Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1839-05-02

ness would not allow him TO return; ne was
about twelve miles from Trew's and no house
between. The child was unable TO walk;
he rugged out a continuance by means OF his
hIanfei- and carried her forward ON his hack.
The delightful consciousness of performing
a good action buoyed up his spirits, and nerv-
ed his frame, and he beguiled the rigor OF his
laborious task by the prattle OF his little
founding, who had now become more
sprightly and free.
AS he iourneyed along, he inquired ii she
had seen any wild beasts in the woods; and
she answered, mo, did'nt-Only ohce-two
black dogs were coming to me; they were
NOT Mr.. Burpe's dogs they stcpt, and one
stood upon his hind feet they didn't bark,
but runn'd away again. Our traveller smiled
at the child's simplicity, while she continued
to saw; 90, sir, last night, when awoke IN
the middle of the night, . how glad was
! | thought was close to home, for heard the
cattle trampling about me. i couldn't see
nothing; none Of them had BELLS and when
called Star and Bright, they lay still. y,
was glad, and my heart was beating and
beating lay very still too. to listen. and so
lust dropt away asleep again. Wasn't it a
pity, they were all gone in the morning y
Providence seemst to have defended you in an
especial manner, my child, against hidden
dangers and death,' said the traveller.
Having carried his helpless child until
daylight was gone, his fatigue was increased
by the difficulty of walking on an almost
trackless road in the dark, and the moon did
not rise until near 10 o'clock. He at length
arrived at a deserted log hut, within two
miles of Trew's; and almost exhausted, he
determined to make short stoppage to re-
cruit. Here he thought to leave the child
wrapped in his blanket, whilst he should
hurry on, and send back immediate relief
He struck light, partook of some refresh
ments. but found great difficulty IN getting
her consent to remain behind. Alter ne
had prepared a pretty comfortable bed for
her, and placed her snngly in it, he sat down
to watch until she should fall asleep. The
| moon had Just risen, and before he started ne
gently approached the child to find it she
| were perfectly composed. He held the light
towards her she opened her blue eyes full
upon him, averted her head, and sobbed.-
"No =" exclaimed the traveller, "by all that
is sacred, I swear will not leave you be-
hind ;" He forthwith slung his axe and his
gun, resumed his former equipment, raised
little Lydia from her lonely couch, and car
ried her safely to the long -looked-for house
of entertainment. Although It was quite
late, Captain Josiah Trew was easily reused
to admit the toil-worn traveller and his little
companion, who now stood beside him at the
threshold for something told him that it was
more seenly that she should walk than be
carried into the house. He had also tied
handkerchief under her chin, In the fashion
of gypsy head dress. ..
They were soon placed by a comfortable
fire in good house, we'll stored, and blessed
with hearty and hospitable landlord. The
females, as It is the custom of the country,
were speedily afoot, and busy preparing the
required repast. We fancy we can see the
mirth.lit countenance of facetious Josiah
beaming with exultation, as he issued his Or
ders for every Wand the house could afford
to comfort the weary travellers. we can al.
so fancy that we see his features o'erclouded
and his eye glistening with genuine feeilng
as he related that the whole country SIDE mad
been up in search of child lost IN the
woods that parties had gone IN oil dircc;
tons, but unhappiIy without success, ana
that one Of the people, deeply distressed on
traveller Immediately exclaimed that Prov.
dence had made him the happy instrument
Of recovering that lost child. who now sat be-
fore them. Every one flew round the little
girl, examined and fondled her, and vented
| EXPLANATIONS of amaze and satisfactlon.-
During this sudden hustle, person from the
adjoining chamber rushed wildly in among
the company, snatched the hand of little
Lydia, gazed on her for moment, then
clasped her TO his bosom. 1t was her father !!
What O, scene was here! what an over
flowing of the finest feelings which adorn
humanity what gratifying interchange OF
those pure affections which spring from sin.
Certify and truth But what tongue can tell.
what pen portray the varied emotions which
fitted in rapid succession through the minds
Of that painfully happy group. The hall.
wandering fits Of delight of the. enfeebled
little sufferer, the conscious self-satisfaction
of the deliverer, the officious but sincere
CALCULATIONS of the excited inmates, must all
be estimated by the susceptibility Of the
reader.
The beautiful train of circumstances which
| Providence employed in this affecting story
is worthy of serious consideration. If the
traveller had passed Harris Mills when peo-
pie were stirring abroad if Shin Creek had
been bridged if the tree had fallen across
If he had no gun when he thought bear
was by; if these facts had happened, the
child might have persisted.
Female Intrepidiiy.-Durin the fire, on
Saturday night last, the occupants of one Of
the buildingslin Rose Alley, in the hustle and
confusion OF saving their little effects from
the devouring element, and after being driv-
en- out by the flames, boy about A years
old, remained yet asleep in the upper part Of
the house-the mother. after hearing of the
situation of her child, rushed through the
flames, and seized her sleeping boy, and no
sooner had she gained the object for which
she was willing to risk her life, than it was
discovered that all means ofescape were cut
off save that of leaping from the second story
window with her child, which without mo-
ment's hesitation was done, without any ma
terial injury to herselfor child.-AlbGnyJour
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