Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1867-01-09

admitted me with many manifestations &
great joy. Her loving kindness cheere
my heart, and led the for awhile TO forge
my troubles. Though absent from HON
but one night and part of another, it va
by far the longest period of time Mrs. X
and myself had been separated since W
were married. Her great delight upor
my safe return, and her solemn declara
ton that should never stay away from
home another night, convinced me tha
her affection for me was great, very great
didn't get down town until late the
the next day. and had woful tale to tel
my friends, but they only laughed and
assured me my chances were the best yet
Other parts of the County had been visi
ted, and the "wires" successfully laid
Have patience, and work, was continually
drum med into my ears. Oh! how 1 Ia
bored with every man | met. Visiting
the machine shops, planning mills, car
riage manufactures, &C., l shook hands
with all tE workmen, and told them OF
the deep interest had in their welfare
and made use of this original expression
''If there is any thing can do for you
let me know, and 1 will do it tcheerfully''-
The day after the primary meetings were
held, the prospect really looked encour-
aging. Ny friends declared that large
majority of the delegates were pledged 10
me. Lance's friends claimed the same
for him, as likewise did Birds. On the
day of the convention l dressed myself
in nv best clothes, put on a stand up col
lar, got out my gold headed cane, and as
suming a knowing and amiable look, sal
lied forth to greet my friends, the dele
gates, as they came into town. 1 am Of
the opinion that shook hands with every
person who took a part in the proceedings
of the Convention, and with many others.
When The Convention WAS organized,
felt confident of receiving the nomina-
ton, but what puzzled me most was, that
neither Lance nor Bird seemed the least
bit discour aged. The announcements
were made. Members were requested TO
prepare their ballots. Now a lively scene
ensued; friends ofall the candidates rush
ing about the hall, forcing into the hands
of the delegates tickets having upon them
the name of their favorite. My friends
were active. The first vote resulting in
.no choice" Lance and were ''tied''-
Bird brought up the rear. 1 was almost,
but not quite, ''tho peoples favorite."
How anuously ! awaited the result Ofthe
second ballot. 1t VS. at last proclaimed
from the stand. ''no choice" but Lance
was ahead. The horrifying news was gent
ly broke to me, that my friends were de-
serting to Lance. 1 couldn't bear to re-
main longer in the hall, and despairingly
slipped down stairs, and stole within the
quiet precincts of q friendly grocery, and
tried 10 ''drown my sorrows in the flow
ing bowl" 1t was of no use. Mr. emo
lions were to fervent 20 be subdued by
hat kind of pressure. Going out on the
street, met Bird, and learned from him
he final disastrous result Lance had re-
,eived the nomination. Bird at once de-
,lared his intention to emigrate, and i
believe has since done so. But 1 having
large family, WAS compelled TO remain,
nd work for the success Of the nominee
found my way home about eleven
'clock that night Kind friends accom-
,anied me to the gate. comforting me
vi tn assurances of eternal fidelity. Mrs.
<, and she children had retired. Po-
ting up the fire, seated myself and So
iloquized after tho manner and style Of
Nolsey-
Farewell, long farewell. to all ny great
his Is the sta te Of man: To- day he puts forth
he tender leaves of hope, tomorrow blossoms,
Ind bears his blushing hOnors thick upon him:
he third day (voTE) comes a frost, killing
be thinks. good easy man. full surely,
lis greatness is a ripsning,-nips his root.
Ind then he falls as l Go.
Vain pomp and glory of this world hateye!
}, how ureiched is that poor man who hangs
IN princes (the PEOPLEs) favors."
When 1 had finished, familiar sound
cached my ear. Exemption, my dear,
ONE to be6'-an l went.
Sereney Yours, KEMPTON.