At the head of the table sat the Chief. His features were
swarthy but elegant. He was splendidly dressed in new clothes,
and had that voluptuous, dreamy air of grandeur about him which
would at once rivet the gaze of folks generally. In answer to a
highly enthusiastic call he arose and delivered an able and
eloquent speech. We regret that our space does not permit us to
give this truly great speech in full--we can merely give a
synopsis of the distinguished speaker's remarks. "Comrades!
listen to your chief. You all know my position on Lecompton.
Where I stand in regard to low tolls on the Ohio Canal is equally
clear to you, and so with the Central American question. I
believe I understand my little Biz. I decline defining my
position on the Horse Railroad until after the Spring Election.
Whichever way I says I don't say so myself unless I says so also.
Comrades! be virtuous and you'll be happy." The Chief sat down
amidst great applause, and was immediately presented with an
elegant gold headed cane by his comrades, as a slight testimonial
of their respect.

CHAPTER III.

"This is the last of Earth."--Page.

"The hope of America lies in its well-conducted school-houses."
--Bone.

"I wish it to be distinctly understood that I want the Union to
be Reserved."--N.T. Nash.

"Sine qua non Ips Dixit Quid pro quo cui bono Ad infininim E