Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-03-07

| iahJJ hlo NuOy nus pOuBIY sustained
him. and by her own labor procured maintenance
Tor herself and him. But she is old and feeble as
! you now soe
Then turning to group OF silver locks and
fhrcadbare coats, he continued These are soldiers
OF the revolution. They were all sons of rich
men ihey went out IN their young strength TO
| defend their oppressed country. They endured
| hardshps, tolls, and suflerings, md such as we
hardly deem it possible for men 10 endure and
I'VE they returned home Mt the close of the war.
| nnIned IN their limbs, and with broken constitu-
tIons, TO mud their patrimonies DESTROYED by fire.
or te chances OF war, or their property otherwise
hlrhed and wrested from them And these wor
Thy men live in poverty and neglect in the land
Tor me prosperity of which they sacrificed their
all. These venerable ladies' are wives of these
patriots and widows of others who hive gone 10
their reward. They could tell tales that would
'h,iii your heart and make it better. This is the
celebrated and learned Dr. b, who saved hun
dreds OF lives during the spotted epidemic But
ms great success reused the anmosity of his med
zeal brethren, who succeeded in running his prac-
tice, and when blindness came upon him he was
forgotten by those whom he had delivered from
death This lovely creature is his only child, and
sue is motherless. She leads him daily by the
nahd, ana earns the food she sets before him.
Yet her learning and accomplishments are won
deriul, and she is the author of those exouisie
poems which appear occasionally in the -
magazine, These children were orphaned i'm in
nancy ny the Asiatlc cholera, and thor hearts
ha'o seIdoin been cheered by smile, or their
paIa'es RECALLED by delicious food. Now dry your
eyes, love, and lead on to the dining room.
one obeyed, and Notwithstanding her emotions
me humping OF coarse shoes, and rafting of
STICKS, crutches and wooden legs behind her, well
bigli thfeW her into another indecorous laugh
10 ulVert her attention she glanced over the ia
pie There stood the dishes for which her bus
pahu had stipulated, in the shape of two mon
s'rous, homely looking meat pies, and two enor-
nous planters of baked meats & vegetables. look
ing like mighty mountains among he delicate Vi.
ands mat she had prepared for the refined compa-
ny winch she expected. She took her place and
prepared to do the table honors, but her husband.
alter short thanksgiving TO Bountifil God, nd
dressed the company with Now brethren, help
yourselves aud one another, 10 what you deem
preferable. will wait on the Children
hearty and jovial meal was made. the minis
Ter setting the example, and as the hearts of the
Old soldiers were warmed with wine they BECAME
garrullous aud each recounied some wonderful
or thrilling adventure of the revolutionary war
ana the Old ladies' told their tales of privation and
SUFFERING ahd lnterwove with them the histories
OF fathers, brothers, or lovers, who died for liber
ty.
Mrs N was sobbng convulsiyely when her
husband came round, and touching her shoulder,
whispered,
my love, shall we have dancing" Tba, word
with Its ludicrous association, fairly threw her in
% mysteries, and she laughed and wept at once
When she became quiescent Mr. N thus
Addressed the compapy
lear my friends that you will think my wife
frivolous, inconsistent creature, and | must
therefore, apologize for her. We were married
only last fall, and have attended several CAV par
les, which our rich neighbors gave i'm honor of
'ur nuptihls and my wife thought it would be gen
eel TO give dinner in return. | consented on
conditions, one of which that | shou ld invite
he guests. so being protested minister OF him
Who was made SO Iowly in heart | followed the
words of command, But wien thou makest a
east Tor the poor, the manned, the lame the blind
you all recollect the passage. Mrs. N not
moving who her guests were was highly delight.
ed with the ruse | have provided and do not
'elieve there has been so noble and honorable a
ompany assembled this winter. My wife desired
lew furniture, lest we should be deemed parsi.
nolious Ipledged myself to expend one thou
and dollars in manner more pleasing to our
uests, and which should obyiate any such mpu-
Rlion.'
Then addressing the children, he said
You will each be removed Tomorrow to ex-
client places, and if you continue to he ndustr-
us, and perfectly honest in word and deed, you
ill become respectable members of society," To
gu, DIR. B., under God, owe my life. | did
OF know your locality, neither had | heard of
our mlsiortunes until few days since. | can
N'S' 'sl'"y VI" "o,I 1--WE YOU, out u you ana
our daughters will accept the neat furnished
ouss adjoining mine, will see that you never
rant again. To you, patriot fathers and these
ursing mothers Of our country, present the one
lousand dollars 1t is just one hundred dollars
, each soldier, and soldiers widow 1t isl mere
life. No thanks, my friends. You, Mr.. Niles, {
re my father in the Lord. Under your preach
lg first became convinced of sin, and it was
sur voice that brought me the words of saliva
on. You will remain in my house. | have
ous servant to attend you. 1t is time you were 7
peace, and your excellent lady relieved of her
eavy BURDEN. The crippled preacher fell pros
ate on the carpet, and poured out such thanks '
wing md prayer as found way to the henri of !
lrs. N, who ultimately became meek and {
ous woman, fit hepma,e for devoted gospel
mister.