The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1857-10-22

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! go amiss, Finkbine would 90 crazv"
| Hum!" said the old man. tbonobtfnIlv
six of you to consult. What the thunder
does it take six of you to keep her straight
No wonder she amt been fixed out befor,
this -
"Oh, by no manner of means-a mere form
| assure you. One man of cool head and (,
little hardness of heart, for one must not give
way easily, can manage her. as you say"
We'll, amt sfesrd. She shows out lovely
clean, tidy, and good-natured. / line hand,
on the proposition, Squire. go in for bette.
or worse, as the sayin is. I've get papers il
them saddlebags to support all say"
AT the mention of the papers and the saddle
bags, the President started, and almost shud
dered; but, recovering his selfpossession, h.
| shook hands with Mr.. Jonathan, who started
towards the door. Suddenly stopping however
ne walked back, with a significance that shont
out in every motion.
fellow, your nephew, is nightly of my opinion
He's lonesome, too, I'm thinking"
81 do not understand Mr.. Packwhistle."
"Well, it's about time you did. don't say
much, but see and hear the more. THAI
young fellow wants TO come into the consarn, as
well as me-"
But, my dear sir, he is poor he has nc
capltal-not cent"
1.-The Mammon Of Unrighteousness speaks
there, Squire, and nothin' of that sort prospers
in this world. Poor to day, rich to morrow
they comes and goes-never sartin-but good
character and good sense with larnin' stands
by alters. Now, that young fellow with his
young head would be of more service to you
than all the g-nosed Finkbines in the uni.
verse"
"No one could appreciate Edwards fine
qualities better than land it has always been
my intention to do what you propose, and in
deed more than you are aware Of"
"Never spile good mind. Now, just say
the word"
81 can't refuse you anything, Mr.. Packwhis
tie. Edward shall have his place assigned him
at once"
"May tell him SOP"
certainly, if you wish"
Mr.. Jonathan Packwhistle withdrew, and the
President began walking his library floor, rub
bing his hands in perfect delight. This occu.
patton was interrupted by the door being thrown
open, and Aunt Amanda, hyirg in, threw her
self into the arms of the astonished brother
"Dear Brother Clinton" she exclaimed,
weeping, chow can leave your"
"Why, Amanda, who the devil wants you to
leave me2"
Before she could answer the question, the
door again opened, and Ella and Edward,
rushing in like the Aunt seized our astonished
banker, with screams of, Oh, Father " " Oh,
Uncle |"
What the devil are you all insane ?'
piteously demanded Mr.. johnson, trying to ex
tricate himself from beneath the happy family
but another was added to the group. Mr.. Fink
bine, under intense excitement, broke into the
room, dancing, laughing, and swapping his
fingers.
It's all right, Johnston, old boy; the Mid
dleburgh species on hand-eight strong boxes
all in the vault. We can defy the world
Hurrah !"
"Wen," said the President, extricating him.
self from bis sister and daughter, let US to
business. Where is old Homespun?"
Here" responded the person inquired for,
standing ct his elbow, saddle. bags in hand.
"Well, sir" continued the banker, I" must
apologize for the delay we have made YOU suf
fer. But now, if you will produce the paper,
we will close up at once"
That's my sentiment" said Mr. Jonathan,
sitting down, and deliberately unlocking his
saddle-bags. The company watched his move
ments with great interest. First, he fumbled
IN each side, thrusting his hand quite into the
depths OF this travelling convenience. Unsuc
cesstul at this, he began unpacking upon the
hoor. First came numerous pairs of country.
knit socks, then a red.fannel shirt, after seve-
raj white shirts, then few pairs drawers-these
were followed by cloth pautaloons and q night.
cap aud SO until a tremendous heap of weariog
apparel was piled upon the floor. He imme-
olately held up the bags, and shook them, when
package of papers tumbled out. These he
handed TO his wondering host They proved,
an, L II
Of tile.
"Abl yes" said Mr.. Johnston, "you wish
to invest with us, and these are the evidences
of your ability. But, my dear sir, you informed
us tha' you had some of our notes you wanted
specie for"
"WeIl, well, replied the old man, I" I'd clean
forgotten that But here they ares" and slow.
y opening huge, we'll worn wallet, he produc.
ed tour old notes, amounting in all to fire dol.
lars. 1t makes no sort of difference" he
continued; was passin' through in search of
partner for life, as I'm dreadful lonesome,
VIXEN thought I'd just get the specie for that
That's all"
The company could scarcely refrain from
laughing. An explanation followed. Mr.. John
ston's spirits we're too much relieved for him
to refuse anything, and ne confirmed all he had
promised before, under error. He had scarcely
done 80, when the boy from the Bank appeared,
almost breathless, before them.
The stage is upset sir, just out of town. It's
full of brokers, and all are hurt but two, and
they are fighting"
Let them come" said Clinton Y. Johnston
We are prepared for them. Now let US have
some coffee"
And so ended the frat and last run on OUR
UNCLE's BANK
WHERE THE JoHANNEsBERGER CONES FROM.
The house and estate of Johannesberger is
one Of the most conspicuous objects in the
whole Rhinegau. 1t occupies quite an emin-
ence, some distance from the Rhine, and the
whole mansion standing in the midst of vine
yards, is seen for some distance up the river
The house was built in l7l6, and is more re.
markable for the fine view obtained from the
balcony and terrace, than for either it's size or
adornments. The Prince, in fact, seldom oc.
cupies it. Its history is quite interesting 1t
belonged at first to the monks, being attached
to the abbey and convent of st. John's-and
many q fine stoup of wine did they secure from
it. In the beginning of the present century,
the ownership was vested in the Prince of Or.
ange but Napoleon gave it away from him to
Marshal Kelerman, without even condescend.
ing to consult him or ask his consent.
AT the close of the war, it changed hands
opoa mara and in 1914 uoo praoantoJ L. Al.