The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-03-14

81 do not Know" replied Mr.. Barton. 'EMr
Strosscr is young man Of business talent ant
strict integrity, and will be likely to succeed in
whatever he undertakes"
''Pclhaps so, replied Mr.. ITawley, doubifully;
'but | am heartily tired Of helping to establish
these Young aspirants for commercial honors.''
"llave you ever suffered from such a course ~
inquired Mr.. Barton, at the same time casting q
! roguish glance at Mr.. lIawlcy.
"No,' replied the latter, ''for / never fclt in
cined to make an investment Of that kind
''lhcn here is Il fine opportunity to do So Ii
may prove better. than stock in the bank. A.
| for myself, | have concluded that, il you will
advance him one thousand dollars, | win con-
tribute an equal sum-"
NO! Il single farthing would | advance for
such q purpose; and if you make an investment
of that kind, shall consdcr-you very foolish
NJ. Barton was silent for several minutes,
and then arose to depart.
'If YOU do not feel disposed to share with me
in this enterprise, shall advance the whole sum
myself"
Saying which, he left the store.
Ten years have passed away since the occm-
ictitc Ol INC col\cISdilOH ItCOTucu Ill bc pItCt-
ding dialogue, and Mr. Barton, pale and agita-
ted is standing at the same desk as when first
introduced to the readers attention. AS page
after page Of his ponderous ledger was examn-
ed, his despair became deeper and deeper, till at
last he exclaimed
II am ruined-uttery ruineI!"
GLOW so?" inquired Hiram Strcsser, who en-
tered the counting room in season to hear Mr..
Barton's remark.
''Thc last European steamer brought news of
the failure of the house of Perleh, jackson, &
Coz, OF London, who are indebted to me i'll the
sum of nearly two hundred thousand dollars.
News Of the failure has become general, and my
creditors, panic stricken, are pressing for pay
mcnt of their demands. The banks refuse me
credit and have not the means to meet my Ii
abilities. If | could pass this crisis, perhaps [
could rally again; but ii is impossible; my cred
tors are importunate, and | cannot much longer
keep above the tide" replied Mr.. Barton.
''What is the extent of your liabilitics!" in
qurod Strosser.
"SeycnN-fvc thousand dollars" replied Mr.
Barton.
''W Guild that sum bc sufficient TO relieve you}"
''It would"
''Thcn sir, Won shall have it," said Sirosscr,
as he stepped up to the desk and drew check
for twenty thousand dollars. ''Ilcrc, take this,
and when you need more, do not hesitate TO call
upon me. Remember that it was from you /
received money to establish myself in business"
'sBut that debt was cancelled several years
ago replied Mr. Barton, as ray Of hope shot
across his troubled mind
''Iruc," replied Strosscr, 'but the debt of graf
aat3e that | owe has never been cancelled; and
now that the scale is turned, deem it my duty
to come mp to the rescue"
At this singular turn in the tide of fortune,
Mr.. Barton fairly wept for joy.
Every claim against him was paid as soon as
presented, and in less than month he had pass
cd the crisis, and stood perfectly safe and secure;
his credit increased and his business improved,
while several others sank under the blow, and
could not rally, among whom was Mr.. lIawley,
alluded 10 at the commencement Of this article.
'Iow did YOU manage 10 keep above the tide!"
inquired Mr. IIawlcy OF Mr.. Barton, one morn
ing, several months after the events last record
ed, rs he met the latter upon the street, Oh his
way to his place of business.
every easily, indeed, can assure YOU re-
piled Mr.. Barton.
''Wcll, do tell me how" continued Mr. lIaw-
Icy; 81 lay claim to a good degree of shrcwd-
ness, but the strongest exercise OF my wits did
not save me; and yet you, whose Liabilities were
twice as heavy as my own, have stood the shock,
and have come off even better by the Storm"
'''Thc truth is" replied Mr.. Barton, 81 have
cashed my paper as soon as it was sent IN
81 suppose so,' said Mr.. IIawley regarding
Mr.. Il. with look of surprise; but how did you
obtain the funds? As for my part, | could not
obtain dollars 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, smiling, ''has
recently proved exceedingly profitable"
'Investment!" echoed Mr.. lawcy-''Nhat
investment"
''Whv. do YOU not remember how I establish
cd young Strossor in business some ten years
ago?"
80, YES yes" replied Mr.. Hawley, as a ray
of suspicion lighted up his countcnance; "but
what of thatF
''IIe is now one of the largest dry goods deal
crs in the city, and when this calamity came on,
he came forward, and very generously advanced
me scventv-five thousand dollars. You know |
told you, on the morning / called to offer you
an equal share of the stock, that it might prove
better than an investment in the bank"
During this announcement, MIR. llawley's eyes
were bent intently upon the ground, and, draw
ing deep sigh, he moved on, detected and sad,
while Mr.. Barton returned to his place of busi-
ness, with his mind checred and animated by
thoughts Of his singular investment.
ESg-Wuo FINDS all the umbrellas that every
body loses? Every man we meet loses the UNI
brela he buys, but we have never got acquain
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