Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-12-07

Indeed, II was fortunate ' went in and il 4
affords me more real pleasure now to be con.
scious OF having done ihls act. when think of
the Joy IT gave those people than il would TO
possess oil the wealth Of Crnsus'
Several Year, had passed since the evening
on which Mr.. Saunders had placed the purse
oil gold IN the hand of Thomas Cornwall the
head OF the then suffering family and time il
appeared had, IN great degree, reversed the
fortunes of both. Cornwall had received a
large legacy from relative in foreign land
and entering into business aud riune smiling
upon hun, he became very wealthy though
he never forgot the kind hearted man who Wis
tied his house when disease had Frustrated
his family, and starvation seemed about to hur-
~ them into eternity. He had learned the
name of his preserver. but not thinking to ask
Tor his residence, was unable TO find any trace
of him.
have said the fortunes Of both we're re-
versed IN great measure, and so they were.
Saunders had gone too deeply into business
had spcculated too largely and by pressure
in the MONEY market, aud various losses, he
was reduced almost to poverty. His name
soon appeared on the nsolvent list in the
newspapers Cornwall saw it, and having
learned his residence resolved to visit him i'm
medately. Accordingly Mr.. Cornwall went
TO his house; he was surprised TO find il clos
ed. He approached the door and rang The
bell a servant admitted him, and when he
asked for Mr. Saunders he was told that that
individual was very i'll. He requested to be
conducted to his bed, which was granted
Saunders was in the last stage Of his disease.
Cornwall approached the bed and took him
by the hand. The visiter was recognized, and
for moment neither spoke Mr.. Saunders n t
length broke silence by saying. now il is me
that is stricken down
u what is there that can do for you. said
Cornwall, grasping the hand of his dying
friend. Il am wealthy now, and will spend
the last cent Of my fortune if it can aid you
'Ah my friend said Mr.. Saunders, my
days Of comfort are over: little longer and |
shall want no more of this worlds blessings
} ! know it feel IT too plainly 10 be mistaken.
!, have but one favor TO ask--if it be granted
will die in peace. We came here from dis
tant country. and our friends and relations are
. there. am now poor and my wife will be
destiiute--will you c friend TO her and my
. sweet child when SIN no more
oh fear not for them; they shall share
my fortune with me, and will suffer rattle,
; than they shall know want said Cornwall, as
' the tears rolled down his cheek--nnd there
/ was an earnes,ness in his expression which
I left no doubt on the mind Of the diving man.
C Cornwall resolved to stay 10y his bedside
] and administer to his wants so long as he need
n ed assistance, but this was not long. A few
C hours swept by aud Charles saunders was ut
v more. And none mourned more deeply thar
Cornwall: not even his wife who was left DIES
> ttute OF n home--Of every thing, save hus
I bands friend. To Cornwall however, it wa.
{ some consolation TO know that he had arrived
/ in time to calm the closing hours Of his friend
and administer peace and happiness to the de
$ parting soul
! After the funeral obsequies were over, anc
b Mrs. Saunders somewhat revived from tb,
: shock which she had received in the death q
d her husband, Mr.. Cornwall entreated her I,
a take up her residence in his family, that h,
l. might be near TO attend to her wants She a
d first hesliated--her mind revolied al the de
h of being dependent on another for her subsist
d ence. But what could she do She was poo
e IN every variety Of the term, and besides WA
e III delicate health; and when she thought q
IT her sweet boy and the suferings he must un
r, dergo if she refused this kind mans assistance
&c she readily accepted his offer. And with
IF heavy heart she babe adieu to that stated
,r mansion which she had but few years prev
GUS cH'tlcu as llc newly UldifltN Nlle OF on
.e OF the wealihiest merchants in the CITY,
l. With one more scene our story closes. Mr..
Is Saunders was seated in the parlor of Mr.. Corn
| walls dwelling, when Miss Sarah Cornwa
., entered 10 welcome the new member of the
- family. With a full heart she extended tIl
d hand of friendship and protection to the unfor
ID tuate widow, who. she observed on first or
n tering, started back as if something unpea,
s ant had occurred to her mind aud atrlbu
as ing il to her reversed situation the tears star
" ed to the eye. of Miss Cornwall as she said
II BE not unhappy-we can appreciate yo,
ht condition we were once the most desiitu
~ of beings--be not discouraged, we are n
re friends Of the unfortunate, and YOU shall ne
IN or know what IL is 10 want while We have NJ
So thing 10 give
IL 1t is true Mrs. Saunders was almost owe
ia come at the appearance of Ms, Cornwall l;b
,e, IL was not for the remembrance of their H.
Is, wealth. She recognized in the daughter
sn her protector, the poor beggar glrl whom 81
an had spurned from her door and II was d
hl thought of her conduct, when conIrasied ~,
that Of the beggar grl,' that caused the
voluntary shudder. She was nos the "a
he Dltaut and she remembered her (psmc, de