Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-05-20

John Farmers surplus had been spent in Civ
ing his wife zone more dress" AS his salary
was increased from year to year, one more dress
was the oftener required. Beefsteaks, mutton
chops, and ice were as unhealthy and dyspeptic
IN their tendency as ever; and yet Mrs. Farmer
from the costliness of her apparel, might have
been mistaken for the lady of a nabob
Five years more. Old Mr. Harris is dead
and though the firm is still Harris d Co.. James
Bradley is the senior partner He has already V
made a competence, and does very large busi-
ness.
| John Farmer left the concern three years ago.
/ 1t was supposed because he could not endure
the thought of being clerk under his former
companion lie left Boston and went to New
fork, but hls unthrIfty habits followed him
HIS wife wore the greater part of his salary on
her back; and disheartened by his ill-snccess,
he had increased the number of sherry cobblers
In his per diem allowonce to such an extent,
that he had been discharged from his place
Not being able to get another situation in New
York, he reached Boston in Strengthened cir
cumstances. He was equally unfortunate there
The toddy blossoms on his nose were against
him. his coat was rusty and his breath smelt
like the grog from a three cent grog shop. His
last dollar was spent, and his wife was paying
visit to friend wLo had repeatedly urged her
to spend a week with her and whom sic would
have been very sorry to disappoint
He IS reduced to the last extremity. His
old friend and associate, James Bradley, was now
in affluenee. and able to assist him. Mortifyino
as 1t was he thought there was scarcely any
other alternative but to apply to him for a stu
alton.
James was shocked when he recognized him.
Sherry cobblers, a thriftless wife, one more
dress, and the want of encouragement had done
their work.
=" Is there a vacancy in your counting-room,
Mr. Bradley asked lie in humble tones
81 There is not John, but will create place
for you,' replied the liberal merchant, as lie re-
allied the situation of his former associate
Thank you," replied John, tear starting to
his eye at this unexpected kindness-the first
he had experienced anywhere, not excepting
his own house-for many and many weary
month. James took him to dine with him. and
John had an opportunity TO contrast his own
circumstances with that of his thrifty friend
He sad at heart--in short lie was ruined
man.
He aid very well ior lew months in the
countlng-room of his old friend but his old hab-
It's soon obtained the mastery over him again,
and he died suddenly of disease induced by
dissipation.
'one more dress" said Mrs Green-the good
old lady was now a member of her daughters
iamlly-"ls Is the representative of the whole sys-
tenn of extravaganza. One more dress as the
type OF great bundle of habits, was the ruin of
John Farmer. Don't you know it, Sarah?"
" L do mother, and cannot be TOO grateful to
you for your wholesome advice am sure that
without it, should have procured one more
dress; and then wanted another and another
and another until had spoiled all my husbands
expectations"
Poor Ellen Far1nerl She is binding shoes for
her daily bread now!