Sir,--We have great pleasure in making known to you, that upon the demise of Mr Sholto Campbell, of Wexton Hall, Cumberland, which took place on the 19th ultimo, the entailed estates, in default of more direct issue, have fallen to you, as nearest of kin; the presumptive heir having perished at sea, or in the East Indies, and not having been heard of for twenty-five years. We beg to be the first to congratulate you upon your accession to real property amounting to 14,000 pounds per annum. No will has been found, and it has been ascertained that none was ever made by the late Mr Sholto Campbell. We have, therefore, put seals upon the personal property, and shall await your pleasure. We can only add, that if in want of professional advice, and not being already engaged, you may command the services of Your most obedient, Harvey, Paxton, Thorpe, and Co. "What can be the matter, my dear?" exclaimed Mrs Campbell, who had perceived most unusual agitation in her husband's countenance. Mr Campbell made no reply, but handed the letter to his wife. Mrs Campbell read it, and laid it down on the table. "Well, my dear!" exclaimed Mr Campbell, joyfully, and starting up from his chair. "It is a sudden shock, indeed," observed Mrs Campbell thoughtfully and slowly. "I have often felt that we could bear up against any adversity. I trust in God, that we may be as well able to support prosperity, by far the hardest task, my dear Campbell, of the two." "You are right, Emily," replied Mr Campbell, sitting down again; "we are, and have long been, happy." "This sudden wealth cannot add to our happiness, my dear husband; I feel it will rather add to our cares; but it may enable us to add to the happiness of others; and with such feelings, let us receive it with thankfulness." "Very true, Emily; but still we must do our duty in that station of life to which it has pleased God to call us. Hitherto I have by my profession been of some benefit to my fellow-creatures; and if in my change of condition I no more leave my warm bed to relieve their sufferings, at all events, I shall have the means of employing others so to do. We must consider ourselves but as the stewards of Him who has bestowed this great wealth upon us, and employ it as may be acceptable to His service." "There my husband spoke as I felt he would," said Mrs Campbell, rising up, and embracing him. "Those who feel as you do can never be too rich."