Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-12-25

at his altered appearance IL
worn by those of his former occupation had
been cast off. and he now wore the clean and
neat apparel of the tradesman. His connten-
ance no longer betokened care and anxiety, but
was decked with the smiles of ease and salts
faction. There was IN air of freshness, health,
and g%entility, which had never characterized
the poor cobbler of Bagdad. "Well, 6aDa'
cried Amrad, "you seem somewhat surprised Mt
the change which you witness in my person
the wonderful contrast between the starving,
haggard, ragged creature, from whom you par
ted two sunsets ago, and him who addresses
you.' "And have 1 not good cause for Won
der" returned Bahia, ''when little less than the
hand Of Allah must have been exerted to pro,
duce so great q difference in your Gondltion.'
"i GU speak truly !" replied Amrad. The con-
fdence which 1 placed in God was not mispla-
ced. He has rewarded me for my faith, and
showered upon me ten-fold blessings. NOW
have wealth, and [ owe it to him. Respectable
garments, q comfortable root, abundance OF pro
visions, a happy family, are all mine, conferred
upon me by a merciful Allah" But i cannot
conceive how this can be-" said Bahia. Sure
ly Allah did not come to you with this wealth;
and how, then, did you get it. "Know you
not, friend Bahia, that God acts through others;
that each of us is an agent of God, through
whom he controls those around us. Even our
blessed religion was not revealed to us by the
direct interposition of God. lie chose our holy
Prophet as his agent, and acquainted him with
all its mysteries. A host of spirits, both good
and evil, ever stand ready to do his bidding,
and through these he manifests his pleasure to
man; and through these he has bestowed afau-
ence upon me- Amrad then went on to state
the circumstances attending his enrichment
As he described the pretended pilgrim, Bahia
identified him as his own benefaetor, but, at the
same time, determined never to divulge his
knowledge of or connection with him. From
the moment that he discovered the change in
the condition of his acquaintance, he resolved
to turn it to his own advantages; and, desplteOt
make the good fortune of the former contribute
to the accomplishment of the sole object for
which the latter lived. .-84
The reader will not, then, be surprised that
Bahia, thus addressed Amrad, as soon as he had
finished his narration: 'Well, friend Amrad, !
am rejoiced that you have met with such good
fortune, but / cannot help regretting that l
your friend, Murderva, had been equally kind
to me; 1 should not now famish for food, of
which my lips have tasted none this thirty-six
hours" "Can it be-" exclaimed Amrad.-
Gould you get no work yesterday" "None,"
was the doletul response of Baba. ''Then, hast
en- with me, and your hunger shall soon be re-
lieYed. No one shall suffer with want under
my eyes, while | have an abundance Bahia
waited not for q second inyitntion, but hurried
along through numerous t~horoughfarcs, with
his promised entertainer, and after q long walk
during which he took good care to depict his In
condition, and succeeded in extract-
ing an invitation from his companion to apply
to him, whenever unable to gain the means of
subsistence, they arrived before a comfortable
dwelling, situated in q retired part of the city.
Amrad entered, followed by his friend. The
interior of the house exhibited to the eye of the
beholder an appearance ofcomfOrt. Everything
which convenience could Y was there; and
.althOnph no nInDnnnn 0r .luxT1rv pOuI1 ho 1nFan-
ted, an air of utility, of suficiency, peryaded
every apartment. BAHIA envied the possessors
of all these conveniences; but much more than
the articles themselves, he coveted the money
by which they were acquired. He was busily
bordering upon the means by which u portion
placed DefOre him alage bowl of broth, which
she had Just prepared. lie eagerly ate of this
welcome fare, ond so delicious were the sensa-
tions which it excited In his craving stomach,
that the promptings of ayarice were partly sub
dued, and the only exceptionable thought which
that of the sum saved by the imposition which
he had just played upon his benefactor.
just as he was finishing his meal, Amrad ex-
claimed, sit appears that l am not the only one
who has received a fortune. Have you not
heard of the change in our friend Mustapha's
condition" The look ofSurprise which mark
ed the countenance ofBaba, at this interrogatorY
.seemedto indicate his utter ignorance of the
fact alluded to. SIT is true enough, and [ was
as much astonished at the events which l wit
messed. us You are atthe nformationitself AZ
ter, by n singular chance, L had procured this
house, already furnished, had removed my fam
lily to- il, made other necessary arrangements
partaken of midday meal, l sauntered slowly
forth to enjoy the pleasures. of freedom and leis-
ure. [-Uuconsciously, / moved along till / found
myself in the neighborhoodo of Mustaphn's dwell
ling. When l discovered this, had common
ced to walk in an, opposite direction, but l then
changed my course, and proceeded towards his
residence, with the intention of informing him
OF my good fortune. L had arrived within a few
rods of the house, when the door opened, and
Mustapha stepped out. Twas surprised at the
alteration in his manners and appearance. His
dress was the same, but his countenance told
that new and strange emotions were PLAYING in
his bosom. There was something of haugRti
ness. in his manner; and; as heiheldl up his hand
with commanding gesture, 1 obseryeda ieweIledl
ring glittering upon his finger. But, ifthissur.
prised me, what think you was my stonishmentl
when / beheld the driver of a splendid chariot
which was slowly passing along, spring from his
seat, and bowling before Mustapha, address him
as his master, aud ask his wishes. ITO my pal.
ace were tho only words which passed his lips.
and in a moment the door of the vehicle was
opened, and Mustapha entered. Impelled by an
eaper cuFinSity m And mn, all A. !