The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-06-27

the prerogative Of one Eye alone 10 look
on the secret springs Of action 10 that Eye
the difference between the two characters
was very great
Both applied themselves with all diligence
to their respective callings, and hoped to be
rich,
Frank May resolved that every dollar
should be gained, not only honestly bu,
honorably. AS for Charles Ashton, he had
but ohe purpose, and that was to acquire
wealth--untranimelled by scruples about
ways and means.
IN be rich man before die = said he
to himself one night, as he was studying
his ledger-the only book in the world that
he thought entertaining. He was untiring
in his application 10 business; and if he
did not absolutely cheat, he made what are
called pretty tight bargains Hard and
honest was his maxim; which some think
means hardly honest
lie soon acquired the reputation of
keen, money-niaking man. But making
ndney is not always making friends. At
The end of Ten years, Mr.. Ashton was
richer man than his friend May, but he was
surprised TO find himself not so much re-
specied. or SO happy. lie began to think
there were some things money would not
buy.
But I'll see il it Uon'l buy me a wife,
said he. | believe its living bachelor that
makes me SO blue =
Now 1t never occurred TO our friend that
a wife who could be bought, might no, be
worth having. But it did occur. naturally
enough, that while he was about il, he nigh,
rs well Try for rich one. So he went
peeping around among The heircsses--noh-
ing doubling that young lady who was an
heir to fine fortune, would inherit every
other fine quality. II was not long before
he fixed his-afections no-bis thoughts
on Miss Jemima wilkins. the youngest
daughter Of Esquire Wilkins. Ii was not
the color of Miss Jemima's hair, or the
sparkle of her eye, or the dimpIe in her
cheeks, thst attracted our heio's attention.
Oh no,y t6-geA rlt.hpnnrsar t9o sensible and
e,rre,aaprlant e,rre, matter of cho6Syneeh triAeg in
ion for life, 1t was well that he. quite ior-
got 10 look for graces Of mind or person,
| for the young lady was seahlily endowed
But then she had ten thousand charms IN
the shape Of good round dollars, and tha,
was enough for Ashton. He was the rich
est yuung man in the village, and that was
enough for Jemima. So the bargain was
struck up in trice, and no time LOST
in moonlight walks and sereneds, and nc
money wasted in rides and presents.
| This interesting couple were married anc
~ hnngP
nice new furniture, and settled themselves
down, to get as much comfort as empty
; heads and empty hearts, with full purse
Gould give.
Here we will leave them ia the full glor!
Of the honey moon, TO look after our irIend
Frank Nav. Let US see what the lapse O
ten wears did him. He was not whit be
: hind Ashton in activity and industry, an
he reaped the usual rewards ol presen
j comforts and prospective plenty. Though
as he told his friend, he meant TO acquir
wealth, il was not for his own sake, but 10
d ilio benefit of others. II was good proc
of his sincerity that lie did not defer doin
y good till the time should arrive when h
could call himself rich. He knew that
), he did not form the habit now he would NJ
e have the heart hereafter. He knew, an
Al wAat is better, he feli that no one sho"
live TO himself-not even young man. Ju
setting out in the world who had his 10
IT tune to build M with his own hands l.
early came 10 the conclusion that he M
re four things to attend 10 in this life, VIZ h
5, own temporal aud spiritual welfare and Il
n temporal and spiritual welfare of others
liza, is, Of all the human family who can
under his influence, either directly or int
recAy. Here was a noble work; suflicls
r. 10 FIJI the largest heart, and task the hlght
as energies. This was the grand outline
his scheme Of life, and left II 10 The hng
d. of Providence to point out daily 'he part
be ular tnanuer in which il was to be filed
With these views he stood ready for eve
nk good word and work, lie was. never
ny busy about his own affairs, that he COZ
no, stop to DO good act. When call
ed upon to leave his work 10 do something
in a poor noighbor or hand atonnd subscr
or liou paper in aid of some benevolent oole
or do something for the church, or she
we lsge, he did not cali it an Interruption
ng considered it as branch Of his business
Ashton used 10 laugh al him, aud tell
rk- he had chosen strange road to wealth.
= Never mind Frank would say :
on road is rather cireutous, to-6e-sure, but
lea l..,,,t Woo Ebarlaq are On the II