledged to Lance, one of my COM
petitors. This distinguished gentleman
also informed me that he could carry the
town any way he pleased, and made other
statements which impressed me with a
sense of his Importance. Believing he
could carry the town for Lance made no
further special effort there. Before leav
ing the Squire, produced the Bottle, and
held it invitingly before him. His
watery eyes frightened at once, and
clearing his throat said, that he ''didn't
often drink, but when he did twas gener-
ally about that time of day. He took ''a
long pull, strong pull and pull
altogether" he nearly drained the bottle,
but comforted me with the assurance that
carried good liquor. next proceeded
to an adjoining town, and called upon
Deacon Dean, who was represented to me
as being a man of consequence. Upon
presenting myself to him, and making
known my errand, soon learned that he
was pledged to Bird, another aspirant for
Office. The Deacon desired TO know, of
what church was a member, and when
1 informed him, said he was sorry our
religious sentiments were not alike. he
then made few remarks on the subject of
Temperance, and looking me fairly in the
eye said he was opposed to persons being
elected to Office, who were in the habit of
indulgIng in intoxicating liquors, and
furthermore, that he would use what little
influence he had to keep them out. left
the Deacon in disgust, but not until had |
said to him that the practice some people !
had of presenting their views upon the /
temperance, or any other question, unask- I
ed, was very disagreeable, and gave
offence to many. Upon looking around
the towh 1 couldn't discover anything
encouraging, and left. That night stop
ped at quiet farm house, and hugely
enjoyed the apples and cider of the good
farmer who was one of my clients. Pre-
vious to retiring he prepared delicious
mixture, the principal ingredient of which
was the-fuid extract of rye. While
disposing Of it in our peculiarly happy
manner, he solemnly pledged himself to
support me, and do what he could to
secure my election. Went TO bed feeling
very fine, and arose in the morning much
by sleep, and encouraged by the
hearty support of the farmer. But my
Joy was turned to great grief when at the
next town learned that he didn't belong
to our party.
Not yet completely discouraged, 1 post
ed myself for speech at the school-hOuse
that evening. During the day 1 circula-
ted around town somewhat freely, and
spent quite sum of money for drinks for
voters who promised to cast their ballots
for delegates pledged to me. 1 secured
the requisite number of persons to act as
delegates, and instructed them regarding
their duties. When evening arrived
was indeed in q happy frame of mind. At
half past seven went TO the school house
with one Of my delegates, we stopping out
;ide a moment 70 take ''little something"
TO nerve US up to the work before US.
Found the house crowded, and the audi
snce impatient. Was introduced by the !
delegate who accompanied NE, and was ,
received with demonstra tions of applause, {
lot unmixed with Kisses. Beginning ,
said-"Fellnw Citizansl Previous TO !
this morning had no knowledge what
'ever, not the slightest intimation that
Il was to speak upon this occasion; !
consequently, I have no carefully {
prepared, elaborate or classical speech !
'to make, but ''will round unvarnished
tale deliver" A rowdy in the crowd
lere sang out-"let'er come"-Not !
Ieeding the interruption I contlnuod-.I I
in times of emergencies, when intricate, e
and complicated affairs in :
governments are to be explored, when :
mighty revolutions agitate, control and q
the destruction of communities,
when the sea of human discord rolls
high, threatening to engulph i
in its dark wators the ship of State
Iere lOafer yelled-"Bully for the =
hip!"-Pausing and pointing my finger a
Jward the fellow / said-''the penitenti- e
~ is gaping for you" Set down." cried
ne. "Hurrah for Lauce!" yelled anoth-
T. "Tbree cheers for Bird!' shrieked n
ome one directly in front of me. bring e
n yer dictionary" "DO yer keep up that t
OunteDsnce on water?" ''Go home!" .
Who hired = substitute!' In vain 1
ried to quiet the tumult. "Bring on the q
ggs!" shouted some one. ''Go for rail''
ried another, and about that time 1 be-
anne convinced it would be advisable for f,
le to leave the building. Calling on my B
elegate to stand by me, hurriedly left ?
be platform, and attempted to leave the s
ouse' and succeeded, after receiving nu- -
ierous shoves and having my hat smash Z
own over my eyes. lost no time IN
getting up" my horse and buggy, and
Erecting my course hemeward, thorough C
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