Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-19
THE FOREST FOUNDING.
From the 81. Andreps Standard.

ieCt OF embeIllShed detail, yet VIC
hear of occurrences so touching and pathetc IN
their nature as 10 awaken our sympathles, and
interest us in their narration. or such nature
is that which we now present to the reader
Mr. Charles Bearghan left the norm east part
of this Province short time ago, anu 'ooh "ila'
is called the upper road from FREDERICTON 10 o.
Stephens, on his way to the Unlted states: VII
the 9Th of August, he passed the thriving village
at Hartt,s Mills on the Russia gonls very early IN
the morning. and expected to reach Trew's ia
vern, at the Piskahagan by night Properly
eouipped for the woods, furnished with sultanie
provisions, his blanket, his axe slGng Denind,
and his gun on his shoulder. he trudged gally
along until he arrived at Shinn's creek, which Is
unbridged, and was at that time much s"oiieh
with late rains.
A woodman seldom hesitates at such obsta-
cles; he proceeded up the bank OF the stream
and set about telling tree across it, to serve as
a temporary bridge; it swung aside IN ialllhg,
and launching into deep water, II moved away
maestically down the stream. our lraVeher
"iooked and looked, and wist not whatto do"
He was not inclined to resume the axe, and there
fore resolved to proceed up stream, IN hopes oil
finding a favorable place ioI crossing. Al
length he arrived at one Of those placid-looklng
pools which form deep stretches in our rivers and
are generally termed still water places Here
he made a kind of raft sufficient to bear up ms
clothes and gun; and keep them dry, Whlle he
swan over and drew them after him: He was
soon busily engaged in rehabihng his limbs, ana
refreshing himself with bit oil biscuit, seated
on the lowcry margin Of natural meadow
which extended along the banks of the steam,
when his ear was started by a whining noise re-
sembling the sounds frequently uttered by young
bears. He instantly seized the gun, examined
the touchhole and reprinted; then clapplng the
ball into the barrel,
"with look intent,
sand eye and ear attentive bent"
he cautiously stole towards the spot whence the
sounds issued. They were no longer uttered.
but he now and then heard cracking noise
among the undcrhruSh and perceived witch
ing motion Of the twgs and spray, but could not
discover who caused them. Convinced, how
ever that he had some animal to encounter, his
gun was at his shoulder and his finger on the trlg-
ger. He then silently reasoned with himself
whether or not he should fire at random but eX-
perience cautioned him against so rash an &C
ton, for no animal is more furious than
wounded bear. As thus he unused. his eyes be-
came suddenly dilated, his heart throbbed VIC
ently, he raised himself erect, and let the but of
his gun drop quickly to the ground! Behold.
among the raspberry bushes-and seen through
the inersces Of their many twinkling leaves
Of dewy grecn-he sees a beautiful infantile
arm fitfuily stretched out and little taper I'M
gers pluckng rich, ripe, crimson fruit
After he had experienced the first ifush oil the
mingled emotions of surprise at the eXtraordl-
nary sight-of horror at the bare idea OF his
gun and his intended act-and OF pleasure IN
the expectation of meeting society in these deep
and solemn solitudes. our traveller advanced
and behed little girl about seven years old, Sc
dulously engaged in pulling and eating OF the
abundant wild berries which were spread in
great variety over that naturally rich and YER
dant spot. She appeared 10 be an interesting
child: her clothes had respectable look, albeit
they were most woefully rent and worn; hel fair
hair played in disordered ringets over her
cheek, which was begrimed and pale, and her
soft blue eyes were red with weeping. She
burst out into wild hysteric wailings which sunk
suddenly into convulslve sobs.
The traveller was lost in utter amaZement
and hemmed aloud, to attract the child's atten-
ton Alarmed, in her turn, at his appearance
half habited as he was, she screamed, fled
few steps, fell, and covered her face with her
hands He was quickly by her side, and used
the kindest and most soothing expressions 10
gain her confidence and calm her fears. she
had fallen more from bodily weakness than
from fear, although she had been greatly alarm
ed at the unexpected appearance OF the Stran'
ger. AT length she ventured to look up, and
with sweet but languid smile, and slowly and
family, o now-l am sure you will not XIII
me- "ki you! God forbid" was the full
hearted reply. so! Pm very tired; fve been
very hungry, Out got plenty IdsDelIleS uele. L
only eat the goody ones; never take them as
have the spider on 'em; mother bid me not to-"
Where is your mother, my dear child2" ca
eerly enquired the traveller, and he was answer
ed in great simplicity, "shes at home, sir, |
guess: but nam don't know where be; ! can't
find out the way home ever so long" What,
nv child, have you strayed and are lost? Come
to that flowery knoll with me: God has sent me
to preserve your life: come and will give you
some nice biscuit and bit of meat you are
weak and worn, but will take care of you"
The innocents soul burst forth in flood OF
grateful tears not attended with that hysterc
affection which she had lately suffered She
derived great relief from weeping, and prepar-
ed to follow her new benefactor but the excite
ment she had just experienced, acting on her
sensitive, delicate, and exhausted frame, had
shaken every nerve and completely Frustrated
her strength. She was unable to walk, but the
kind and generous Bearghan carried her to the
bank of the river, where he had left his little
store, and judiciously RECALLED her with spare
and gradual portions of food
As soon as she was moderately refreshed, her
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