Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-08-21

sconced in a corner to play 'butoh' anu TIC
brotle RS and sisters clustered in quettt knots.
William and Susan sat by the window, not TO
s-n,imentalizs over the moonlight that came
hickering through the heecy clouds, but TO gath
er up the threads Of confidential fae-a-fefes 10
that Of college scrapes, and-save the mark
schoomaa ans rogueres.
Grandmainma had her knitting OF course
bless the dear old fingers that had kept 50 many
feet warm, and SUSIE, the modern substitute,
crotchet purse to net.
"W Wiilian,' said Susie lowering her voice at
a pause in the conversation, aud glancing up
furtively, what do you think of Addie to-day
William stole a glance around. "Much as
usual is she not. poor thing
"S.e how she sits there with her fingers NOV
ing through Bobby's curls. and her eyes fixed on
vacancy.'
"This was her wedding night, you know"
"Itell you, Willie, Addie loves Reynolds with
her whole heart yet, as truly as she ever did on
that evening. She had never spoken his name
even to me- since the day when her father for
bade it to be mentioned III his presence
but there is something terrible in this statue
like grief Of hers"
A sharp, quick bark under The window arrest
/ ed the couversdtfOH
.Be quiet, Growler. old fellow, what are you
about" shouted William; and he was still
] Dear silent Adelaide now brought around the
tray of nuts and apples, aud every one tired to
make her smile as he took a share, but her smile
was as faint moonlight an icy lake
Harry and Nelly had called aunt Susie over
to the corner to name their apples, and all were
quite silent for a few moments
The quick bark came again. from the cog,
followed by a low, protracted growl Edward
jumped up to investigate matters, but before he
reached the door il was opened, slowly but firm
", aud tall pale figure stepped within 1t, ard
siooI-sil-nty. The sudden paralysis of sur
prise bound every voice. a moment more, and
with f,int desperate cry. Adelaide dropped her
boy from her lap, and sprang across the room
to--her husband.
As his arn,s closed around her, and her head
sank like II broken lily on his shoulder. farmer
Talbot started If stung by bitter memory
His arm was raised, and his white locks hohted
back
..Father9'' 1t was Susan's voice choked with
b.seechng agony, as she sprang to catch the
hand of the old
The uplItted hand fell and ali was hushed for
one long moment.
..C;ome YOU as a 10 rnied man. Caleb Revn-
oIdsl" and farmer Taibot's tone was firm, tho
quiet
IL do, BY the help of God. my father the
stranger soIemniy answered.
Farmer Talbot threw the glare of the candle
on his features.
Caleb Reynolds never spoke like that, and
the old man modulated each word, as if to stea-
dy his trembling voice. ''IIave you signed the
Temperance pledge ~
..I hare gned it. and have kept il for year"
.Theu. nv son''--tf- old mans hand was ex-
tended, but his voice was choked. lie bowed
himself. and wept like child.
But the arms hung loosely round Caleb Reyn-
old's neck; the surprise had been too sudden.
and gentle Addie had tainted. Not till they had
won back the life tide TO her cheek. and seen her
again IN the Of her husband. turning to
HIM that look of SOULFUL earnrstness, that her
early years had worn-not till then--did the 9TH
rrs approach to welcome, with fearful embraces,
their long lost brother.
..And this is our boy, Addie. whom never
saw murmured Caleb, pressing his lips TO the
little forehead Of the s!eeper--sie only replied
by her tears.
No question further asked but Caleb
soou spoke Of his wanderings. Wounded
battle, and brought to the point of death, he had
listened to the angel Reelection But with
Election a, nd good resolutions came also remorse
and despair. Who should win back to him the
forfeited affection OF his deserted wife, 1t was
then that tie lesson learned at his mothers knee
came beaming up through the gloom of years
squandered IN dissipation. He went TO the foun
tain of peace. aud drank of the ''lIving water
Having fixed ant finished his of probation,
he sought again his home.
IL knew" said he, "vou would be all assem-
bled here. tonight; and fingered. shyerng,
long before | could man my heart TO come in
among YOU
Brother exclaimed more voices than
The clock in the struck nine-it was
the Your Of prayer. Farmer Talbot laid his
hand on the family bible. and wiped his glasses
Come. my children, let us give thanks with
the angels, night; for this my son was dead
and is alive again-was lost, and is found
Ono AND INDIANA RAILRoAp.-A road
with this name is about to be built. com
mencng at the Western terminus, of the
Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad. and
running in a North West direction ,hro'
Bucvrus. in Crawford county. to For,
Wavne. in indiana. and thence around
Lake Michigan to Chicago. The eastern
section will be begun at once. from Bucv-
rus. the Commissioners of Crawford Co
having subscribed 500. 900 towards the
work The road will connec, PittSburg
with Lake Michigan. Chicago and Galena
Nor BAD.-..l have" writes a cores
Pondent. "a pretty Juvenile friend some
five years Of age, named Rosa Some
days ago she was teazed good deal by
gentleman who visits the family. who final
ly wound up by saying-"Rosa, | don't
love you" "Ah! but you've go, to lore
me :" said tho child ..XVI,- ~.