The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-08-02
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From Temperance Fables.I
THE SENTINEL AND THE SPY.

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THE SENTINEL AND THE SPY
A sentinel having been placed one day TO guaru
a certain fort, and see that no improper inuuuerS
ca;ned an enterance, was accostcd BY spy, sent
bv the enemy to find out if possible, where the Tor
,ress might be assaed with success; and as he APP
peared in the garb and with the counenance OF
simple countryman, the sentinel had no suspicion
of The cheat. He however was determined to be
very vigilent, and say nothing that could compton,
Use the safety of his charge
J" You have very important place to take care
OF hero,'' said the spy.
"very," replied the sentinel.
"And YOU have very brave and watchfuf set
of comrads?"
every" replied the sentinel again.
uAnd think you must be very thirsty this hot
weather. continued the spy.
"Very," answered the seminal once more.
So far the sentinel thought no had SAID nothing
that could by any possibility be turned to his dis
advantage, and determined not to utter another
word. But the spy thought differently, and feit
satisfied from the last answer that he should ac-
complish his scheme.
"Poor man. said the spy, 81 feel for you very
much; have got some drink in bottle here, to
which you are very welcome, and which am
sure will much refresh you
The sentinel answered not a word; but as he
thought draught of liquor to thirsty man, could
not possibly endanger the safety of the fort, he
accepted the offer, and put the bottle 10 his mouth
Upon tasting it, he found it to be very pleasant,
and so drank off the whole of the contents
The spy departed, and the sentinel, shoulderng
his musket marched backwards and forwards be
fore the gate OF the fortress, usual. But after
little time, he began feel giddy and drowsJ,
A. ~ nnlI oil uFn-
ill at last he fairly laid himself down, and fell fast
asleep.
The liquor was of an intoxicating nature, and
the poor sentinel could not resist its effects The
spy knowing very we'll what would happen, called
together his comrades, and marched hastily TO-
wards the fortress, where they found the sentinel
asleep on the ground him they immed iatey stab
bed to the heart; and the garrison had no no.
tice of the enemies approach, they were taken
by surprise, and all of them slain taken pris
oners
MORAL.
We cannot be too vigilant in guarding against
the first approaches of the tempter; for sing lie
word may expose weak point, and show the
enemy where he may be able to subdue us and a
single action, that seems very harmless, may lead
to our ruin. Many young man has begun life
with the determination TO be very discreet and
watchfnl in his conduct, blu. who has been thrown
off his guard by willy companion, and then
betrayed into sin.
GRANDMoTHER's EVENING ADMoNI
TION.
The day is departed and night is come on,
The Beasts and the Birds their shelters gone,
And Children with WEAKNESS scarcely keep,
Their senses from slumber, their eye>lids from
sleep.
But let not head on its pillow be prest,
No eye>d be closed, and no temple take rest,
Till praise and pray'r have been oherd to heaven.
For the blessings of life and flight which are
given.
Ere darkness came over the earth like cloud,
heard the sweet birds singing joyful and loud;
They seemed to my mind to be thanking the Lord,
Who preserv'd and who fed them all day from his
board.
Shall praise bo sung by the bird and the brutes
Shall the robin be tunefu and children be mute,
Who can see, feel, and speak, while the blossoms
and trees,
Bear life, health, and blessing, every breeze'
Who have parents or Friends to instruc, their
young minds,
In the precepts and duties enjoyed to mankind,
Who are promised their prayers will be answered
and heard.
BY God who can never depart from his word.
Then who wonld be sleepy and sink their bed
Without petition of thanksgiving said9
No, to God let pray that His will may be done,
And preserve US in peace for the sake of His Son.
AMUSING STORIES.
JUVENILE BENEvOLENCE.
There widow of slaughtered crcumstan-
in a village of New Jersey, who was left with
two little boys and girl dependent on her fol
support She had one winter just provided the
elder with new pair of shoes, by which he had
been much grat6ed; when one cold morning,
very poor little boy came in to ask for charity He
was cold and shiverng, and his naked feet appea
ed to the sympathy Of little Daniel. His mother