Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1842-06-30
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THE RECLAIMED |
Lnr MAS z N. eRGEswoon ]
concluded from our Lass
Or, WOman's Fidelity Rewarded,

ton ana pam, SATURDAY hI5hi l"uhu WIZ
"A. unusually depressed in mind. Her
cheek was pale and wan her ernaciG-
ted frame was worn down by oyer ex-
ertion, ncessan, toll and perpetual anx-
!, icty She felt that shG was no longer
equal to the task that had been imposed
upon her. Hope, which had long buoy.
ed her up, had become obscpled by Y
dense cloud. A gloom Of impeneIrablq
darkness surrounded her. The days ot
happiness TINT she had nattered herseIi
might yet be hers, she now felt assured
would never dawn From this dcspoad-
/ ing state, she was aroused by the early
return Of A Abortion. This was the first
evening he had spent at home for
months. Mrs. A. thought he had net
been drinking so much as usual. Ilo
conyersed more freely, and with more
clearness. The cloud was lifted up, and
hope Geain appeared to stimulate hptto
renewed cxeriions, and gayq her almost
supernatural strength 10 perform her
household duties, and by chceriulness tG
render him as happy as was in her pow
Ter.
The next day, Sunday, he remained al
home all day. Mrs. "A and her chillre1
attended church. After their return, ono
of the little girls glided softly NJ to her
father, and looking in his face. said, GA
ther, are you SICK to-day 2" lie answer.
ed, "No," while a slight blush spiHsed
| his countcnance. Assuming more con
flence, she said, go! father,' wfi
you had been at meeting with us, this
afternoon, for am sure you wou j havs
cried for every one cried that was ~
the meeting house ~
"For what I" he asked.
Because" replied she, "thc minis
ter told q story about man, that in q
fit Of intoxication, which ny Sunday
School teacher says means 'crased 'cdh
rum,' killed his wife and four little chill
drea, one n sweet little babe six monih4
old"-(Mrs Albcrton observed her
husbands countenance alter, and she
rose hastily in order to check the child,
\ but the little praitler continued )-'Jusf
as old as our dear little Willie was when
he died last winter -
"My God - exclaimed Alberton ris-
ing, "Iam The man
Mrs. A. laid her hand on her hus.
bands mou,n, and told tho little gnl t9
take the childroD out a while.
81 sec, =" said Albcron, 81 see il al,
| haye not yet been degraded in The eyes
of my children and to yoIr prudence
and kindness, Amanda, am indebted
for this saijsfaciion!' Then With z
wild vehcmcnco he added, "Bpt, my
God what less have done than this
man ] have murdered tho peace anq
happiness of the best of wives hnv2
caused my daughter TO seek home
among strangers ! And | hayo NE
death of our infant boy ~
"iIold =" said Amanda, "you DC
yourself injustice"
Without seeming TO hear her, ha
rushed out ofthe house, and ran furious
ly through the streets Mrs. \ lbcrtoP's
first impulse was to follow him, bpt sh9
was unable to proceed. She fell upon
the floor, aud remained inscnslble tI!y
she was reused by the children. Az
soon rs she received sufficient strength.
sho said, liiiug her eyes TO hea'cp--
ooh, heavenly Father, guide ne, sps-
lain me ia this dreadful hour -
Night drew her sable curtains, but
tAlborton did not return, nor could shR
gain the slightest Information respecting
him. The clock numbered eleyPn
/ The lights were eNtlnguIshcd III WF
village, and all nature seemed hushrf
to quiet, aud undisIurbed reposo, save
tho occasional barking of n dog, or tho
crcakiug of the door on is hinges ma
Mrs. Aberton opencdjt often, in h't
anguish and desire 10 learn the fate oi
her husband. But no relief came
Every moment seemed an hour, aDf
she became more and more nervous.
The lcasl noise would cause thrill ol
fear to shoot through her veins, and 2
cold clanmy sweat to start Instantly ~
her sliickeD broy !
| The clock had tolled two hours pnsi
! midnight Uhcn she was startled 10y tho
,,tl,ut of whg,ls. and the sound ul vol