The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1855-08-02

deep basin. Opposite this point, in the
river, was a steep fall of water, but no
thoughts of building mill there had
been entertained on account of the rocky
nature of the shores. But this inlet
seemed almost cut out by Providence
for mill By expending one hundred
dollars, at the outside, the bayou could
be cut right on to the river, striking the
bank about fifteen rods below the fall,
and their mills could be built, and be
not only free from danger from the
freshets, but with enormous power. In
fact, the water power could lie made as
extensive as necessary.
And then there was ether advantages.
In the first place the building spot was
superior 10 that of Tatnall's, and then
it left splendid growth 'of intervale
pines above, which could be easily cut
and run down.
As soon as the two young men had
fully realized the splendid nature Of the
discovery they had made, they fairly
danced with joy. They set off at once
to find the owner, and they found him
to be Mr.. Simon Winthrop, poor,
honest man, and the very one whom Mr..
Tatnall had so imposed upon in the OK
trade. Winthrop owned enough land
on the river and the circumjacent up
land, for quite township 1t had bean
left him by an uncle, and he had moved
on to it, cleared small farm, and had
begun now to make quite comfortable
living by getting off the timber, though
he had not got off thousandth part Of
it.
The two partners found him in his
house that very evening, and they COM
menced by informing him of the trials
they had had with Mr. Tatnall. Win
throp smiled as they finished their ac-
count, and for the amusement of the
hing he related the story of his OK trade.
The millwrights were very soon assured
hat they had an honorable man to deal
With now, and they frankly told him of
he remarkable discovery they had made,
nd at the same time explained to him
hat the mill privilege upon his land was
worth more than double that of Tat
ali's. Aud then they asked him how
Ie would sell the water power and
ODDLY piece Of land He first wished
0 know all their plans, and they freely
old him, for they knew that he was not
he man to attempt to overreach them.
They told him Of the saw mill, the grist
mill, the clothing mill, and that they
should probably put up store, if peo-
pie enough moved in to support one.
Now, how much money have you
,ot ? asked Winthrop. That is--how
much can you raise to put into this
place =
I'VE can raise just eight thousand
lollars, replied Farnsworth.
Simon Winthrop got up and walked
cross the room several times, and then
le came and sat down again.
Gentlemen said he, if you will t
'ut up good mill, and saw my lumber {
'el and at fair prices, | will freely gire l
ou the mill privilege, and what land Il
GU take you shall pay me somewhat C
ear what the lumber is worth on it Q
tut | have another offer to make you. o
ly old uncle was one who went into t.
lis land business few years ago, and ii
hen he died he gave me all the land o
G owned here 1t is very valuable 81
nd, though so far have only gained n
bare livelihood on it. | have between u
70 and three thou and acres all told u
y lot adjoining Tatnall's above here, b
ID running down four miles below here. n
ow what do you say to making me o
Q third man in your party You put Il
ur own energies and knowledge, aud 81
oney, with my stout hands and b. DAD
ads. We shall all share alike, wheth- f.
in fields, mills, or stores. What 81
ink youi' W
We must think Of that uttered Fl
tn young men at breath.
SO do. But remember the mill n
ivilege is yours if you want it to put N
a mill on without cost, provided my Il
er does not suit you q
The two young men went away about Il
no O'Clock, but they felt sure they o,