Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1832-09-27
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/ SKILFUL MANAGEMENT.-.dnec OF
Emmei.-Some years ago, journeyman
saddler in Newly York, who by his indus
try and economy, had accumulated few
hundred dollars in money, resol'ed to
establish himself in business, in al ada
cent village. After securing situation
suitable for a shop, he returned to the
city, with about 5000 to purchase his
stock. He put up at one Of the public
houses, kept by Nv, and con-
fding in the integrity of the landlord put
the money into his hands for safe keep
ing, till he should call for it. He then
traversed the city in search of favora.
BILE chance to purchase his stock, and
after finding one that suited him, he re-
turned to his quarters and called for his
money. "Your money" said the land
lord, "you have put no money into my
hands," He had no evidence Of the
fact, and nding all his efforts to induce
his host to give up the money were fruit
less, the desponding and INDECENT sad
dlcr repaired to Mr. Emmet for council.
After hearing a statement Of the facts,
and taking such measures as satisfied
him that the saddles was a man Of the
strictest integrity, he rebuked him for
putting his money into such hands, with
out evidence, 'but," said be, elf you
will do as ! tell you, will obtain your
money for you" The saddler very
readily promised a strict obedience 10
his directions. "Well," said Emmet,
ego back to the landlord, and tell him,
when no one is present, that you owe
him an apology-that you have found
your money and was mistaken in suppos-
ing that you put it into his hands-you
will then return to me-" The saddler
did so, and the landlord expressed great
satisfaction that the saddler had discov-
cred his mistake.
Mr.. Emmct then gave tho saddler
5000 and told him to go and deposit it in
the hands Of the landlord; but before
you enter the house, procure some gen.
tlcman of respectability, to go in and call
for glass of beer and request him then
to take his seat and carelessly pass away
the time in reading the news, sc. till you
arrive. You will then enter the room,
and in his presence, tell the landlord you
no'u wish him to take the $500 for safe
keeping till you call for it," This done,
the saddler again returned to Mr.. T.. who
directed him to continue his lodgings at
the same house for two days, and be reg
ular at his meals; and then, when no
other person is present, tell the landlord
you will take your money. This the
saddler did, and the unsuspecting land
lord without hesitation Immediately re-
funded the money, which the saddler re-
stored to MIR. Emmet, who directed him
to take good witness with him and go
and demand the $2OO-which you deliv-
cred into his hands for safe keeping, in
presence Of the gentleman who called for
the beer.
The saddIer accordingly proceeded to.
the house, in company with sa;oo::tiler gem
tleman and demanded his money. "Your
money!" said the astonishcd landlord,
81 have Just handed it to you" "No,
sir" replied the saddler, "I have not
received my money, and If you refuse to
deliver it to me, l shall take measures to
obtain it," The landlord dared him to
edo his BEST" and Mr.. Emmett imme-
diately instituted a suit against him in
favor ofthe saddler The landlord, find
ing himself outwitted, paid over the mon
ey, with about $50 cost