The Rochester _Democrat and Chronicle_ is responsible for the
following story from Washington:
“Jadam,” said Major McDowell, the clerk of the House of
Representatives, to J. Adam Bede, of Minnesota, yesterday,
“that was a fine speech you made to-day, a fine speech.” “Yes,
I thought it was a pretty good speech,” Mr. Bede assented
modestly. “It was an extremely fine speech. It was logical and
had wit in it, and was delivered with great declamatory effect.
I listened to it with much pleasure.” “I am glad you liked it,”
chirruped Mr. Bede. “Indeed I did,” the Major continued, “and
now, if it is betraying no confidence, I’d like to ask you a
question.” “Why, my dear Major,” exclaimed Bede, “of course I
shall be glad to do anything I can for you. Go ahead.” “Well,
Jadam,” and the Major put a fatherly hand on Bede’s shoulder. “I
wish you would tell me which side of the question you are really
on.”
(1571)
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The representative of an English newspaper, sent some time since
to Ireland to move about and learn by personal observation the
real political mind of the people there, reported on his return
that he had been everywhere and talked with all sorts, and that
as nearly as he could make out the attitude of the Irish might
be stated about thus: “They don’t know what they want--and they
are bound to have it.”--JOSEPH H. TWICHELL.
(1572)
See DUALITY.
=Incitement=--See INSPIRATION, SOURCES OF.