The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1843-11-03

aud economical in his habits, be won the
confidence Of others and received large
share Of patronage.
During the second year Of business, on
taking account Of his stock, be ascer,ained
THAT his profits wefo larger than on the pre-
yious ear, and he had found less difficulty
IN meeting his payments.
From this time Somers began to prosper
his business Increased and every thing
went on smoothly with hlm. He had 10
occasion to solicit favors al the bank, and il
was easy for him TO meet his payments
With his little capital he made sefe invest
men.s--took advantage of the market and
made quick returns. A great many schemes
were presented for his countenauce, where
large profits we're anticipated, but lie re-
jected them oil, and preferred to trade in
! his own certain business than 10 trust 10
that which was visionary. lie was right.
While many OF bis friends failed in bust
ness, SomeFs prospofed and in few years
was considered safe and substantial mer-
chant.
A pleasant day il summer, as Somers
was busy in bis store in stepped Pelby, the
old bank director am glad TO hear of
your prosperity said he. i always knew
you would succeed IN business.
Il have made on, thus far, better thnn |
had reason TO expect. When | started,
you know il was with difficulty that made
my payments, br, persevaring aud eSersing
myself, | have prospered.'
If you should ever be in want Of money
TO carry on your business ~e should DO glad
to accommodate you at our bank. We will
discount your paper at any amount
Mr.. Somers thanked the director for his
offer ond remarked When needed &C.
commodaiion you would not oblige me,
though I,earnes,Iy solicited IT. Now, as
do not stand in need Of assistance, you of.
fer il to me.
1t was mol my fault; the other directors
did no, know you, and they seldom discount
for strangers. We should DO very happy
now to do any thing for YOU
There is young Mir. P----who has
JUS, started in business, who know is in
need Of little help. Suppose you make
him the offer
20, we don't know anything about hin.
He may be one of the most worthy OF men,
| but ho is unknown to the directors and
wishing Mr.. Somers good morning, Pelby
walked down the street.
Not a month went by, when passing
along one day, Mr.. Somers met Mr.. Bar.
row, another bank director, who took him
by the hand and smilingly inquired for bis
health.
well, sir, how do you get along these
tines said MIR. Barrow.
Pretty we'll, sir.
Do you need more capital in your bust
ness 2
O, no; my credit is good, but | prefer
TO make cash purchases
If you should be in want of money any
time, 80 would be ready TO discount your
note a, the bank. We like to oblige when
We know II is safe.'
| don't know as. Jam 10 waut..of accom-
moda,Ion at present.
Perhaps you would find il 10 your I'D
vantage to inyes, more capital in your bu.
siness. We will discount for YOU any
amount, and should be happy to do So
Somers thanked him for the offer, but as
be passed along could not but reflect on the
change that few years had produced -
When poor he never received smile or
kind look from Barrow--now he was as
plcasan, as could be. Once be would not
exert himself 10 render him assitaT ce--now
he would do all in his power TO help him.
Somers had become rich and as is the Gus
tom of mankind, friends began. to flock
around him. but he treated them all with
respect and kindness.
One morning Ormaod came into his store
and purchased few articles, and freely
entered into conversation with Somers.--
In years past, this gentleman was still and
tac'uyn, but now he was soclable aud
pleasant aud appeared 10 feel deep inter
est in the welfare Of Somers.
Il am glad TO hear of your prosperity,
aud he, ! always knew you would do well,
from the time you started in business and
have often spoken in your favor. | sup
pose you have capital enough at present.
Yes, as much as can safely invest.
| If you should be in need of more at any
time, you can readily be assisted by calling
at our bank. We are always ready TO &C.
commodate.'
If | should want to be accommodated |
win call, but at present | have as much
capital in my business as | need.
After bidding Somers good morning, the
director left
The young merchant continued to pros
per in business, and his shop was the most
frequent resor, OF the bank directors, who,
when they ascortained his standing, and
knew him to be accommodating property did
what they could to help him along. They
purchased of him themselves and often dl
recied customers TO his store.
Somers is now one OF our most active
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