The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1831-10-12
Frem the Albany Daily .advsrtissr.
LIGHTS AND SHADOWS.

LIGHTS AND SHADOWS.
SOLEMN FACT.
The poisonous drug he die not slight,
Twas preferred by the gave and CAV:
he drank, and midst such vain delight
FITS youth and health soon passed a,cay"
In the spring of 1924, became acquainte.
with young man whose name was Newton
ne was gentleman of fine appearance, Of thu
most amiable disposition, and in fact was IN
"noblest looking fellow ever saw" Hecam
20 eur village accompanied BY Young LADY,
who hac been absent several months at ,
boarding school" and had now returned /,
ner parents, an accomplished LADY, Durin,
her stay at this school she became iatimateii
acquainted with Mr.. Newton, whose reputation
was uE6iemished, and in good improving bust
ness. he protested attachment to Eliza D., the
lady through whose name he was introduced
TO mo, and lis not strange that he was accept
ca. Eliza D., was tho daughter Of reputable
parents, not wealthy, but possessing sufficient
OF this worlds goods TO ensure them comfort
and retirement in their neat mansion and no
family IN this vicinity were more "leoked up
10 than was the family of Mr.. D. Thus situat-
ed, enjoying tranquility and happiness, this
amiable family lived in the pretty village of w.
Connecticut River, in Vermont. Eliza was
good girl-indsed her beauty was not strik-
ing, out then her disposition, her mind, were
tne ornament of her character. She was loved
and revered by all who knew her, and was eel
enrated in the little world around her. She
was known by her attention to her parents, and
hor oenevclence to tho poor. Philip Newton
became intimate with the family Of Mr.. D. and
.he oid gentleman was pleased with his dsport-
Ihent, and was proud to receive him as tho fu-
ture husband eftheir darling child. Mrs. D., was
not SO well pleased, and demonstrated little
but finally yielded TO the opinion Of her beloved
husband, and finally Philip Newton was even
welcomed with pleasure by each individual of
that worthy family.
One year rolled into ths &c back ground. - and
fhiilP Newton led the pretty Eliza TO The altar
OF Hymen. They set out immedatsly for C.
wnere Mr. Newton lived, and took possession ~
the neat swelling he had provided Gho,,t ~ y,
year after witnessed the union of tba re-
pair, visited them. How was srrnr;ssp Pp y
SEQ such nsatness in the country. Their s;,,.'
l e. commanded beautiful view of The roIl;n.
Connecticut, and every thing around ther.
&c ~ testimony OF the perseverance and taste
a.. 'on' AND then within doors-thers wa.
81 ~ a little daughter was in the arms
OF Mrs Newton, and she held it towards -. 10
i 1 entered the house, and her countenan.a toIS
e"e pressure she felt. | cannot describe NV
leSenhgs as seheid the happiness which reign.
Gu uhcuroed within this pIeasan nj m.n,;o- Sir
sucn pleasure and enjoyment attended n,,r,i
81 me, then, says l. a wife I'll have "a 500,
arrive nome But ,ods afraid. and 80 g,vs !
!? ine IDEA OF binding myself for life. Tired
49,. resolved to try my fortune in |
= a..a: lana and without hesitation set ont
T. eue time round myself in New Orleaps-I
ION, devoted my time exclusively to {. ,,,or"
naKing Fortune and we're on rood ,.rnos
no she denied me not In three wears af,o,
ny arrival ia that hot place., fonnd
possession of I" five thousand - x.elfl
lougnt Of wanted to see moth ,.,-yi
4. tuynad =. 'oqi'" -ef, and deter
or-- .um OF luere in my wal
~ face and thoughts towards my
My course lay through the town of c., and
when | arrived in the neat village where three
years before witnessed such felicity, my heart
bounded with delight. The stage drove up to
he village inn, and proceeded to the house OF
ny old friend. Without ceremony blunder-
I'd into the sitting room but strangers were
here / excused myselfas well as practicable,
ind inquired for the residence of Mr.. Newton
A poor old house was pointed out to me, and
loon stood at the door. l knocked-twas
opened Eliza Newton was before me- en-
cred and seated myeeif near the fire. looked
gloomy. The pale cheek OF Eli
IA was in my sight. Oh how melancholy
little boy was playing upon the floor; and the
little Amelia l had left was gone. Poor Eliza
felt for, she seemed like another being. cast
my eyes around the smoky apartment, and on
a bed in dark corner lay Philip Newton. |
approached the sleeping man, and turning him
% the light, had sfull view of his countenanee.
That sods ehangedtOe. He was a drunkard, a
miserable loathsome drunkard.
It was not needful for me to ask why that
ovely woman loas So-Why the neat white |
mansion had been changed for the mean hut
No, twas not needsul. Twas rum; the dam
lable drug which is deaths first assistant the |
lrticle which destroys the noblest work of God.
Philip Newton was 4 confirmed drunkard-his
wife heart-stricken, miserable woman-his lit
lie children almost fatherless, and-and-'twas
enough. My heart never beat as then. de-
parted with a promise to call again-started for
ny native village, and learnt what my eyes
confirmed. Philip Newton began his destruc.
i've career by gambling, from thence to dissi-
patton; he began with perseverance, as if to
'un his course rapidly; It's evident what pro.
luced the downfall of his prospects-his all y =
I enquirsd within myself If Newton could be
'eformed. IT'S possible, thought !, and nv
esolution was formed. In two days was sit
ing by his scanty fire. He aoas sober then :
ut then that eye told his late frolic After
cling him the consequences of his condlct--of
40 ho upOu toNciy Wue-I
lis surviving child, he wept. Oh Albert, says
10, how gladly would l reform-come back
gain, could T. What binders, | asked, is there
ny cause why yeu cannot become a steady
nan' My reputation 10 gone, he replied, my
onfidcnce is lost, and what can do and the
runkard was choked for utterance But if
ou could obtain respectable employment,
would you be industrious and sober ? All, Sir,
ry me. Well, says |, your talents are above
health is rsry good, and if I
ould be assured you would fulfill your promise,
would-Assist me, Sir he said. Yes
Philip, would do all in my power to sring
GU back on the ground left you three wears
go. The man moved not, his head bent down
liz wife, his injured lovely wife-Oh, | shall
ever forget the look she fixed on me at that
aoment.
In four weeks from that time, was sstab.
shed in the D,ercantile business in the village
{ c., with Philip Newton for a partner. he
'as reformed, and continues so to this day.-
,lIza is changed as much as were tho dwellings
here met them some time before. Newton
changed.
BY the aid OF httls sask, have been the
cans ofrestorng an amiable family to society,
old friend from ruin, and a dear and much
we'd sister TO health and happiness. ALsERr.
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