Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1827-01-27


led down her cheeks, which once bad been dimpled
by the smiles Of pleasure and happiness. Cla'pins
her benumbsd hands between ours. we begged her
TO direct u, to the dwelling Of her mother and her
little sister Jane assuring her that we would cheer
fully contribute all in our power, to sssuasesaeT
sorrow. and suferings.
A smile for the first time now cleaned Upon her
countenance, and as she skipped around Us with
extacy, she exclaimed" this way good gentlemen,
th. way-we'Il soon be to mothers house, and
then von shall hcr, sni she'll tell you how he
loves me, and our title sister Jane-snd oh she'll
then he - reJoicsd so hsppy-shehi thank you
AMI she'll love you, and she'll pray to our m'hsr
Who i, in heaven to bless you! Indeed she will
good gentleman, yes isdeed she will. The little
half sked prsttler, she hurried along towards
the residence OF her m ther, entertained u. with
her loquacity, until reached the abode of wretch
edne" where the parent lay on bed Of sickness.
On entering tho mansion, which wa-.ss cod and
cherries as the day of doom the wretched mat
ron raised her head feebly from her pillow, and
ssluted us with the courtesies of the morning. The
tene meDt by its neatness bespoke the industry ofths
housewife, and told in language not to be pervert.
ell, that the inmates victims to mi'fortune,-
that they had been reduced to their present low es-
late by disasters, which no human foresight could
forsee. or control. We informed tho lady. that her
little girl had solicited us for aid and thut whatever
WAS in our power to contribute to hes relief would
be most chserfully furnished for her dsposal.-A
deep blush which tinged her couI.;rnsnce, bespoke
ba, ah M ,f .Iato md shA
feebly thanked US for our proHereJ in,erposition,
she wept aloud, and added, " never did cxpec, to
be reduced to this degraded s:ate ofbeggary. Teau
choske her utterance, and whilst she wept aud ia
mented her hard fate, her little infant Jane gambol-
ed upon her bosom, and prattled UNCONSCIOUS OF
the misery that surrounded her, and threatened The
family with starvation. Recovering herselt, tho
mother, clasping her infant 10 her bosom, aided
b ut for thee sweet babe, could die, could ! en-
dure the chis ofpoverty. the cold heartedness Of
world--the neglect of former friends and cold in
gratitude, but when look upon thy cherun face,
aud there behold the iusge OF thy father, thy un"
CRATE ful and cruel father, would live for thy sake,
that might prove TO him, that though he de-
serted thee, his abandoned and wretched wife. and
thy mother, was faithful to him, and constan, 10
| his offspring.
The little girl who had conducted us, ss, ny the
bed side, and, when the name of her fat er vas
neutionsd she too wept as If conscious Of Tho
ufomy Of her parent. hung her he, d, if
unwilling to hear of him, who hud rendered fa-
| m,ly so wrerchei. The scene was too affecting to
| he supported-snd,
| "--had not God, for strong purpose, steeld
The hearts ofmen, they must perforce have alted
! And barbarian itself have mnsle into pity"
Unwilling to be present any longer TO such .
scene Of sorrow and sflcton, We bade he lady be
comforted, and assured her that we would instant
| y take measure. to afford her relief and comfort
then, bidding her adieu, hasioned to make her sit
alton known to those who had the ability d ,he in
,lination to make her comfortable, not only Tor the
| moment but for the season. Before left ner,
she related to us the brief history Of her wrongs
aaJ her way-farinss but as the relation of tLsm
might offend her, if this ion should chance to
| catch her eve, we decline Getting them. Sufficient
it is to say, that she is lady who has seen napier
iays,and who with the eeganc O. OF an originsl mind
| blends the beauties Of educa caiou.-Through 'hs
kindness Of friend, her naples. coniit ion was
| made known to a lady Of wealth, distinguished q.
| Ike for her piety, and the svidty with which she
flies to give succour to the distressed and needy
| anl through her interference, connected with the
charitable contributions Of Others a house o. sor.
row has been transformed into a house Of reioi-
cling. The little girl is provided for, and the mo-
ther and infant are equally comfortable and hap
py.
We have recited this little incident, because il
may have the effect of inducing the benevolent and
humane, to visit the poor and aeedy, and to seek Ior
he abiding places OF the wrechej This is the
-eason fthe year, when our charities can be use.
fully aud nobly bestowed and where is the maa
ihat will not, or cannot delight in administering
comfort aud happiness to the unfortunate and
wsetched! What employment can yield more de-
light than that OF healing the wounded bosoms Of
species, and of rearing iom the depths Of m,s.
the abject and orlorn!
Let those then, who willingly contribute to tho
fnrtherance of Qnixotic projects, and without q
| murmer or complaint, make large aud liberal dona-
ons. to feed with the bread of theology the nations
If Ana, at this incemsnt season. come for ward with
their purses, and save from starvation. and .na.ch
from the grasp Of misery, the uece,,tous the ipdi.