The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-05-06


short distance from the bank No sooner did the
boat touch the land than Henry sprung Anna This
time his galantry was quicker than STATIONS.
But the poor girl had tainted Henry bore heashore in
his as r she were an inrlnt, s. bathed her brow
with water She recovered partially, and opening
her eyes Henry, but laid her head again upon his
shoulder, she had often done in the days of her
childhood.
II was blessed moment to Henry. But where
are we' said Anna quickly recovering fer conscious.
ness, and rising. 'lIere, my dwelling place.,
said the rough voice of an old, dressed in rrock or
hunting shit, with leather belt around his waist.
'Can you give shelter during tbs storm asked
Henry.
eyes, my son. if at such time you prefer my
poor roof of old boards, to Gods pure heaven
"Why, surely Jacob, said Anna in u tremuous
voice, you will not stay here at such time '"'
"Who nIaketh the clouds his chariot Who walk
eth upon the wings ofthe wind! You may worship
God in yonder church Of brick and mortar, let me
serve my Maker as list are you afraid of Him
whose way is in the sea land whose path is in the
great wnters!'
Anna trembed and chung closer to her companion
who led the way into the house. Here they found
fire blazing the hearth, and chairs, and an old
bench arranged as if for their special accommodation
While they dried their wet clothes by The cracking
hire the warmth extended Itself TO their hearts, and
their faces frightened Notwithstanding the storm.
The host meanwhile remained without, watching
the progress, and seemingly delighted ith the
test Of elements
There he stood, almost motionless until the blue
sky appeared land the trembling drops every green
leaf glistened like jewels, in stray sunbeam. He
turned his eye upward, and when he saw the rain
bow, he entered the hat, and said W ith some bitter
ness, "Now you are afraid of your great Father in
the whirlwind and the storm, go worship him under
the bow Of peace rainbow! A rainbow! ex-
claimed Of the party, and together they dit gaze
upon it in love and wonder.
~ set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be FOR a
token between and The earth'' repeated Henry
"a bow Of PROMISE and hope, answered Anna. On
how do love the calm quiet Of this scene, but
not love the thunder and the Storm
"Bul the elements of their strife have us it were
wrought for this beautiful scene-Ihe lightning,
terrific in ITSELF has purified the atmosphere, and that
brilliant arch ii but the smile Of the sun upon the
weeping clouds. So with our spirits when the pas.
sions rage and and virtue gain the conquest
how clear and pnre and calm we feel" Henry and
Anna had drawn to each other during this
Inark-the latter looked up Ilenry's face with n
look Of mingled surprise and sympathy. "lIenry
have you suffered lately? 1t seems to me you have
not looked as happy for few days you were
won't TO do"
As if evading the question he said, Gamma would
that storms were more frequent, could be near to
shelter and protect you.'
With bright glance that spoke to Henry's heart
in former days and wake again those cherished hopes
she said, 'Henry, may not enjoy life's sunshine
too?"
But Stratton Where was he all this time? Re- |
covered from the effects of his fright, for, to speak
the truth, he almost timid woman during |
this thunder storm (amid the hills) and seeing scrip
ture was the order Of the day ransackng his
brain for stray passage, but alas! it u
search in empty place, and thinking prudence
would supply the place of submity, he proposed that
the ladies should remain long, standing upon the
damp ground. They turned to thank the hermit FOR
the shelter which he had afforded them but he was
gone.
'Poor Jacob! well mayest thou love strife and
storm; they have been the aliment of thy life. But
why turn away from the glorious bow Of hope?- |
There is a rainbow in the cloud for the weary |
wanderer over life's stormy sea- Had we time or !
our reader patience, we would give sketch of thy !
history and suferings to the reader. But thou hast
fled, and we will turn ngan to busy little viii
lage.
Some weeks passed Written notices, for
want of newspaper, posted up in different parts
Of the town. Yonder is the ''town pump" !
here an other shop door, and still another at the
Post Office. Let stop and read it,
'sA those interested in forming village manufac- |
turing company, and obtaining act Of incorporation
for the same are requested to meet ut the school
house at o'clock, P. NJ. Thursday, Aug 7th, 81
At the time appointed there was general gathering
And among the number with broad brimmed hat, stout
cane and slow step might be seen the old solder He
took his accustomed seat, and listened with great at
tention to the speeches pro and con.
One disappointed office seeker was most fluent
upon tho superior manufactures Of Great Britain, and
the inestinable advantages Of free trade He was
opposed to corporations monopoles as ne chose to
call ihem We will not give his arguments, the like
may be found more at length elsewhere. lie thought
he had certainly gained his point, and strangled the
spirit Of enterprise in its very birth.