Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-27

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70 Heaven in thanks 10 Providence. Then =
passing before the house, he saw servant II IN
yard paiting the beast ard conducting her "a the
tablet he then asked Of the fyst person he met
the name Of the proprietor Of the house. What,
are You stranger in this part of the town, that
you don't know the residence ef the rich Mer.
chant Weresford? sH 49,
The Quaker stood petri6ed.
Weresford, repeated the man, believing him.
sell Misunderstood, Won know well the man who
!! mas made 80 great fortue. Thanks my friend,
He was unable 10 recover himself. Weres.
lord. Edwards father,--a respected m.n--he nv
He believed himself the butt Of 4 dream. and
wished 70 return home. Nevertheless he called
to mind several instances Of respectable men.
who had been connected with deeds OF malefac.
tors: Then, this immense fortune, the source Of
which was SO uncertain, then this mare who
seemed to be going to her master. :
Toby resolved 10 solve the mystery.
He went boldly into the yard and demanded
speech with the master; who, although il was
nearly noon, was still in bed-another indication
Of night Of fatigue. The Quaker insisted upon
being introduced Immediately, and soon found
himself in Weresford's bed-caamher. He had
Just walked, and rubbing his eyes, asked, little
out Of humor:-Who are you, Dir, aud what do
you want? m n
The sound Of hi. voice awskened Toby. re-.
selection, and completed his conviction. Qu-
city taking chair, he pos,e.s himself near the
bed without removing his hat! You remain
covered? cried out the surprised merchant /
am Quaker, replied the other With much calm
ness, and you know that such il our usage. t..6
At The fret xx.ord &c ho A.,>L>.
sprsng up and closely examined his VISITOR
Without doubt, he recognized him, for he turned
pale. Well, asked he stammering, what is--.
IT you please-the--the-.- which
brings, you hither? I ask pardon for HAVING
shown SO much haste, replied Toby, but among
friends 1t is not usual TO stand upon ceremony.
and | am come, without form, to ask FOR nv
watch which you borrowed yesterday.
The--watchl
I value it much, it was my poor wife's, and |
cannot do without it. My brother-in-law, the
Jewel which recalls to mind his sister, TO pass
from my hand for day.
The name ofthe Alderman seemed to make
some impressionu upon Weresford. Without wait.
ing reply, Toby continued;
You will much oblige. by returning those ten
guineas which l lent yon at the came time; new.
ertl,eless, if you are in want Of them, consent
10 lending them TO you, on condition you give
me receipt.
The GOODNESS Of The Quaker 50 much di,con.
certed the Merchant, that he dared not deny the
possession Of the stolen articles, but not wishing
to acknowledge it, he hestated 70 reply, and
Toby added:
have told you Of the projected marriage Of
my daughter Mary. had reserved sum al two
hundred pounds sterling for The brides portion,
but have met with an incident: last evening on
the London-road. | was completely robbed, 50
completely, that am come TO pray you to give
your son a marriage portion, which, had It moi
been for that, I should never have asked Of you.
Heb! yes; dop't you know that il IS him tia,
is in love with Mary, and isto marry her.
Edward! cried the Merchant, throwing him
self at the foot Of the bed.
Edward Weresford, calmly replied the Qual.,l
taking pinch Of snuff Let u. see, do some
thing FOR bin. Ishould dislike to have him know
what has passed tonight, and il you do not fur
nish the sun, have promised, il will be neces.
sary should tell him how | lost it. Weresford
ran to a secretary, took out a box with trapple
lock ,snpered il. and plscedia Toby's hands. hi,
watch, his purse, and sack Of money.
Good, said the Quaker in receiving them; see
that was right in depending upon you.
Is that all you wish? said the Merchant in Z
No: Ireqaire something further Of your friend.
ship.
Speak.
You must disinherit your son. ~
How?
You must disinherit him, do not wish it said
that have sp.cuiated upon your fortune.
And flashing these words, the Quaker LEFT the
chamber.
No, murmured he, when alone, children are
not bound by the faults Of their parents, Mary
shall marry the son Of this man, but touch his
stolen money, never! L
be to Wsgssford, who was looking out Of the
window, order my horse to Be brought out
A few moments after, Toby, well mounted,
carrying behind Ms bag Of money, and provided
with hrs watch and purse, At moderate pace re.
gained his house. 45a.e
have Just made my marriage visit TO your
father, sale he TO Edward whom he found there.
believe that We shah be able 10 agree.
Two hours afterwards Were.ford arrived 1t
Toby's house, and taking him aside: Honest Qua
ker, said he, your proceeding has touched me 10
the bottom Of the soul; you might have dlshon-
his eyes, and have made him unhappy in refusing
him your daughter; you have acted like q wise
man aud a man Of heart, wish no longer to blush
in your presence, take these papers, good bye,
you will never see HE again.
He then left, the Quaker opened the papers IN
First, there were checks for large amounts on the
first houses in London; then came long list Of
names, and BY the side of each name, was placed
the amount OF larger or smaller sums, q note was
joined to it, upon which the Quaker read as fol-
lows:--1wsA F,
s.Thesc are the names Of those who have been
robbed; the figures, the amounts which ought TO
be returned; draw the money from my bankers
as though for the purpose Of foreign exchange,
and then make youself the restitution secretly
All which remains will be my legitimate fortune,
and your daughter will be able some day 10 &C
cept Of my inheritance"
The next morning Weresford had left London,
and all believed that he was gone 10 live on his
income in France.
Ga the marriage day Of Edward and Mary, the
Quaker assembled at large company Of Joyous
friends, among whom might be nSlsced ntmbel
Of persons rejoicing themselves with the proceeds
Of the London thieves, who, by the interference
Of Toby, had been induced to return them theil
lost property with interest, @
From the N. o, Picayane.