Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-03
NO. 80.


OF You; whatever happens, will bear it with
fortitude.' E 3n&
He sprang from the room, followed by the
remainder Of the gentlemen. and the bride sat
surrounded by her friends, hour after hour, a.
waiting their return. At last one of the guests
4 arrived. His account Of the tremendous con-
migration. and destruction of valuable goods
trodden under foot, made them sick at heart.
Thank heaven, my store is out of danger. it
1T We're not, should be poor man indeed
i 1t IS filled with valuable goods; but ! have
locked itup, and here is the keys
/. lie had scarcely finished, when servant
8opened the door, followed by Il gentleman
| sAlr. Allerton.' he observed, i am commits
isipacd by the Mayor to request the key of
your store, fer the purpose OF blowing it up,
as that is the only means which can be used 10
stop the raging element, which is devoufing
the city. Engines are of mousse. the hose lay
like frozen serpent upon the ground
Mr. Alerton gazed few moments on his
wife and daughters; but the next, handed the
key to the gentleman: lit is for the good of the
community. All | am worth in the world is
in that store he said.
Sir, you act as a Christian, and doubtless
will receive your reward said the gentleman.
Come wife, come girls continued Mr.. AL
lerton, when the gentleman had departed, slet
us 60 and take one more look at our home---
heaven only knows how long it may be ours
The carriages of the other guests soon after
arriving they all departed, and left Julia aud
Caroline alone. Midnight had passed, and
for two dreary honrs after they wandered from
window TO window in hopes of seeing Mr.:
Granger return. But it seemed to them as if
tho world was on fire, and they were left alone
TO struggle with the deyouIing element. The
heavens We're Illuminated Lurid clouds load
ed with fakes Of fire. were passing incessant-
Ily over the city, while the vast masses of
flames spginging iothe heavens and goods
Were piled in the street, and confusion reign
led ever all. Occasionally an explosion shook
the house to lis centre, and sent them tremb-
ling into each others arms. Two more hours
passed over: Caroline at last heard her hus-
bands footsteps. He en,ered---hut oh. how
different from Inc elegant dressed, the conf
dent and happy bridegroom Of evening!
MY poor Angustuso exclaimed Caroline,
throwing her arms around his neck. He heed
ed her not, but stood gazing into the fire, an
image ofca|m despair.
Caroline he said, in a low and sad tone,
i am ruined man! four hours ago ! was worth
half million; Row, not cent. My fine store
and rich goods arc reduced TO ashes; and the
men who owed me, arc involved in the vile
ideslruciinn; and what is worse, have ruined
yoll.-.-Wcre ! bu, alone, ] could bearitbctter.'
dearest Augustus, DO not grieve for me;
you know can live on a very little with you
But have not got that little TO oier.--I on
must now beg for a living
Beg, oh, no! | can work, ! ara strong and
healthy, and will work for you. How many
women support themselves by the labor Of
their hands, and why cannot II
Augustus pressed her to his breast. i have
not lost all, migrate as am! You my dearest
treasure, are left. Ills true, my earnings Of
years are gone; but can go to work agaid,
and may be able to keep yonfrom want.
Caroline, by her soothing Mariner and daunt-
less confidence aroused her husband from his
dependency. and inspired new life in him..
This costly furniture, she said, must all be
sold, for palmer will suit our fortunes better;
but as you have lost your store, you can have
the rest. This front room will make a very
nice office, and with your friends and good
character, you will be able 10 stem the torrent;
while /, 10 do my part, will discharge some Of
the servants, and wal. on myself
With thanks and almost alteration for her
kindness, he left herto endeavor to assist his
friends in their distress. When he had DEPART
ed, Caroline called on the weeping julia to as
sisl her, and with the help Of the servants, pro-
ceeded to put her plans into execution, the
costly curtains and carpets were removed.---
The rosewood chairs, chandeliers, and other
ornaments were taken ont; and when Granger
returned at day-brcak, with Seliord and Nut
sen, with a few goods saved from the fire, they
started with surprise to sec The metamorphose.
A plain carpet was on the floor, and a few cham
Der chairs stood around. From costly draw :
ing room, it was changed by some magician
into comfortable office. The fire burned bright
ly. and on the table was placed hot supper
which gladdened the sightof the cold and Wea-
ry trio. Augustus seated his friends at the
table and departed to seek for the miHistering
angel who so devoted herself 10 his comfort.
The hour passed with his young bride there,
was franght with more true happiness than
amy in his most prosperous days.
Rntsen was soon by the side Of Julia. 'Hea-
ven has been kind 10 me- he said, 4 have LOST
nothing; but Sclford, whose money lay IN M
ssurance, is ruined ,5eg.s
Julia clasped her hands, and a glow Q, pea
sure almost passed over her cnees.---' A,s.s'
poor mani she exclaimed, check'ng he'se't-
Il am very sorry for him now however's ~
shall be released, for mother only wished nle
TO marry him for his money. .
4 And have now hope ofobtaining my Ju-
liza. Tom orrow will once more apply to your
mother. and lam sure she will not object.
Y Nor did she.a The utter pros.ration5 of her -
mans. seemed 10 the stricken woman as an M ].
,efposition Of Providence, and she no longer
opposed her daughters happiness. They we're
married soon after, and were received At Ca n
rolino's house as boatders, who thus soaghtto ]
ligilten her husband S expenses. Nth. Caro-
lin 10 assis. him. Granger has gone 70 work
with double energy. no longer despalring Of I.
retrieving his fisen fortunes, and no one leeIs
more rrnly the free Of those Of those % re-ss
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