Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-06-09


paying II will inform the old man."
Mr. Howard continued without noticing our
little man whose heart was as contracted as
himself. He was in violent passion, and
declared, 81 will inform the captain that pas.
sengers are meddling with my business, and
it shall not be tolerated."
"Only ihink," said the clerk to the captain
"that old rascal has not been still one minute
since he came on board; he is continually
wandering from one part of the boat to an
other from the hurricane deck to the engine
room, and he has been taking a Geek passen-
ger into the ladies' cabin without my perms.
sion, and when the bell rings for supper, ex-
pect he will be bringing her to the table, and
if he does will insult him."
stranger" )" says a young man, who is
hearing their conversation, "that 'old rascal
is Mr. Howard he is one of the best men in
Ohio talented, benevolent, wealthy and influ.
ential; probably he has met an old acquain.
lance, and before he will see worthy female
suffering for the necessaries of life, he will
purchase them himself, and il is my opinion,
young man, you had better cool little, i'll
you do not want to get into serious difficult
ty, as my old friend shall not be imposed on,
or blackguarded by any one here, cr else
where, il can help il; moreover, he has
many friends among your passengers who
Will not permit insulting language to come
from such young men as you against an hon
orable, aged friend"
Mrs. Thompson was now comfortable in
the cabin, under the protection of Mr. How
ard She feels there is one in the world
who is able and willing to protect her. On
him she can rely, although few minutes
previous, she knew him not. but that she is
protected from insulting passengers, who fire.
quently occupy the deck room of Mississippi
steamers
Supper was announced, and sure enough,
Mr.. Howard conducted Mrs Thompson 20 the
table; her haggard look was fact disappear
ing, and cheerfuIness was finding place on
her well formed face. He seated her at the
table and occupied the adjoining seat, and
appeared as unconcerned as if nothing re.
markable had transpired
The clerk, poor fellow. was in difficulty
he felt it sensibly, and did not know how to
extrlcate himself He felt sorry he ever used
insulting anguarge to female, and cfme to
the conclusion that discretion is the better
part Of valor;" and if he got out of this diff
Guilty lie would be more cautious hereafter
and remarked to friend, Il never have spo
ken lnsultingly to female without getting
into difficulty"
When supper was finished, Mr. Howard
attended Mrs. Thompson to the ladies' cabin !;
then walking unconcernedly to the office, in
formed the clerk he wished to pay lady's
passage to Cincinnati, and asked for her a
comfortable ROOM
The clerk was embarrassed; ) he received the
passage money, hardly knowing what he was
doing, and gave Mr.. Howard the key Of the
best room in the ladies' cabin, feeling glad to
get from the presence of one he had been
abusing, remarkng again to his friend, "this
is the last time I'll get in such a scrape, if
keep the little Judgment ;he law allows me 1"
In the evening. after this occurrence took
place, we find Mr.. Howard seated in the hall,
calmly enjoying the conversation of the pas
sengers, and feeling happy in being instru-
mental in affurding some comfort 10 an aflict-
ed and distressed sister.
He was suddenly surprised by a person
placing his hand on his shoulder, and calling
his name. Looking up he found his intruder
10 be Mr.. Jones, of Kentucky, a gentleman!y
appearing individual, and one in whom he was
Cor 6dent merit is appreciated and esteemed
at something near It's intrinsic value.
"Mr. Howard" says the Kentucky gentle
man, 81 have been informed you have taken
deck passenger into the cabin and paid her
passage wish to inquire if you are ac-
quainted with her?'
al did take lady into the cabin this after.
noon, and paid her passage to Cincinnati l
never saw her before met her on this boa" "
81 am afraid Mr.. Howard. you will be de.
luded by this female in fact. have to be
very cautious to keep from being beguiled by
deceivers."
II would rather be deceived occasionally,
than let one worthy person suffer, if in my
power to relieve them. | am not often cir
cumvented by hyp"critical individuals. for
can generally dis inguish a counterfeit and if
you will accompany me TO the ladies' cabin
this evening. am confident yoa will conclude
there is no danger IF my being deceived by
this lady; and then if you do not find her to
be worthy and inteligtn mt person. will ac-
knowledge am no Judge of worthiness.
81 will gladly accept your request" said
Mr.. Jones. "for my wife and daughter are
there. and am ready at any time"
While al the table, Mrs Jones was closely
scrutinizng Mrs. Thompson. She had no.
ticed striking resemblance to exist between
Mrs Thompson and her daught r. and felt
exceedingly anxious to obtain an opportunity
of getting an introduction; and inquired of
her daughter when passing from the table,
did YOU notice that lady who sat opposite
you? There is something about her appear
ance so familiar, intend to have an intro
ducton. if possible, as wish to learn her
name and the place of her residence,
Mrs Jones was extremely anxious to see
her husband, who had been absent from them
since supper. and was preparing to send for
him. thinking probably he might be aoquain-
ted with her. when he and Mr. Howard made
their appearance. Mr. Howard introduced
Mrs Thompson to Mr.. Jones, his wife and
daughter. and on seeing them together he no.
ticed the resemblance between them. and
thinking it an exceen, opportunity. conclud-
ed 10 innuiTe of Mrs. Thomson where she