Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-18
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A BY-GONEs SKETCH OF NEW YORK.


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A BY-GONEs SKETCH OF NEW YORK.
BY ARTHUR THoRwooD. ;
The storm increased, while that great
thorouQhfare of New York, the spacious
Broadway, seemed on this might almost
whoIly deserted. Here and there a pedes-
TRAN might be-seen- eoRtending against the
driving sleet and chilling snow, while they
drew their garments close to their contracted
limbs, and pressed forward with great actiyi- |
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On. the way from the Battery towards the
Astor House. man--tal, erect, and of
military bearings, was proceeding at very
deliberate pace, apparently regardless of the
war Of the elements, HisfOr was conceal
ed in the folds Of large cloak. but the ax
posed features eyinced an iron will, a. deter
mination Of character, tempered by intellect,
that would. seem to qualify him, in an emf
nent degree, for the execution and command
Of any important project. In vain did the
cutting sleet and fierce north wind oppose
his way. Thought was too busy within him
to heed the eTesisting elements. But q slight
form, weaker than the storm, tho pale as the
falling snow-a fragile child, opposed, the
Passage Of this stern man, and stopped his
onward course. hss5isgs. q ,,s'.F ~
Charity, sir, / pray YOU she said, in a
voice chilled by the cold, while the quiverihg
ill-clad limbs plainly showed the pain she
suffered. i..--..... - s.s-..s ~.
The stranger for the moment gazed harsh
ly on her-his brow darkened-but it wal
only for a moment. The look and the man
ner of the child was totally opposite to tbs
wandering yagrant. Her voice touched HI.
heart
Child, said he, who has beenso unfeeTin.
asto send you forth this ireement night 2
oh, no one, sir, 7ea sf-f s.4 \ = -.
So young and yet beggar at hearth -
Have you parents, ehildls - Fs-Al.
Yes, sir.'a
Are accustomed to frequent the street
for charity 2 ~'''t t'
'0h, nol-but father is very sick, and ther
Is no food in our house,
But you have said your parents knew NJ
Of your coming out this evening"
No, sir-they did not. Mother put lit
brother TO bed and cried very much when 81
told Us she had nothing for us to eat. ST
said father was very i'll, and that she mu
attend him during the night. She told us
say our prayers and begood children, ar
in the morning we should have somethir
to eat. She then kissed US and bade US got
night Ihad seen little children in the sire
asking for money, and thought If I cou
only get some how happy # would ma
poor mamma then she could buy medicin
for father, and little brother could have bre
to eat. So got up softly, without awakit
him, put on my clothes and left the Aou
without telling mother where I was goir
! thought L would be easy to get money,
/ have been out very long, and no one see
70 earefor what / say to them.
Child, is this true, what YOU have t,
mel But know it is-truth IS written
your eountenance. Poor girl-you m
have suffered much let this shield you fir
the frosty air. He then Infolded Tai
furmufher from hisneck and twined it arou
the form of the child ~ ise sa-s p.
Youar very good sir, but if you co
help poor father and mother, should be
happy. ~ sa "a
1fthey are deserving, Twill. Come,
win go to your father and mother, and
see if anything can be done to assist tn
What is your name
tAdeha, sir.'
What is your fathers businessp
Hewrote, before he was sick, for the
pers and magazines, but have heard mo
say he was soldier and an officer
Hey a soldier! Child, you areistll co
and he unbuttoned his large cape from
cloak and wrapped it around her.
Thank you. Yes, sir, he was soldier
be has often told us stories Of the brave
esaI jackson, who was his commander
Hey child Jackson his general, an,
snienngq Hhe lives, he shall not S
long. To escape the bullets Of the In
rifles and return with whole scalp onl
die cfstaryationg BY the Eternall it i
bad. Come, child and he caught up
little Aaeia in his arms with vehem
that startled the poor eirl Heaven q
he SAID, I may not be 100 late.' He
pressed onward as pursuerwould folloy
retreatng foe, and 50 rapid were his st
that many minutes had not ELAPSED en-
reached the miserable dwelling pointed
BY Adeha AZ her home. The door ,Saas
barred and offered no resistance to the
trance Of the visitors Guided by AdeI
ascended the worn, shaking stairway 70
apartments. Softly opening the door.