Those people say they will hang me, if I ever enter that district again; and I am perfectly satisfied they will, too." "Well, sir, I did not know I was doing any harm.

I only wanted to convince them." "Ah.

Well, you did convince them, I make no manner of doubt.

Now, here is another specimen.

I gave you a petition from certain gentlemen of Nevada, praying that I would get a bill through Congress incorporating the Methodist Episcopal Church of the State of Nevada.