The weekly Louisianian., 1872-09-21

A0N1S111h. NOA40
fore these shouts attracted the atten-
ton of outsiders, and the door being
at last opened Pinch rushed maalyy to
the platform just in time to. see the
train moving of, about one hundred
and fifty yards distant, on its down
trip to New Orleans.
It was in vain that Pinch waved his
handkerchief, and shouted at the top
of his voice, '*Stop the train, stop the
train"
IN est trop mrd," as Ledru Rollin
exclaimed, when it was proposed N
the Chamber of Deputies of Franco
to declare "the Count of Paris" the
successor to Louis Philippe on the
thrown Of that kingdom.
"Sold, by the eternal" exclaimed
the Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana.
as be proceeded to procure quarters
for the night. We will not invade the
sacredness Of tho bed chamber by ut
tempting to picture the demeanor, and
record the reflections of the somewhat
disappointed and disguised ~aspirant
for the throne of Louisiana. Suffice
it to say that his slumbers were not
moro refreshing and pleasing than
those of the hunchbacked usurper of
the sceptre of England on the memoir
able night before the battle Of Bos-
worth.
With the dawn blithely arose the
unrefreshed royal aspirant, and hied
him to the platform-whence he cast
longing and curious looks north
wardly-and, in this intent and
somewhat unsatisfying occupation
several hours were passed. At
last, however, his patience was relieved
and rewarded. There was a distinct sound
Of an approaching train, and what a rush
or it must be! Who ever heard a train
rattle ct that rate over that road? And
now it is in sight. and there is a flag hung
out of the locomotive, and q great stir and
sensation along the road and about the
depot. The train rushes up to the depot,
and slackening speed, the tall figure Of
Governor Warmoth is seen on the platform,
and his strong voice is heard shouting
"Hurra! Hulloa! Pinch, Is that you?
Thought you were with your baggage at
the Fifth Avenue. Get aboard and we will
take you to the city"
And now the whole counterpart was
very distinctly unfolded to the appreciating
perception of tho beaten but gallant COM
petitor in this great race for the sceptre
of Louisiana. t
Il acknowledge the corn, Governor
owned up the candid Pinch. ''You have
won another race, and I'll be id if it
isn'tthe biggest one you ever did or ever
will win " And so Pinch took his seat
in the Governors fast train, and off they
started for the seat of the power for which
they had made this tremendous race. In
i've hours and forty-fve minutes from
Canton they were in New Orleans. Pass
ing A1aite, a knot Of anxious politicians Of
the Grant persuasion were noticed stand
ing on the platform and peer!ng onxiously
iuto the car, in which the Governor and
Lieutenant Governor were engaged in
friendly discussion Of their comparative
merits as racers aud political stategists.
Halloa !" exclaimed one Of the knot of
Grantites; sis that you, Pinch; We have
been waiting for you. Is it all right?'
Captured! Captured !" vociferated
Pinch, as the train moved of, pointing to
Gov. ~Wsrmoth, who arose and affection
ately and gracefully waved his handker
chief toward the foiled and Disguised cor
spirators and possessors Of the unsigned
election registration bills and various
other Executive documents, which only
needed the signature Of the Lieutenant
Gouernor in the absence Of his Excenoncy
the Governor. to become the law and to
establish Il power and authority the
government Of the Customhouse aid OF
the Grant Administration over the State OF
Louisiana. This desperate scheme was
thus defeated by the energy, sagacity n
daring of Governor Warnaoth, and by tn:
most extraordinary locomotive and
steam ride ever performed IN this CONT
nent.-Ne0 Orleans Times.