Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-11-17

son and Flinasev who had eloped IN the Interim
How far does Mrs. Suansey i've from THIS VII
lage?' demanded my friend. .About ten miles, 7
replied the landlord as the company rose from the
/ table.
During the night tie storm had abated, the
clouds were dispersed, and never did behold a
| more lovely winter morning. The air was cold.
but pure and bracing. When | entered the SIT
tingToom found my felloW-uaveler seated, mel
ancholy and selEretred, as the evening before;
but thought with less Of gloom or wretchedness
of expression. TO my demand OF do you pro
coed this morning 2" he replied, believe not
am one OF those adventures who have sought
this region TO find home and grave, and have
thought OF remaining here a few days, and giving
that picture OF beneyoleace. Mr.. Jameson, conf
panion to Mrs. SwanseTs on Monday next II
there is to be purchases made, why may not
have the advantages as wei as another Il can
see no objection" 1 replied; and as am exact
~ IN the same situation, and IN a similar mind,
suppose we 60 together, and out-bd each other
and Mr.. Jameson, until the poor widow may re
ceive the value Of her property"
The gayety of my manner in some measure
softened his features, and hgatened somethipgslke
smile on the weather-beagen brow before me-
1t IS then settled that ye proceed together TO as
slst IN fleeing the 1ataerless, continued with
an assumed leVitv. z" Or on better eTTand--tc
dlsappoint some harpies Of their prey, sad, sol
EMMY, bat mildly, my still unknown friend and
subJomed, my name IS simon Graham = and
NINE Mark Bancroft was rapidly Inte1changed ;
and now, with a medium o. communications, we
agreed 10 spend the intermediate time as well as
we could, and make two at the sale OF Mrs.
Swanseys worldly possessions. Employed with
each other, or sitting with the landlord and has
family, the week wore away Our intention was,
from the desire of Mr.. Graham, kept to ourselves.
His reasons / knew not, bat felt no harm n the
request. Though generally sedate and ealn oc-
Of Impotence and anxiety broke from my friend
Graham. At the public table he was almost con
tnually silent though attentive to the converse
ton of others
Monday morning came; our reckoning paid,
and our horses ordered to be ready afger break
fast While seated at table, the first demand made
at the same place. on the evening Of our arrival,
was now repeated. lou are going 10 the ven
due to-day, Mr.. Jameson 81 l am, he replied
= And l also observed Mr.. Flimsey. So much
the better for US said Mr. Graham; this gentle
man and myself are strangers, and stand in need
OF guides IN this wild country. We have concur
ded to enter the lists for share OF the spoil; If
the dove IS to be devoured we may, perhaps OBJ
tain the feathers"
The proposed addition to their company, could
plainly perceive, was not very cordially received
but as il could not easily be avoided, was codly
accepted; and together, we, in about three hours,
found ourselves on the banks OF the MuskingUIn,
and, as the reluctantly obliging Mr.. Flimsey IN
formed us in sight of Mrs Swansev's house
Before we arrived Mr. Graham, BY a sign invi-
ted me 10 ride slowly, and fail in the rear When
our two companions were beyond hearing, he adj
/ dressed me thus it is very evident to both Of
that we attend this sale from similar motives,
and therefore ought not to traverse each others
designs. For Icdsous which snail IeeI D0Gnd 10
give you in the sequel, wish to become the puT-
chaser of all this property, and am determined y
4 be so, or compel whoever opposes me TO pay Its
value If that blOod-suckeT before me, OF. any o.
! his tribe, obtains the widows farm, he or they
shall not have much cause to exult IN the cheap
| ness Of their purchase. ] would consider it {
4 very great obligation if you would take the leat
! IN bidding, and permit me to bid when / find the
1 price near the value. Should any part be knock
ed down to you, engage to take IL of your hands
| l pledge YOU my word, and if that does not salts
! ty you, here IS money to pay more than all ear
ever reach
As ! really had no wish to become his compel
ltor and had full confidence IN his honor, IreadiE
| assented to the arrangement The day, though
/ keenly cold, was clear and serene; q crowd had
collected on our arrival As we rode up TO the
gate OF the front yard, the first objects which ar
rested our attention., were two trembling females
4 weeping, and, with eyes turned towards the dwell
tlinl2a44se sle7Yiy
/ nlurnur OF regret of some, and the sneers Of
+ many, told US at once who these mOumers. were
thought, forever, their home, and finding mo
mentary shelter from charity. A noble, manly
/ aud really elegant young man walked between
them; he was the son and the brother. I have
been witness to many a scene of sorrow, but new
er was my heart more bitterly wrung, than wAer
! this mourn1uI group passed their gate into tht
open road,--the wide world. The 4orGtgde O.
Mr.. Graham was wholly overcome The heav
Ings OF his bosom were .conyulsive, and the bis
drops flowed abundantly down the most impress
/ ed coUntenance l ever behed w here are these
! poor iugltlyes now to go? | demanded of a de
cent old man, as the Swanseys turned up the rive
road They are going TO my house, sad the
stranger; where they shall remain long as il
1 IS IN my power to protect them; but oh, God Of
mercieS, l am involved IN the same gull which
has swallowed them. In few days my tanll
! may also be fugitlves before these Trimmings
Heaven forgive them" 4 most energetic shake
by the hand from Mr. Graham, stopped the eager
speaker. /" Whatever reward may await the Trim
nings, yours shall be ample, and beyond yoUl
hope" said Mr.. Graham, as he again pressed the
old mans hand. Quickly, however, gaining hi
sei-command, he turned to me and observed g.
IS time we took our places; and walked
swiftly INTO the house, and with some trouble
I gained seats near the sheriff table, few mo
meats before the sale. Nine host was by WIN
dow from which was a full view of the front o
the building, the river and the adjacent shores
The prospect was indeed pecuIiarly fine The ad
vanced season had disrobed the forests and EN-
Drowned the fields, but the bold outline evlnced th
richness of the landscape when sprin4 had clothe,
i It IN green. The house, under every disadvantage
appeared to have been the abode of more cullTa
ted elegance than l would have expected TO find il
a place very few years before, forest. Ferl
soon my examinations We're interrupted. Tn
sale Of personals commenced, and, according &
my understanding with Mr. Graham, bid Tor ev
cry article; and for some time no naie but Mari
Bancroft appeared on the clerks book. A fer
very deep and witty young gentlemen It appeared
finding my disposition 70 purchase so keen, agree
to have some fun II my expense Their wit es