The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-04-30


ness, assuring them that as soon as b
should be able he would fully make u
the loss with interest. Those who ha
long traded with the merchant knew hin
toowellto think he wished to deprive then
of their Just dues. They felt for his pc
culiar situation and came forward man
fully-with but single exception-an'
released him.
But one exception, we said-and wht
was he? The very same creditor in tn
bank who refused to loan money in small
amounts to young men. He went t,
Emerson, after he heard his misfor
tunes, and requested an immediate pay
ment of what was due him.
81 cannot pay you now, Mr.,
said Charles, "but as soon as | can ge
through my affairs, and see possible way
to move, you shall be paid in fulI-thi:
you may rely upon"
"But you can pay me now"
81 cannot, sir. 1t would afford me ;
great deal of pleasure to do it, but it j:
. utterly out of my power, without making Z
great sacrifice ofmy property"
: "What did you give me your note for,
if You did not expect to pay it! 1 always
pay my notes"
. "But perhaps you have not met with
any losses. Had my note been presen-
ted SIX months ago, it would have been
paid within an hour"
! 81 shall not be put off. If you do not
settle that note by tomorrow night, you
will be put to trouble. l shall not be
treated in this way"
"Sir, | cannot pay you by that time,
whatever course you may think proper tc
take"
"The world is full of scoundrels," said
the fellow as he went from his shop, "but
/ will see what effect a writ will have upon
him."
I Skin-hint-there is no more appro-
pirate name for flesh and bones made up
of such NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. resolved in
his own mind who would be the best law
yer to undertake his business. He f.
nally hit upon being, who had no more
mercy or kindness than himself-a man
destitute alike ofprinciple and feeling
hard-hearted, mean, clustering wretch,
who had gained admission to the bar by
brass, impudence, and interested friends.
Such was the being who had been selec-
ted TO torment one of the best and most
honest men that ever lived.
In short time Mr.. Emerson was
waited upon by the Sheriff, who. informed
him that his instructions were to attach
whatever property he could find in his
possession As the merchant had con-
cealed nothing, but was on the point OF
compromising with his creditors, the re-
suit was that the property of Mr.. Emer-
son was sacrificed and Mr.. Skin-hint, the
lawyer and the sheriff received their pay
in full--while the honorable creditors re-
ceived but very small part of theirs. 1t
was exceedingly trying to the merchant
to submit to the proceedings, but he bore
it calmly, looking forward TO the day
when he expected to regain his prosperity,
pay his debts, and be in comfortable cir
cumstances. Mr.. +. did no: lack cour-
age and perseverance,. There traits were
admirably developed in his character
When he was apparently on his back and
all was dark above him, he did not dsi-
pair.-He looked ahead--and put forth
exertions, aud was determined, if his
health should be continued, to rise above
every adverse circumstance.
! We should have mentioned before, thai
although the young merchant was a single
man, he had contemplated entering the mar
ried state the very year his business affair;
assumed their dubious character. lie was
engaged to Mss Mary, daughter Of the very
man who instituted legal proceeding agains
him. The day that Skin-flnt heard oil the
failure of Charles. he took his daughter in
! 10 the parlor, and there made her promise IL
discard him. Mary was unwilling to lister
to her fathers proposal, but finally gave hin
TO understand that he should be Obeyed
What arguments he used to his daughter We
never knew.
Though this loss panied him sorely, yet j
was nothing TO Charles in comparison will
the coldness of one he had tenderly loved
one who seemed to be perfectly amiable, and
as much unlike her father as it was possible
to be. Mary was an only child: her mother
had been dead several years, and on the dealt
Of her father, very large property would
fall into her hands.
When Charles found that both Mary ant
father preferred that his visits should be dis
continued, he was philosopher enough 10 &C
accordingly aud make the best of it. At
tention to business gradually wore away the
unpleasant feelings produced by the treat
ment of one 10 whom he had been ardent,
attached. aud Emerson was the same high
minded and respected citizen. All fell 10
his circumstances, and not few cxertet
themselves in his behalf. His old master di'
much for him by loans and purchases, ant
his credit was soon established. He wa
prudent, and very attentive TO his business
and began gradually 10 acquire property
In few years he had settled off with his oil
creditors, by paying them the full amount
their dues. lie was enabled to do this soon
err than he anticipated, from the fact tina
many against whom he held .demands,p prove
10 be houest men, and were able to pay him
Now Emerson seemed TO prosper more tina
ever-his business greatly increased, and tn
amount of his trade brought in immens
profits. l..
Mr.. Skin -nint-would that we dared
, give his real name-siil made gold his got
and continued to acquire property. " 10
!; mean man! He is before US In our MINT
t, Dav by day he might be seen IN Fore, r.
change or Middle streets, and his very 1901