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| menced.
Whatever others may think Of you, con
slider you an honest man.
Sir, feel very much obliged by the
favorable estimate-you have formed oi
me-


'Yes, sir, lei the opposition say wha'
they please, | believe you TO be conscien'
tiors individual--I do


well, sir, considering this is the first
time we have ever met, must say your
liberality is extraordinary; but thank you
for your good opinion.


'Ah, sir, though we have never met,
know you weIl-we all know you for
a most efficient officer-and very deserving
man.


'lt is true am toleraby well known
in the Western and Southern country, and
as for my efficiency, | believe | do push
ahead about as hard as man conveniently
cam


That you do--all parties must ac-
knowledge it. You have effected many i'm
provements.'


sYour removals have been met with
general approval in this part of the coun'
try
deal'


Yes, you do, and TO some purpose. Now
wanted to speak TO you about our Post
master here


'Indeed! well, what of him9'
'Are you not aware that he is strong
whig?'
'No--is he?'
Yes he is-and it is thought by friend:
of the Administration here, that he ough
TO be removed, and good democrat ap
pointed


'What is the office worth?


about $4,000 year.


'Who would be proper person for ths
Officer


sWhy-I couldn't exactly say-but-
if-'


Would you accept of the appoint
ment?'


'Most willingly, you should think mt
worthy


well, Tll tell you what you'd bette
do. Write on to the Department-stat'
the matter as you've stated ii to me, ant
perhaps


IF you would Just make memorandum
it would be sufficient


'My dear sir, don't depend on any
thing that passes between us here-her
| am Sol Smith, as you may see by th'
way.bill; but at Washington-you under
stand


yes, understand. I'll write on to th'
department.


sYes-write.'


Sir, shall depend on your very goo'
Offices


'Sir, you may-your supper was excel
lent, your attentions shall not be forgotten
! farewell-write on to the department, b,
all MEANS


The worthy aspirant to the Postmaster
ship of the village, accompanied me 10 tn
coach, carefully turned up the steps when
had entered, and then joined his fellow-ci
tzens in three loud cheers with which on
departure was honored.