It chastens but to save.
Even though of Bourbon mould it has profited by experience; it has noted
the demoralizing effect of office-holding on the Republicans! If it now
and then gratifies the unruly demand of a Mugwump, it is because it
knows,--and secretly gloats in the knowledge--that the Mugwumps are
liable to rush to destruction during the next four years, and it
therefore chooses the lesser evil. The Mugwumps are the guests of the
Democratic Party. What a world of consolation for the farmer, always "a
sturdy and uncompromising Democrat!"
A final suggestion to our friend,--write to some of the clerks in the
Washington departments for information, and learn wisdom from what they
say in reply.
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The statue of Commodore Perry will be unveiled at Newport, R.I., on
September 10th. Colonel John H. Powell will be chief marshal, and Bishop
Clark will officiate. All the local societies and military companies, as
well as the military at Fort Adams, have been invited to be present. The
Secretary of the Navy writes that all the vessels of the training
squadron will be here before that time, and that their officers and
crews will be in line upon that occasion.
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