Litchfield enquirer., 1837-02-02
VALUABLE WATER PRIVILEGES.
 BY GEORGE p. kfORRIs.

would only let well alone.' A moderate independence, quietly and honestly procu- red, is certainly every way preferable even to immense possessions achieved bv inc wear and tear of mind and body so neces- sary to procure them. Yet there arc very few individuals, let them be doing ever SD we'll in the world, who are not always strain ing every nerve to do better, and this is one of the many causes why failures in business so frequently occur among us.- The present generation seem unwilling to 'realize' by slow and sure degrees; but choose rather to set their whole hopes up- on single cast, which either makes or mars them forever! a,a Gentle reader, do you renember Mon sleur PoOpOo? Ho used to keep small toy-store in Chatham, near the corner of Peart-street. You must recollect him, of course. He lived there for many years, and was one Uf the most polite and accom- modating of fshopkecpcrs. When a juvenile, you have bought tops and marbles of him thousand times. To be sure you have 1; aud seen his vinegar-visagc lighted up with smile as you paid him the coppers and you have laughed at his straight little queue and other oddities that made up the every day apparel of my little Frenchman. All, perceive you recollect him now.
 Well, then, there lived Monsieur Poo- poo ever since he came from dear, de- lightful Paris as he used to call the city of his nativity, there he took in the pennies for his kickshaws, there he laid aside $5O00 against rainy day, there he was as happy as lark-and there, in all human probability, he would have been to this ve- " day respected and substantial citizen, had he been willing to let well alone.'- But Monsieur Poopoo had heard strange stories about the prodigious rise of real es- tate, and having understood that most of his neighbors had become suddenly rich by speculating in lots, he instantly became dissatisfied with his own lot, forthwith de- termined to shut up shop, turning every thing into cash, and set about making mo- ney in earnest. No sooner said than done 1; and our quondam storekeepcr few days afterward attended most extensive sale of real estate, at the Merchants Exchange.
 There was the auctioneer with his beau- tiful and inviting Photographic maps-all the lots as smooth and square and enticingly laid out as possible-and there were the speculators-and there, in the midst of them, stood Monsieur Poopoo.
 | Here they are, gentleman :, said he of inc hammer, the most valuable lots ever off, cred for sale. Give me bid for them 2
 'One hundred each,' said a bystander.
 'One hundred!' said the auctioneer, scarcely enough to pay for the maps. One hundred--going--6fy--gone MT. H. they are yours. A noble purchase. You'll sell those same lots in less than fortnight for 50 thousand dollars profit!'
 Monsieur Poopoo pricked up his cars at this, and was lost in astonishment. This was much easier way of accommodating riches than selling toys in Chatham street, and he determined to buy and mend his for tune without delay.
 The auctioneer proceeded in his sale.- Other parcels were offered and disposed of, and all the purchasers were promised iM- mense advantages for their enterprise. At last came more valuable parcel than all the rest. The company pressed around the stand, and Monsieur PoOpoo did the same. II now offer you, gentlemen, these mag nificent lots delightfully."- situated on Long Island, with valuable water privileges.- Property in fee, tile unexceplionable, terms of sale, cash, deeds ready for delivery immediatly after the sale. How much for them2 Give them a start at something.- How much?' The auctioneer looked a. round there were no bidders. At last he caught the eye of Monsieur Poopoo. Did you say ono hundred, sir? Beautiful lots valuable water pr;vileges-shall say one hundred for you?
 'Oui monsieur; will give you won hum dred dolla piece, for de lot vid de valuar- ble vatare privalege c'esf ca.
 Only one hundred piece for these six. ty valuable lots, only one hundred, going, going. going, gone!' .-.....-
 Monsieur Poopoo was the fortunate pos- sessor. The auctioneer congratulated him, the sale closed, and the company dispersed. 'PardenneZ moi, monsieur, said Poo- poo, as the auciioneer descended from his pedestal, 'you shall excusez moi, if I shall go to votre bureau, your counting -house, yer quick to make every ting sure wid res- pee to de lot vid de valuable yatare priva- lege. Won leetle bird in de hand he worth two in dc tree, c'est vrai-ehr
 Certainly, sir g3E . ...
 We'll den, allons.'
 And the gentlemen repaired to the coun- ing-house, where the six thousand dollars were paid and the deeds of the property delivered. Monsieur Poopoo put these carefully in his pocket, aud as he was a. bout taking his leave the auc,ioneer made him present of the Photographic outline of the lots, which was very liberal thing on his part, considering the map was beau