During Buchanan's administration, an office-seeker applied to John Van Buren for his "influence," saying, "The fact is, Mr Van Buren, not being a time-server, I have no friends at Washington, and my only hope is hi God and you." " Then," replied John, "your case is indeed desperate, for you couldn't mention another two who have so little influence with the Administration." Young lady (who has been taken half a mile beyond her destination) : "It's really too bad ! I told you, when I first got in, where I wished to be set down .'" Conductor : "Well, miss, I let you out as soon as ever I could find it in my heart to part with yer."— N.B. — No more is mid.
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Grey River Argus, Volume VIII, Issue 525, 29 May 1869, Page 4
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