“Resolved—That the Honorable Abel Newt be requested, at the earliest possible moment, to unfold to his fellow-citizens his views upon State and National political affairs.”
Mr. William Condor spoke feelingly in support of the resolutions:
“Fellow-citizens!” he said, eloquently, in conclusion, “if there is one thing nobler than another, it is an upright, downright, disinterested, honest man. Such I am proud and happy to declare my friend, your friend, the friend of all honest men, to be; and I call for three cheers for Honest Abel Newt!”
They were given with ardor; and then General Belch was called out for a few remarks, “which he delivered,” said the Evening Banner of the Union, “with his accustomed humor, keeping the audience in a roar of laughter, and sending every body happy to bed.”
The Committee-meeting was over, and the spectators retired to the neighboring bar-rooms. Mr. Slugby, Mr. Condor, and General Belch tarried behind, with two or three more.
“Shall we go to Newt’s?” asked the General.
“Yes, I told him we should be round after the meeting,” replied Mr. Condor; and the party were presently at his rooms.
The Honorable Abel had placed several full decanters upon the table, with a box of cigars.
“Mr. Newt,” said Enos Slugby, after they had been smoking and drinking for some time.
Abel turned his head.