It is no part of our intention to describe the fierce sensation which
this victory created among the greater portion of the people. The tumult
occasioned by their indignation and fury was outrageous and ruffianly as
usual; but as the election had now terminated, it soon ceased, and the
mobs began to disperse to their respective homes. Bryan for some three
hours or so was under the protection of the military, otherwise he would
have been literally torn limb from limb. In the mean time we must follow
Hycy.
This worthy and straightforward young gentleman, having now accomplished
his purpose, and been the means of M'Mahon having exposed himself to
popular vengeance, took the first opportunity of withdrawing from him
secretly, and seeking Vanston's agent. Having found him, and retired out
of hearing, he simply said--
"I will trouble you for three hundred."
"You shall have it," replied that honest gentleman; "you shall have it.
We fully acknowledge the value of your services in this matter; it is to
them we owe our return."
"There is no doubt in the matter," replied Hycy; "but you know not my
difficulty, nor the dexterous card I had to play in accomplishing my
point."
"We are sensible of it all," replied the other; "here," said he, pulling
out his pocket-book, "are three notes for one hundred each.
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