The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-05-12

er II Henry had SAID any thing about II.
Mr.. Harcourt then told her of his interview
with Henry, and of his leaving the house
without returning any answer.
That night Louisa was seized with a vio-
lent fever, which threatened topioye fatal
but in the course Of month she was able
to leave the room.
From that time she refused 10 see any
one, and never went abroad; her longest
walks were in the garden back Of the
house.
Augustus Palmer, after repeated visits
without once seeing Lousia, was heard to
say (when leaving the house for the fifty
sixth time unsuccessfully) that Miss Har-
court must be vulgar young lady not to
appreciate the worth of young gentleman
that half the girls in Boston were running
AFTER
Things continued thus about two years,
till one evening, Louisa and her mother
were waiting for Mr.. Harcourt 1t was
some hours behind his usual time of leaving
his business.-Mrs. H. had thought OF
and told every reason for delay, that her
imagination could suggest and was on the
point of sending a servant TO ascertain the
cause, when the door was opened violently
and Mr. Harcourt rushed in, threw himself
on the sofa, and exclaimed, =
i am ruined man! bankrupt beg
gar! Mrs. Harcourt tnearly tainted. AS soon
as she was composed enough, Mr.. H. sta
ted the circumstances. He had risked his
fortune in one great enteIprize. All he was
worth was in a ship at Canton, about to
cross the ocean, and on which he could not
effect an insurance. She sailed in compa-
nv with another vessel. When five days
out, they were attacked by pirates, who are
numberless in that part OF the ocean. The
other escaped. On her return, the captain
waited on Mr.. Harcourt and informed him
that his ship was set on fire about three
hours after the capture, and from the long
continuance of the light, must have been
entirely destroyed.
But how did Louisa meet the dreadful IT,
dings! Far different from either father or
mathefs. When Mr.. HaEourt had finished
speaking; those eatures that had not, been
lsoen to smile f0r two wears, werenpw radii
ant with Joy. 'Thank hsavcn! she ex-
claimed, j TOO am poor. Thy cannot deny
Henry admittance now!
From that moment it was evident her
health was restored. The feeble step was
exchanged for one proud and firm, which
indicated anything but fall from wealth to
poverty. The next day all their remaining
property was taken. They were Obliged
to leave their elegant mansion for small
house in the obscure part Of the city.
Louisa must now work to obtain llve'
lihood. Was she ashamed Of it! No! With
heart full of joy she applied (under an
assumed name, which Mr.. Harcourt insisted
upon to an establishment for the employ
ment of female poor, and obtained work for
her needle. BY her industry they were
enabled tol live comfortably, and even happy
Henry Seymour teached Canton in safe
ty; and Immediately commenced trading
and specializing. In all his undertakings
success attended him. His small capital
greatly increased. A chance for large
speculation presented itself; Henry EN-.
barked his all, was successful. He realized
a fortune.
vessel was to leave for his native toun-
try. He Immediately took passage. twas
Harcodrt's ship. AS has been stated, they
were captured by pirates, who after leaving
their own vessel set fire to 1t.
Having confined the crew of the ship
below, they began to examine their prize,
and finding barrel of rum, they drank to
intoxication. For several hours the air
was rent with their cries. At last all was
still. Presuining the pirates were in a
state of insensiblity, the crew broke
through the hatches, and found them
stretched around the deck, about forty in
number. Placing them in the boats, they
lowered them into the water, and cutting
the rope sent them adrih. Hosting all sail
they steered for home! But adverse winds
and bad weather kept them two months be-
yohd the time in which passage is usually
made, and Immediately on his arrival at
New York, Henry left for Boston. He reachi
ed the city about dark, and proceeded to
the house formerly occupied by the Har-
courts. He rang the bell. An Irishman
came to the door.
Does Mr.. Harcourt reside here!
MASTER Harcourtl' asked the lrishmar.
YES
mo indade, not he,' was the reply! y
'What does the gentleman want PatrickP
said little boy, coming to the door.
'Mr. Harcourt. He resided here about
tJu0 wears a0O