Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-09-27

- ~''~' ten~tc acatn was announced IN all
me papcrs--nnd leaving bis bereaved family
70 at'end 10 the accustomed ceremonies and
retirement Of mourners. we shall relate
some particulars in the history Of the de.
ceased and his household who are now
sia1 70 mourning and receiving the condo
ienee OF their numerous friends.
Mr. Samuel More,on, whose sudden and
deplorable death, was now announced in the
papers throughout the country, was native
oil Pennsylvania. He had at an early peri.
cd IN the settlement Of Ohio, emiqrated 10
that state, and in the lucky purchase of
small piece OF land, near the spot where
Cincinnati now stands, had increased his
ionune.--The great advance in the price
OF land occasioned by the rapid and nnex.
Pfcted growth Of this yclcped queen of the
west" enabled him with good management
soon 10 become the owner OF an extensive
wholesale establishment, with a number Of
houses and lots, the income and rents of
which enabled him 10 educate his family in
very liberal manner, and introduce them
into the most genteel circles.
tits two lovely daughters, Caroline and
Emily, TO say the least Of them, and with.
out going into minute detail ofthe various
accomplishments which adorn the female
character. would have been no disparaoe
ment to The most polite circles of the older
cities OF Philadelphia and New York. But
as to the virtues ofihe heart they exhibited,
as - often the case, striking contrast
Caroline. although possessed Of beautiful
features. was naughty, and often insolent;
while Emily was extremely modest, com
passionate condescending. and kind.
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IN his counting house, was a gentleman
whom we shall call Mr.. Winover He had
first been employed in the capacity of
clerk ofassistsace bot in short time, by
the aid OF coneiiiatory and an insinuating
address, so gained the esteem Of his patron,
MS TO become u confidant and a partner !;
while by the advantage of genteel person
he had gained the affections of his eldest
daughter. and became his son.in-law.
The increasing business Of the mercantile
house. made the employment of an add-
tional clerk necessary. A young man
lately from the cas-. was selected for this
purpose. whose attention TO the business,
and proprie,y Of conduct soon rendered him
favorite Of Mr.. Moreton and his family.
As this person will occupy conspicuous
place in this tale. brief description Of BIZ.
character may not here be improper.
MIR. George Ladlock was native OF the
state of New Hampshire, He had received
good education. and the necessary accom-
plishmenis for entering into respectable bust
ness; but from the numerous family embar-
easements OF his parents, he arrived at the
age of manhood porionlcss. With strong
athletic limbs. personal manlincss. genteel
appearance. mind well stored with in
formation. and an entsrprising disposition.
he LEFT his native roofin pursuit Of his for
tune" took western direction. crossed the
huge Allegheny mountains. and arrived at
Cincinnati where. as bis slender resources
were nearly exhausted, he was glad to pro-
cure the humble situation afforded in the
employment of Moreton and Winover--
Here. after gaining the confidence Of More.
ION, he was admitted as constant yisier TO
his family. where the society Of one member
in particular became agreeable TO him
Miss Emily Moreton, Notwithstanding the
admoni,ions OF her older sister, and OF Win
over. her husband promised to give her
hand 10 Ladlock. And. overlooking his
wan. OF fortune, her father was so pleased
with his steady application 10 business and
regular department. that he made no objec-
ton and day was accordingly fixed upon
for the solemnization OF their marriage cere-
monies. But as one among thousand in-
stances of The ickleness Of the capricious
little god. all these preparations and fond
aniicipu,ions were interrupted ay the fol
lowing circumstance. W
Winover being engaged in collecting a
sum Of money. 20 send to their correspond
ami nj New Orleans, deposited number oil
bank notes in a separate place in the conn-
ling room TO enclose in a letter to his agent,
but while looking over them the next day he
proclaimed that a fifty dollar note on the
branch bank at Cincinnati was missing.
Communicating this fact TO his partner, as
was TO be suspected. he gave out some hints
of suspicion as 10 the honesty Of their clerk,
Ladlock, towards whom he had often prev
iously man Tested many symptoms OF DIS
like Among other particulars TO which
Mr.. Moreton's attention was called by his
officious partner, the circumstance OF his
Young proiege's having the very day prev
lious purchased some new clothes oil u neigh
bsring tailor; and it was proposed they
should 90 there together and enquire what
sort Of money Ladlock had given in pay
ment whereupon. who can describe the
feelings OF Moreton. when he found that
66y dollar note ofthe same back. and OF the
me appearance Of the one missing. had
been paid there the day previous by the
man he bad consented should IN few days
become his son-in-law
To proceed legally against the criminal