Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-11-07

ne laSI European steamer brought
news of the failure OF the house Of Per-
leh, jackson & Co., London, who arc in
debted to mo in the sum Of nearly two
hundred thousand dollars. News of the
failure has become general, and my cred
itors, panic-stricken, are pressing in my
paper to be cashed. The banks refuse
me credit and / have not the means to
meetm liabilities. I'll could pass this
crisis, perhaps l could rally again, but it
is impossible my creditors are importu-
nate, and / cannot much longer keep
above tide replied Mr.. Barton,
"What is the extent Of your liabilities?"
inquired Strosser.
I" Seventy-fve thousand dollars" re-
piled Mr.. Barton.
"Would that sum be sufficient to re-
lievc you Y
"It would"
Then sir, youhave it, said Strosser,
as he stepped up to the desk and drew q
check for seventy-fivo thousand dollars.
I" Here, take this, and when you need
more, do not hesitate to call upon me.
Remember that it was from you re-
ceivcd money to establish myself in bus
mess"
:" But that debt was cancelled several
years ago." replied Mr.. Barton. as ray
Of hope shot across his troubled mind.
True replied Strosser, g but the
debt of gratitude that owe has never
been cancelled, and now that the scale is
turned, deem it my duty to come up to
the rescue"
At this singular turn in the tide of for
tune Mr. Barton fairly wept for Joy.
His paper was taken up as fast as il
was sent in, and in less than month he
I n hs3 ,sas.el tie crisis and stood perfect
4 ~ safe and secure, his credit increase.
and his business improved while several
other firms sunk under the blow, ana
could not rally, among whom was Nj
Hawlcy, alluded to at the commencement
of this article.
" How did you manage TO keep above
the tide y inquired Mr. Hawley Of Mr..
Barton, one morning, several months af-
ter the events last recorded as he met
the latter upon the street, ON his way to
his place of business
very easily, indeed, assure you"
replied Mr.. Barton.
''Well, do tell me howl" continued
Mr.. Hawley, II lay claim to a good de-
gree of shrewdness, but the strongest ex-
ercise of my wits did not save me and
yet you, whose liabilities are twice as
heavy as my own. have stood the shock,
and have come off, even bothered by the
Storm
"The truth is" replied Mr.. Barton,
81 cashed my paper as soon as it was
sent in
II suppose so,'' said Mr. Hawlcy, re-
garding Mr.. b. with look of surprise,
"but how did you obtain the funds? As
for my part ] could not obtain a dollar
credit; the banks refused to take my
paper, and my friends even deserted
me-"
A little investment that made some
ten years ago. replied Mr. Barton, smi-
ling, "has recently proved exceedingly
profitable"
"Inyestmentw echoed Mr.. Hawloy,
~what Investment Z"
why do you not remember how I
established young Strosser in business
some ten years ago 2"
80, yes, yes" replied Mr. Hawley,
as ray of suspicion lit up his counte-
nance ''but what Of that? n
lie is one of the heaviest dry-goods
dealers in the city; and when this ca
lamity came on, he came forward and
very generously advanced me seventy
five thousand dollars. You know / told
you on the morning / called to offer you
an equal share in the stock, that it might
prove better than an investment in the
bank"
During this announcement Mr.. Haw-
ley's eyes were bent intently on the
ground, and, drawing deep sigh, he
moved on, detected and sad while Mr..
Barton returned to his place of business
with his mind cleared and animated by
thoughts Of the singular Investment.
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