The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-08-30

Dyes said the gentleman, appearing sudden
ly to recolect himself, Il do remember now the
circumstances to which you allude. Yes, yes
had Intended to call and settle that little bill before
leaving Philadelphia, and you may depend on my
doing so have come here to take possession Of
a large amount of pr perty which has fallen to me
by will. See!-here is the advertisement which
apprized Inc of my good fortune.'
Here he handed to the Quaker New York pa
per containing copy OF the advertisement whose
history we have given above. The Quaker look
ed at It with Imperturbahle gravity and continued:
Yes, see thou art in luck, but as my demand
is small one, think must insist on payment be-
fore thou comes in possession OF thy large estates
The proper signal here brought the constable in.
TO the presence of the parties. The swindler was
particularly astonished at the appearance of this
functonary, who Immediately began to execute
his part the drama
'What" exclaimed the rogue in an angry tone;
you surely havntsued me''
Yes, have,' replied the Quaker, 'and thou
shouldst be thankful that nothing worse has hap
pened to thee
Come in then, said the debtor, finding himself
fairly caught; 'come in, and will pay you if
| must
The three went into the house together, and the
slippery gentleman having ascertaned the amount
of the bill, paid tin full.
The tailor having signed the receipt, placed it in
the hands of his late creditor, with feelings such
Ioc NAV ha r.aIlu i,noo al IL
and for the first time glanced at the various items
of which it was composed He said nothing till
he came TO the last charge, which was for aduer-
tiSing,' when he broke forth
'Halloo: what's this For adoertisingp That's
an odd charge in a tailors bill You're cheating
me'
% no. coolly replied the Quaker that is all
right. | have charged thee the cost of publishing
the advertisement which thau just showed me-
Here the swinder uttered borrid oath, as he
demanded. DO you mean to say that you caused
the publication of that advertisement
Truly I did, replied the Quaker with most pro-
voking GOODNESS.
you told a--lie in it, quickly retorted the
rogue.
Convince me OF that, said the Quaker, land thou
wilt find me ready to confess the fault.
'You said should hear mething to my advan-
tage, if would come here.
Thou art mistaken, Immediately responded the
Quake; Il only promised that thou shouldst hear
of something to advantage and is it not to the
advantage of poor tailor to collect an old debit!
'If1 can catch you in the street, said the swim.
dler with all oath in the deepest rage. I'm give you
such acowhiding as will not leave the breath in
your body
Nonsense, now,' said the Quaker; 'ifthou real |
ly Intends TO do any thing Of that sort, we had bet
ter step out INTO the hack yard and finish the bus-
ness at once
The rogue was completely nan plusSed by the
GOODNESS of the Quaker; and stood spcechless and
almost petri.ied
Now said the tailor good naturally, 'let me |
give thee piece of advice, When next hou hast
occson to get suit OF clothes, thou had better
not attempt to cheat the poor tailor, but pay him
honestly, for then will thy conscience not disturb
thee and thy sleep will be sweet and refreshing -
FAREWELL
There is no doubt of the literal truth of this sto-
~, we received it some time since from the lips
of the Quaker himself.