The mountain Democrat., 1864-08-27


ABB - cake care of your brothers, than to
dress in the latest fashion, and prance
upon a saddle horse. Go to your busi-
ness, SIR"
Theyoung man became purple in the
face, withdrew himself with a crab. like
motion, and vanished through the door,
The merchant strobe through the store,
ard entered the counting room, where
followed him. What a sight long and
rather gloomy hall presented itself, with
numerous desks, of which | counted thir-
ty, behind each of which stood person
busily writing or reckoning. In an ad.
joining room sat many more. Not far
from the door, sat q rather elderly man
at a counter surrounded by several iron
chests, and the association drew from me
deep sigh.
"Well, Mr.. Casten, said the merchant,
as be approached his cashier, "what
news?" s
"But little" answered he, quietly
There is-a demand for bills. We have,
however, nothing to spare. In Livonia
we have nothing, and on Genoa and Ven
ice we have not more than our three ships
loading for those ports require. Two value
Fon New York, and one on Havana, that
will be wanted, and have notified them"
"Can you use any Copenhagen or Swe.
dish paper at the current rates ?"
mo! here must be as little funds as
possible locked up in paper. shall need
large cash balance. Remember that"
lie passed on, and stood before q desk.
We're the goods sent yesterday on
board the Artemisia, Mr.. Kohler 2" he
asked. Are the policies for the Pfeil
taken out, and has Captain Heysen got
his papers? 2"
1t is all attended to-" said the clerk.
"llere is the bill of lading; here the poll
cy, and the receipt of the captain"
Good; your punctuality pleases me-
Go on, method is the sole of business
Take care Of that sand, however. 1t has
slovenly appearance when it is so scat
tered as on your desk"
Mr.. MOhrteld had now arrived at his
OWE desk, which was secluded from the
maiu hall by rail. He pointed me to a
chair, aud hogan TO examine some letters
that tad waited his coming. A deep ST
Nl'NN h'N l'CI Nd'lt'l lllC lo'hl1 lIINI W dS
broken only by tn monotonouS scratch
ing of many quilts. No loud word was
spoken, aud 1t was seldom that a suppress.
ed whisper was heard. Ny presence was
unn"tced not word was addressed to
me, nor was curious glance directed to-
wards M. The merchant read through
his letters, and called several Young men
10 him, giving directions but receiving no
ahSNtr>.
At one O'Clock all must be ready for
signature. You, Mr.. Becker, must take
care that no more errors creep into your
French letters. lOn are too quick, too
ha>ty. Take rXampl Of MIR. Hart - his
En2l:>h htt"rs are "A model correspond,
encc. Above all, observe lately in your
letters "A w"lthlcs> innovation. You use a
p"mpon>, veih"Sc style, and employ three
lines where three words are sufficient
Abandon that. A tiowcry style is always
"A Jolly, and especially so in mercantile
Letters; but it comes from the senseless
novels ana romauccS that YOU are eternal
~ reading, and which will yet lncapaci.
tate you for every useful employment.
have warmed you-t take care for the fu,
ture.'
This was a brilliant prospect! What
reception could a nOvel.writer expect from
a man pos. c>>ed of such views? At this
moment Mohrleld turned to me and said,
rather short
"N ell, sir, about our business !"
At your service" | stammered, and
reached him my letter; but he had not
opened it ere We were again interrupted
See there! good morning, Captain
Heyscn,' said the merchant, with anima-
tion. "You come, probably, to take leave;
lucky voyage to you, and bring yourself
and crew back in good health. Pay good
attention to ship and cargo. and make me
no general average Your wife, say you
why, in any circumstances, let her apply
to me at once. lfyou have good oppor-
tunity, and avail yourself skilfully Of it,
you may be back by Christmas. Well,
adieu, captain, you have"-here he glanc-
ed at the almanac" no time to lose. 1t
is now high water, you may lose the tide,
and am not pleased to have the ship
anchored at Biaa&eRese. lucky Hey.
age"
The captain vanished, and another man
took his place.
GOOD morning, Mr.. Fluggs; what have
you to sayy" asked the merchant.
am well pleased with that last purchase of
wood. You earned your commission with
honor. When you have such another lot
on the same terms, let me know. My
ships must be employed. There are al
ready three lying idle. AS soon as the
new stock arrives, let me know. Adieu."
~ beg your pardon, sir"-this was di-
rected to me" that keep you so long
waiting out the current business takes
precedence.
Good morning, Pilot. Already back?
Is my Hope gone to sea safely? ?"
"All as you wish, Mr.. Mohrfeld," an.
swered robust Elbe pilot. "The ship is
fast sailer, and not afraid of breeze.
Here is letter from the captain. But
must to day on board another vessel
Perhaps | can take my pilotage with me2"
"That's of course, pilot; and ten dollars
in addition for the quick pilotage. Go to
my cashier, he will make it all right"
"What do you want ?" This was ad-
dressed to a meagre looking little man,
with bald head and snuffy nose, who, in
a threadbare black coat, and stopping pos
ture, stood before the wealthy merchant.
al beg a thousand pardons," he answer
ed; Liam DR.. Eek, from Frankfort. |
have for long time had in consideration
the peculiar procreation of mankind, and
at last have succeeded in the formation of
brilliant theory, that intend to pro.
mulgate in series of lectures and
would therefore solict"-
81 am sorry," interrupted the merchant
-" but am opposed to all theories that
canno; be promptly applied to the con-
Germs Of life. Away with your air castles,