The North-Carolina standard., 1837-07-12

RALEIGH, n. G.. WEI
Ithey stopped and one stood on his hind
[feet-they didn't bark, but ruined way
again" Our traveller smiled at the child's S
simplicity, while she continued to say!
4" o, sir, last night-O-whens I awoke in
Ithe middle of the night, o how glad !
twas! l thought I was close to home, for
| thought l heard the cattle trampling al
bout me. didn't see nothing, none of
Ethem had bells-and when / called Sta Y
land Bright they lay still; o, was glad
and my heart was beating-I lay very
estill too, to listen, and.so just dropped al
way asleep again: wasn't it pity +; they
were all gone in the morning. "Proyi-
6dence seems to have defended you in an
especial manner, my child, against hidden
dangers and DEATH" said The traveller.
Having carried his helpless charge an
j til daylight was gone, his fatigue was in,
Screased by the difficulty of walking an all
most trackless road in the dark, and the
smoon did not rise until near ten o'clock
4 At length he arrived at deserted log hut
within two miles of Trew's and being
almost exhausted, he determined to make
ia short stoppage to recruit. Here he
sthoughl to leave the child wrapped in his
blanket, whilst he should hurry on and
ssend Immediate reliet He struck a light,
epartook of some refreshments with her,
but found great difficulty in getting her to
sconseat to remain behind After he had
sprepared pretty comfortable bed for her,
Eand placed her snugly in it, he sat down
Ito watch until she should fall asleep. The
zmoon had just risen, and before he started,
she gently approached the child to find if
sshe were perfectly composed; he held the
Slight towards her, she opened her blue
seyes full upon him, she averted her head
Rand sobbed mop exclaimed the ira
sveller, "by all that's sacred 1, swear will
snot leave you behind. He forthwith
Sslung his axe and his gun, resumed his
kformer equipment, raised little Lydia from
! ssher lonely couch, and carried her safely
sto the looked for house Of entertainment.
sAlthough it was quite late, Captain Josiah
aTrew was easily aroused to admit the toll
worn traveller and his little companion,
) who now stood beside him at the threshold !;
something told him that it was more seem.
: ly that she should walk than be carried in
he house. He had also tied handker-
schief under her chin, in the fashion of the
gypsey head dress.
They were soon placed by comforta-
sble fire in a good house, we'll stored and
sblessed with hearty and hospitable land
lord. The females, as is the custom of
] the country, were speedily afoot and bust
lily preparing the required repast. We
. fancy we can see the mirthful countenance
Eofthe Factions Josiah, beaming with down
Fright exultation as he issued his multifari-
8ous orders for every Wand the house could
8aford to comfort the wearied travellers.
q We can also fancy that we see his features
Soverclouded and his eye glistening with
Sgenuine feeling as he related ,hatthe whole
kcountry side had been up in search of a
Mchild lost in the woods; that parties had
Egone in all directions. but without success
Rand that one of the people deeply distress
Used on the occasion, was now in the house
xOur traveller Immediately exclaimed thai
HProvidence had made him the happy in
Estrument of recovering that lost child who
s snow sat before them. Every one few
ground the little girl, examined and fondled
Aher, and vented exclama,ions Of amaze
q ment and satisfaction. During this. sud
Eden hustle person from the adjoining
Echamber rushed widely in among the
Mcompany, snatched the hand of little Lydia
Egazed on her for moment, then clasped
Cher to his bosom. It was her father
b What ascene was here what an over
Ehowing Of the finest feelings which adorr
a Humanity whata giddying interchange
gof those pure affections which spring from
asincerity and truth. But what tongue car
Etell, what pen pourtray the varied emotions
(Which 6eeted in rapid succession through
Nthe minds of that painful happy group
B The half frantic JOY and gratitude of the
Sparent-the wandering fits of delig ht o
sthe enfeebled little suferer-the consciou;
Eself-satisfaction of the deliverer-the off
&cious but sincere gratula,ions of the excl
steG inmates-must all be estimated by ths
& susceptibility of the reader. ..r
The. beautiful train of circumstance.
(which Providence employed in this affec
fling story is worthy of serious considera
9tion. If the traveller had passed Hart
mills when the people were stirring a
&broad; if Shin's creek had been bridged
'Ai the tree had fallen across; if he had hat
Eno gun when he thought bear was by
'xif these facts had happened the child Nigh
s. have perished.
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