The North-Carolina standard., 1843-04-12
ing to the tune Of Clear the Kitchen
old Georgia is noble State,
HerlaXS are or1ad and her npnnle great

H"ASOAAS
fattered himself that he was about to pass with
impunity, Ned sung out-'5top there, you etar-
nal shad-belly, and pay the penalty for my inJur-
ed reputation
The holy man protested innocence of having
ever Intentionally injured him by word or deed.
The mans stGbdued looks and earnest voice
had half dissuaded Ned from his stern purpose,
when the cheering of two or three idlers, nerv-
ed him to what he felt was mean. Let any
one pause moment and reflect if he has never
been urged on to acts his conscience smote him
for by the opinions of others, before Mr.. For
geron is sentenced as devil. The preacher re-
ceiYed several boxes on the ears and heard many
denunciations against his sect before he was per-
mitted to departs and when that permission was
received, he was not slow in ava!ing himself of
the privilege.
At the next annual conference when circuits
were assigned 10 the different preachers, this one
made his appearance Punctually, but by some pro-
cess of casuistrv. convinced himself that his duty
did not call for revelation Of his sufferings.-
If he was too sensitive of the blacksmith's cha
racter to expose it to rude remark, or if he had
a preference that some worthier brother should
occupy that healthy station among TIE mountains,
is difficult to conjecture. But ForgerOn's repu-
tation had extended beyond the circuit, and was
cone ample ana sc! ere justice 10 ny OtHIlS, VIII
had heard of his fame. 1t soon became the sub
ject of animated conversation, and there was no
little vincing, each one fearing it would be his
cruel fate to appeasc the wrath of this human
minotaur against the Methodist church:
After time it was agreed that the Reverend
Mr. Stubbleworth was the doomed individual,
and when The amunciation CAME many an eye of
mingled pity and curiosity turned on lis
ruddy GGod natIred face, to see how the dispcn-
sati0n was borne, but not muscle was moved. I
With quiet smilc, he expressed perfect viii
lingneSs to 60 where he was sent He was as
'clay in the hands of the potter he said If he
piqucd himself on a solid Indifference to the
pummelling, or if he relied Oh his |
ample dimensions to project himself, he never
disclosed, but appeared self-satisied and con-
tent ever. His predecessor looked for all the |
world like mouse just escaped from the fangs
Of sare terrible grinlalkin. !
Mr. Stubbleworth arranged his few sublunary /
affairs and bidding his friends atiieu mounted his
old roam, and departed for his new home Of trials
with song Of hope on his lips. Let us hope the
best for him.
CHAPTER II.
The Rev. Mr.. Stubbleworth was very much
pleased with his new situation. Having been
transferred from level pine woods country,
near the confines ofFlorida, the novelty of fnloun-
tain scenery and a pure bracing atmosphere,
seemed to inspire him with new life Compli-
nenting all mothers on the singular beauty and
intelligence OF their children, with delicate al
usion to their own personal appearance, he soon
became a general favorite. Mr.. Stubbleworth
knew which side of his bread the butter was on
The time arriving for his departure to visit
lac tramonane portion of lis pastoral care, he
of ho Ho oh to
counter, but they were heard with the same
olacid smile. The worthy ladies pictured TO him
chimeras Dire, sufficient to have abatcd the zeal
If any other individual. But that gentleman
iuieed their fears, by appealing to the power that
tempers TIE wind to the shorn lamb with
lamb-like as could be imagined.
And he departed-singing-
1t home, abroad the land, on the sea,
IS their wants may demand shall thy strength be.
They watched him, until his portly person
nd horse grew dim in the distance, and then
urmed away, signing thatsuch a good man should
Ill into the hands of that monster, the black y
NTH.
Forgeron had heard of his new victim, and re-
oiced that his size and appearance furnished :
etter subject for his vengeance than the attenua-
I'd frame OF the late parson. Oh, what anice :
eating he would have! He had heard too, that :
OIe hIctiloulSt preachers were rather, spirited,
nd hoped this one might prove so, that he might
revoke him to fight Knowing that the preach '
r must pass on Saturday in the afternoon, he !,
ave his strikcra holiday and recIined on bench,
agaled himself the beauties of Tom Paine,
waiting the arrival of the preacher
1t was not over an hour before he heard the
0rdS
How happy axe ;hcy who their Savior obey, Il
And have laid mp theirrcasures above, n
ing in clear full voice; and soon the vocal Ii
/, turning in the angle of rock rode leisurey r,
p, with contented smile on his face c.
:How are you old slabsidcs! Get off your o
orse and join in my -leyoons,' said the black Il
nth. G,
4 have many miles to ride, replied the preach ir
:, and havn't time my friend, I'll call as re- NJ
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Your name is S!ubblewortf, and YOU are the p
lpocrite the methodists have sent here eh?
My name is Stubbleworth,' he replied meek di
Didn't you know my name was Ned For pl
ron, the blacksmith, 1ohat whips every Meth c.
list minister that goes through the gap! was OF
ked with an audacious look. 'And how dare as
III come hereE in
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