Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1839-12-07


and in the mean time desire. for you
own sake, not another word of impcrr
nence.n The presence of the sheriff
and the stern look of Graham, made IN
adnonltlon effective Next day, AZ tel
IN the morning. and at the house. or "a
Their store, of Mr. Trimming. il was AZ
ranged that the business should be clos
ed, and Trimming departed. THAT IS
truly successful family, that of Trim
mlng's,r said the sheriff --Riches havs
wings" replied Mr.. Graham; .-their da,
OF calamity and retribuiion may arrive
before they are prepared to encountel
It's changes" and. turning to me, OBJ
served, that the advance of evening
rendered it prudent to think of lodging
and smiling for the first time since vi
had met ..Mr. Bancroft and the sheriff
IT they can put up with my fare, will DC
me a favor by being my guests tonight
as this gentleman, seizing the hand o.
the protector of Mrs Swansey, mus
have as many guests as it is probable he
can well accommodate The sheriff,
and | believe myself, locked something
foolish; but our surprise was soon over,
as the cook OF the Red Lion now appear
ed, with a small close cart and, so well
was his preparations made, that, in a
short time, very comfortable repast
was ready. Il anticipated" said Ora
ham, ''that something of this kind might
be necessary, and left a note with Mr..
McFrame, who has performed his part
We found every thing necessary for
our accommodation In and about the
house, as we four sat down, for our old
friend was detained. = Thank God, .
said Graham, as he placed himself at
table, 81 once more sit down in my own
house and with my neighbors. This
gentleman's name | am sorry not TO
know" a thousand pardOns, Mr.. Ora
ham," said the sheriff; Solomon Over
toni is not name to be ashamed Of"
"You are now,n said Graham. MIR.
Overton, at a table where you have no
doubt sat many time before, and where
my dear friend-for you are that in
heart and soul-you shall ever be a
more than welcome visitant. You have
this day done an act which secures you
an ample reward The engagement is
made with party who fails IN none of
its contracts. Go home TO your family,
and cheer the heart of the widow and
orphan, and lay your head on your pillow
in peace. | am much mistaken if either
Mrs. Trimming or her son will sleep to-
morrow night as soundly-"
1t was now first had it in my power
10 observe the countenance of Mr.. Over
ton. To a common observer, and on any
ordinary occasion, his face would nave
nothing within above the COM
mon country farmer; but to my eye, and
under the circumstances which led to
BUR acquaintance, benevolence of an ex-
ated kind beamed from his eye, and |
still sincerely believe from his heart.
His conduct, which had so deeply inter
ssted me in his favor, had still stronger /
effect on Mr.. Graham. Similar servi- |
;es to himself could not have secured a I
more marked gratitude; and as he rose
o depart, his host again pressed the old /
mans hand, and earnestly requested him I
o meet him next evening. Il am going
n the morning, Mr.. Overflow" said Ora
lam, .'to Mrs. Trimmings, TO arrange /
ny affairs with the sheriff, and hope to
zee you again in the evening, together
With these gentlemen" We bowed our
to our host; and with the es-
eem of US all, Mr.. Overton departed to-
Yards his own house
The evening was spent by the sheriff,
very intelligent man, giving US the &C.
eral outline of the most respectable in
abitants of the neig hborhood; of which
found he ranked, as most wealthy, Mrs.
trimming. "That woman observed
lr. Graham, ..in my opinion, stands IN
eed of small reverse, in order to teach
er humanity" "Her heart is not the
1ost tender,n replied the sheriff; "and
er son is in every respect the child of
is mother. am afraid that good man
those roof now covers Mrs. Swansey /.
nd her children, will soon feel their
engeance; as | am convinced that his
riendly interference in favor of their
ictims will not be forgiven" They
nay themselves plead in vain for the
Mercy they have denied, before 1t is in
heir power to unhou.e another family"
aid Graham. with eyes flashing fire
lie instantly felt the improperly of this
Indulgence of feeling, and checked him
elf; and proposed retiring to rest. To
ed we did go-but sleep, | believe, was
stranger TO our eyes; the events of the
ay were too important 10 be so easily
orgotten-
Next day, at the appointed hour,
,und US at our place of meeting. The
-ansfer of the land and personal estate
,as made, in form, TO Mr.. Graham, and
by Mr.. Trimming, Mr. jamie
on, who we found there as the friend
nd counsellor of the Trimmings, and
1yseIf. Thus far all was well, and ad-
anced smoothly; but as Mr. Graham
rev forth his pocket-book, apparedfiv
, pay the purchase money, he observed
} the sheriff, II am rightly informed,
he only claim against the estate of James
Wallace is in favor of the estate of Jas
er Trimming; you would do me IA
or by informing me of the amount =
This was done The execution was pro-
uced, and costs summed, aud $500 So
ppeared to foot the account. "This
Dung gentleman was very impatient
yesterday TO know my right to make
his demand," said Graham, with great
itterness. Il am now ready TO relieve
is anxiety handing a paper 10 the