The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-03-08

Misunderstanding ment.pies, and two enormous plat
ters Of baked meats and vegetables, looking ike
mighty mountains among the delicate viands that
she had prepared for the refined company which
she expected She took her place, and prepared
to do the ,abo honors, but her husband aiter
short thanksgiving to the Bohntliul God, addressed
The company with 'sNow, my brethren, help your
selves and one another, to Whatever you deem
preferable. will wait upon tho children
A hearty and iovial meal was made, the minis.
Ter setting the example; and as the hearts OF the old
soldiers were warmed they became gauulous, and
each recounted some wonderful or thrilling a6ven-
ture of the revolutionary war; and the old ladies'
told their tales Of prvaton and suffering, and IN
terwove with them the histories oil fathers, orothers,
or lovers, who died for liberty.
Mrs.N was sobbing convulsvely when her hus~
band came round, and touching her shouider,whls'
pered, 49,
sMv love shall wo have dancing? That word,
with lis ludicrous associations, fairly threw her in
TO Mysteries, and she laughed and wspt al at once;
When she became quiescent, Mr. N thus
addressed the company:
81 fear NV friends that you will think my wife a
frivolous inconsistent creature, and must there
fore apologize for her. We were married only
last fall and have attended several gay parties
which our rich neighbors gave in honor of our pup.
tials, and my wife thought il would be gerleel to
give dinner in return. | consented 90 conditions,
one of which was that should invite the guests. -
SO being a prolessed minister Cf him who was
meek and lowly in heart, followed to the letter
his command, 'Bnt wher thou makest feast call
the poor, the MANNED the lame, the blind, &c, )
you all recollect :he passage MRS. N, not
knowing who her guests were TO be, is highly de-
lighted with the ruse have played, and do not
believe there has been noble and honorable a
company this winter. My wife desired new furni.
ture, lest we should be deemed parsimonlous, and
pledged myself,o expend thousand dollars in a
manner more pleasing to our guests, and which
should obviatc any such imputailon.
Then addressing the children, he said
sYou will each be removed TO morrow TO excel
lent places and il you continue to be industrious,
and perfectly honest in word and deed you will be-
come respectable members OF society. To you,
DIR. B, under God owe my life. did moi
know your locality, neither had heard of your
misfortunes until a few days since. l never
repay the debt owe yon, but ifyou and your
daughters will accept tho neat furnished house ad.
joining mine L will see that you never want again.
To you, patriot fathers, and these nursing mothers
of our country, present the one thousand dollars.
1t is Just one hundred dollars to each soldier, and
soldiers widow. 1t is mere rne No thanks
my friends. You, Mr.. Nes, are my father in the
Lord. Under your preaching first became con
WINGED of sin, and it was your voice that brought
me the words of salvation. You will remain in
my house have room prepared for you, and a
pous sevant to attend you 1t is time you at
peace, and your excellent lady relieved of her hea-
Wy burden The crippled preacher fell PROSTATE
on the carpet, and poured out such thanksgiving
and prayer, as found way to the heart of Mrs N,
who ultimately became meek and pous woman,
a fit helpmate for devoted gospel minister.