The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-11-20
RICHMOND, INDIANA, nov. 20. 1868

'.Was there not some blame attributed /
the folly of partner?" enquired Arthur, /
a sympathetic voice.
"There was; but he was more Gallon
than my husband, and still lives" replie
the widow, mildly.
"And You have had no support sine
then, save what you obtained through you
son!" pursued the young physician.
He has been blessing to US ALL" sal,
the widow. meekly; $50 cheerful, so hopeful
so coatented; sh! We shall know what it i
TO b None nowp'
ave note from him, and he tell
me it's for debt that he is arrested; be wa
not IKE one to contract debts"
Old Ben rubbed his hands, and Ar.bu
rose. in his estimation, ten per cent for the
observation.
! He contract debt, sir !! /" replied tn,
widow, somewhat proudly All no, he
1t is for the meriicine which his poor father
used upon his death bed. Week after wee
has he laid by portion of his earnings to
discharge the little expenses Of that weary
time /; he has succeeded with all, save this
Mr.. Whaite, who is now disposing OF his
business. is retiring into private life. and is
peremptory in collecting what is due him.
" He went and voluntarily rendered him
self LIABLE" said the widow "he has oft
en- said that he should live through life on
bread and water before any one should suf-
fer from having known his father Many,
many nights has he sat and copied papers.
when others slept, in order to earn a little
TO assist in discharging his fathers obliga-
tions; and now when he was SO hopeful, so
On IN Il -
mo. it is not ! +" shouted uncle Ben, as
he crushed his hat over his eyes, and has,i-
ly buttOning his coat, went again into the
street. " Poor boy, noble fellow !! +" mu,ter.
Ell the burly merchant, as he hurried alcng
toward Jackson Brothers, alike regardless
Df the rain or dinner time I'm posi-
i've old mule !" he exclaimed, as he caught
himself firmly by the breast, and attempted
o shake himself fercely Ito be SO harsh
so unjust .
Arthur Elmar had heard his uncle's in
eJectional apostrophe to the widows nar-
,ative, aod, starting with amazement, had
hastily bade her farewell and pursued his
'elaive; he was only in time to see the
orass buttons on the broad skirts Of his coat,
md the wide brim Of his low crowned hat
'anish in the door of Jackson's counting.
iouse. So, feeling it would be dangerous
o break In on his uncle just now, he turn
ID bis footsteps towards Mr. Whails's, the
Pothecary. and in a very short time had SO
perated upon the heart of the dealer in
ompounds and simples that the doors Of
he prison were opened for poor Jones, and
hat evening he was sitting once more 10 his
wn humble dwelling.
81 have thanked you every day since"
Vnr l. r.
Sen at his own freside, and laid himself
faa 'faa Court clock is not more punctual than
10, and you know what sort Of clock ours
;. And then, again, you could hardly ex-
el him in calculating foreign rates OF ex-
hange and every body knows that you
we're something at that business once. He's
treasure, sir, is James JONES'" exclaimed
be kind old man, waxing warm. IL mean
o advance him."
81 think our Arthur considers that Envy
ones is treasure, too, said old uncle Ben,
milling. "It is not to feel her mothers
,ulse that he goes to their pretty cottage so
ften.'
If she is as modest. intelligent. faithful,
md clever as her brother she is indeed a
reasure." said Jackson, warmly.
arthur is romantic fellow" continued
he old man, with little of his accustomed
severity -. she would not take in an old
ish like me-"
"Well. uncle, you are forming hasty con
.lusions again I" exclaimed the gentleman
n que stion, as be entered the room, shook |
Mr.. Jackson warmly by the hand, and
ought the last words OF his relatives sen
ence. by the by. uncle, wish you to
20 to Jones's with me, to morrow. They
ire quite anxious to get peep at the old
nen, abou: whom frightened the younger
in despite of the veneration which
be elder members of the family entertain
or him. Will you go ?"
Uncle Ben did go to visit the house of
his protege ; and this Envy, with her black,
differing curls, aud her eyes SO full of glow
M kindness. and her modest checks that
lushed aud dimpled when the CID man pat
ed them with such a modest grace. that he
declared she was "quite pretty girl =
" hat an admission for uncle Ben ! aud be
further was heord to asseyera,e that, "had
he been Arthur Elmar, that was the girl he
should choose for a wife,
Uncle Ben now sis in his arm chair.
little touched with gout, aud, consequently,
a title Grabbed in temper, but at the inter
walls Of rest he is constantly lecturing the
Young Jonses and Elmars upon the folly Of
forming hasty judgments. Suspicion may
be positive injustice to innocence. and is
as often wrong in It's positions as correct
Charity, that g hopeth all things. believeth
all things" may lead 30 suffering. too. but
then no man is injured by it save him. per-
hapS, from whose heart it exhales. and
around whom it sheds a fragrant balm Of
heavenly incense.
II seems that President Lincoln is deter
mined to save as many white mems lives as