Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-03-17

lbuy-India rubber St0ck-maleablel lrOn--Can-
lton--Mane timber-lands, and-ls this your
friend; BuckwoodT
Yes; allow me to make you acquainted Mr.
Timberstock, with Mr.. Singleton, Mr. Single
ton, Mr. Timberstock."
4 am most happy to make your acquain-
tance, said Singleton, bowling 81 have heard
so much of Mr.. Timberstock's business talent,
his activity, his"
"lEnough said-know just what you were
| going to remark-save yourself the trouble
can tell by mans eye what he is going TO say .
"Anoiher proof of the sagaci:y for which |
was about TO give you credit"
not using, | am the man for-pshaw Excuse
me, | was on a false trail. Buck wood has
been telling me your story"
Eyes, Mr. Timberstock, and he has impress
sed me with very high idea of your capabih-
ty and shrewdness."
" AS for that matter, Mr.. Singleton, trust
can make or loose fortune as fast as any one
To-day al the top of the wheel-,o-morrow on
the lowermost spoke-to-day bull, tomorrow
a bear-hut always ready to serve friend.
The secret of success in this world, Mr.. Sim
gleton, is embraced IN one simple word. That
one word is your genuine philosophers stone,
your true elixir, by which all you touch may be
converted into gold. That one word is-let
me whisper it in your ear"
Harry inclined his ear to his new monitor,
who whispered the mysterious word
Humbug! Did you say hunabug2" ejacula-
ted our hero
Exactly said Mr. Timberstock
: Sublimew rejoined his pupil
Touching your own case, now," said Mo-
ses, 'let me inquire have you any rich relative,
from whom you expect any little legacy"
Not one" replied the artist, ''not one from
whom hope 10 receive brass farthing--though,
TO be sure, have an uncle in Canton, but whelh
er he is rich or poor, know not"
''What is his name7"
"Doyle--Daniel Doyle; and when l last
heard from him, he was in robust health, and
likely to live these fifty years"
No matter for that sir. We must kill him.
Xii! kal' What do you mean, Mr.. Tim
berstock?'
81 said kiIl-ay, XIII, Kill, kill, sir! Can
any thing be more explicit? We must kill him,
and let you inherit the whole of his properly"
Sir, if you are jes;ing, let me tell you, | am
llOi III iilOOu W IclISLl UudOOiltEy.
Don't prattle-don't interrupt me" said the
imperurbable Moses. Il will settle your bus
iness for you in five minutes. Buckwood,
amuse our friend while am writing"
Mr.. Timberstock drew table towards him,
seized pen. and commenced writing with I'M
mense velocity. The young painter looked to-
wards Buckwood for an explanation, but that
gentleman preserved an hnmoved countenance
81 congratulate you sir" said Singleton
upon your choice of acquaintances and thank
you for introducing to me such an amiable cut
throat as this Mr.. Timberstock appears to be.
Pooh! tits all in the way of business" said
Buckwood; ''it will not be the first murder he
has committed. On paper" added he TO him
self.
Is it possible, Buckwood, that you can pal
late the monstrous profigacy Of his proposition
= you, whom have regarded as gentleman
and man of honor?" .l.........1a-..
Nonsense, Harry. You should be above
such childish prejudices by this time"
Prejudices, indeed"
o"3 This will do,' exclaimed Timberstock, IL |
sing from his seat "Here is some news for
Messseurs les RedactemrS. Listen to this para
graph: Fortunes Freaks---The Brighton, which
arrived at Boston, from Calcutta, on Wednes-
day last, brings intelligence oft the death of Mr..
Daniel Doyle, the chief partner Of the extern
sive house of Doyle & Co Tie whole of his
immense property falls to his nearest heir and
nephew, Mr.. Henry Singleton, young and ac-
complished artist ofthis city. By this windfal,
Mr. Singleton comes into the possession Of up
wards of two millions of dollars, and is lifted
rom condition Of comparative penury to alilu-
ence. We are glad TO learn, that The young
is in every respect worthy of his
good fortune"
" And do you think" exclaimed Henry Sim
5leion, "that shall lend myself to such an i'm
losiIion"
/" Buckwood, your friend is green" said Tim
oerstock, quietly raising his glass "Comc we
Hon't be offended Mr.. Singleton; you have con-
lded your interests to us, and we will take care
# them My young friend, do not hope to move
step forward in this world with the reputation f
# poor man. First, make the world believe
'ou are rich, and then they will thrust riches /,
pon you. Let them suppose you to be poor.