Year: 1859


ceeded:


"worse and more of 1t; don't like to be
brought in contact with that Magistrate"


Frank insisted on either one or the other OF
his friends becoming his security, in the failure
of which he would have to go to jail Various
ing the required security, and Frank retired in
custody of tho officers. As soon as hc had
left the Office, the great men proceeded in their
conversation. Mr.. Batherskitc, thought an cx-
ample should bo made of man who openly
violated tho law and abused an officer in the dis
charge of his duty.


"Hc should be made an example Oft is
singular that an intelligent mechanic should
so far debase himself, in the eyes of tho public,
as to commit such an act. Everything in this
country must be done legally. No man must
take the law in his own hands" were tho
yiews of Mr. Blatherskite.


Tho tall gentleman differed with his friend
only in the policy of the punishment at present.
He thought that Frank had behaved very badly,
but, under the circumstances, it would not do



work very nicely for him to go along the New
Castle road, and intercept the constable on his
way 10 Jail and go his security, at the very last
moment; it would make the culprit feel more
dependent, and we could use him the more
readily, in all time to come. Besides, rs soon
as the election Is over, we will let him look
out for himself. | will only go his security for
his appearance. Capital capitalp calculated
Mr. Blatherskite, 1--WE will own him forever"


Tho tall gentleman left the room to proceed
on his mission. We shall not follow this dis
interested gentleman through his path of cor
ruption, to the consumation Of the well gotten
up project but suffice it to say that he did go
tho necessary bail, and Frank was released.
His heart was full Of gratitude for tho kind
ness which his friend had shown towards him
1T was none of that descending hypocracy
which characteristics the politician, but the un-
suspicious heart-sweling of an unsophisticated
mechanic.


We will return to tho Office Of Mr.. Blather-
skite. AS soon as the tall gentleman had re-
tired, the would-be-Senator paced the room
backward and forward in hurried manner
His chances for the high position, to which he
aspired, were revolved in his mind, He knew
that tho game he was playing was of rather
dubious character, but the prize was worth
contending for he was willing to risk scmc-
thing. Besides, he was tho leneal descendent
of all the Blatherskitos, whose noble line he
must and would perpetuate.


While he was meditating on this sublime
subject seody looking gentleman was
ushured into the room. The stranger was a
tall cadaverous, hunch-back looking individual,
with head resembling, in great degree a
monkey. He laid a little bundle upon the ta-
blc-eyidently containing his whole wardrobe
and introduced himself as Mr.. John Donkey
Tight-Fist of Maryland. Mr.. Blatherskite sur
vcyed the gentleman from head to foot-taking
close observation of the seedy coat and other
habiliments that composed the exterior of the
gentleman before him. He never asked him
to take seat, Mr.. Tight-Fst said:


my errant, Mr.. Blatherskite, Is to sec if you
could inform mo where can get employment"


SO to the Intelligence office, sir to tho In
telligence office sirl l know nothing about
situations sir. l am an aspirant to the United
States Senatorshp the lineal descendent of
the great family of Blatherskites and don't
want any down country adventurer to mistake
my Office for the Intelligence Office, where vul-
gar people seek employment"


"But," interrupted Mr.. Tight-Fist, ~ am a
printer by trade, and perhaps might bo of
service to the party; was recommended to
you by Mr. Wafer who said you were man of
influence, and no doubt you would do some-
thing for me-"


"a printerl" mused the great man, ''per-
haps that may alter the case. Mr. Tight-Fist,
perhaps something may be dono for you. The
party paper of this town is not worth curse,
and nevcr was and never will be, unless change
can be made you may be instrumental in do
ing this. Are you competent to take charge of
a paper yourself"


"Yes, sir" was tho response.


"Have you ever conducted one2 2"


mo, sir, have never been anything bat
common hand in an Office"


Mr. Blatherskite took survey of the low re-
treating forehead Of the man before him and
the unintelligout countenance spoke too plain
ly "This man will mako good tool"


~ will call in q friend or two, and we will
ccranIt upon your case. In day or two you
may call and SEQ tho result OF our delibera-
tions."


~ wish you attend to tho matter as soon as
possible, for my circumstances are such that
cannot stay in this city long Il do not find
employment"


oGood day, SIR bawled Mr. Dlatherskite.


Mr.. Tight-Fist picked up his little bundle
and started towards the door--as he made his
exit through the Aperture, Mr.. Blatherskite
fancied he saw something like white pocket
handkerchief sticking from under the coat tail
of tho stranger.


"This is a capital venture; fellow plays
right into our hands very unexpectedly.
will sec some of our friends and sec IL we cam
not get him an interest in the semi-weekly
Nondescript, and owning tho fellow frst he
will feel gratitude towards us and serve us
loyalty"


The tall gentleman entered, and tho case Of
Mr.. Tight-Fist was brought up for discussion,
Both seemed highly pleased with the new ac-
QUESTION; there was nothing that could have
suited them better than the timely arrival of
Mr.. Tight-Fist. The Nondescript had not
boon managed as well to their advantage as II
,;,Lt haya ham thara rvas a iittic foo nuch