Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-04-25

'tObSo ~ iiiu'j III ouNh COuuGAIOn, lie very
gravely added, that 'they were rally smart
gals, but he guessed aunt Polly and he
could get along, without any assistance of
the young 'uns." And so, at last, the vii
lage danes found, TO their chagrn, jena
than, with his somewhat venerable maiden
sister, who had long received land earlier
than JUST the familiar title above recorded,
managed matters to the entire satisfaction
of all. The little farm exchanged lis OK
hausted aspect for that of fertility and beau
ty while the ancient, but commodil
mansion seemed once more to renew It's
youth.
Never did Jonathan appear dsahFected
with his situation, excep when Giles Towns
end offered the "Red Lyon" tavern for sale
Jonathan had, as he expressed it, "a material
knack at tavern-kcepn'-and from his
knowledge Of human mater, could inlertain
folks in jest the perlitest way Imaginable"
SO thought his friends but Aunt Polly
declared she had ga moral antipathv'' to
taverns-and her good natured brother was
forced to yield.
Ii there was one situation that seemed
more peculiarly BETTING than another to
tue talents of Jonathan Dolttle, it certainly
was that Of host Polite by naiure-for
true politeness knows no rules of formal
etiquette, and consists wholly in desire TO
please-of cheerful, even temperament,
possessed Of large fund of merry anecdote,
he was such companion as one was loath
to leave, and whose company was again
willingly resought.
Though circumstances, the most obdu-
rate of which was Aunt Polly, denied Jona-
than the cred Lyon" they could not de-
give him Of society Aside from the vii
layers, some one or more of whom might
be found every evening discussing the
merits Of plentiful mug Of cider by his
cheerful fire, or when the season invited,
seated with him upon the old piazza-not
unfrequently were stranger guests present,
to share his hospitality.
ellis house was known to all the vagrant
train" and the only reward required for
his bounty was q patient listening to his
marvellous "travels,' and his disquisitions
on shuman natter This was his strong
hold. From his acquaintance with men,
acquired in his migratory profession, he
had learned much; nor is it to be marvelled
if he supposed he had learned all. He
had known trouble, and had subdued it
of their foiblcs and he desired that all
others should enjoy the benefits of what he
deemed his great experience. Some there
were-though few-who laughed at his
commonplace philosophy better had it
beer for them had they rather sought 10
practise it.
Thus were affairs. when our young life
began s'Uncle Jonathan" as he was
now invariably called, was one of our most
important villagers. Not Sunday passed,
but Uncle Jonathan might be seen in the
pew beside the minister's. Not Clown
meeting could be called, but he must be
there to preside; not purchase could be
made, but Uncle Jonathan must be con-
suited for advice. He was gradually de-
cining in the vale of years. Time had
touched his locks with silyery hue Yet
cheerlulness marked every feature of his
broad countenance, and ne was more than
ever the loved companion of the old and
young, while his honlely proverbs were
in every ones mouth, familiar as household
words But TO none was Uncle Jonathan
a more welcome friend, than to the younger
portion Of the community. Children we're
his delight He never knew the hurry of
business that forbade him to loiter for a
time, if any of his little friends were met
Not holiday or Saturday afternoon was
allowed TO 90 by, without our visiting
Uncle Jonathan. Nor was our visit I'M
expected The old man was always in
readiness for us, to live over again with US
mis- boyish days, and to enliven with the
cheerful tale while the more venerable
dame remembered our juvenile appettes
from the rich supply other larder
But time sped away on gilded wing, as
ever in childhood's years, and the auspi-
cious morning arrived when | was 10 be
sent away to school. l anticipated a visit
from Uncle Jonathan for never within my
memory had any one left for distant
school, or 10 learn a trade, or to engage in
any employment, without he called to give
him his parting advice for his ''settin' out. -
| was not disappointed Uncle Jonathan
came. The old man took his seat near
the door, and for time smoked his pipe in
silent sadness. The departure of any Of
our band, seemed TO cause void in his
heart. and had been so newhat of IA"
vourite. | noticed his sadness, and con-
lessed smilar gref-but youth is buoyant,
and my attention was chiefly engrossed
with the all. important preparations for de-
parture. At last the pipe was laid by, a
tear was brushed aside, and ! saw that