The herald., 1837-05-06

SrEcuLArINe ON TIME.-Nathan Dodge was born
somewhere up and down the Passamaquaddy. His
father raised turnps and fated pork his mother spun
tow and knitted stockings. They were happy cou-
pie, and Nathan was their only sen He went to
school, cyphered to the rule Of three, pulled up his
dlckey, and entered country store. Two years spent
in measuring tape, weighing sugar, and courtng all
the pretty girls within the circle of FIVE miles, made
a man of him.
Bangor is the resort of down east genuses Tis
thriving driving, dashing splashng, little city, grown
up all at once, and OH the whole fine place. Nathan
Dodge stayedthere long enough to catch the specula-
ting manla-but Bangor was not large enough to suit
his taste Timber business is heavy-g granite is hard
land is dirty Our hero had pencAant for dry
goods and pretty girls. He was handsome and dress
cd well-but handsome well dressed men are not un-
common in Bangor-and pretty girls scarce. Ma
than resolved to seek his fortune elsewhere There
was but one place in America whose extent suited
the magnitude Of his ideas, and he came oNew York
Every body that comes to New York makes his for
tune, and why should Nathan Dodge be an excep-
ton.
"There is tide in the affairs of men, which taken
at the food may lead to fortune" said Nathan, and
SO he took the steamboat for the great commercial
Bowery He was astonished and overwhelmed. He
dived into cellar, eat sixpence worth ofraw oys-
ters and felt better He drunk glass ofbecr and felt
better still.
His next meal made hard run on his last York
shilling and still he saw to fortuneo open be-
fore him. The goddess hid her face in gloomy clouds,
and singular sensation in the epigastrc region
warned him of the proprety Of doing something for
preso He wa fnrfa mai n Se-
cure situation in fancy dry goods store up town.
His salary and perquisites-every clerk knows
what is meant by perqusites-were sufficient to
BILE him to reside in fashionable boarding house,
where he began TO lay plans for future glory. Rising
genius is generally first patronized by the ladies,
especially when coupled with good share of modest
assurance, and some little pretensisn. 1t is an ama-
bic weakness of the sex to believe what man says
when pralsng either them or himself
His stories Of the wealth Of his father in timber
lands and granite quarres readily received
his presents and hattering compliments and he be-
came object of general interest and rivalry among
the female boarders. Things went on swmmingly
and Mr.. Dodge, from being a clerk, became a boss,
and opened store on his ewn account in partnership
with Mr.. Cole at No. - Chatham street. Dodge d
Cole bazed in letters of gold on sign board, and the
object ef our horo's ambition well nigh accom-
plshed. Success like this in six months from his
landing in New York, augured well for his future
reer.
Ifbefore he was the admiration of the women asd
the envy on the men, he now much more so.-
Fine feathers were not spared to make fine bird Of
him. In the circle in which he moved he was indeed
/" the glass of fashion and the mould ofform."
Volumes might be written describing the splendid
presents he made-the rich shawls-he elegant dress
es and the costly ctceteras he showered in profusion
around him, the philippines, the tok.ns OF friendship
which betoked something more than mere friendship
At least so thought the fair recipients of his lberay
While others were speculatng in lands and stocks, he
was dipping deeply into dry goods and the affections
| Of the ladies.
lie sold cheap, and his shop was thronged with Gus
| toners. His goods went off at a rapid rate-every
thing was hourishing.
His first bill IS became due at four months 1t is inn
possible 10 explain how it happened-indeed it vii
ever remain mystery how Mr.. Dodge, with such al
| extensive business and such brilliant prospects
should ever have imagined that he could safely eay
New York at the veryperod of his highest prosperity
Bat II is no less true than strange, that just at thi
time he found il necessary TO make trip down East
He must have foreseen the cemng pressure, and tool
the journey merely TO investigate the resources of tn
country, and the situation of trade and commerce il
which he was figuring SO largely.
As precautlon against the east wind, and the wea
aad tear incident to travelling he provided several suit
of clothing and large and costly cloak. We pre-
sumo the reason Of his borrowing twenty dollars
piece Of his neghbors all round, was in consequence
of the banks being shut and his partner Of town
He took afectionate leave Of his circle Of femal
acquain ances, fourteen Of whom he faithfully pro
missed to marry Immediately on his return.
-Four weeks passed-and he was not heard from
The ladies became dgty-his creditors began TO loo
wild. Two more passed, the store was advertised U
be let and the remnants Of the stock in trade of DoGg
S Cole were sold, for the benefit Of whom il NIGH
concern.
The ladies sigh as they look up at the dark sho
windows and down at the little elegant memantos Z
his undying affection, and wonder who they shall Sc
| their caps for next.
ar We respect the editorial fraternity about fit
per cent more than they deserve That extra qsan
uy ofrespect sometimes induces pass ever thei
peccadlocs and 10 refrain from exposing them TO oh
loqiy. An editor should be guardian OF the publ
morals. Unfortunately all are not 50. We have ha