Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1843-01-28

siedge hammer in his hand ready TO dash out his
brains, and start with such violence as TO wake
/ himself. He inquired if there was no other place
at which the mountain could be passed, only 10
learn his doom moro certainly. Being a tmd
man. withaI deyoutly impressed with sense Of
duty, he resolved TO discharge his duties faithful
/ ~, be the consequences what they might. Like
IA lamb going the slaughter did he wend his
way towards the gap; as he came IN front of the
shop, the blacksmith was striking the last blow
4 shovel, and singing 10 the tune Of "CIar the
ktIcheu:"
.'Old Georgia is 4 noble State.
Her laws good and her people greas.'
On catching glimpse of the poor parson, who
BATTERED himself that he was about 10 pass with
impunity, Ned sung oat--"Stop there, you eter
Eal chad belly, and pay ths penalty Ior my injured
. repuiatlonn
The holy man protested innocence Of ever ha
wing Intentionally IDI Ired htm, by word or deed.
The mans subd1ed looks and eatnes, voice, had
hall dissuaded Ned from his stern purpose, when
the cheering of his striker and one two idlers,
/ nerved him TO do what he fell was mean. Let
any one pause moment, and reflect II he has
ever been urged on TO acts his conscience snote
him for, by the opinion of others, before Mr.. For
geTon ~ sentenced as deviI.
The preacher received several boxes on his
ears, ard heard many denuncjatiOns against his
secs before he was permitted 10 depart, and when
the PERMISSION was received. be not slow IN
availng himself Of the privilege.
Al the next general conference, when circuits
were assigned to the different preachers, this
made his appearance punctualiy, but by some
process of casuIstry, convinced himself that ms
duty did not cal! for revelation OF bis sufterIDgs
If he too sensitive Of the biacksmlth'5 cha
racter 10 expose il rude remark, if he had
preference that wor;hler brother should Oc-
cuPy that healthy station among the noun ans, ~
difficult to conIecture. Bu; Forgeron's reputation
had ex' ended beyond the circuit, and was done
ample and severe justice by others, who had heard
OF his fame. Il soon became the subject Of ANNA
ted rsatlou, and there was no hitle winning,
each fearing would be his cruel fate, 10 be
+ sent a victim 10 appeaso 'he wrath Of the human
moniiaur against The hIo hodis, church.
After q lime, IT decreed that the Rev. Mr..
Stubbieworih the doomed individual, and
when tho annunciaion came, many eye OF
mingled pJy and curiosity were turned on bis
rudy, good n1tured face, to see how the dfspen-
saton was borne, bat not a muscle moved. With
quot smile, he pCofessed perfect willingness
10 60 where ho was sent. He was but ''clay ~
the hands Of the potter he SAID. II ne piqued
himself on a stod indifference 10 the pummei
iugs, or If he relied on his ample dimensions to
protect himself, he never disclosed, bun appeared
self satisfied and conten, ever. His prede
c6ssor looked for all the world like just
escaped from tbs fangs CT terrible grmal-
kin. Mr.. StubbiewoFlh arranged his few subluna-
~ affairs, and bidding his frieods adieu, mounted
his old roam, and departed for his new home OF
trials, with song of praise Oh his lips. Let Us
hope The best for him.
CHATTER
THE Rev Mr.. Stubb!eworrh was very much
pleased with his situation. Having been
transferred from 4 iovel pInew0ods country, near
the confines Of Florida, the novelty OF mountain
scenery, and a pure, bracing atmosphere, seemed
10 inspire him with lie. CoInplImenting all
the mothers on the singular beauty and Intelli-
gence OF their children, with delicate aiids!oo
10 their own personal appearance. he soon became
a general favorite. MrStubbIe " or Ii kne ~ which
side of his bread the butter u.
The time arriving for his departure 20 visit the
;ransmonda0e portion oil his pastoral care, he was
warned of the dangers he was about to encounter.
bat thew heard wi IN the placid smile
The worthy ladies pictured TO him 'chimefas dire,'
sufficient TO have abated the zeal Of any other
individual, But that gentleman quIeted their
fears by appealing TO the power that "tsmpers
the wind 10 The shorn lamb with n counienance
as lambi,ke as could be nagiaed And be de-
parted-sioging,
"a. home or abroad, on the land the sea,
As thy wants may demand shall thy strength ever be-
They watched him until his por,ls person and
horse grew din, in the distance, and turned away
signing. that such good man should TAI! into the
hands OF The monster, the blacksmith.
Forgeron had heard of his victim, and re-
ioced that his size and appearance furnished
better subject for his veng eance Than the atienu
ated frame of the late parson. On, What nice
beating be would have! He had heard. too, that
some Methodist preachers were rather spirited.
, and hoped this one might prove So that he might
provoke him to fight Knowing the clergyman
must pass Saturday IN the afternoon. he gave
his striker holiday, and reclining on bench. re-
called himself on the beauties Of Tom Paine,
waiting the arrival Of the preacher
Ii was not over an hour before ne heard the
words
''How happy they who ;heir Saviour obey,
And have LAID up their treasures above