Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-03
THE BROTHERS CHEERYBI,E.

The BROTHERS CHEERYBLE
william and Charles Grant were sons of a farmer
III lnVernesshlre, whom sudden flood strpt of
every thlng, even to the soil which he titled The
farmer and his son William made their wav
southwark until they arrived in the neiqhborhood
OF Bury, In Lancashire, and there found employ.
ment In PRINT work, in which William served
his appren tlccshp. 1t is said that when thew
reached the spot near which they Ultimately settled
and arrived at the crown ofthe hill near Walmes
ley, they were in doubt as to what course was
next to be pursued. The surrounding country Law
disclosed before them, the river Irwell maxine
Its crcuitous way through the valley. What was
to be done TO induce their decision as to the ron
they were to taxi to their future home? A stick
was put up, and where it fell, in that direction
| would they betake themselves And thus their
decision was made, and they betook themselves
towards the village of Ramsbotham not far distant
In this place these men pitched their tent, and in
the course of many long years ofindustry, enter
prise, and benevolence they accumulated nearly
million sterling of money; earning meanwhile, the
good will of thousands the gratitude of rnapv and
respect of all who knew them. They afterwards
erected on the top of the hill overlooking Wal
mesley lofty lower, in commemoration of the
fortunate choice they had made, and not improba-
bly, as kind of public thank offering for the sip-
nal prosperity they had reaped Cotton mills and
print works were built by them of great entent
employing an immense number ofhands; and thew.
erected churches, founded schools, and gave a new
lie to the district Their well-directed diligence,
made the valley TEEN with industry, activity health
Joy, and opulence; they never forgot The class
from which themselves had sprung, that of work.
| lngmen, whose hands had mainly contributed to
their ACKNOWLEDGEMENT; and therefore they spared
no ex pense in the moral, intellectual, and physi-
| cal interest of their work people
"A brlei anecdoe or two will serve to show what
manner OF men these Grants were, and that Dickens in
his Brothers Cheerybe, has been guilty of no exagqe
alton.
Many years ago warehouscman published an ex-
ceedngy scurrilous pamphlet against the firm of Grant
bfolneTs holding up the elder partner rdicule as
Billy Button" William was informed by some "kind
renu OF the xistence and nature of the pamphlet,
ana ms observation was, that the would live to re-
pent us publication Oh, said the beller when in
formed OF this remark, she thinks that some time or
otheI snail be IN his debt but will take good care Of
| mat 1t happens, however, t1at the man in business
does not always know who shall be his creditor 1t
turned out that the beer shortly after became bank
up ano lne brothers held an acceptance of his which
had been endorsed by the drawer who had also became
bankrupt. The wautoniy lbeed men had now an op-
poftunity OF revengmg themselves upon heir libeler
or he could not cha his certificate without their sig
nature, and without That he could rot gain commences
| business.
But it seemed to tie bankrupt TO be opel.s. case to
expect that they would give The i, SO, a,,,e-h. vhon,
ne had so wapton!y he'd Up 10 putl !, lieu!a 'rne
claims OF tine wife and children, however last forced
MN 10 make the appacation. lie presented hmseI al
/
was in. He entered and VIII lam Grant, who was
alone, rather senly bid i'm shut the door, cir The
oeer tembied before the libelled, He told his tale
and produced his certificate which was instantly cutc-
ed by the injured merchant. "You wrote pamphlet
against US once" exclaimed Mr.. Grant. The suppl
cant expected to see his parchment thrown in the fire.
instead OF winch Mr.. Grant took peu and writing
something on the document, handed back to The sup
| plcant who expected TO find written on it "ropue.
scoundre libeler, instead nj which, there was written
only the signature OF the frm ompeting the bankrupt
certificate. We make il rule' said Mr. Grant "nss
yer to refuse signing the certificate OF an honest rades-
man. and we have never heard that you We're anything
| else"
! The tears started into the poor mans eyes "Ahp,
continued Mr. Grant my saying was true | SAID you
would i've to repent wiring that pamphlet; | did not
mean j. as threat;l only meant that some day you
would know US better, and repent that you had tried to
lnJue us; see you repent it now" Il dol do" said
the grateful man; do indeed, bitterly repent it,
We'll, well, my dear fellow, you know us now
How do you get on? What are you going TO do9"-
The poor man stated that he had friends who could as
SYST nm when his certificate was obtained But how
are you on IN the meantime? and the was that
having given up every farthng his creditors he had
been compelled to stint his family ofeven the common
necessares of life thar he might be enabled to paw The
cost OF his certificate "My dear fellow this will never
do; your wife and family must not suffer, be kind
enough to take this ten pound note to your wife Tor
me- there there my dear fellow. Nay don't cry will
all be WELL with you yet; keep up your Spirits set to
work like man, and you will raise your head among
US yet" Inc ovsrpowered man endeavored in vain
words he put his hands his face and went out of he
door crying like child.
In company with gentleman who had written and
moral, and intellectual training Mr. Grant asked;
wen, now 90 you go on in establishing schools for
nians!" The reply was very well, indeed; where
ever have gone, have succeeded either 10 Inducing
good people to establish tem or in procu ing better sun.
port to those that are already established But must
give over my abers, for what with printing bills coach
lae, and other expenses, every lecture deliver in apv
nelghborlng town costs me a sovereign and cannon
afford TO ride my hobby at such rate" He said:
gu must not give over over your labors; God has
blessed them with success; He has blessed you with
talents, and me with wealth; you give your time
ought to give my money. You must oblge me by taxi
he % tho s1d Spending
note was taken and spent; and probably thousand
children are now enjoying the benefit of the impulse
lul rs it was useful.
| Mr.. Grant waited on by two gentlemen who
were raising subscription for the widow Of respec-
table man who years before his death had been
unfortunate in business. "We lost f20O by him said
Mr. Grant, land how do You expect should subscribe
Tor his widow2" Because" answered one OF them
what you have lost by the husband does alter the
WIDOWS clam on your benevolence." "Neither it
SHALL, said he There five pounds and if you can
not make up The sum you want for her, and
| III give you more" sa
Many other anecdotes, equally characteristic Of tho
END nature OF William Grant, could be added. For
fifteen years did he and his brother Charles ride into
Manchester market days seated sided by side looking
oil all thing like pair OF brothers happy themselves
and in each other William died few wears ago and
was ioiowed 10 the grave by many blessings The firm
still survives, and supports its fermer character Long
may the merchant princes OF England continue 10
furnish such beautiful specimens OF humanity the now
famous Brothers Cheerybe.-[Chams5rs' Edinburgh
| Journal.
! GENERAL ScoTT AT New ORLEANs--The Picavune,
on announcing the arrival of General SCOTT in New
Orleans on the 22d ultimo says:
"The presence OF this soldier among us will
be sgnazed by every mark of attention and courtesy
which can evlnce public gratitude for extraordinary
services and lllusrious deeds Hswsit is on official