The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1843-04-20

tavern Keeper, 40 surprise aud displeasure
GU surely cannot be in earnest.
l utter but solemn ruth, Mr.. Muddler
sach IS your position III society. \ on re
eei'e food, and clothing, aud comforts au,
Injuries OF various kinds for yourself an,
family from the social body aod what do 80,
give back for oil these A poison to stea
away tue health and happiness Of that so
cial body You are far worse than per
ieclly dead member-you exist upon The
great body as moral gaDgrene. Renecr
calmly upon the subject. TO home, aud
10 the silence OF your own chamber enter
into unlmpassloned aud solemn communion
with your heart. BE honest with your.
sell. Exclude the BIAS of selfish feelings
aud selfish Interests, and honestly define 10
yourself your true POSITION
But, MIR. Mildman-'
The two men had passed nearly in from,
OF Mr. Muddler's splendid establishment.
and we're standing there When the tavern.
keeper commenced reply 10 the minister's
last remarks. Tie had uttered bu, the first
word or two, when he was interrupted BIZ a
pale, thnly.dresscd female, who held a III
tie elrl by The hand. She came 10 before
him and looked han steadily 10 the face for
a moment or two.
Mr. Mutdler, believe, she said
es, madam, That IS my name vas his
reply.
Il have come, Mr.. Muddler. the wo
man then said, with an effort TO sntle aud
affect polite air, To thank YOU for a pres
Gu, that | received last nght.'
Thank ne, madam there certainly
must some mistake. never made YOU
present. Indeed, have not tho pleas
ure OF your aeqmin,ance.'
90 SAID your name was Mudjer, be.
levc 2
fcs, madam, as ! told you before, tina,
IS my name
lbenyou are The man. You made M
little slrl here, presen, also, aud We have
both come with our thanks
You deaf 10 riddles, madam. Speak
on; plainly
As sa;d before the woman replied
with bitter irony n her tones, / have
come With NY lutte glh 10 thank you lor
tue present sc received last night. 4
present oi ~re,cheduess aud abuse.
am s'il as far from understanding YOU
as ever, Tie tavern keeper ssid-'l never,
abused you madam. do nol even know
YOU.
But you know my husband, sir You
have euured bin 70 your bar, aud lor bis
money have gwen him poison that rs.
changed han from one OF the best and
aindest Of men, into demon. To YOU
then, owe all the wrelchedaess | hava
suffered, end the brutal ilcaimeu, shared
with my helpless children LAST night 4
is TOR tbs that have coLu to thank vow.
Surely, MADAM, you mus, be beside
yourself. have nothing TO do with you,
husband
Nothing 70 DO with him the woman
exclaimed, 10 an excited tone. " ould
10 heaven that Il were so Before YOU
oPered your accused giu palace he was
sober mfn, aod tie best and klades, of
husbands-bDi, en,Iced by you, your ad
yerusemcnl aad display Of fancy drinks, he
was tempted within the charmed circle Of
your bar room. From tha, moment began
his downfall aud now he is lost to self con.
conlroI-losi 10 teoling--losl 10 hunanijy
A. the woman SAID this she burst into
tears, aud laen turned aud walked s1sh
away.
To That pai1f Illustration Of the truth
q. What hate snli, The minister remarked,
as The two stood once moro alone. : have
nothing 10 add Mas the lesson sink dcog
INTO your heart. Between you aud tina,
woman, husband existed regular business
Transaction pa i, tcsglt n mutual tea
eft Answer tia. question 20 your own
conscience.
How the tavern keeper answered Il. wc
know not. b. :he fcacncluo beucfitlrom
the double lesson, sc trust thai others NAV;
aud N tho hope that The practical truth We
have endoayofcd briefly to illustrate wi,
tall some~hcre upon good ground, We cast
Il forth for the beueill OF our fellow men.