Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-11-24

hold the rod over his head believe both hi
hearers were of accord, in admiration of this ex
uaordinary being, and both felt relieved when hi
| magnanimous intentions were announced. TIL
| conversation turned, however on other and indif
ferent subjects, as we slowly returned to Mr. Ora
hams house; where. on our arrival, we found Mr.
Overton and one of his daughters, who had com,
to aid In putting the house in order.
By desire of Mr.. Graham, the transactions al
Trimmings, and his resolution respecting thai
family, were kept to ourselves. at is, however
exclaimed our host, " an empty precauton; their
friend Jameson will make their misfortunes am
ply known" How clearly he comprehended the
man, appeared IN less than two days. That the
proud and unrelenting Mrs. Trimming and her
insolent son were actually turned out ofhouse and
home, by a great merchant from Philadelphia
and had been refused even the boon of remaining
IN their house one week, was the gratefully swal.
lowed report of the day
We found a substantial repast ready, and the
disorder incident to the sale remedied The house
had again assumed the appearance of being the
residence of decent inhabitants Mr. Overton de-
iiye1G the grateful acknowledgements of Mrs
Swa,lsey and her children; but could not clear
ly comprehend why young Swansey had not HIM
self appeared. The absence of the females was
natural; but Mr.. Overton, in few words &C
courted for the conduct of all. " You must have
the kindness to excuse young Mr.. Swansey, and
his mother and sister, from paying their respects
here. The shock is too recent continued Mr..
Overton; +" j ames Swansey could disregard the
loss OF his home. but | am afraid his courage
would be unequal to meeting in this house its new
owner, and remember, as he must, that in it he
could never again see his beloved parent and sis
ter. Pardon me, sir, but | advised him against
the attempt" perhaps their repugnance to re-
turn may be removed" said Mr.. Graham. Il
have plan in my head, which, if it meets the
views of Mrs Swansey, may restore her to her
home without any violent shock to her delicacy-
Here is nearly eight thousand dollars, which this
moment pay into the sheriffs hand for her use
If Mrs. Swansey will consent to take this farm
on easy rent, it's her home again-and who knows
but she may be again It's mistress? | have other
property In the neighborhood, and will most will
ingly see this family restored to their fireside"
Suffice 1t to say, this proposal was acceeded to
next day by Mrs Swansey and her son, and COM
municated to Graham. 4 do these things in nv
own way" said that gentleman, +" and as the new
year is close at hand, suppose that we have a
house-warming, and celebrate the season and &C.
casion together. l am told Miss Swansey sings
tolerably, and touch piano sometimes strik-
ing with admirable skill, the chords of the nstru-
ment which had become his by purchase "I
should like to put this piece of furniture under
the care of one who knew its value" he contin-
ued. " 1t is some time since have INDUCED in
"
to relax little"
Newly ears day. 1905 was therefore agreed up-
on as the day of restoration, and for the introduce
ton of the Swanseys to their earthly preserver-
The day arrived was with my friend on the
morn. His whole demeanor exhibited at once
anxiety and restless impotence, for which could
not account He wandered from apartment to
apartment, as the hour of meeting approached
His conversation was loose and incoherent The
anaunciation that the expected family had arriv-
ed, restored him to himself in a moment. He re-
celved them with dignity and poiteness which
at once disslpated the sense of obligation which,
on the part of his guests would have marred their
unexpected happiness. The embarrassment of
manner was transferred to Mrs. Swansey The
tones of his voice aroused recollections vague and
underlined. Her mind wandered, she knew not
whittier. From impending ruin, herself and chill
dren were rstored to competency. She was again
at the head of the house bequeathed to her by her
father. Yet she became distant, distracted and
unhappy. Not SO her son and daughter-accom-
panied by Mr.. Graham, the house was traversed
from cellar TO garnet. His other guests were left
to and Mr.. Overton. The annunciation of
Miss McFrame only made confusion worse, as
Joy seemed to render all sedateness out of the ques
ton The conduct of Mr.. Graham continued,
however, to my comprehension inexplicable
total change bad taken place. He laughed and
played with all the lightheartedness of youth
His most expressive eye beamed with pleasure
unutterable as he led Jane Swansey and her broth
er from room to room Summons to dinner for
moment restored some powers of recollection.
Mr.. Graham then advanced, and, with great deli
cacy offered his hand to lead Mrs. Swansey to the
dining room. Though both were advanced in
Efe 1t was seldom that two more imposing fig
ures could be seen together. Their forms, their
respective characters, and the novel means by
which they were brought together, combined to
turn the eye of every guest upon them they
advanced. In passing up the room they came ful
before large mirror, when Mrs. Swapsey gave a
convulsive scream, she glanced upon the reflect
ed image of her conductor. turned frenzied eye
upon his face, and exclaimed, "God of Heaven,
it cannot beI' 1t can be- passionately replied
the agitated Graham. Has eighteen years so
changed me- Maria, that William Swansey is for
gotten" My husband-my wfe-my children
burst from the members of this once more united
family. We were at length seated at table; but
the viands were literally untouched. The frenzy
of Joy was contagious, and never were there met
6. more happy group than that now joyful family.
The piano and the song were forgotten when Mr..
Graham, or rather, Mr. Swansey, observed in
solemn tone, y We met, and | am of opinion
! cannot more usefully employ this evening, than
in giving YOU the history of my life, the causes
which led from home, from this ever-remem-
bered and beloved family, and the train of events
which have conspired to restore us, assembled In
the hall of the Swanseys, TO each other. This
was indeed welcome proposal; and, with deep
attention, we heard the history of the wanderngs
of William Swansey.
THE wANDERINes OF VIM. swANsEr.
We have already witnessed the return and res
toration TO his wife and children of the long lost
William Swansey, and we left him seated among
the almost distracted group Of his family and
friends Of these friends, | may now inform the
reader. some were his school-fellows the compan-
ions of his youth Such were Solomon Overton,
the protector of Mrs Swansey and her children
Mrs Overton, most interesting representation
of what farmers wife should be, and if not still
a,,n,r ,rat smiling in health and neace of mind