Mr.Thomas then thought as he had paid a thousand dollars, he would use these improvements; so he went on making the new patent.

Mr.Terry sued him and the case was in litigation for several years.

The whole Thomas family, the workmen and neighbors, felt envious towards Mr.Terry, and I think they have never got entirely over it.

There was a general prejudice and hatred towards Mr.Terry amongst all the clock-makers at that time, and for nothing only because they knew they were infringing on his rights; and to act out human nature, they must slander and try to put him down.

This principle is carried out very extensively in this world, so that if a man wants to live and have nothing said against him, he must look out for, and help no one but himself.