Democratic Sentinel, Volume 3, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 November 1879 — Senator Chandler’s Petit Larceny. [ARTICLE]

Senator Chandler’s Petit Larceny.

Among the stories going the rounds about Senator Chandler is one illustrating his blnff manners. He was much chagrined at the President’s neglect of him after the inauguration, and had hoped for a place in the Cabinet. In his disappointment he refused for many months to go to the White House. Finally he went. Shortly after his return here from a trip home as a private citizen he met the President, who grasped his hands warmly, and, with an air of patronage, said: “ Well, Chandler, I suppose your old constituents were glad to welcome you home again.” “ Yes, Mr. President,” Chandler replied, “ I met with but one man who seemed discontented. He is an old Republican, and, taking my hand on seeing me, he said: ‘ Chandler, I believe you are an honest man; you never did steal anything but the Presidency, and that, as it turns ont, is only petty larceny.’ ” Confidential relations were not resumed on that day.— Washington Cor. New York World.