Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1843-01-21

Wishing him 30 become identified wnh the PEI
pie, he recommended his his arrival III iii
Slate, 10 lay aside his broadcloih and dress like
btcnw dsman
/ In compliance with this suggestion the youn
man assumed a rude aud rustic dress, inapprt
pirate 10 his appearance and manners, to c,
cite the suspicion that he had some motives tt
conceaEIng his real character.
On the morning of his sons departure, NJ
Wilson received a letter from man in Iino
who had frequently written. He wished to pu
chase a certain quarter section, at Governmen
price which Mr. Wilson promised be should hnv
on these terms, provided he forwarded a cettIf
cate from the Judge Of the Circuit Court that th
! land was worth no more. The Letter just receis
ed enclosed the certificate in question. NJ,
Wilson had given the tract to Charles and putin
tho letter into his hands, enjolned upon him /
deed IL 10 The writer agreeably TO promise uPo
his arrival IN illinois.
The remarks Of Mr.. Davis forcibIv reminde,
young Wilson of this incident and on the mex
morning after he became acquainted wiih tn
design Of Crosby, with a trembling hand, eSaroi
ned ihs letter and certificate. IL was written b.
Crosby, and the land he wished TO purchase, wa
the identical farm Of Davis.
Astonished, that his friend, the Judge. shout.
certify that the land was worth more, MIR. Da
Wis asked to see the certificate, and after n mo
ments examination unhesIiatlngly pronounce
the signature a forgery.
An explanation from the young man now be
came necessary. and calling Lucy and her faihe
IN tho room, told them his history, and iald before
them pile Of patents and bank notes one ate
another, till tho amount reached to thousands
!: was day Of thankful happiness TO old ) NOR
Davis and his daughter, and not less so TO young
Wilson.
Not long after this scene. Crosby entered IL:
air was that of IA man who has enemy IN HI
power and intends to trample upon him. lie
scarcely noticed Wilson except with a look o
contempt. After pouring out all his ma deduction:
upon the family. he advised them to leave imme
drately. The old man erquired if he would give
h,n oihing for the improvements he had made
The answer was. mot cent 'Iou certaIni y
would not said Wilson, drive out this old mau
and bis daughter into the world pennllessF
What is that TO YOU replied Crosby, with
look of malice and contempt. i Will answer yol
that question: said Wilson, and he acquainted
hlrn with wha: The reader has already leaint.-
Crosby, at first, was Supplied with astonIs hmenf
but when he tina, all his schemes Of viany
i4 G,s cauld p ne eP 90
sock him, and he threw himself upon his knees
and begged first the Old man, then Of Lucy anC
William to spare hun.
HIS entreaties for mercy were urged IN thf
most moving terms. Much as they pi'Ied, It was
impossible for them not to despise the abjec
meanness Of his supplca,ons.
Wilson told him he deserved no mercy. Tha
a moment since he would have driven the family
Of DAVIS from their home, without even the
means OF temporary support lie would pay
Crosby a fair price for his property. and forbea'
prosecuting hun. on condition Of his instantly
quitting the country.
Crosby accepted the offer. The writings ERE
made on, that day, and before morning. he anc
his family were their way 10 Texas.
Why should spin out my narrative. Lucy AND
Charles were married, and though splendid ma H.
rba far n Mr. ID Wis iD
low cd far better the little room where she bad SC
long and anXiously watched over the sick bed o
the stranger. Mr.. Wilson rich, but never
forgot those who were more IN want.
Cheered by the kind and atfectionate attention
ofhls children old Simon Davis almost seemed tc
have renewed his existence. He lived many
wears. and long though, 10 tell the hrIgh, eyed
son of Charles and Lucy. the story of the Forged
Deed. And when he told the listening boy. his
father when poor and friendless. was taken home
and kindly treated and in turn became their ben
efactor, he Impressed upon the mind Of his grand
child, tina, even n cup of water given from q
pure motive shall not lose lis reward
Our PARENTS Respect 10 aged parents we
consider Of the greatest virtues. There IS
no period IN life, when our fathers and mothers
do no, claim attention, our love, and our
warmest affection. From youth To manhood
from middle age to ripper years. if our honored pa
rents survive it should be our constant study how
we can best promote their welfare and happiness
and smooth the p.Iio. of their declining years.
Nothing better recommends an individual, than
his attention to his parents Permitting Them &c
share in his prosperity and his houors. without
hurdepinp them with his perplexities and trials
IS a mark of true affection and will be a source
Of con sol ton through life. There such du
tiluI children; men whose highest ambition seem:
TO be the promotion of the happiness of their IA
Tiers and mothers. They watch over them with
uuwearied care-supplv them with all thei
wants. and by their attention and kindness, re
move all care and sorrow from their hearts. Or
the contrary. there are others who seem neve
to bestow a thought upon their parents. and 4
care bu, little whether they comfortably stu
aled or otherwise. b. their conduct, thew 10
crease their cares embitter their lives. and brin!
:heir grey hairs with sorrow TO the grave Sci
fishness has steeIed their hearts 10 the whisper