The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-08-26

Witnessed 10y the ancestor OF Mr. Hayes from
the secure vantage ground OF neighborng
hay stack -ho having exhausted every means to
conoiliate the Colonists and ROyalists. 1t ap-
pears that before the battle. Gen. Stark, the
American commander. suggested publicly that
he would either win the fight or that Molly
stark his wife. would be widow This has
given rise to some inquiry about Mrs. or Mol
" stark. but why. logically. she should be OF
any importance TO any one hut the heirs Of the
late Gen. stark. am unable to say. Let us,
however. recognize the fact that she In notable.
and that the amiable wife of an Executive shall,
ton certain extent. pcrsonate this matron. Per-
haps IL might be we'll for Mr.. Hayes to say that
ia the event Of our plans falling. Mrs. Il. Il.
Hayes would he n widow or that she should
under proper legal counsel publicly accept the
tact and approve his Roman decision"
" But who's to pay for this id thing? ?"
growlcdJ onn Sherman. " I've as much as can
carry now"
" Dismiss another female clerk" suggested
| McCrcary. "or reduce the salaries of the re-
naming ones ten per cent"
"I'va done that before. and have been Obliged
to ronppoint them again. SO as to turn out
grccnhacks enough to pay the others. Perhaps
you Il better pay your own clerks before you talk
| to mo. gave ono Of them II half dollar to carry
my valsc and he said it WAS the first cent he
had got from the Government in twelve
months"
"Tha.'s better than giving women Mysteries
by Diminishing them without notice Do you
! carry your clothes in a valise 2"
"Certainly.'
Glad to hcarit. They're add sight more
| becoming worn in that way
Gentlemen. gentlemen exclaimed the Ex-
ccutve. rising hastily. remember this il an
era II good will and Cancellation. Pray concili-
atal Mr.. Key. shake hands with Mr.. Sher
mani"
But haven't said anything to sherman
returned Key in amazcment.
" No matter. You are from the North and he
is from the South. You must concilate. Ms
Dcvcus obige me by embracing John Shcr-
man. Let the East ana West rejoice. Mr..
Thompson. permit me to fall upon your Shout
| der. Webb. shake hands with Mr. Evarts."
Without noticing the interruption. but some
what hurried and uneven in his speech 10y rea-
son Of the active exercise given TO his hand and
shoulder Ivy Webb q. Hayes. the Secretary VI
| State continues
q" | WAS about to add that doadhead passes for
the entire party. including the Presidential
family and friends. are in my pocket. | run
several hotels and one or two railroads in that
sect IN. having bc'n several years their legal
counsel Then W. are among friends who eX-
] l'fl ~Nln'liluE, anu WHO VIII npt s't II.
But what are We 10 do when We get there p
asked Dcvrns.
Various things. Each will have his spc eial
functions Ishall 70 ms the clown"
The clownW shriekcd the entire Cabinet.
The clown" franticaly appealed the Presi-
dent
THE clown" piped Webb G. Hayes.
The clown. certainly. | said the Clown. But
understand me" said Mr. Eyarts. placing his
/ left hand in his cont tail and dartng the index
/ finger Of his right forward. when | say
Clown | do not mean simply purposclc~s
mrih maker. not the man with the painted
smile. but one who shall utter at certain times
political axioms diverted with wit For in
stance. We will say we are at Bennington. We
shall appear on the balcony. The band will
play som" popular air
Eyarts Of thee I'm iondly dreaming" said
voice.
f., ryhody started II was tho Secretary 4
the Navy who had not opened his lips before
\ liitln frightened. he was made To understand
that he had uttered lose. although he declared
that be- had always read the song that way. AMI
presumed 1t was delicate compliment to the
Premier.
After tn hand has ceased playing The Star
Spangled Banner N continued Mr.. Evarts I'M
heedug the discussion shall introduce MI.
Key in tics, words
The song Of one Key will now find express
sion IN an othor.'
Mr. E,arts waited. There was dead silence.
Nobody poke, hut from the movement of the
lips oi -.> .r,l oi the Cabinet they were evident
~ repeating. the phrase To- themselves.
II think have made myself clear at least 20
Mr. S'Aur;-who is i musician" said Mr..
Esarts severely
Mr. S-hurz stared, and smiled vaguely Yes.
4
sions Ike another Good Hoi hot Oh, He
was at this moment kicked by Key under the
tatlo
I'll make you think donkey and a mules
Jee have the same expression" said Key. as
Snhur2 popped wildly around the room.
" Let us all concilatc. said the Cnelectoi.
I'll take sugar in mine said Deyens. alb
strnctedly.
/ referred 10 Francis s. Key. who wrote tho
song. continued Mr.. Evaris. irowning when
| get to Windsor, my own town-where shall
have an intelligent audience he added. signiil-
cantly. shall. abiding To- the removals in
Mr.. schurzs department. | shall say that to
make the department clean. II would tc neces-
sary 10 change under Schurz twice n week"
Shrleks Of laughter arose from all bat Dew
ems He was wondering what Evart- would say
about him. Thompson alone felt secure. Rash
man, h. was mistaken.
At the public banquet at Concord | shah
help myself To peas, and then pass the empty
plate Ia Thompson. | shall then ask him why
hc IL like the author 81 the Seasons | shall
then reply that he is Thompson without Il b. "
But spell my name Will y, said Thomp-
son hastily.
That does not matter returned Evarta with
dignity, Absolute yeratity is not essential 10
Wit"
" Bur who will hc ringmAstcr ?" asked Dcvens.
" If you mean who WI guide and direct the
proceedings, | viii undertake that business
returned Mr.. Eyarts.
" Hadn' you better be ono Of the trick mules ,
too (" suggested McCrnry, cnviou-ly
That properly belongs To your department.
said Mr. Eyarts with dignity.
" Gentlemen. this is really not Cancellation"
intorrosed the President.
D" We will leave here tomorrow continued
Mr., Eyarts. IN barourhes We will bc ex-
pected to dress decrntly. hut not too eXpon-
sNely. / shall wear another hat. Mr. Schur2
Will wear his du-ter. Particular care will bo
taken with the 1rass of TN. Exnrutivo and fam.