The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1847-12-24


store, and addressed several hundred laborers,
who had assembled to hear him on the duty of
each at the polls, then soon to be opened.
Driving through Ann street, one day, Just
at evening-Summerton saw carriage driven
by small coored lad, on the back seat of
which sat richly dressed young woman. AS
he approached he discovered her to be no
other than the beautiful Helen Bouting. His
eye had scarcely detected the fair object of
his secret devotions, ere the horse started, by
the attack of furious dog, and capsized the
carriage, throwing the lady upon the ground,
and striking her head violently upon the pave
ment. The fall completely stunned her, while
the horse dashed off through the streets, utter
ly demolishing the carriage, although not
materially injuring the boy, who started in
pursuit OF the horse-the animal having ran
toward home.
MIR. Bouting who was standing on the steps
OF his store, was greatly alarmed at seeing
his horse return with great speed to his stable
without the carriage. He Immediately started
in pursuit, following the course from whence
the horse had come. He had proceeded but
few rods before he met "Bob," the dray-
man, supporting the insensible girl in cab,
which happened to be passing, and which he
had employed to convey her home.
Mr.. Bouting showered a profusion of thanks
attentions, and then took his seat beside his
daughter, who soon revived. A surgeon was
called i'll Immediately after her arrival home,
who pronounced her in no danger, though
severely bruised.
"To whom am indebted for my safe re-
turn after such dreadful fall % said Helen.
"To this generous drayman," replied her
father.
Helen was about to bestow upon him her
acknowledgements, when he interrupted her
by saying
IL have done no more than just regard for
the welfare of fellow being required of Inc
especially on behalf Of an unprotected lady,"
This remark was made with so easy and
graceful an air, and with 50 melodious voice.
that Helen started with an expression of
interest which attracted both the notice of her
father and the drayman.
Fearing he might be discovered, the latter
politely bowed to retire, saying only word.
He was kindly invited however, to call again.
The next morning he did call again, and
heard with pleasure that the wounds of Helen
were not likely for a long time, to conine her
to her room. Again, during their conversa-
ton, his quick eye detected the embarrassment
her seeming recognition OF his voice gave her,
and he withdrew. -
In going out of the room, he accidentally
dropped copy of one of the daily papers
from his pocket. On noticing it Helen de.
sired it to be handed her. In the perusal of
it, Helen saw notice of meeting to be held
the following evening, to be addressed by
Yankee Bob" This paper she showed her
father, and expressed the desire if her health
would permit, to accompany him to the
meeting, as it vas designed for ladies and
gentlemen.
Long before the time of meeting on the
evening noticed, the Hall was we'll filled, and
many were compelled to go away without
hearing the address-from those who did hear
it, the most enthusiastic applause was elected.
All sat with deep interest as the speaker,
standing in his laboring dress, portrayed the
condition of the nation, and appealed to his
fellow laborers to stand forth in the defence
OF the government, and for the honor OF the
country.
1t was evident to all, as the speaker took
his seat that more than common mind had
addressed them, although no one dreamed OF
the identity.
I" That is the most remarkable man ever
saw" said Mr.. Bouting, as he sat in the
rage with his daughter on their way home.
What most surprises me, is that one in his
employment should be so well educated, and
possess so general knowledge of the affairs OF
the country! Any man might feel proud of
such SON.
"How would you like him as son in-law:"
playfully said Helen
Not dreaming that such thing ever would
be, he replied:
~ would prefer him before prince He
is truly a no6lena0, and would be an ac-
QUESTION for any lady
Il more than half think so, said Helen.-
But he would hardly obtain the consent of
my father l imagine, to the hand of his
daughter, were he to ask it, she said, laugh
ing gaily,
Let him ry"-said Mr.. Bouting, as the
carriage drove up to the door.