The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-07-22
TIE GRANARY.
"A tale phich erery person ,riH read.
COSMOPOl.I.
By REA. A. c. THOMAS.

| "Who so rcadeth let him understand"
jonathan llomespun, having purchased an ex-
tensive farm, and provided himself with every
thing requisite to prosperous hunsbandry, proposes
to furnish subscribers with one quart Of wheel
weekly, for year, at the low price of one dol
lar and fifty cents, in advance; two dollars at the
end of six months, or two dollars and fifty cents,
f not paid l the close of the year.
"The facilities offered by the Government for
the transportation of wheat to every section of the
Union and adjacent provinces, are such as must
prove satisfactory TO every subscriber; and the pro-
prctor of the Granary assures all who may patron
ze him, that he will exert himself to supply an ar
tcle of the best quality.
"N. b. Agents will be allowed generous per
ccnagc. Address, (post paid) proprietor of the
Granary, llopcwell,"
Such was the prospectus issued by my friend
IIomespun Feeling lively interest in his welfare,
visited his farm, although it was a long journey
from home, and was pleased TO find every thing in
nice order. He informed me that he had conlrac-
tod large debt in the purchase of the premises,
stock and implements of husbandry, but that he
had no doubt of his ability to discharge every obl-
CATION in a few years. lie also stated that he had
already received many hundred subscribers, and
that in four or five weeks he would commence the
delivery of the wheat according to his proposals.
The scheme appeared plausible; and my friend
was so confident of his success that had not the
slightest doubt of his prosperity. | entered my
name MS subscriber, and when left him he was
preparing many thousands quart SACKS.
Every week, for the space of two years, re-
ceivcd my quart of wheat, and concluded from
its excellent quantity and prompt delivery, that
every thing was prosperous with Jonathan and his
farm. So gave myself no concern about my
Indebtedness to him; for, said ], "to farmer so
extensively paronized as he is, the small plancc
OF two years arrearagcs would be but Il drop in
the bucket" II is true there was occasionally
printed on the sacks general notice to denquenls
but never suspected that this was intended for
f. lends.
The notice, however, became more frequent;
and having leisure, concluded would visit my
friend, the proprietor of the Granary. lie greeted
me cordially ;but saw that there had been trouble.
lie was evidently worn with toll and anxiety, and
in the conversation in tho evening he entered into
particulars
"llcrc have been laboring day and almos,
night for more than two years; and am more in
debt now than when | began My creditors are
pressing for payment; am conscious ofnabili,y
to meet their demands, and can perceive no result
but bankruptcy and RUM
"But You have large lis, of sucbscribers?"
said l.
eyes, very large list" was the reply; 'bul
too many Of them ara like you.''
"Mc" Iquickly rcJoincd in amnzcment; "too
many like me!'
"Pardon me-" said my friend in melancholy
CONSTIPATION me, for oppression will make even
wise man mad. You have had quart of wheat
weekly for two years-and have n large list of
patrons scattered here and there over thousands
Of miles. II they should pay me the accounts they
severay owe me, should be directly freed from
embarrassment. and go on my way rejoicing But
they reason AS you have reasoned ;and among YOU
am brought 10 the door poverty and ruin"
felt the force of the rcbukc, and promptly
paying the arrearagcs at the increased price named
in the prospectus. and also year in advanced, |
shortly bid ndieu to the Worthy and wronged far
'ner, resolved to do every thing in my power TO
repair the injury which occurred from my den-
qnency.
Oyepa,rons ofJonathan ITomespun! wherever
ye arc or whoever yc are! ye who have received
and eaten the wheat from The Granary, without
payment! ye ale guilty Of a grovious sin of
Omission. Therefore repent. Pay the farmer
what you owe him. Uncle Sans teams crs bring
you the sack of grain every week, and Uncle
Sans teams'crs will carry the money safely 10
Jonana,han Iomcspun.