Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-08-09

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ton were mos. hourishing, and he and his
gentle wife fondly thought they were about
to realize splendid fortune for their little
ones; but at length they began to feel anx-
ious for the arrival of the cent-per-cent
profits which had been promised, but
which never came and MIR. Smiths letters
suddenly ceasing, his partner one morning
set of to inspect the scene of operations.
Arrived at l., he repaired to the
street where the mandatory was situated,
and found il shut up! Mr.. Smith had gone
off to America, considerably in debt to
those who had been foolish enough to trust
him; and leaving more rent due on the
premises than the remaining stock in trade
of the npronounceable lamp would pay.
As to the poor ex-captain, he returned to
his family ruined man.
But strength is often found in the depths
Of adversely, courage in despair and both
our hero and his wife set resolutely 20 work
to support themselves and their children.
Happily they owed no debts. On selling
out, Captain Dutton had honorably paid
every farthng that he owed in the world
before entrusting the remainder OF his capi-
tai to the unprinciped Smith; and now
this upri ght condhct was its own teward.
He wrote beautiful hand, and while
seeking some permanent employment;
earned ttitle occasionally by copying
manuscripts, and engtossing in an a,tor-
ney's Office. His wife worked diligently
with her needle; but the care OF young
family, and the necessity Of dispensing
with servant, hindered her from adding
much to their resources. Notwithstanding
their extretne poverty, they managed to
preserve decent appearance, and to pre-
vent even their ncighbors from knowing
the straits to which they were often redu-
ced. Their little cottage was always ex-
quisitely clean and neat; and the children,
despite Of scanty clothing, and often insult
fcient food, looked, as they were, the sons
and daughters of a gentleman.
II was Mrs. Dutton's pride to preserve
the respectable appearance OF her husbands
wardrobe !; and often did she work till mid
night at turning his coat and darning his
linen, that he might appear as usual among
his equals. She often urged him 10 visit
his former acquaintances, who had power
TO befriend him, ami solicit their interest in
obtaining some permanent employment {;
but the soldier, who was as brave as a lion
when facing the enemy, shrank with the
timidity OF girl from exposing himself to
the humiliation OF a refusal, and could not
bear to confess his urgent need. He had
too much delicacy to press his claims; he
was too proud to be importunate; and SO
others succeeded where he failed.
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he had served, and who had lost sight Of
him since his retirement from the service,
came 20 spend a few months at the water
ing place near which the buttons resided,
and hired for the season handsome fur
nished house. Walking one morning on
the sands, in disconsolate mood, our hero
saw, with surprise, his former commander
: approaching and with a sudden feeling OF
T false shame, he tried to avoid recognition
But the quick eye Of General Vernon was
7 no, to be eluded, and intercepting him
with an outstretched hand, he exclaimed
"What, Dut,on is that you II Seems
y an age since we met. Living in this neigh
: borhood, eh 20
ayes, General, have been living her,
since retired from the service"
"and you sold out, think-to pleas,
It the mistress, suppose, Dut.on All
y these ladies have great deal to answer for
! Tell Mrs. Dutton shall call on her som,
o morning, and read her a lecture for taking
IS you from u.s."
n Poor Du,ton's look OF confusion, as h
:. pictured the generals visit surprising hi
q wife in the performance Of her menial Ia
e bors, rather surprised the veteran but II
o true cause did not occur TO him. He ha'
d had great regard for Dutton, considering
@ him one OF the best and braveet officers un
J. der his command, and was sincerely pleas
ID ed at meeting him again SO, after te
e minutes colloquy-during the progress G
r which the ex-soldier, like war horse VIII
ps pricks up his ears at the sound OF the truT
pet, became gay and animated, as old asSo
Us Citations OF the camp and field came bac
is on him-the general shook him by tn
IN hand, and said
I'd "Youll dine with me Tomorrow, Dui
e. ton, and meet few Of your old friends
n, Come, Pll take no excuse you must M
i'll turn hermit on our hands,"
h. At first Dutton was going TO refuse, b'
" oH SeColu luouSH's dIStP P'eu VIC ~ pa''''
ed not having, indeed any good reason to off
ELL for DECLINING j. Having taken leave
lis the general, therefore, he proceeded Il
II ward home, and announced their rencoI
he tte % his wife. She, poor woman, imm
ce diately took out his we'll saved suit, al
he occupied herself IN repairing, as best 81
,se might, the cruel ravages of time as W.
Is as in SarchYng and ironing an stteant
led snowy shirt to the Highest degree of pc
D a fection.
HE Next day, IN due time, he arrived
he General Vernon's handsome tempora
Ihe dwelling, and received a cordial WELDON
&C. A dozen guests, civilians as we'll as So
rit, diers, sal down 70 a splendid banquet.
'er, ter dinner, the conversation happened
de- turn on the recent Improvements in a
gh; and manufactures; and comparisons WI
so drawn between the relative talent for
,ri- vention displayed by artists Of differe
ose coiintries Watchmaki ing happenino To