Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-06-22


istrate could be found, the thief was left in
your custody, and you generously allowed
him 10 escape"
"Ah! yes, | remember something o. the
Sort said the gentleman; "but had nothing
TO do with it; was not The fellows keen.
er!''
"That was all well enough, we understand
that" continued the stranger, 'syou gave me
the hint and clearedn
"You! are you the"
sim the man. You saved me. sir. from
punishment and disgrace; Eve seen the err
rors ofmy ways, repented since, and prosper
ed in the honest and honorable pursuits of
life. owe it all-all to you sir.''
"Oh, say no more about it; Pm glad if
have done you such service, indeed, sir, |,
L" The old gent, in The extacies of bis
overfiowing heart, al The great and uninten-
tional blessings he had conferred upon the
now repentantant thief, found his niterance
chicken and his hands and heart fuuering
with pleasant emotions.
The stranger proceeded
81 honor your feelings, sir; your dsinier-
ested generosity has made an impre ssion on
my heart that time can never efface, and my
prayer shall ever be, that have il in my
power 10 make more ample demonstration
of my feelings than now have means 10
express and"
mot at all, not ALL" said the old gent,
whese eyes now grew moist as bis tongue,
and he could have Rugged the remorse-
stricken evil-doer as very apostle. "Don't
name it, sir" said he; "l'm more than paid
by knowing the good I've DONE"
"My intention by this visit" said the
stranger, very sacredly, sis to return my
heartfelt thanks, and insist on your accept
ing, either upon your own, or some Christian
charitable account, this bll-one hundred
dollars :"
"But, my dear sir" interrupted the old
gent, as the stranger brought forth a hand
some wallet, and drew out bank bill where
or The C's were plainly visible, from among
lot wherein there seemed "a few more lett
of the same sort"
''Nay. insist upon it, sir; take if, and de-
vote it TO what purpose you will, for know
il will be well bestowed. Keep it, and my
blessings ever be with you''
The wallet was ''dId up," and poke ted
by the stranger, and as he concluded his pr
Gus exhoration, he strobe to the door. when
the good old man called him back, begged,
as an especial favor, under reservations Of
inviolabie confidence, the Strangers name,
&C., and added he should be indeed most
happy TO serve him il in his power TO do
so.
The stranger, after slight hesitation gave
his address, with the explicit understanding
of confidence, invited the old gent, to call
and see him, when the opportunity offered,
and as particular favor requested The old
gent. TO accommodate him with some small
bills for G.. s'As know by experience,
ii is dangerous to be seen in possession of
large bills, travelling, so, as I've use for
| change, you'll oblige me if Convenient"
said the stranger, "by breaking this 500
b IL
"Cerlainly. sir, if cam" replied the old
gent, who after a general ransack OF his
drawers, pocket, &C., cracked The G., and
the stranger withdrew, af er nervous witch
of The old gents fist, and proceeded Oh
his way rejoicing; leaving his preserser to
mourn over tao counterfeit $500 bills!-
And another fact is thus recorded, that all
is not gold that glters.- Yankee Blade.