Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-14
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BENEvOLENCE GOOD POLICY.

well" said Major Henry, an affiuent citi-
zen Of Auburn, to his amiable lady, one
morning after his faultless cup Of coffee and
his usual glance at the morning news, Mary,
we will for the present trade with young
Williams & CO., on Walnut. Please send
the sdrvants there"
What leave Simpson & Co., where We
have traded so long to our entire satisfaction?
What can have occurred to offend you?
Nothing my dear; they arc truly honora-
hle men, aud politely attentive TO their custo-
mers-"
And so respectable, Major such an old
well established firm. Why all the elite
trade there" said Mrs. H., intorrupting him.
There is no reason in the world, Mary
why We should leave them, but | have an
object in bcstowing our patronage else
where"
PLEASE explain yourself" said she, "for
you are perfectly inexplicablc at present"
Well my DEAR Williams & Co. are wor-
thy young men Just established in business
aud | suspect the sweet breezes Of popular
favor do not blow that way any too strongly.
Perhaps We can aid in giving proper direc-
rectlon TO the current.
Nonsense !" exclaimed Mrs. H.. with
slight petulance they can take care Of them
selves as other firms do. Surely, we are un-
der TO obligations to exchange old friends for
strangers-you are caprcious.'
We are not obligated in the sense you use
the term" said he "kieQpea is under no Oh
legations to earth that call for the bestowal
of the daily and unceasing blessings ever
vouchsaEed. But, Mary. listen TO chapter
in my early history that will Illustrate the
question:
"My parents, you know, were in limited
circumstances, and / commenced life deHen-
dent upon my own eXertions. ] accepted
cicrkShip ut first, with small salary. BY
conscientious devotion TO business, this was
gradually increased, until with frugality,
was enabled to accumulate a sum that l
thought would warrant commencing for my
self ! opened store in Pearl street. with
a limited stock in trade, but with large hopes
for the future. But customers did not thrOng
my counters. Day after day ! spent wistful-
ly looking at the crowds that hurried by, yet
scarcely deigning passing curious look with
in. 1t was acio arr0n cement, and few cared
TO patronize TIE novelty. All had other pla-
ceS Of trade This state Of things continued
untii trouble came up before ne. Rents and
payments for stock yet on my shelves wers
coming due Visions OF bankruptcy hovcred
before my ewes daily and dreams Of ruin and
disgrace tortured me uiGhtly. Al the fruits
OF my past years OF toll and self denial would
be consumed. | became so nervous that the
entrance Of casual Customer was painful
instead Of cheering. ] could net meet my
acQuantances with habiiual cheorfplness. and
their friendly enquiries concerning my busi-
uess were like daggers to my sens!bility |
snail never lose the taste OF that bitterness of
feeling that welled up from my full breast
with my forced replies. But the crisis-the
pay day came. Stock all on hand. hut no
caSA. With little faith in success, but ss
drowning men catch at straws, determined
10 state my case to a certain wealthy citizen,
well known. for his eccentric acts Of henevo-
lence and request a loan. ] did so
"Humph! I'll see about that; call again."
was his only reply, and he resumed the read.
ing that my entrance interrupted
II was already forgotten, thought ], as ]
departed in no enyiahle state Of mind,
The next morning | received a note from
Bank, stating that the cashier had been re-
quested to notify me that two thousand dol
lars had been deposited TO my credit there
! was saved temporarily, at least | well
knew my beneiaetor. How intense my graf
s'ade. how earnest my vow some day TO prove
u, Il is vain 10 attempt 10 describe. drew
lhe amount, met my obligations punctually
and established an unlimited credit, which.
by the way, very sparingly used Again |
relo'eed IN hopes, But have yet to tell you
OF the greatest favor that worthy men conlor-
red upon me, A few days after the grant Of
the timely loan, a carriage drew up at the
store, aud 10 the lady that aliehted l Teeog.
n,zed With Joy the amiahle wife Of my benz.
factor she made large bill and agguryd
well from Il. lprided myself upon my taste
In selecting goods, and had some exqulsitely,
beautiful patterns. Mrs. chedell, for that
vas the laay's name, your very good friend
Mary, W4s fashionable example, even 20
the lon Ia those days. aud she took particular
pans 10 a, soeiaie our name with her purcha,
sgs. Tbs conseqaence was, when nay hext
payday CAME, my cash account Was n such
favorable state. that met nay engagements
easily and. hsncefoTlh the road 10 my pTes,
eat position vas natural and easy, ! am Ia,
dvbied 20 M and Ms G., under fFeyldeuee,
hT my fonane fully behave IN that day,
ghen good and evil seemed 30 equally bslan'
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