The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-01-09

to accomplishing the merchants total
overthrow. Such recolleciions drove
frdm his mind the hope that for mo.
ment had presented itself Of enisting
Mr.. Cartons good feelings, and secure
him as friend in the trial through which
he was about to pass.
Several times during walk towards
Pearl street, he was on the point OF
breaking the matter to Mr.. c., but eth
er his heart failed him, or his compan.
ion made some remark to which he was
compelled to reply. At length they
separated without any illusion by Mr..
Elder to the subject on which he was
SO desirous Of speaking. He had not
the courage TO utter the first word.
But this was only postponing for a
very brief period, the evil day. Sew
eral remittances were anxiously look.
ed for that day. He broke the sealing,
letter after letter, with trembling an
xiety. AIas the mail brought him no
aid. His last hope was gone. Moth.
ing now remained for him but to turn
his face bravely to the threatening
storm and bear up against its fury.
For lours he debated the question
as to what course it was best for him
to pursue. At one time he thought of
leaving all in ignorance of his condi-
ticn, until the notary's protest should
startie them from their ignorance
Then he thought i, would be best to
notify the holder of paper due on that
day that it would not be taken up. 1t
was one O'Clock before he could calm
" resolve on what course to take
Then 1t seemed best for him to give
notice Of his condition. lie prepared
brief noles to all, but Mr.. Carlton first.
II heart failed him when he attempt
ed to write his name. Vividly, as il it
had occurred but the day previous,
came up before his mind all the circum.
stances attendant upon that gentleman's
appeal to his creditors. His cheek
burned when he remembered the posi-
ton he had assumed in that affair.
But, even though such were his feel
ings, when he came to despatch the
notes he had prepared, he could only
find courage to send the one written TO
Mr.. Carlton. The other creditors.
whose bills had matured that day, he
| thought he would go and see, but half
an hour passed without his acting upon
his resolutions to do so.
Most of this time was spent in walk
ing uneasily the floor of his counting
room; or in examining accounts in his
ledger, or entries in his bill book. He
was bending al! observed, over a page
of calculations, at his desk, when some
one, who had entered unperceived. pro-
nounced his name. He turned quick
y and looked Mr.. Carlton in the face.
The colour mounted instantly to the
temples of Mr.. Elder. He tried to
speak, but could not.
"Your note has taken me altogether
by SURPRISE" said Mr.. Carlton. "Bu,
| hope things are not SO bad as you
suppose"
Mr.. Elder shook his head. He tried
to speak, but could not.
SHOW much have YOU to pay to-
day?" asked Mr.. Carlton,
"ren thousand dollars was the reply
in husky voice.
"How much have YOU toward it,"
"Not quite two thousand"
"How much falls due tomorrow"
"Four thousand"
SHOW much in months"
"FiGty thousand"
"What will be your available resour-
ces?'
"Not half the amount" ...
"Havn't you good bills"
"Yes; but not negotiable"
MIR. Carlton unused for some time.
At length he said,
"You must not lie over to-day"
~ cannot help it,"
"lf you will transfer to me, as securi-
ty, IN case you have to stop payment,
the bills of which you speak, | will lend
you the amount you want to-day"
'sThe color retired from the cheeks
of Mr. Elder and then came back with
a quick flush. He made no answer,
but looked steadily end doubtingy into
Mr.. Cartoons face.
81 have been in difficulties myself,
and know how TO sympathize with
others,' said The latter. "We should
aid if we can, not break down a fellow
when in trouble. Endorse
bills to my order for the sum you want,
and will fIlupa check for the AMOUNT
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