Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-11-24

sAnd the battle was an important one?"
"Most important" said the Frenchman,
with great emphasis. "It will prove fatal
forever to the prospects of Bonaparte His
usurpation is at an end," he added, with
evident joy, being great adherent of the
Bourbon family,
"Were the numbers on either side great?'
"I have no idea of the exact numbers; but
the battle was the greatest which has been
fought in modern times, and it lasted a con-
siderable part of three days."
Mr.. F. cordially shook the Frenchman
by the hand and said he would call on him
in day or two. Hastily returning to the
city, he hurried to a certain firm on the
Stock Exchange, informed them that he had
just become exclusively possessed of most
important information, and expressed his
readiness to communicate it to them On con-
dition that he should receive the half of
whatever profits they might realize on any
operation they might have in the Stock Ex-
change in consequence of that information
They agreed to his proposal: he told them
the result of the battle of Waterloo they
rushed into the market, and purchased con-
soils to large amount. In the mean time,
Mr. r proceeded to another large house,
and told them also that he possessed infor-
nation of the most important character, OF
which he was sttre they had heard nothing.
They admitted they knew of nothing that
was not in the public prints. He made the
same proposals to them he had done to the
other firm: they also, not supposing Mr..
F. had spoken to any other party on
the subject, at once closed with the offer,
and on the intelligence being communicated
to them, one Of the partners called the other
aside-there were only two in the counting
house at the time--and whispered to him
not on any account to let Mr. E - out Of
his sight, lest he should allow the impor-
tant intelligence to transpire to some one else
adding that he would that instant hurry to
the Stock Exchange. and employ various
brokers to purchase consols to large
sc1ic5u11t. s1You'n reeollect what | have
said ?" he observed to his partner, as he
FASTENED out of the counting-house. 9TH
take special care Of that" said the other.
Leave such matters to me-" he added in
his own mind. A thought struck him. =
"Mr. F., will you just step into the par
lor," pointing the way, "and have lunch %
Mr.. F. assented. They proceeded to an
apartment in another part of the house. A
lunch was brought. Mr.. r, whose
state Of mind had deprived him of all appe-
tite for some days past, now ate rather hear
tily. While busy with the things set be-
fore him, the other, rising from his seat,
said, You'll excuse me for moment, Mr.
F., while transact small matter in
the counting house" Certainly" said
Mr.. F.; "take your time" The other
quilted the room, and on getting to the
outside, locked the door, unknown to Mr..
F-, and put the key in his pocket. In
about half an hour, the first partner re-
turned from the Stock Exchange, and stated
that the funds had already, from some
cause or other, risen in an hour two or three
per cent. The cause, it is unnecessary to
say, was the immense amount Of consols
which had been purchased by the first
house to whom Mr.. F. gave the infor-
nation. Both partners proceeded to the
apartment in which they had shut up their
prisoner, and apprised him of the rise which
had taken place, adding that they did
not think it advisable to purchase at the
advanced price. He urged them to do so,
expressing his firm belief that when the
news of so important victory by the Allied
Powers had been received, the funds would
rise at least 10 or II per cent. The parties
acted on his advice, and made immense pur-
chases. The event justified the soundness
of Mr.. F-'s counsel, and the accuracy
of his opinion; for, on the day on which
intelligence of the battle was made general,
the funds rose to the amazing extent of Is
per cent. Mr. F-'s share Of the profits
between the two houses in one day exceeded
100000. He returned next day to the
Stock Exchange, and very soon amassed a
large fortune, when he had the wisdom to
quit the place forever, and went and pur-
chased the estate have alluded to which ne
still possesses.
The Tower of Babel.