The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-11
BONDS;
How Sacred Obligations are Contracted
A Demonstration In six TabIeaux.
ny spBs.
dedicated 10 ID. o. LII
FIRST TABLEAU.

tThe seems Ia IN the Gnbernatorial Mansion
Of Henry Clay. The window looks ont on an
exquisite garden. Three persons are seated
near good fre.l
Henry Ciay-Upon my word, that was good
Burgundy, George. Ten years ago We little
thought we would be enjoying ourselves thus
thank fortune for the manner she has treat
cd me. Think Of it, Governor Of Louisiana
and you and Hugh there members of my
Legislature. It seems like q dream. But Let
us not overlook our opportunities In inactive
enjoyment. We must do something for the
people. Heaven inspires me with charitable
thought. The people must have Burgundy (;
1t will warm their blood. ! will supply It,
George and Hugh What Gratis2
Henry Clay-There would soon be nn end
of my good works II / scattered my property
without return. / think the people require
Burgundy ! am their Governor. / will
make 1t my duty e. procure 1t for them.
Georgia. mistake. You will s1uandsr
your substanca and when the wine Is con.
sumed you will be abused for not supplying
more.
Henry Clay-Ohl Mr.. Theorist, you forget
that am n practical man. / supposed my
reputation as q shrgwd worker was vel
enough established to put me above any
charge OF stupidity. DO you think I viii
gain notorlety nt my own expense I
George-You must.
Henry Clay You smpletoD, suppose gel
you TO persuade ths Legislature that the
people must have rich, warm burgundy, and
am authorized 10 Issue s2,b00,OO0 In State
bonds to procure II. Don't you see 2 / will
get the credit Of being philanthropist at the
cost Of the very people am supposed to In
duIge.
George That will alter the case. But how
will you manage 1t
Henry Clay-Ths rs my plan in brief: You
and our worthy Hugh j. there will, as soon af
the House Is organized, rise and persuade tht
majority that burgundy Is absolutely essen
tial to the health OF the people. Your inge
nulty will suggest how this Is to be done
| You Will ask for s250O000 for this purpose
Hugh j. will then take the floor and demon
strate how necessary 1t will be for the people
| to have railroad Of their own To transpOr
/ this Burgundy-the road 10 have It's eastern
| terminus at nowhere, Its western terminus ir
the lobby. This will require $251000 more
when ths bonds are secured leave the res
| TO me-
George-This Is q fine plan; II suggests ar
equally good one t0 me.
Henry Clay and Hugh We'll what Is it
| George-TO facilitate the distribution o
this Burgundy 1t will be necessary to dis
canals connecting different parts Of the State
Henry Ciay-Excellentl It will save tn
cost Of transportation. We are fast becoming
public beuefaetors.
Hugh THAT'S So Long live phiIan
thropyi Tomorrow we will set our plan IL
motion.
| Henry Clay-Ah forgot. One word more
which is important. My friends, In thii
selfish age people are suspicious, and tbs
purest intea tlons are often miseonstrued. Ir
order to quiet suspicion, / will appear u
oppose your plans, while 10 reality VIII bt
| ious thoughts.
George and Hugh J. 0eaying) Upon M
word, what clever fellowl