He was what New England country towns have so often
produced--a natural-born orator. In addition he was an up-to-date man.
He was well read in history, and kept a close eye on current political
events, including not only local matters, but State and National affairs
as well.
Quincy gave him Strout's war record that he had obtained from the
Adjutant-General's office, and it was read over and compared with that
of Wallace Stackpole, which was also in 'Bias Smith's possession. Mr.
Stackpole had obtained from the town clerk a statement of taxes due and
collected for the past twenty years, and this was also delivered to Mr.
Smith. Quincy confided to Mr. Smith several matters that he wished
attended to in town meeting, and the latter agreed to present them, as
requested.
It was finally settled that 'Bias Smith and Mr. Stackpole should come
over to Mason's Corner the following Saturday and see if Deacon Mason
would agree to act as moderator at the annual town meeting on the
following Monday, the warrants for same having already been posted.
When Quincy reached home he found Hiram waiting for him.
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