Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

iald bare, you may annihilate it with a
single breath
You impose upon me an arduous and
painful task" replied the young man.
There is but one right way to do any
thing" said the minister - 1t is the part
OF virtue to show its head Vice skulks
IN dens and caves. You must put on the
armours of faith, and believe that victory.
sooner or later crowns the right. Conf
dence in the power of justice and truth,
gives moral courage. beg that you will
be manly in this matter"
Windham seemed to catch the spirit of
his adviser and promised to follow his di
rection He bade the Rev Mr. Rogers
good bye and walked directly back to the
tavern He stood at the door of the bar
room and looked in A general sneer
was the consequence. There were frowns
and mutterings, whisperings and threat
ening gestures, For moment Wind
hams heart -misgaye him. In another
instant he was at the side Of one of his
prosecutors.
g Mr.. Jones l desire to speak to you in
private" said he. Now Mr. Jones was a
professor of religion, and a member of the
church yet he suffered himself to become
violently prejudiced against the young
man, This sudden challenge to person
al interview was as unexpected TO him as
to the other individuals present He
blushed and looked about him as if doubt
ful wnar course to take He saw that
the eyes of all present were upon him and
he thought best to grant the request of
the youth. They walked out together
and stood upon the green in front of the
church
Mr.. Jones" said Windham, you ap-
pear to have heard some slanderous re
port respecting me. Will you be so kind
as to give me the name of the tradu-
Ger ?''
: Well, sir" said the other, "you have
some assurance. seeing that | am stran-
ger to you What if / should say that
you have nc right to demand such thing
of me2 It's not my way to make trouble
between folks. I've heard enough to con
vince me that you ought not to be toler-
ated in this town"
What was the story that you heard,
sir 2"
What did l hear? Ask your own con-
science"
Your countenance shows it now A
person that wasn't guilty would not trem-
BILE and turn pale as you do. 1 suppose
you will deny that you attempted your
uncle's life 2"
/, sir I don't understand you. Here
is some mistake. [ beg you'll beseech
you to give me the name of the person who
told you So"
& In order that you may attempt his
life, too, suppose. No-no young man
you don't carry on such business in this
village, | warrant you"
Then you'll not give up the name of
your informer 2''
tell you [ will not, for every BODY
knows" Here Mr. Jones suddenly paao-
ed. and betrayed some emotion Wind
ham followed the direction of his eyes, and,
turning his head, saw Mr. Rogers looking
over his shoulder, upon the countenance
of MIR Jones.
Ahem this young man has been tell
ing me"-commeuced Mr. Jones
Il beg you will continue your conver
sation with him." said Mr. Rogers .'As
[ am privy on the subject of your dis
course. | suppose you have no objection
to my presence ?"
Certainly not, Mr.. Rogers" returned
the other He is very dangerous
young man. as you have heard. 10 doubt
He wants me to give up the name of the
person who told me his true character
But that would make mischief, you
know
Have you reported the story to any
other individual2" inquired the minister
Il can't deny but have" answered the
other
Were you not afraid that you would
make mischief by so doing z" asked Mr. |
Rogers Surely a man who evinces so
much tenderness of conscience ought to
be careful how he gives currency to idle |
'Idle rumors. sir would Mr.. Gore re-
port falsehood 2"
"INill see Mr. Gore Immediately" said
the youth. with some eagerness."
g Do so, said the minister as he turn
ed to go home, and left Mr.. Jones alone
upon the green, IN a state of bewllder-
ment
Wiudham FASTENED TO the farm house,
and found Mr. Gore smoking his pipe in
the corner of his Anticipated fire place.
Good day, sir" said the young man.
Gore was in no haste tc reply to the
salutation; but suffering the
smoke to clear away from before his VS.
ion. and half shutting his eyes, he peer
ed earnestly through his knitted brows.
as if doubling the integrity of his Wis
itor.
The youth fel. as if he had no time to
lose
SIR said he, 'I have been Stunned
by my acquaintances, denied admittauce
to the house of Mr.. James. and stared at
like wild beast in menagere for sever
al days past"
Fer your bad conduct--eh, young
man 2"
No. sir.-but. because you reported
that I tried to kill my uncle"
Il did not exactly say so,' returned Mr.
Gore "But l heard that you made
murderous assault on your uncle with an
axe"
Who said SO 2h
Il heard it from Mr.. Smith, and he
words -