The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-04-12
IsHED EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING

time might have healed it without any fur.
ther trouble; now, however, the affair had
become deep and dangerous, and there
was but one way for remedy. That way
the aged mother would point out. ass
"Lowell, CONTINUED Mrs Stearns speak.
ing in trembling tone, 81 can spend but
a few days longer on earth. / feel that
the sands in my glass have most all run
out, but before / depart hope may see
my two boys in love-Ie hope may see
them once more bound together in the
sweet bonds of friendship. When you
were babes nursed you, and cared for
you. and tried to do "a mothers duty /
tried to make you both fit for the great
world. And as you grew older prom
ised myself full share Of happiness in
your companionship. and naught has come
to dim the joy of my widowed heart till
this sad cloud lowered upon me. love
my chldren-l love them both alike-and
they love not each other. Lowell, my son.
one thing weighs heavy upon me. Should
this thing las, till am dead, then how will
you and John meet by the side of my
corpse? How will you feel when you
'Hush, my mother" !" uttered the stout
man, trembling like reed. "Say no
more now. This evening will speak to
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John Stearns sat in his easy chair in his
own cozy parlor. and q bout him were his
wife and children. Everything that money
could procure towards real comfort was
his. and still he was not happy. Amid all
his comforts there was one dark cloud to
trouble him. The spot where for long
years he had nurtured brother's love was
now vacant No. not vacant. for it was
| filed with bitterness. He knew it was his
fault. but he tried to excuse himself by
thinking that his brother hated him. This,
however, did not ease his conscience. for
he knew that he was lying to himself
| While he sat thus he heard rap atthe
front door, and in lew moments one OF
the children told him that Uncle Lowell
wanted TO see HIM.
| 'Tell him to come in,'' said John; and
after this he made a motion for his wife
and children 10 leave the ROOM 81 shan
bulge an inch," he muttered to himself
IF he thinks to lrighten me he'll find his
mistake"
Before he could say moro his brother en-
tered the room.
"Good evening, John," said Lowell, al
the same time laying his hat on the table
:, John Stearns was taken aback by this
address, and could hardly believe his ears
but responded hesitatingly to his saluta.
ion.7e For an instant he looked up into
his brothers face, and during that instant
3there flashed across his mind wish thai
}he had never offended. q .}.s. Is 80.
/ "John," continued Lowell. still stand.
ing. .you well know what has made us
both unhappy"
/ s"Yes. know" answered John, hardly
knowing what tone to assume.
swell. my brother." continued Lowell
while tear glistened in his eye, and al
the same time extended his hand, 81 have
come to. bury the evil that has risen up be-
tween US. IF you have wronged me,
| freely forgive you, and it have been harsh
you will forget II. Come, let US be friends
| once more.''
j Like an electric shock came this speech
1 upon the ears Of John Stearns., A mo-
ment he stood half bewildered, and then
the tears broke forth from his eyes. lie
reached forth his hand but his words were
! broken and indistinct. lie had. not ex-
pected this from his stern brother. but il
came like a heaven-sent beam of light 10
his soul, and in moment more the broth
ers were folded Sin warm embrace
When they were aroused it was by feeling
a trembling hand laid upon their heads
and when they looked up they found thei,
/ aged mother standing by them.
BLESS you. my children. bless you,'
murmured the white.haired parent, as she
raised her eyes towards, heaven, "and oh
:. pray God that you may never be unhap
py more" = tas
John Stearns knew his motherhad been
the angel who had touched the heart o.
his brother, and it did not alter his forgive
ness.
"Oh." he murmured. 81 have been very
wrong; | have abused you, my brother;
but If you can forgive me, / will try to
make it all up.'' 4gsi
"Your love willrepay it all. John. Lei
me have your love, and will try neverto
lose it more.' 7ai557s!
"Now | am truly happy" said the aged
mother. as she gazed with pride upon her
sons. SHOW | can die in peace. Oh.
my boys. if you would have your children
sure Of happiness in after life. teach them
that forgiveness will heal social wounds
which can be healed in no other way.
Many heart has been broken, from the
simple want Of that talismanic power"
Both those brothers tried to bless their
mother for the healthful lesson she had
taught them. and they failed not to teach
it to their children as one Of the best les
sons that could be given them for lie.
(. GF'Go it while you're young. for when
you get old you can'tp Exactly-go IT.
but not after pleasures; go it-but not after
wine; go a-but not after every pretty
face; go it--but not after dissipation. folly
and vice, for when you get cid you can't
--and sure if you do, you won't. foryou'll
never live to be old! But go it--go it, af-
ter your business; 60 it, after virtue; go IL,
after that pretty girl. whom you want TO
4 marry; go 1t, yes, go II after all these. for