Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-07-25
NEW SERIES-VOL. I.-NO. 9.

we stopped at neat row of bouses /
forgot the name, and as we drove up, the
servant the only man servanr, came out
and took the ponies around to the stable,
While the maid received my luggage, and
one or two paper bags, containing a few
extracts for the occasion | was met with
the same warmth rs usual by Mrs. Wllle-
mot. The house was small but very neat
the remnants of former grandeur appeap.
ed here and there, asinI one or two lit
tie articles, tavorites of the lady. We sat
down at five o'clock 70 plain dinner, and
were attended by the footman. who had
rubbed down the ponies and pulled ON
his livery.
"a good plain cook is the best thing Of
ter all" observed Willemot. "Your fine
cooks wont condescend to roast and boil.
VIII you take some of this surloin? the
under cut is excellent. Ny dear. give
Mr.. Reynolds some of the Yorkshire pud-
ding"
When we were left alone after dinner
MI. Willemot told me very unconcerned~
Iy OF his losses. at was not nv fault,"
said he; 81 wished to make up q lttlo
sum for the girls, and risking what they
would have had, | left them almost pen
dlless. However we can always command
a bottle OF port and beef-steak, and
what more in this world can you nave?-
VIII YOU take port or white ? | have no
claret to offer you"
We finished our port but | could per.
ceive no difference in Wilemot. He was.
just as happy and cheerful as ever. He
drove me to town the next day. During
our drive he observed, "Ilike ponies, they
are so little trouble and prefer them to
driving one horse in this vehicle. as | cln
pat my wife and daughter into it. It's
selfish TO keep a carriage for your self
alone; and one horse in four wheeled
double chaiso, appears like an imposition
on the poor animal"
! went to Scotland and remained about
a year. On my return, found that my
friend Willemot had again shifted his
quarters, lie was at Brighton and hay
ing nothing better to do, PUT myself in
the Times, and arrived at the Bedford Ho.
tel 1t was not until after some inquiry
could find out his address. At last /
obtained it in respectable part Of this
oVergrown town. Wiilemot received mo
Just as before. 81 have no spare bed to Of
fer you, but you must breakfast and dine
with as every day. Our house is small
but is very comfortable and Brighton is "a
very convenient place. You know Mary
Is married. A good place in tho court
was for sale and my wife ana I agreed to-
purchase it for Rivers. 1t has reduced us
q little bat they are very comfortable.
have retired from business altogether =
IN fact, as my daughters are both married
ana we have enough to live upon what can
we wish for more2 Brighton is very CAV
ana always healthy, and, rs for carriage.
and horse, they are Of no use nerc-thera.
ale iiie5 NJ every corner Of the streets"
accepted this Invitation to dinner
A parior maid waited but everything ole
tn0ugh very plain, was clean and comfort
%ole' u have still a bottle of wine for
iriend, Reynolds said Willemot after
4!nher 'bnt for my part / prefer whis.
Key 10 day Il agrees with me bctter.-
iiere 10 the health Of my two girls-God
bless them arr success to them in life"
-, 'My Gear Wilcmot, said I. "excuse the
iiDerty OF an old friend, but | am aston
.lSned at your philosophy, that cannot
help 1t. When | call to mind Belem Gas,
lie, your large establish ment your luxu,
ries, Your French cock, and your stud of
cStue' ! wonder at your contented state
II
stances"
Il almost wonder myself my.dear fellow,
replied he. 81 never could have beleiv-
cd, at that time, that | could have lived
happily under such circumstances, but
the fact is, although have been con-
tractor, | have q good conscience them
my wife she is an excellcnt woman, and
provided she sees me and her daughters
happy, thinks nothing about herself and
farther as we have been going down Hill
to find reasons why we should be thank
tul and not discontented. Depend upon
it, Reynolds, it is not q loss of fortune
which will affect your happiness; ns long
rs you have peace and love at home"
4 took my leave of Willemot and his wife
with respect as we'll as regard convinced
that there was no pretended indifference
to worldly advantages that it was not that
the grapes were sour. but he had learned
the whole art Of happiness, by being con.
tented with what he had, and by cutting
his coat according to his cloth."
RELATroNsHIP.-AH Hoosier girl stepped
on board a steamboat lying at certain
town on the Ohio river, and bawled out
- Is the captain on board?"
The captain, who was standing among
the crowd responded Eyes what do you
want with him?"
ooh, nothing particular he's distant
relation Of mine, and I'll like to sec,
him"
"a relation of yours p inquired he.
somewhat surprised
Yes, a 81 ght relotion--he's the father
of my fret child !"
You had better believe the captain slo-
ped in quick time. while the crowd enjoy.
ed the sport to their hearts content.
neApJohn Morrissey is impa,iently a.
waiting the arrival of the Benicia Boy,
with the Wow of promptly accepting the
challenge for another fight. Morrissey
appears to be anxious to meet his old adj