The Rutland County herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1852-1855, 1853-10-07

soul with 20 much compassion, tint he
became calm an8 capable Of reflection.
There in the ,,illnes. and quiciurss Of
the night. with only the star. for wit
Resses, be promised himself 10 forsake
strong driuk forever. To seek employ
mcnt. and become better man.
With the morning sunbcams, Leslie.
strengthened by his good resolutions,
presented himself before one whose
reputation for generosity and Kindness
had rrarhcd him. and encouraged him
10 apply. told his story withou, reserve
and begged employment But he was
destined TO meet with disappoiu,mtuis.
and al that long day did he wander in
iruiilrss search. Some had never
known temptations HE shabby and mis-
cradle dress Preiudieel others, and,
though he told his simple story with a
manly and truthful face, no heart al
lowed itself to pity, no hand was stretch
cd forth to save. Poor Leslie had
hoped and struggled TO rctrace his fear
ful steps. but his heart sunk under his
many discouragements. and hc again
sought to drown his misery IN the in
toNicating cup
In the midst Of an upruar, with loud
noise aud violent gestures, Mr.. Mar
shall appeared Suddenly in their midst
dispensing them alone by the dignity Of
his manners, and kindly offering to con-
duct the incbrate to hi. home. Totlis
kind offer, however, no answer was re-
turned; the drunken man was evident
" injured 10y his fall, and as Mr.. Mar
shaiIs feelings forbade him to leave n
| fellow creature in such distress, he call
ed carriage and conveyed him home.
When the consciousness of the drunk
| ard returned, be found himself in qni-
ct chamber, dccenlly dressed, and his
bcncCnctor stood at his side, No word
Of censure or rebukc fell from the lips
/ of the excellent man, as he stood con-
templaling the change few hours had
made ia the being before him. but he
gently said, son. ! found you in
trouble and have been happy in offer
ing you temporary shelter you have
now entirely recovered, and will glad
| " send You TO your friend, and home. "
Only a wild look of anguish replied
to thi, kind offer and again he said
mildly,-"My son, ! pity you, and II
may be can aid You; AT any rate tell
me your name and story, without fear"
Oh how these words fell upon the
ears of the stranger the tones Of the
good mans voice awakened the same
feeling in his heart which the blessed
glances of the stars had aroused when
he struggled with himself, alone and
wreiched. The tears strcained down
his sunken cheeks, as he informed his
host that ie was foreigner. with nei-
ther friend nor home. MY name
snid he, sis Leslie, Harry Leslie; and,
sir, have tried to shake off my fe,ters,
TO bc man once more but no one
will employ drunkard. am a hope
less wretch, and wish TO die unknown.
a blessing on you for your kindness
il quite oyercomes me but ! hope fol
nothing but a grave"
The old man looked distressed and
sorrowfnl, aud hardly knew wha, to dc
to arouse in Leslie less discouragina
feelings; but at length approaching him
in solemn voice, he said
Harry Leslie, have You wife OF
child 2"
"Sir," exclaimed the inebriaie.
II say, Leslie, have you a wife Of
child?"
oh" groancd the conscience smit
ten. "why did ! ever leave them
Margaret my own true wife, my gold
en- haired Kiliy, aud wee Willie an'
he covered his face with his hands.
For golden-haired Kitty, and we
! Willie, and your anxious vile
NO, sir. exclaimed Leslie. wildly
"neyer must they know auglt Of m.
: wrelchedness and degradation. Bette
for them that they should weep hus
= band aud father dead, than mourn him
) living Disgrace
Leslie, do you still love that wife
= those childrenI
"I,oye them most fondIy.'
- "Then struggle To restore to ihei
r and yourself, happiness believe firm
, ly thai you may be rcclaimcd, Tc
. me wheu you last heard Of your family.
1T is year, long year y and III
3, poor mun groaued.
= " And YOU have neglected "a beaui
. fol wife, yonr iair-haired children, au
1 have giyru Them sorrow and lonehnes
= and anxious waichings Bat seek ~
G tho augmentation Of rcpcutant tear
n my young friend; if you desire 10 n
4. slore yourself 10 all happiness Of lorm'
: wears will assist you +" How =
4 II will give you cmploymeni ~
a Won .hall sign the temperance plrdg'
4 and keep yourself out If the way
O. temptation al the end of the year "a
!, shall return 10 your own
u Think, ,Ie.lie.y esterday YOU S.Te a
"Brh.. calculated ilio redeemc
!. ~ IA fell upon his knces, md hall'
5. the Old man n HI, falhcr--h's del''er'
A -My SON .aid Mr.. Marshall fnaste
Il ing hi, own emotions. " will leave "
IA now 20 your reflection pray not
b. be- bed into temptation and he lei' hl
.e alone.
,e The plan. Of the good merchant We
b, speeI,l, arranged. IL conclod~d th
10 be- would employ Leslie one year, al
d. ALLOW hm 10 board 10 his own iam'I
n, hus giving him lhe bles.ins u 4 hon
va Nh NJ entered hearth into her h'
~ i,anIs riau and our waadersr beg
a his nov lie With i,cart swelling vi
"a essiau,le and n.peiiance, aad conra
ard boJ,e. The thought q BE-. hoi
b~ and ne hean treasures u cohia n
"A eheerea lin, in ne hour u labor. "a
i. uhen evening zine, b. found hy
se qui,s are.ide u biz employer conf
Al ai.l reaae.
he On. los De lon=ei 10 send over
D. waters one nissste. full a. brra 10
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