Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

childfen anu buried our dead, a. ~ they
were their own brothers"
The soldiers listened, and. suddenly
changing their mood. went of shouting,
"Hurrah for the Quakers r
Some days Of comparative quiet follow
cd. Colonel Campbell vas buried in his
own garden. with ~ much. Differences to the
wishes Of his widow, a. circumstances
would permit. She returned from the fu-
neral calmer than she had been, and quietly
assisted in taking care Of the wounded.--
Bot when she retired 10 her lutte room,
and saw crucihx fastened 10 her bed, she
burst into tears and said,
who has done this 7"
i Alice gently replied,
IL did il. found il in the mud where
the chapel used TO stand. know il 10
sacred emblem to thee, and thought il
would pain thee, 10 have il there; so
have washed il carefully and placed II in
thy room"
The bereaved Catholic kissed the friend
" hand that had done so kind deed and
tears fell OH il a. she murmured.
GOOD child may the Madonna blsss
iheer'
Balmy is blessing from any human
heart, whether il be given in the name Of
Jesus or Mary. God or Alice. Alice slept
well. and guardian angels rejoiced over her
: in heaven.
Success sllernated between the contend
ing parties, aud kept the country in . state
Of perpetual alarm. One week the widow Of
Colonel Campbell was surrounded BY vic-
l H. he
in terror for her life. Al last Camille him
self came with band Of successful insur-
gents. During brief and sgitated inter-
, view with his mother he learned how kind
iy she had been sheltered in their neigh
bor's house, and how tendsrly the remains
OF his father had been treated. When she
pointed TO the cSuciiix on the wall. and told
its history, his eyes filled with tears "Oh,
why cannot We Of diffsreat faith slwsys
treat each other thus 7" was his inward
thought; but he bowed his head In silence.
Hearing loud voices, he started up sudden.
". exclaiming,
"Thers may be danger below"
Following the noise, be found the sol.
diers threatening Friend Goodman, who
, stood with his back firmly placed against
the door Of an iuner room. Seeing Camille
; enter, and being aware OF the great infiu'
: enes his family had with the Catholics, he
said,
dy,oE ht .SsspI gS SSpGS s:aGEsSHg FL 81! "
: and compelling me TO soc them shot. Is il
\ thy will that these murders should be com
!; milted T.
The young man took his hand, aud il
y s>.e- ef 1-sP ---P>.s ---sssrsa. s..-..s----.-
could you believe that would suffel
violence 10 be done TO any under your rooi
J. IL had the power 10 prevent i'll"
Then turning 10 his soldiers, he said.
'e "Thsse excellent people have injured NJ
70 one. Though oil these troubled times the
o have been kind alike 10 Pikeinen an,
Orangemen they have buried our des,
, and sheltered cur wiiows. IL Jsa haze ~,
3 respect for the memory Of my father, tres
= with respect all who wear the peaceful gar
y Of the Quakers."
T. The men spoke apart for whilo. an
o soon after lefi the house.
. Az Camille passed BY the kitchen door
10 he saw Alice distributing boiled poistos
70 10 crowd OF hungry children. A soldis
u stood by her. insisting that she should wes
% a cross which was the emblem Of the Pike
x men. She mildly replied.
g II cannot consent 10 ysar the cross, bu
. hope God will enable me 10 bear IT,"
70 The rude fellow, who was somewhat 10
- toxlcated. touched her under the chin an
said,
q "Coms. msvsurnsen, do be LILLE NOR
IL Camille instantly seized his arm. and .,
.. elsiming,
10 i"Behsse dseen.ly, my lad; behave d,
y, Gently" he led him 10 the door. As
70 went he turned toward Alice with an 9,
y preston she never forgot, and said, in 10
an deep tones,
he "Words are poor 10 thank you for VIII
you have done for my mother"
IN. The next day, when Camille met Alis
. walking 10 mseting. he touched his hat II
ed specially and said. 81 scarcely deem
tp prudent for you TO be in the roads At ih
De- time, Miss Alice. Armed insurgents Al
everywhere abroad; and though there is
ng prevailing disposition not 10 injure II
or Quakers, still many Of our.men are too de
rm pefale 10 be controlled"
She smiled and answered, 81 thank III,
he for III, friendly caution bot ] trust in Il
les Power that has hitherto protected me-"
.se ANer q short pause, he said. "Yol
place Of meeting il two miles from here
re- Where is the horse you used TO ride 7"
OF "A soldier took il from me, az | ro'
from meeting several weeks ago." she !
nd piled.
"You see then, il is. ss have said. q
ne, safe for you 10 20" he rejoined. "ti
ol- you not better turn back 7"
With great earnesiness she answered. !
ind Friend Camille, cannot otherwise Oh
70. Our people are afflicted and bow
in down. The soldiers have nearly consum
our provisions. Our women are almc
ar. worn out with the fatigue Of constant nu
tho ing and perpetual alarms All are moi y
his wavering in their faith. II is tho duty
the the strong TO sustain the weak--iherofc
il is needful that we meet together for COZ
the sci aud consolation"
US The young man looked al her with
on'i feeiionaie reverence. The fair eompIexi
he and shining rinsels Of childhood were go'
as but serene and deep expression Of .,
hin impaired a more elevated beauty 10
counienance. lie parted from her with