The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-02-08
One Of the Solvent Class.
BY T. s. ARTHUR.

usual expression of concern, when he heard that
a merchant New York bad made fainre of it
sEldridse, to be surs! Who would have drenm-
ed that he WIS not sound at The core1'
Not l. certainly. Nor do believe a word Of
his real insolvency, if he has gone hy the board
Mono! Old Eliridgs is too shrewd a nun to
let his affairs bee me tangled.
Then what DO you think, Mr.. A-l'
Think Wig. think there is something rot
teu in Denmark
You ju ige severely
i always suspect unfair play when such men as
Mr.. Eldridge fail
And he is the last man should suspect saiJ
Mr.. J..
I've seen too much of The world, and am too
old now to be hun,bugsed.'' Nj A. remarked, with
selfish grin.
a meeting Of creditors has been ic llled FIR tis
morning, at eleven O'Clock.
There has! Well. as he's into me to the tune
of some FIVE or six thousand dollars, shall most
certainly be there.
But bef,re you come, said Mr.. B. try
to divest your mind of The IDEA of fraud. SO that
you can, with the rest of u.s. enter into just and
uutidno 04diIl!natlOn OI his alIhTS.
.Pish! Hun.anel Yes. there it comes! That
is the way! Whenever a man wants to tip over
and pocket few thousands that belong to his Gre
diors, he gets some one to raise The cry ofhuman-
i,y. But it won't do for me, Mr. B; Idont
bite at such bait
Ipdignant at the unfeeIing insolence of the NOR
sllapf Mr. B-- turned away from him with.
Eeplying and left his store.
zln fap same merring, a scene was passing in
one q the splendid dwellings in Mot street that
well mighl touch the heart. An elderly man was
seated in the parior, the fire. lost in deep and
painful Thoughts but neither of his three beautiful
daughters, nor their mother, knew what was in
his mind.
Adeliue. the elder, was seated at the piano en-
piece of music; aud Constance and Margaretta
were engaged in a conversation about splendid
fste to be gwen in Park Place, the invitations 10
which had that 'rning been handed in.
Every thing, they say, is to be on grand
SCALE rem ,rked Cous'anes.
Too grand, In, ufraid,' Margaretta replied, .for
pleasure. But suppose shall have to co.
of course, we will, said Constance. 1t would
never do to miss the most splendid come off, as
they call it, ofihe season
i wonder whore these magnificent affairs will
stop. None but millionaires can afford thsm.-
High ho! l SUPPOSE, ia, we cent yet rank our
selves with that Glass; said the happy hearted
girl. laughing she turned toward her father.
What did you say, Margaretta!' asked the lat
ter. thus suddenly reused from his reverie, while
shadow fitted over his ceuutenance.
i am saying, pa. that we could not yet rank
ourselves with the mlionaires,' she replied, not
observing the expression OF his face.
The deep and almost 'i,vusve sigh tha, follow.
cd this remark, and the evident rain it gave, ar
rested the attention OF each one present and they
turned toward him with glances of anxious in
quiry. A pause of few moments followed when
the husband and father nerved himself to the task
that had TO be performed, and said while bis
| voice trembled-
My dear children; and you Anna, who have
been with me in humble life. as well as in afflu-
ence. have sad news to tell, and it almost breaks
my heart TO utter it. am that thing fscorn and
persecution, broken merchant
Pale cheeks and fearful eyes followed this sud
den, undreamed ofannouncement. And we'll they
might, for such event usually carries with it a
degree of hopelessness that none can imagine bu,
they who have experienced it.
Were it not for you, my wife. and you dear
children, should care but little,' was at length
said, and as this remark caused every eye again
to seek the merchants face. each was douby pain
ed to see tear af.er tear rolling over his cheeks,
now Drowned and time worn.
DO not think of u.s. dear father suid At,elne,
instantly springing to his side, and drawing her
arm around his neck. BE ycur lot what i. may,
we will share it cheerrully.'
You know not what it il, my children, 10 be
cast down suddenly. from place in society such
as we have occupied. To be passed 10 the stree,
by your former intimate friends, without notice,
know you cannot bear it!'
"Indeed, father, these things are nothing to us
in comparison with you and your happiness said
Margaretta and Constance, drying their tears and
gathering around him, one with hand in his and
the other leading fondly on his shoulder. For
your sake we will bear anything
May heaven bless you, my dear children!' said
the old man, fervenly. And know 1t will bless
you, for your pure affection. Only try to be pa
tent and cheerful; and we may again hold up our
beads
Trust us, dear father!' Adeline joined in saying
If our cheerful endurance of any reverse that
may come upon US, will strengthen your heart
then you need not despond
The father bent his head in silence. for few
moments, and then SAID, more calmly
Recent failures in the wet have swept off from
me, suddenly, SO large an amount of capital that
can 60 on no longer in business and very much
fear from The standing of other country merchants
who are indebted to my house largely, that l shal
not only come out without a dollar. but be
insolveLt to large amount Thus, you see thai
our fall will be low indeed
We would rather live in honorable and hon
est obsbourity. and even poverty said Constance
emphaticay, move IN princely splendour
were our father to act some merchants, wht
have failed, and still retained all their former siyl,