Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1838-10-18

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speculation, had suddenly died, leaving
him a large property in stocks and money,
and from his retired way Of living; and
having no relations, and avoiding all kind
of intercourse with his former friends for
years past, i; was strongly suspected that
his death was caused by his own hand.
lie had alsolefl.a sealed packet, wlth=di-
rections TO deliver TO him ingperson, and
CONC pded BY requesting him to come inn
medialeIy to New York ON the receipt Of
the letter. -,,r.yr- ar rulgRlI--alioL
Clifford ordered his lavorite hunter, and
with small valise, mounted and galloped
through the rain to Barton Park, aud with
out waiting The usual summon, went
into the pallor, and only seeing Lord
arton engaged in reading newspaper,
walked hastily up to him, and begged he
would read the letter, giving him in brief
terms, the contents. Lord Barton, seeing
the great excitement of his young friend,
pointed loI a chair, requested him 10 be
seated ill he retired to Pcruse the letter,
and would return in few minutes, Cla-
ra, who, lrcm her window had seen Cliff
rord riding III great nasle 10 Tue rark, and
with woman'S curiosity, wished to know
what could have brought him in such a
rain, descended to the parlor as if in search
for something, and only seeing Clifford,
who was now standing looking at her por-
trait, exclaimed, "Why George, what
could have brought you over in all this
,o IN, lonl nj Yn " mort raif ~ Pr.
"Oh, no, Clara; but to see the Originally
Kissing her hand and 10 tell her that
there is now some ray of hope Of calling
her mine forever" "'''' - . ..,.s u.
Upon my word, George, you certainly
have a good stock of assurance lett, but do
tell me what" e' .''.
Here she was interrupted by Lord Bar
ton coming in, and going up to George,
Warmly pressed his hand, wishing him joy,
and hoped now, all the mystery would be
brought TO light, und then informing Ga
ra of the particulars, requested some re-
freshments 10 be brought, for there was
no time to lose, for George must SET ofim-
mediaieIy for New York. An hour after,
he was again mounted and advancing with
rapidly for the city, at which place, after
a hard ride and changing horses halfway,
he safely arrived, and immediately waited
on Mr.. b., who received him with much
satisfaction beaming in his countenance,
and after few remarks, asking after Lord
Barton and his family, and his friend
Wilmorc, he communicated TO him all the
MISUNDERSTANDING him an order for the
stocks and money then ia the hands OF a
banker, and hoped the packet, which he
gave him, would develop all he wished,
which he was requested not TO Vpen Till his
arrival at home--CliiTord, after handing
Mr.. b., a handsome present for his trou-
Bile and kindness, with wish that their
acquaintance would not end there, and at
ter the purchase Of handsome present
for Clara and Frances, set out for home,
where he arrived late the next evening af-
ter leaving the city, determined, iatigued
as he was, TO break fast next morning al
Barton Park, and there read the contents
Q! the important packet which he, for safe
ty, on retiring to rest placed under his pill
low. The sun had not kissed the spark,
ling waves of the noble Hudson, or gIlded
the peak Of the distant Cotskill the next
morning ere Clifford was mounted, and
far on his way to Barton Park. On arrlv-
ing there, he found the family just sitting
down to breakfast, with Charles for their
guest. He was warmly receiyedj Charles
congratulated him on his good fortune, and
hoped he would not BE- induced to leave the
old mansion for city residence. r. fl.
"Never, sighed George? the mines Of
Peru would have no effect to induce me 10
leave the home Of my boyhood; here will
remain among those so dearly appre'
cate," gIancipg at Clara, who was about
to speak, when Lord Barton rising, said =
"Ladies, must be so unSaIlant in my ole
age as TO deprive you the society OF oul
guests for a little whlIe," and asking
George and Charles to follow him to the
library, they, bowling, leftthe room. Cliff
ford soon stated all that had passed since
his short absence, and gravely handed the
packet TO Lord Barton, requcStinglhe would
read aloud the contents, be they ever 81
trying to the feelings.
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and read with audible voice the confession
ola penitent whose conscience allowing
him no rest, sought to find it in prema
ture grave, 1t was long statement o
crime, but only wishing to give that par
which relates to this story, it is given n
briefly as possible. 1t went on 10 inform
Clifford that his father and himself wer,
formerly in partnership in business, il
New York, and after few years, havin,
made sufficient for all their worldly wants
by consent, dissolved; his father purchases
an estate near the Highlands, and put tn,
residue Of his none, in stocks. Some few
years after, meeting his father, he induce,
him to join in very large speculation
which involved all he had lin a few month
ne wrote his father that it had failed, an
both were ruined men Mr.. Clifford believ
ing IT, and without making any inquiry
plVG uD all his nrnun rtu ~ nr.fo Nod ,,rn