The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-09-10

have been annoyed by you, and with
this same story. How long have you been
learning that storyl ourepeatit it we'll
truly! 4You,are not satisfied with disturb,
ing me in my office, and accosting me in
the street. but you have the imprudence 10
enter my house without leave. Let this be
the last time you intrude yourself in nv
presence, or, remember, shall set the dog
after you. Cesar, herel" ty3l N
| AT this instant, q huge dog sprung from
under the table. and stood waiting his mas.
ter's orders The little beggar fled for her
life, and returned with heavy heart to the
miserable abode where lay her suffering
mother, her only earthly friend, who she
felt must soon be relieved of her misery!
But, Tor herself. the cheerless prospect was
to struggle on alone with the coldhearted.
ness of this world, an example of which
she had that day been made acquainted
with, , ,4s-,aa ts.t. "A
She now seemed TO be impressed with
the thought that that night was to decide
their fate. She exerted her utmost ener-
gies to obtain something in the shape OF
fuel for that night. but without success
She gathered all the little clothing they had
to cover them with, and srove to encour.
age her mother to try to bear up one night
longer. and hope Tor better luck on the
morrow. ,ur
We leave them in their misery. to re-.
turn 10 Mr.. D.. The contrast between
the two dwellings is great, although the
distance is but few rods. ..
Mr. D thought no more Of The beg.
gar-girl; he supposed she might be an i'm.
postor, or might not; at any rate, he did
not care to be annoyed by her. and he telt
that he had put Gual stop to her sollcita.
tons, so far as he was concerned. ....
We have said that Mr.. D had lit.
tie boy. lie was the idol of his parents.
and general pet among the eIvants; aud
they were frequently in the habit OF taking
him with them when they went out upon
errands in the streets. The man servant
was going out towards night, aud he said
to the little fellow, jestingly:
''Josey, do you want t, 60 with me!'
"Oh. yes" said the little iavoriie, and
ran ior his hat. .f...E
but STOP" said John, 81 did not say
would take you along with me-. II is late.
aud too cold. The next time &C., will
take YOU"
ltwss with some difficulty. however, that
he paciied him; he started. leaving, as he
thought. Josey al home; but he was no
sooner gone than tho lutte fellow run out.
unnotced by the family and followed him.
lie was not quick enough to overtake the
servant. and on entering the street. he took
a wrong direction. In few minutes he
was wandering away from home, not
knowing whittier he went. and with moth.
ing 10 shield him from the severe cold but
his little hat which he had thrown hastily
upon his head. .....
1t was late in the evening when the ser.
want returned. and the family were feeling
very anxious about little Josey. as he was
never allowed to be out in the evening; but
supposlng he was safe with their trusty
servant, they waited patiently for his re.
turn. We can Judge OF the surprise and
increased anxiety OF the parents, when the
servant returned without him.
'.Nhy, john" exclaimed Mr.. D.,
"what have you done with Josey!"
"lndeed, sir | LETT him at home and have
not seen him since," said the affrighted
servant. ...
"What in Heavens s name has befallen
my childl He is lost. Haste. quick, TO
the crier's. and search the city for him; it
is dark and cold, and if he is exposed, he
will certainly freeze. He cannot talk suf-
ficently to tell where he belongs. | am
afraid some dreadful accident has already
befallen himl'' ifge
Each n,e,pber of the family and their
friends. far and near, were Immediately
despatched in search Of the unfortunate
runaway; but no traces OF him could be-
found; and such a night Of terrible suspense
the parents OF the child never before SUI.
fered. t<s H.
Morning came. however, and with il the
bright sunshine which made everything
look cheerful save the couutenances of
the troubled parents of little Josey They
had lost not a moment in search OF the
missing child, but as yet no tidings of HIM
had been heard. About the middle OF the
forenoon, the friends all returned, and al
mos, gave up the search as hopeless. In
an agony Of despair, the naturally hard
hearted Mr.. D. threw himself upon his
couch and wept aloud; while his wife was
in a state bordering on distraction. ''i'a2
Presently there was report in circula
ton that poor women and little girl had
been found frozen to death in miserable
dwelling not far distant from Mr. D. IS
residence. When the news reached the
wfetched mans ears, he started to his feet
as il struck with some terrible shock. Such
things were not uncommon yet Mr.. D
was not in the habit Of taking notice ofsuch
reports, aa..', -.., n,
But now il seemed as il some unear,hly
impulse urged him forward! He seized
his hat, rushed from the house. and hast
ened to the spot. where there was a crowd
collected round the door. twas but lew