Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-01-03
From the Sakxrds, Neresry.
DEBTOR AND CREDIT
Or n New way 20 pny OIa Debts.


Or a New way to pny Ola Debts.
In days gone By. there resided in the
vicinity of Mercer. Pennsylvania. an old
gentleman. named Tro,ter, rema rk able
for his singular habits lie be!on. ed 10
no denomination of Christians Whatever.
though in all his conduct he appeared.
strictly speaking. n moral man; eyincing
great reverence for the religion of all
sectS--iiiS wife was member of the
Methodist Church. Therefore, it was not
an unusual thing to see the crcui, minis
ter stopping among the members of his
Church. MIR. Trorer's in particularly 10
pass nigh, and eat and lodge with them;
for having neither scrip or purse he
was unprepared 10 stop at any public
house 10 obtain lodgings. where the 'one
thing needful' was required in order 10
obtain LIES camforts. The minister, Mr.
=, was continued on the same cir
cult for two successive years; and as
things human are inclined TO change. 50
with our minister. Conference had deem
ed proper TO remove him 10 new station,
and place another in his stead. Having
tarr;ed often with the family OF Mr.. Tro,-
ter, and paraken of their hospitality. he
farewell of them.
Towards the close Of the day he rode
up TO the house of Mr.. Trotter. dismoun-
tel and was invited TO tarry all night;
with which reques, he complied. In the
morning he had taken sad farewell with
all the family, except Mr. Trotter who
happened 10 be engaged a, :he barn among
his horses and cattle. The minister rode
farward and sauted him:
Good morning, friend Troiier; am
about leaving. and come II return YOU my
heartfelt thanks for the continued kind
ness With which have always been well
coined beneath your hospitable roof
therefore thank YOU sincerely. And in
the name Of Him, whose cause | adyo-
cate, implore the richest blessings on
your head. that the gift Of prosperity and
happiness may dwell upon our house
hold. a"
As he finished speaking. he extended
his hand for parting grip: the old man
made no motion 10 respond. but looking
very calmly into the minister's fac. with
much non cha'cnce remarked:
Il am much obliged to YOU for your
good wishes. and hope that | have done
you good service: but, my dear sir. you
have stopped a good many times at my
house, lodged with me and partaken Of my
fare; therefore, do you 40, think it would
be as well to settle whatever little account
may Be existing between US!
The honest minister was thuEderstruck
This was something entirely unexpected. /
but putting the bes, possible face Oh tae
matter, he responded
Mr.. Trotter, | am fully aware of my
Indebtedness TO you for sundry lodgings
and meals; but such. at present. are my
regarding finance, and
feel utterly unable to offer you any remu-
neration.
well well, let us at any rate square
our accounts to see how we stand. l.thcre +
is any balance on either side it can be paid
at any other time
Without exchanging another word, both
proceeded to the house. Dismounting. the T
minister and I'rottcr retired 70 a small I
private apartmcnt.-!5othw were seated
frot,er produced book from a small draw
er. which he opened and began turning
over the leaves. lie paused at the Doth
page. Calling the minister's full atten-
lion, he read the following bills of items.