Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-05-08
From the Pennsylvania Democrat.
ORPHAN WOOD CHOPPER.

hnOn Hllcc1 OF clgNtCcH years ago, ldiilNy re-
siding in Fayctte County, the father aud mother
ofwhom died of an epidemic then prevalent, lcav
ing three children, two sons and daughter, in a
iolorn and destitute situation. BY this melancholy
event, the management and support Of the family
chiefly rested on the elder brother, then about
eighteen years of age. Brought up to industry by
his poor and pons parents, he did not for mo-
ment despair, but believed that the Almighty who
had deprived them of their earthly protector, for
purpose known only TO himself, would watch over
them in a rlendless and destitute situation, aud
provide for them, with proper industry on their
part. AT that time, the choppng OF wood at the
furnaces, offered the most constant employment,
and he cOud have the company Of his little brother
and sister, to whom he was much attached. Hay
ing left the small log cabin which had been for
many years occupied by their parents, and which
was endcarcd TO them by the recollection Of many
past events, they bctook themselves, with their
little ALL to the coaing ground Of nelghboring
farmer, and become the tenants OF a cherries
| tenement, compared with the one they had left.
| During the day, the elder chopped wood, and the
younger, assisting, far as his strength would
permit, while the sister attended TO the domestic
concerns OF their but. In the evenings, and on
| days when the weather would not admit Of out
door employment, the elder brother, who had re-
| ceved tolerable English education in the life
time OF his parents, taught the brother and sister
| and his exertons were not spent III vain as the
sequel will show.
With economy and proper management, at the
expiration OF few years, they had accumulateda
| small fund IN money, andupon consultation, they
determined to invest il in a piece of Western Land.
AT that time the attention of emigrants was directed
Principally to Indiana, as Offering the greatest in.
ducelnents. Thither then, the elder brother was
| to 60 tor the purpose of locating a home.
Having taken an atiectionate leave Of those he
! most dearly loved on earth, departed to the Mo-
nonga hela river, where he obtained passage on
a Tat boat bound for Cincinnati, and in due
! time arrived at that place in safety. He was di-
rected to seek the Wabash country, for the most
fertile lands in the state. Early the next morning
he set out tor Nlncennes, where the principal Land
| Othce tor that region was located. Little expe
rlenced IN lourneyng on foot, and buoved up with
the pleasing idea Of getting home for himself
n and those whom he had left some hundred miles
behind, but whose welfare and happiness, identi-
he'd with hls own, kepta place in bis recollection
Il he pushed on at rate, too great even for an
accomplished Pedestrian to withstand. His ankles
became swollen and his feet much bli>ered.
Aware Of his scanty means, and his great desire
to accomplish his end, he felt unwilling TO lose
time, and continuing, aggravated the impairment,
until he was scarce able even to hobble along.
Thus situated, he became depressed in spirits,
} and almost ready to sink under de,pOndency, when
he was overtaten on the road nv a plain farmer
looking gentleman on horseback. The hor>cman,
; On coming up, thus acco>ted him in benevolent
and kind manner. "Ioung man, you appear
lamc and not well calculated to make much pro-
gre>s on Journey" To which the young man
replied, informing him OF the cause Of his lame
ness-that he was bound for the land office nj Y IN
ceuncs, for the purpose urcnterinw pin of land
As home for himself and Il younger brother and
sister, whom he had left orphen> IN Fayete coun-
tv. Pennsylvania, but that he had almost des-
paired reaching It IN his present crippled situation
A The gentleman on horseback quickly replied
:, ave have the same destination, | am also bount
5 for Nincenne>-ltS yet twenty mlle--here noun
: mu horse and ride from hlther. | am much more
i able to walk than You, IN your deSa%reahle Sua'
a tom" The young man after urgent solicitation
= placed himself in the saddle, and the PLAIN gentle
man took it foot the rest of the distance to VIM
= cennes, where they arrived about nightta!l. Ir
t the morning, the stranger again accosted IN,
d Young man,-"Yo You told me yesterday on Our Jour
ney, that your object was to enter piece of land
9 have some knowledge of the country, It's loca
ton and advantages-lf you will accept my aid
h | will 90 with you to the land office and select
piece for you. 1t will save YOU good deal o
7 trouble and some expense" The offer was cheer
. fully accepted, and they proceeded to the oiIic
and ma e the entry. BIT imagine the chagrin a NJ
disappointment of the young man, when he cam
d 10 pay the money TO the receiver, TO learn Tin
d amount was deficient five dollars, owing to
= counterfeit 10 that amount. "a friend in need i
,> a friend indeed" Tho stranger percevng tn
,c dilemma OF the young man, immediately said
If "Be of GOOD Checr-yOu informed me that Won Wer
d an orphan-tha' You have come several hundre
;, miles in search ef home for yourself and q bro
:. ther and sister. fon shall not lie DISAPPOINTED
r. gives pleasure Ia assist the orphan and de,
# tilutc Here are ten dollars which will enable yo
l. 10 clear ont your land and pay your way, INT
Won can Obtain employment, and aS have &C
omnances here, shall sceI, ont place for yol
: lie did 80 and obtained one-and the young ma
. continued IN il until he had accumulated some mo
% nev, which he RENTED TO his brother and sister
and enabled them to Join him. The piece of Ian
proved to re a valuable one-now finely improve
Is and occupied by the elder brother and his tamil
., Respected and esteemed by their ncighbors. TIL
III sister was happily married, and is enjoying tn
! comforts otllte, ON farm in the same NEG hhor
Is hood. The younger brother possessing the cont
dence of his ieow-czens has been elected an
~ is now performing the duties Of highly RESPONSE
l. bic office.
J, Reader who was the stranger, that good ma
> that plain republican, who so de,interestedl
= slept forward, and IN the hour OF need a>>is,e
" these orphans, and enabled them 10 fit themselvt
comfortably in life. Does not Your bosom swc
with gratitude for so noble a deed?
III NV friends, that stranger, that good plain re
81 publican was Gen. HARRISON, He who ha
n been governor Of IA State, the commander OF ar
mics, had fought many battles in his colntrys caiis
n and never lost one, did not acquire the supcrci
lious dcmcanor, which those in power, too ire
10 qnently do. lie Is still the plain republican, eve
u ready to assist the poor and needy with his purs
- and his counsel
" Rcader-the above is no fiction, There al
, those vet residing IN Fayette county who remen
st Der these poor orphan children, and sholud yo
:, ever meet with them they will relate to you, fror
III Overlooking and greatfl hearts, this worthy dee
~, of the good Gen. HARRISON.
y This is the man whom the "peopc" are abo
o. TO call to preside over the dlsncs of this grc
Republic. Is he not worhey OF 7! ORrHA
IN
SUPPOSED MURDER. Mr.. Jacob May, of Il
firms OF Nav a. Dubois, and Dubois, Pain x Go
l merchants and miIlers Of Lawrcncevllle, lllmoi
,se arrived in this city on the 29h March. lie wro
i'll, 10 his partner three days after, stating that
ice was very sick and had taken lodgings IN Charl
street to avoid the noise Of the town. That
md had sent $4,000 in drafts to the American +
her Company for acceptance by a Stranger and w
zen fearful concerning them, and enlreatcd his tren