Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-02
How the Invalid John NIOrrfssey
Resented an Insult.

While Johu MorrisSey WAS ~ Savan-
nah, OH his way southward in search ot
health, traditional Georgian appeared
at his hotel He came from up coun-
try. near the Muscegee district, and
was on his acnual spree. lie was SIX
feet high, well built and in his own
country was man OF considerable con-
sequence. Away from home he attract.
ed general attention by the londness OF
his voice, the violence of his actions
and his odd appearance. He heard the
guests of the hotel commenting on
Senator Morrissey and imagined that
his own light was eclipsed by the un'
obtrustive gentleman from New York.
The Moscogee blossom made no effort
10 conceal his chagrin He entered the
dining hall and sat down at a prominent
table, apparently determined 10 create a
sensation. Senator Morrissey was qui-
ely eating his dinner in his usual place.
The Georgian, recognized an acquant-
ance across the room, began conver.
sation with him CRACKER fashion, in a
loud voice. The talk dritted upon
politics, the recent election in New
York serving as pivot.
"New York city" said the Muscogee
blossom, ''is the slum-hole ofpolilicians
No respectable man can hold office
there" Raising his voice, "Why, no
man can be elected to the Legislature
from New York city unless he is thief
or a gambler" Every eye was turn.
ed upon Mr.. Morrissey. The Sena-
tor did not raise his eyes, but finished
his meal as though totally unconscious
of the conversation. Incensed by his
silence. the Muscogee blossom became
so personal in his illusions that several
ladies' left the dining room. After des-
sert Mr.. Morrissey walked out to the
office and lighted cigar. While the
Senator was leaning upon the cigar.
stand the gentleman from Muscogee
came down the corridor aud purposely
brushed against him in passing. Mr..
Morrissey tapped him OH the shoulder,
saying: Il beg your pardon, sir; but ]
overheard your remarks at the dinner
table concerning New York and New
Workers. Probably you were not aware
that am from New York city
"Oh, yes, reckon / was" said the
Muscogee blossom.
"Theu," continued Mr.. Morrissey,
"when calling the city members OF the
New York Legislature thieves and
gamblers, you were not aware. that l
was one of those officials.
"Ob, yes, reckon l was" repeated
the Muscogee blossom. very unconcern-
edly.
Probably you know who am, and
your remarks at the table were meant
tor ME" said the Senator.
Il reckon you're right" replied the
blossom, with refreshing insolence.
"They were just mean. foryou sure and
no one else.
He stood with his fingers in his pock-
ct. Morrissey never raised bis bands.
For two seconds he remained motion
/, IS as a statue, and then the Muscogee
blossom fell TO the floor bleeding and
senseiess, flower without stalk. The
Senator bad used one Of the tricks OF
his early days, and ''bucked' bim. Like
lightning he had hurled his head against
the skull of the Georgian, and the latter
dropped like pig Of lead. He was car
iied to his room insensible. and for
hours it was question of life or death.
One of the doctors told Mr. Aorrissey
that the injured man would not live
twenty four hours Il congratulate the
citizens Of Georgia" he replied. Six
hours atterward the doctor met the Sen
ator aod said that the man would re
cover. 81 condole with The citizens Of
Georgia. Was the response. Il shall
go to Jacksonville in few days; but il
l am wanted a telegraphic dispatch will
receive prompt atteution.'-New York
Sun. 80 ,tz $50 u -l