Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-02-02

Of him, 1.-The could not pay his passage
Immediately, but that he would certainly
settle il as soon as he could obtain as
much money. The captain became en-
ragged, and abused him in a very unfeel-
ing manner, declaring the tale about the
loss Of bis money to be gross fabrication,
and he swOFe, loud enough % be heard
BY all on board, that having been imposed
on in that way before,he was prepared TO
serve such imposters according to their
deserts, and that be would lurn half a
days sail out Of his way to put him on
shore at the nearest point of land. One
Of the passeDgers--a youth Of about the
same age Of the young man--haVing wit
messed The whole affair, and seeing the
pocket-bOok when it fell was prepaIed 10
give testimony in favor Of the uuforu-
nate; he advanced towards the captain,
and stated that he thought he was rather
severe in his threats; that the tIuth had
been told him, and there was no doubt
but that he would get his pay al some fu-
ture time.
do you dictate to me, slrS" said The
captain, whose wrath had been greatly
increasedby the appeal. "I've met these
characters before to-day, and | am deter
m'led 10 makean ex x,mple Of that fellow
--he goes ashore at the nearest pint"
ITO exposlulate was in vain, and, the
friend who had kindly come 10 his assis.
lance, taking out his purse, turned 10 the
young mar, and presented ito him togeth-
er with his card, saying,
"Take this and use it; it you are ever
able TO repay me, il will he well; ifuot, it
will be no great matter"
''It would be needless for me 10 enter
into detail of the matter; suffice fer me
TO say that the young man hesitated TO re-
ceive the purse in consideration Of the
gloomy prospect that seemed 10 be before
him, but was finally prevailed upon to ac-
cept it. After their arrival in New York,
he two young men became intimate
friends. The one who lost his money,
assisted by the other, som procured EN-.
pIOymeni, discharged his obligation, and
was successful in the accumulation Of
wealth."
Here the old gentleman dashed tear
from his eye, and rising from his seat,
walked to wards the " ndow. The CON-
pany waited with breaihless interest for
the sequel Of the story. Returning to his
place, Mr.. Hartly continued, ''the two
friends at length separated; one of them
leaving New York, settled in distant pari
Of America, and long interval elapsed
shut BeIT," he exclaimed, sprInging from
his seat, "where are the Miss Warrens
aud Miss Walter! | do not zee them
here!,
"They we're not, invited, Pa" rerlied
Aarbella.
But, my dear,' said he afectiOnately
sdid not make it an express condition
that al who were at the party gwen BY
Miss Douglass should be herer
yes; but Pa said Helen with toss
If hqr head which gave meaning 10 her
worIs, yes; but Pa, you know, we ladies'
have or preferences
'And 50 have we gentlemen, replied
Mr.. HartIy, 'and am here 10 teach you
a lesson, in way that hope will impress
it upon your minds forever. Know, then,
nv dear girls, and you ladies' and gentle
msn-alI Of yuu--that ] was the young
man Of whom have spoken, and that the
father Of Miss Waller, the young lady that
nv daughters treated with so much in.
difference before you all, was the man
to whom was so much indebted; and
perhaps to his influence and friendship |
am indebted for my present indePen.
dence." The manner in which the old
gentleman concluded bis story made
| deep impression upon every one present
! and while he sat a few moments, overcome
BY the feelings that agiiated him, the
| most respectful silence was maintained
until Arsbella, wrought to sincere rePen'
lance FIR the error she had committed,
1 hurst into tears, and throwing her arms
arouud her fathers neck, begged a thou.
sand pardons, and promised 10 make all
he amends in her power. Helen joined
her IN promises Of restitution, aud the
succeeding Genes may better be imagln'
ed than described.
i Amer the exsitemeHt Of feeling had in
adsgree subsidized, Mr. HaFIly cried out,
| let me finish my story! am most hap
py tonight, that have made amends for
tho error Of my children. Shortly after
the event. perceived that my son George'
and here great wonder was expressed that
he was not prescnt;I perceived that my
SON George was attached to the young
ladv, / mean Miss Walter, and | not only
second bis suit, but prompted him 10 keep
The matter secret until its consummatior
should reveal il. He has done 50, and i
! The Young rogue has performed his duty
/ have a third daughter BY this time
The last words had acarcely passed hi
, Inns, when ruslling ofsilks was heard
! then approaching footsteps -thep thEs'