Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-01-10
From the Boston Mercantile Journal.
THE CHRISTMAS WEDDING

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voyage ofeighteen months 10 the East Indies.
in the good ship Tompion. of which he was
second mate-and as soon as the shin was
discharged, he obtained leave to be absent
few weeks on visit to his friends, who re.
sided in beautiful village in the valley Of
the Connecticut. When he babe farewell
20 Captain Seawall, that worthy man, who
regarded James as son, and felt deeply in
terested in his welfare, give him a Bit of ad-
vice.
"rll tell you what it is, James," said he
'you are going home, and will doubtless see
many old acquaintance of both sexes in the
course of your visit-and il you are wise.
you will get spliced before you get back
Some folks say that sailor has no business
with a wife This is an error-a sailor
should let slip no opportunity ofgetting well
married A prudent, virtuous wife, will not
only always make his home welcome-and
with her smiles, compensate him for all his
dangers and sclfdenials when abroud-but
her image deeply impressed on his mind,
will act as talisinan to preserve him from
the vortex of dissi patton and RIGHTEOUSNESS,
and TO guard him from the temptations which
so often beset the path of the sailor. 1t is a
hard case. James, if sailor is TO be deprived
OF the comforts Of matrmony, which are not
denied to the lubberly landsman A home
joyous home, Frightened with the smiles
OF affection, is more important to sailor
than andsman. Get married-James, get
married Look around you when you get
home, for tight little country cra6-witb
handsome run, and neatly rigged--run
boldly along side-throw your graphing
irons on board-and then see that She is well
Manned you roguel"
"Get married ?" muttered James to him
self, as he wendell his way TO the Stage Of
fice-"what does the old man mean 2" 1t is
easier SAID than done. | will think of it
but there's no hurry am only twenty-five
yet"
1t was about ten o'clock, on a clear,
and cold evening in the month of De-
cember, when the stage sleigh, in which
James Campbell had taken passage, reached
the village, IN which the young mariner
was born. The moon shone brightly in the
heavens, and her silver beams were reflect
ed by the surface ofthe snow, causing night
almost to rival day,so far as quantity OF light
was concerned-and TO surpass il in beauty
and splendor. James ionged to be with his
parents and sisters, and after ordering his
baggage to be deposited in the bar-room Of
the tavern. he fastened with eager steps
along cross-road toward the old family
mansion, whch was situated on an eininence.
about three quarters of mile from the tav-
ern He had accomplished about half the
distance, when he was astonished at hearing
the loud and piercing shrieks OF female
and the brave and chivarous sailor, always
ready to relieve distress, and extend help
ing hand to the weak and oppressed, eager
ly rushed forward to Learn the cause OF the
cries which reached his ears
lie soon reached the spot from whence
the sounds proceeded&founda woman s,rug.
Cling with rufiian. who was endeavoring
TO prevent her loud and constant cries for
succor-James seized the fellow by the col
lar with giants grasp-and as the scoun-
drel turEec with savage fury upon the delen-
der Of outraged innocence, without saying
word, the young and vigorous sailor gave
him no very gentle tap on the side of his
head, which laid him senseess on the
ground. James found, on inquiry, that he
had rescued young and gentle maiden,
from the insults and outrages of fiend in
human form--who, insligated by the de.
mon Intemperance had waylaid her on her
return from neighbours house for the pur-
pose of pressing upon her his odious suit
The scorn and contempt with which she
treated him, had excited his indignation
and she was compelled TO call for assistance
against the attacks of the monster The
maiden to whose assistance be had thus gal
lantly rushed, he soon recognized as Harriet
Williams, lovely, lively, laughing giil,
the daughter of a near neighbor of his faith
er's and an intimate friend, and almost CON
slant companion OF his sister Maria.
Some persons, attracted by Harret's cries
for assistance, had approached the spot-the
drunken'rufian was secured and escorted 10
the house ola magistrate. from whence be
was semitic prison for examination on The fol-
lowing day.
Harriet soon recognized her deliyerer, &
in expressive language, and with sweet
musical voice. which formed wonderful
contrast with the gruE gutteral sounds,
which he had been in the habit Of listening
10 for many months previous, gave ullerance
TO the grateful feelings which had taken pos
session of her heart He accompanied her
home, and when he had taken leave Of her,
and was once more, with rapid steps, lessen;
ing the distance which separated him from
his parents, he caught himself muttering--
~ am by no means sure that Captain Sea-
wall is not more than half right after ALL
always thought be was a sensible man.
1t is needless to say that James Campbell
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