The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-02-26

care for-I am a widow, sir; and clerk
employed in one Of the departments of
your administration, is indebted TO me for
board 10 a considerable amount, which
cannot collect. need the money. sadly,
and come 10 ask if a portion OF his pay
cannot be stopped from time to time, until
this claim Of mine-an honest one. gener.
al. OF which he had the full value-shsh
be cancelled"
81 really-mada dam-that is, have no
control, in that way--how much IS tho
billl"
"Seventy dollars, sir; here it is." -
Exactly: see. And his, salary. mad.
ami"
sand not pay his board.bill!" 100
"As you see, sir--this has been stai'd'
iny Eve months. unpaid. Three days
hence. he will draw his monthly pay; and
l thought; sir; il youwOuld be kind enough
to-
"Yes, I have it, Go to him again, and
get his note to-day at thirty days" ."'o<' 9
"His note, sir! 1t would n. be worth
the paper on which twas written; ne pays
no one dollar voluntarily"
''But he will give you his note--wlll hs
not MADAME
"Oh, yes-he would be glad to have
respite in that way for month. no doubt
"That's right, then. Go to him, obtain
his note. at thirty days from to-day, give
him receipt in full, and come TO me, this
evening" e -
The lady departed, called upon tho
young lark, dunned him for the amount
at which he only smiled-and, finally,
asked him to give her his note for il.
ITO be sure" said he, ''give a note
sart'n and much good may it do you,
num-"
"You'll pay it when it falls due, won't
you sir, thirty days hence?"
30, yes-sart'n. Of course | will; l al
ways pay my notes, mum, dol" and a.
the lady departed, the knowing young
gent, believed he had accomplished .
very neat trick, once more. 100 31
81 wonder whatthe deuce she'll do with
that note? Gad I'D like to settle some
O. the other accounts. in the Same way.
Hope she'll have good time getting the
money on that bit Of paper John Smith
Is rayther too well known for that!' and hs
turned with chuckle, to his books, again.
The poor boarding-house keeper callsd
again upon the general few hours affer-
wards. a7asa-;a as
"Did you get the note madam!" sFfi
ayes, sir-here it is" Jie,3
The President quickly turned il over.
and with dash of his pen. wrote tho
name of Andrew jackson upon the back
of it! t# seR ,s7' ~ n'Qsds
Take that TO the bank Tomorrow morn
ing. madam, and you can get the money
for it." he said, hurriedly. aa 'anie
The lady acted accordingly, and found
no difficulty in obtaining the cash for il. at
sight.
A week before that months termination,
Mr.. John Smith received notice TO tho
following effect: at. .sA
BANK OF WAsHINGroN.-. 1882.
Sir-Your note for seventy dollars, is
due on the eth inst, at this bank, and
you are requested to call and pay the same.
aeU -, Cashier.
ala. hal" screamed John, upon read.
ing this brief note. "a capital joke, that.
Can I cum it mum--can't no how!-Scare-
crow-left for collection-l un'stand---
won't do--no gol'' and John very soon
forgot it. t.e
But "pay day" came round again-and
John took his monthly stipend once more,
500, from the cashier Of the department,
as usual. Ashe passed down the avenue.
the unpaid board-bill suddenly entered his
head. st .-1a 2u -.t.a,
"Who the deuce now, has been fool
enough to help the old 'ooman, in this bu-
sness, | wonderl" said John, to himself.
Cad! IN go and see. It's all hum, |
kno,c; but I'd like to know if she has real
ly fooled any body with that bit O paper:"'
and entering the bank, he asked for tho,
note. "leit for collection against him.
at was discounted" said the teller.goi
"Discounted! why who in the world will
discount my note!'' asked John amazed.
"Any body with such a backer as you
have got on this" 81 aag $500
"Backer! me-backer, who7'' say
"Here's the note; you can see,'' said
the teller, handing him the document--on
which John instantly recognized tho bold
signature of the then President of tho
United States! 3a STAIR afas9a
"Sold by Moses!" exclaimed John,
drawing forth the money. with a hystsric
he saw through the manage
ment at glance. ata z Ys-ol
The note was paid ofscourse, and jus.
tice was awarded to the spendthrii, q.
once sNhseg
On the next morning, he found uponhis
desk note which contained tho following
bit Of personal intelligence.
TO JOHN SMITH, Esq. y4a lei59sf
SIR-A change having been made in
your office, ! am directed by the President
% inform you that your services will no
longer be required by this department.