Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-10-27

of NJ NIL events 1Wiihuut there being sulii-
Client evidence 20 Justify lei that, being in
distress, the iemptaiion had proved strong.
Ct tlmn his power Of resistance, aud he
yielded. II cannot now" he continued,
prove how deeply your iorbearance has
touched the time alone can show that il
has not been misplaced lie lefi me to
resume his duties.
| Days, weeks, aud months passed away,
during which | scrutinized his conduct
with the greatest anxiety, whilst at tie
same lime carefully guarded agains, any
appearance uf suspicious wqichfulncsi, and
with delight ] observed rha, so far my OK.
lperiment had succeeded. The greatest
regularity and attention The utmost devo-
ton 10 my interests--marked his business
habits; and this without any display for
his quiet humble department was from that
time remarkable 'ao
AT length, finding his conduct invariably
marked by this openness and plain dealing,
my confidence was so far restored, that on
a vacancy occurring IN a situation OF great
or trust aud increased emolumeni than the
one he had hitherto filed, placed him in
II; and never had the slightest reason to
repent Of the part | had acted toward hin
Not only had the pleasure Of rejecting
that had, in all probability, saved fellow
creature from a continued course Of vice,
and consequent misery. aud afforded him
the opportunity Of becoming respectable
aud useful memberof society, but had
gained for myself an ndefatigabIe servant
"a faithful aud constant friend. For years
he served me with the greatest fidelity and
devotion. His character for rigid, nay,
even scrupulous honesty, was SO web
known. that "ss honest as Smith" became
aproyerb among his acquainiances. One
morning missed him from his accustomed
place. and upon enquiry. learnt that he
was detained at home by indisposi,ion.--
Several days elapsed, and still he was alb
sent; and upon calling at his house 10 en-
quire after him, ! found the family in great
4 distress on his account. His complaint
had proved iyphus fever Of malignant
kind. From almost the commencement
OF his attack, he had, ms his wife for he
had been some time married) informed me.
lain in a state Of Inconsistencies, from
which he reused only 10 the rawlings Of de.
lirium, aud that the physicians gave but lit
tie hope Of his recovery. For some days
he continued IN the same state ut length
message was brought TO me, saying that
Mr. Smith wished 10 see me ; the messeu-
ger adding, that Mrs Smith hoped would
come as soon as possible, Tor she feared
her husband was dying | Immediately
obeyed the summons.
On entering the chamber, | found the
whole family assembled to take farewell OF
him.Ihey so ienderiy loved. As soon he
perceived. the. he moiioned for me to ap.
lproseh near him, aud taking my hand ID
both Of his, he turned toward ne his dying
counienance, full Of gratitude aud affection
aud said, my dear master, my best earth.
ly friend, have SEM for you that msy
give you The thanks and blessings OF dy.
ing man for all your goodness 10 me. To
your generosity and mercy ome il. that
have lived useful aud respected, that die
lamcnied aud happy. TO you'll owe il,
that leave TO my children a name unsul.
lied by crime, that in aher years The blush
Of shame shall never tinge their cheek ai
the memory OF their father. oh God ~
he continued, Thou who hast said blessed
are the merciful, bless him. According
10 the measure he has meted unto Others,
; do thou meie unto him" Then turning to
, his family, he said, MY beloved wife and
children, enirust you without fear, 10 the
care Of that heavenly parent who has said
Leave thy falherless children 10 me. and
; will preserve them alive. and lei Thy widows
, ,rus, in me- And you my dear master
will, | know, be 10 them as you have been
TO me-guide, protector and friend."-
"Thal," continued tie kind old man, look
ing around upon US with gistening eyes
though mixed with sorrow, was one o
, the happiest moments Of my life, as sioos
by the bedside Of the dying man, aud look
ed around upon his children growing ~
: virluous, intelligent, and Upright. respect
ing aud honoriug. as they loved their faith
\ er; when saw his wife. though overconi
Whh grief for the loss Of tender and be
loved husband, yet, sorrowing not as on
without hope, but even at that Inomenl 0
agony deriving comfort from the belief tina
y she should meet him again in that worll
!, where
"Adieus and farewclls arc sound unknown
when listened 10 his ferveni expression
: Of gratitude, and saw him calmly awailiu
the inevitable stroke, trusting in the mere
Of God, and at peace with his fellow men
and when thought what the reverse Of al
this might have been--crime, misery. di.
: graceful aud dishonorable life, perhaps
shameful and violent death--hnd yielde,
y to tho frs, impulse Of Indignation, fell
d happiness which no words can express. ~
e We are told that there is more Joy among.
3 the angels Of God over one sinner that re
e penie,h than over ninety aud niue Just one
= that need 20 repentance. With sncl 10
as we may imagine theirs, did rejoic
o over poor Smith, as closed his eyes, an
s. heard the attendant minister in leryer
Ie tones excluiIn, blessed are the dead hi
y die in The Lord yea, saith the spirit. Il
l. they rest from their labors, aud their work
n do follow ihem.' Ny friends. am an oil
" nan. During long aud eventual caret
,e in business, have had intercourse with a
10 n,osi every variety Of temper and dispos
u ton, aud with many degrees Of lalen
" but have never found reason 10 swery
e, FROM the principle with which ] set out
10 life, TO 'lemper justice with nercy."
lg Such was the story Of our friend. An
he | believe net one in that company but =
e. turned with some moro disposition to judy
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