Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-01-12
MONTPELIER, FRIDAY, JAN. I2, 1914.

PlOnner lived IN very humble part OF very
humble house, in very humble street, The two
pair beck, was his humble domain, and his terri
tory was less adorned than crowded with tho evl'
dences of his handwork In the remote corner
Of his unclean apartment was lathe tor turning
ivory-neaf il; the material, monstrous tush OF an
elephant. Shelves carried round the room, sup
ported bottles OF various sizes, externally, very
what you please for eyes could
not penetrate so far, and determine the contents
A large label, browning all, announced them to be
Samples Books were strewed everywhere
manuscripts mot you at every turn. The walls
were filled with charts and drawings; one of the
latter representing the field Of Waterloo, dissecled
and intorsectod, with a view TO prove Lord Wei
lington guilty of winning n battle, which, in con-
forrnily with every law of strategy, he should
have lost. One drawing was rough sketch of
his unhappy swamp; another, the elaborate deIin
ention of a hydraulic pump. In The niche, cor
responding to that in which the lathe was fixed,
there q small iron bedstead and in this al
though it was nearly noon when Michael paid his
friendly visit, Mr.. Allcrnft caught sight of Mr..
Palmer when he opened the door, in obedience
10 the very shcrp and loud voice which invited
him to "wak in" The ingenious gentleman had
break tasted. The tea things were on stool at
his side. lie wore his night-cnp, and was busy in
examining crimson fluid, which he held in n
glass close 10 his eyes.
That man was murdered, Allcraf' exclaimed
Mr.. Planner, after the brefes possible saIulaIion.
Murdered, as am living Christian y
what man. asked Allcrait.
Him they hanged last week for poisoning his
father. What was the evidence? Why, when
they opened the body, they found grain or two
of arsenic. Hang man upon that! pretty
state of things Look here, sir--4ook here !" and
he pointed trumphany TO his crimson liquid.
what is that, MIR. PIanner% inquired the vis-
ior.
'Wha,? my blood, sir. | opened vein the
very day they hanged him. suspected it all a.
long, and there it is. There is more arsenic there
than they found in the entire carcass of that man.
Arsenic ! Why, it's prime ingredient in the
blood. This is to live in the clouds Talk Of
dark ages-when shall we ge. light"
Il was not aware, Mr. Palmer, -
'Of course you were not. How should you be !?
1t is the interest Of the ruling powers TO dnrken
the intellect of society. Why am | kept down
Why don't my works sell? All, Acrah put
that small pamphlet in yonr pocket--there i, is
under the model-iake care of what You are about
don't break h-lhere, that's right! What is it
called ?"
Popular delusons.'
'Ah, true enough put it into your pocket and
read it. II Pit could be alive to read it! We'll,
never mind. say, A!lcrait, how does that back
room flue get on-any smoke now"
| 'None.'
mo, should think not. Michael, must say
it, though the old gentleman is dead, he was one
OF the hardest fellows to move ever met. lie
would have been smoke dried years
ago, if it hadn't been for me. | was the first man
that ever sent smoke up that chimney. No body
could do it, SIR A fellow came from London
tried it and iaied.'
1t is pity, Mr.. Palmer. that with abilities like
yours. you have not been more successful in hie
Pardon me, if say that success would have made
you queter, happier man.
'Ah, Michael, so your father used TO say Well
| don't know, people are such fools. They will
not think for themselves, and they are ready &c
crush any one who offers to think for them Il
has ever been so. Men in advance of their gene
ration have always Jared badly. Ages ago, they
were put 10 death cruelty and violently. Now
they are left TO starve and die The creatures are
Ignorant, hut they are worse than that they are
selfish and jealous, and will rather sit in gloon
than owe light and confess they owe it, TO fellow
mortal, and superior spirit"
Il am afraid, Mr.. Palmer, after such an obser-
walton, that you will hardly give me credit for IN,
feeling which has induced me to visit you th
morning.
you are q good fellow, Michael, You wer,
always generous hearted lad--an exception t
the general rule. When you were five years ole
you used to share your biscuits with me. 1t wa
u enc trait in your character ;-procced.'
You are aware, MIR. Planner, that through m,
fathers death, increased responsibilities have com
upon me-
you may say that. lie never would take m
advice about The bank notes. Stop, remind M
before you go, OF the few hints to banks which
drew up. You will do well to look al them.-
You' see the advantages OF my system OF pape
issues. Your father, sir, was stone blind 10 hi
own interest-but am interrup,ng YOU
Il have FOL sometime past determined to asso
ciate with Inc in the bank, two gentlemen of ne
BILE fortunes and first responsibility. | would nc
willingly carry on the concern alone and the aC
cesson of two such gentlemen as describe, ca,
not but be in every way desirable.'
'Humph-go on
'Now, MIR. Palmer, you are yery--very OIL
friend OF my fathers and | know he valued yol
advice rs it deserved 10 be-
tThe old gentleman was good in the main, Nj
chael.'
Had he been aware of my position, he won
= have recommended the step which am about
f adopt MIR. Palmer, l am young and therefor
thy persons, no doubt indeed, i am assured the
are; still, they are comparatively strangers to m
and am certain you would advise me TO be mo
cautous.'
[ Proceed"
'What feel TO want is the constant presen,
=, of frlend--one who, from personal aiachmer
| may have my interest at heart, and form, as
: were, second self at all times let me be prese
o or abscnt-and absent must very often be--yt
s perceive%
n Precisely
II "A sort of counterpose to the opposite weigl
II in fact il may be allowed to call it so. Now
d can sincerely affirm that know of no persG
l. Mr.. Palmer, in whom could rely so entirely al
n unreseryedIy as yourself and nothing would 81
,r me greater pleasure than to serve man so high
10 gifted, 30 long connected with our family by
o closest friendship. lfyou think the occupation
II banker snitable to your present tastes, belle
i can offer yon an opportunity worthy of yo
= serious consideration
l. Mr. Palmer rose in his bed and firmly grasp
d the hand Of Mr.. Michael Allc.alt The latter
n at the bedside until past three O'Clock, and iii
II retired, leaving his friend in u stute of great me
/. tai excitement. When Michael, upon taking
10 departure, reached The street door, he stopp
70 short and retraced his steps Entering the apa
i ment for q second time, he discovered Mr.. Pln
IS ner in his night clothes stand -!.ss..sis
ID glass, and repeating one OF his own composite
N in voice of thunder, and with the most vehent
B. gestculalion
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