Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-07-30

j lone from the doctor, and the other froi
the dealer in leather from whom l purchas
ed my last stock. They are both urger
for immediate payment, although they hav
always been willing to wait a few month
until could make arrangements to Esee
1 their claims. But mIsfortunes never com
single, and if man once gets a little be
hind, hand, trouble seems to pour in uPo
him.
.Just so," replied his wife. "The neigh
bors think We are going down hill, and ever
one is ready TO give US push Here are tN'
more bills for you-oHe from the grocer an
the otfset from the teacher"
Reply was prevented by Knock at th
dpor, and the appearance of a lad who pre-
sented a neatly folded paper and disappear
ed.
"The butchers account, as l hve!" ex
claimed the astonished shoemaker "Wha
is to DE dore Mary! So much money to b
paid out, and very little comirg In; for som
of my best customers have left me, althoug
my work has always given good satisfaction
gf could only have employ ment as usual
and the usual credit allowed me, I could sooi
satisfy all these claims; bat to meet tEen
ncw is impossible, and the acknowledgment
of my inability will send US still farther OF
the downward path
1--WE must trust in providence was TIL
consolatory remark of his wife, as secon'
knock at the door aroused the fear that an
other claimant was about to appear.
But the benevolent countenance of Uncls
Joshua, a rare but welcome visitor, presen'
ted itself. Seating himself in the comforta
Bile chair which Mary fastened to hand him
he saif iii his excentric, but friendly man
ner:
''Well, good folks, understand that the
world does not go quite as well with you as
formerly. What is the trouble!"
"The-e reed be NO trouble, sir,' was the
feply, ''if man would not add to the affiic-
tions which the Almighty sees to be neces-
sary for US. The winter was trying one
We met with sickness and misfortunes
which we endeavore6 to bear with patience
Ali would row go well if those around were
not determined to push me in the downward
path.n
tsBut there lies the difficulty, friend
Thompson. This is a selfish world. Eve
ry body, or at least great majority care on
ly FOR number one. If they see apoor neigh
bor going down hill, their first thought is
whether it will effect their own interests.
and provided they can secure themselves,
they care not how soon he goes TO the bot
tom. The only way is to keep up appear
ances. Show no signs of going behind hand
and all will go well with you"
sVery true, Uncle Joshua, but how is this
to be done1 Bills that did not expect to
be called upon to meet for the next three
months, are pouring in upon me. Ny best
customers are leaving me for more fortu-
nate rival. IN short, | am on the brink OF
ruin, and naught but miracle can save me ;
'sA miracle which is very easily wrought
then, ! anagine, my good friend. What is
the amount of these debts which press SO
heavily upon you, and how soon, in the com
mon course of events, could you discharge
themi''
s.They do not exceed ofse Hundred dollars, -
replied the shoemaker, sand with my usual
run of work, could make it all right in
three or four months"
awe will say SIX was the answer! 81
will advance you one hundred and fifty dol
lars for six months. Pay every cent you
owe; and with the remainder of the money
make some slight addition or improvement
in your sf1os' or house, and put everything
about the grounds in ms usual neat order. :
Try this plan fora few weeks and we will
see what effect it has upon our worthy
neighbors. No, no, never mind thanking
me. am only trying an experiment on
human nature. | know you of old, and have
no doubt that my money is safe in your
hands,
Weeks passed by. The advice of Uncle
Joshua had been strictly followed, and the
change in the shoemaker's prospects was
wonderful He was spoken of as one of
the most thriving men in the village, and
many marvellous stories were told to account
for tire sudde alteration in his affa irs. It
was generally agreed THAT d distant relative
had Bequeatbed to him a Legacy, which had
entirely relieved him of his pecuniarY ditfi-
cuities. Gid customers and new crowded
in upon him: They had heset 5efoFe real
lied the beauty and durability of his work
The polite butcher selected him the best piece
Of meat for his inspection as he entered; ard
was totally Indifferent to the time of pay
ment. The dealer in leather called to inform
him ;hat his best hides awaited his orders. =
The teacher accompanied the children home
to tea, and spoke in high terms of their inn
provement, pronouncing them among her
best scholars. The dress maker suddenly
found herself free from the great press of
work, and in friendly note expressed her
desire to oblige Mrs. Thompson in any way
in her power.
s.Just as 1 expected" exclaimed Uncle
Joshua, rubbing his hands exnltingly as the
grateful shoemaker called upon him at the
expiration of six months, with the money
which had been loaned in ime of need
'sJust as expected. A strange world!-
They are ready to push man up hill if he
seems to be ascending, and just as ready to
push him down if they fancy that his face is
turned that way. In future, neighbor
Thompson, let everything about you wear
an air of prosperity. and you will be sure to
prosper" And with satisfied air Uncle
Joshua placed his money in his pocket-book,
ready to meet some other claim upon his be-
nevolence, whilst he whom he hnd thus be-
friended, with light steps and cheerful coun-
tegance, returned to his happy home.
A new usury law has just gone into oper-
tioD in Pennsylvania. 1t contains no re-
strictions in regard to the rates of interest.
The borrower and leRder may agree upon
any rate, and that shall be legal.
The London Times received BY the last
arrival makes prominent announcement of
the fact that it is now printed on one of
Hoes American ten cylinder presses
Thus the heart and soul of the British nation
finds expression through the medium OF a
yankee notion"
THE latest Go4p Discovery IN Iowa.
The editor of the Dubuque Express and
HaraG has raceixad snecimens of SO called