Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-06-08
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Private eeers<aFS.
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An Amusing lntertseW VIII niaiRst
Private eeerstasS.
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paper, IS undoubtedly from our own J.
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The following amusing incident is re-
lated by prominent young Republican
from West Virginia who has o keen
sense Of the ridiculous, q rich vein OF
bumora and fine' intelligence. This
vounp man had been strongly Endorsed
by the leading Republicans OF his State
for position in the consular service.
With his gripsack stuffed with papers
and letters setting firth his claims to
consideration, such as good character,
talent, ora,orical ability, campaign
services rendered, &c. he came
to this city in the early
day OF the present Administration.
Immediately upon arrival he hied him.
self 10 the State Depart ment to remind
Mr.. Blaine that West Virginia had been
s'solid" for him in his Presidential con.
test, and now she wanted to he remem-
pered for IT, The Secretary promised
the young man an audience at future
date. Days ami weeks passed, but the
future date promise seemed to have been
forgotten.
Strong in patience, but poor in peck
ct, the gallant young Republican went
to his home.
A few days ago he returned, and, to
use his own language, he proceeded to
the Department to see what prospect
there was for getting his grist ground.
He was ushered into the presence OF
the private secretary, Walker Blaine.
Esq, and the following interview took
place:
"You folks are nicely fixed here. Is
your father homer"
ayes sir; but h, is engaged with the
British Minister"
"Indeedl Is your father fond OF
Minister'S"
p. Sci don't exactly comprehend
you"
81 mean, do the Methodist, Presby.
terrain, and Campbellite ministers visit
much with your"
P. Sec.-"My dear sir, you seem to be
ignorant OF iur foreign relations"
81 didn't know We had any foreign
relations. thought We were all Ameri'
cans and run this country to suit our
selves"
P. Sec. becoming impatient-"Well
sir, what can | do for you"
"You may tell your father that am
here and will advise him as to the dis
tribution OF good consular appoint,
ments."
P. Sec.-"My dear sir. permit me to
saw to you in all kindness that the
time OF the Secretary is 30 absorbed
that he ia unable to see many Of his most
intimate, personal and political friends.
"You don't think he'll be disappoint'
ed at not getting to see me-?
p. Sec ~ hope not, sir"
"Well, / hope not, too"
Then the young man was politely
bowed to the door; but he hesitated
and returned and said:
"Just one more request, Mr.. Private
| Secretary, | would like to take my
papers from the pigeon-hole, dust then
off, and return them. They are nice
clean papers, we'll written, on good
paper, and / want good care taken o.
them. Don't handle them very often
not more than once year, Read them
at very rare intervals, as you would
lot of OLD love-letters, just TO remind
you that want to be foreign relation
or something OF that kind. Ii the walk
ing is good l will come again next fal
and dust them up again. You are g
nice young man. and / will bring Won 8
jug Of cider and a bag OF apples. Good
bye."