The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-05-13
From the Century Papers.
A BENEVOLENT MAN.

BENEVOLENT HAN.
Solomon Browse was a very benevolent
man He was, it is true, very irritable at
home, but very kind abroad. The world saw
him and knew him in the latter character
alone. After his dinner and his wine be was
fretful, particularly if awakened from his nan
by the entrance Of a subscription book for the
benefit Of the "Firemen's End or the Tee
total INDECENT Society," His family knew his
failing, aud said never a word.
When walking the pavement he would very
carefully kick off stray brick into the gut
ter for fear some excellent citizen would
stumble against it; and have seen him lift
up en- applepeeiBg from the walk, spprehen-
sive that it might prove disastrous to some in
cOnsiderate or distracted passenger. He was
constantly offering his hand to old ladies to
help them over the gutter, and looked heaven
ly when it was dOue. His shining brow was
irradiatsd for an hour afterward, in contem-
plation Of his own gallant benevolence How
the world did admire Mr. Solomon Browsel
Mr.. Browse took personal interest in eve.
ry ones happiness, except that Of his wife,
who did not seem to have the worlds appre-
citation Of his charming character 1t was
beautiful to see him encouraging little boys,
by atting them on the head and telling them,
in tones OF fascination, what learned, aud ex-
cellent, and usetnl men they were destined to
bel Why, they never forgot it; it influenced
their characters in life. Thus lid Mr.. Browse
influence the destinies Of society.
ltwas indeed great misfortune that his
character at home, and within the domestic
circle, was not appreciated; for, in spite Of all
his public benetactious, and his sacrifices for
the good Of society, his own children hated
and feared him. 1t was their duty to over
look bis faults, and although he was always
very kind and amiable to all mankind in gen.
eral, surely man has a right to be as cross
and ill hnmOred as he pleases in house of
his own, and which was paid for out of the
fruits OF bis own enterprise. To deny this,
would be TO deny the sanctity OF the domestic
altar. II be abused aud insnlted, in mo-
ments OF irritation, his own children, he did
not diminish his charities. He continued to
give literally to beggars, although be never
gave cent OF PIN money to his daughters.-
Solomon Browse had right to do this, and
who should complaint
What splendid reputation he had-out of
his CwR housed There the theater of his be-
nevOlelt was too circumscribed for his large
heart, ald he scorned to labor on 50 small
scale. Every body praised him for his good
ness, aud his expansive sympathies enlarged
from day to day. He was indeed a man Of
feeling
Often has he wept over the sad story of some
poor destitute emigrant woman, while stand
Ing with hat in hand profoundly and beneVo-
lently listening, with a complacency OF en-.
that was really wonderful; and |
have seen him pour the balm Of his feeling
heart into the wounds Of a wooden. legged .
veteran of 1872 What a noble fellowl he
would say, the tears running down his cheeks,
while his heart beat with pride and gratitude
to the defenders Of his country.
Thus Solomon Browse went about doing
good. 1t was necessary instinct Of his ma
ture. 1t was temperament with him, and he
could not help it, He was forever projecting
associations for the relief of destitntiOn, and
was continually laying out and recommending
plans which society was bound to support, for
It's distressed members. His name was post
cd up in every public asylum as its founder or
patron; and those who associated with him
were great admirers of his benevolent face,
aud we're forever praising his "balmy SMILE"
" Dear good mani they would say, what a
blessing to society,"
We have said his children hated him. His
wife told him he was humbug, and this al
ways irritated him. He resented it always,
md went on abusing all at home and doing
good abroad.
He left home one enight, after quarrel with
his wife because the last box Of tea was used
up, and alec because she wanted few shil. j
lings for bonnet for their eldest daughter.
{ Her extravagance,' he said, 'would Be the
ruin Of himI0 He presided that very night, +
matchless dignity and grace, at the an
nivefsary meetingof the BREAD -aud- Butter
Society = His speech brsathed the very
aroma Of philanthropy, and filled the whole
hall with q delightful fragrance. The next
morning it was published in all the pa
pers. II was eloquent, and filled with the
nOblspt sentiments Of humanity, bringing