Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1872-02-07
Hon. z. J. Mitchell.
Ills NOBLE EFFORTS IN BEHALF OF
LAFAYETTE.
HE FIGHTS ALMOST SINGLE
HANDED AGAINST A COM
BINED HOST OF CORRUP-
TIONISTS.

Noltaire. in the history Of England. has re-
to ai, Vantage but when in difficulty and in
action." This Is equally applicable TO our
noble Young Representative. who has stood
up >,nSlc-nanhcd against 4 host of artlul deep |
>ci"mrl >couudrCl> in and about our halls of
Legislation. day and night in couclaIr. plot |
ting and lay ing plans 10 defeat him i'll the
faithful discharge OF his duty to his constitu-
cnt>. There II Il natural iirmnc>s which in
som, minds cauliot he shaken by bribery or
corruption. that when brought into action
Discovers i cabinet of iOrtitudr that no dam
ger can intiniillte. our honorable member
has de Icl"vca Il iirmne>> Of mind ana prin
ciplr. that has sustained him under the most
.rkiug circumstances. The time had come
When one or both our members should change
their sentiments or one or both should TAIL.
y line OF iIrrConcliInlc separation MAS To he
drawn between them. He >tuodl LIKE L stone
Wall! against TIT. combined hosts of corrup-
ton. AMI Iia- collie out g~loriou>iy ~Nictori-
otI>. | love III" man that can smile in trouble,
That can gather strength by opposition and
crow brave IN danger. 1t Is the tendency
q! little minds to shrink. but he whose con-
>ciclcc approves his acts will pursue hi> prin-
cIpIr> To death. There are cases which call
not he o,crdrawn by language. and here is
one. Look AT thc situation. At the tinc our
iaIIIiu. Representative WAS about to carry
out the viii and expectations OF his con>titu-
"nt>, To hi, establishment arose u Judas in the
iiLil. and lie attended by 4 host of arttul, de-
signing and deeply interested men. who had
>.crcIS laid Their plans. rallied their hosts.
irIr-t upon !lI,l iikr = clap of thunder under
i clear sky. II was a great task to argue
aSaIn>. determined hardness. E!oIucnvc MAY
strike the ear. and ;lIc language of sorrow
draw forth the tear of compassion, but moth
ing can reach the heart that is dead to every
feeling but the love of money. He had 10
contend against Generals. joh shane.l Ma
jrr-. Judges. Clerks. and QUE of the most ill.,
gcninu>. INSCRIPTIONS. crafty lawyer, who has
all the cunning o%i.tie. fox or the >tomache Of
the wolf. | cannot conclude this article
without one remark Oh our county affairs.
Why is 1t that >ople particular individuals
have taken >uch All active part against the
removing tic present county court: Is there
>umcthin. behind the curtain: Some mys-
terry: And does not that mystery produce n
fearful forcboding, that further tIrors oil u
!. very serious character are anNiou>iy expect
ct of our court. should it remain in power!
Very few men act without motire. anu no
doubt Sliewaltcr. had his. The bait was tempt
Ing, but the sacrifice he made was too great.
1t makes the generous mind sorry to see one
30 gifted led astray in the dawn of life that
might have been an honor To himself, and y
I blessing TO his country. Frustrated N dis
? graccd by betraying the cause he was hound
p in honor to protect and 6defeifi. And those
who have ruined the bright prospect Of q
, s%prishtly young man will ever regard hin
q with distrust. ~ one who cannot he depend
:. cd on when matters Of great Importance ar,
ut stake.
ONE OF TIE PEOPLE.