The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-03-09
For As Us,ss and Jesr
THE TWO TRAVELLERS.

Twas near the close Of the day, ay. near
the close o. the week also, as q traveller
wendsd his wsy through the city towards
the shore Of old ocean. As he rode YEARLY
through the crowded streets Of the small
city Of B, he thought to choose path
more quiet than the principal thoroushfare.
and quickly turned to more humble and
unpresendins street. thinking thus to avoid
the turmoil and hustle Of the many beings
at this time crowding the streets.
Scarcely had no passed dozen PAGES. ere
he heard. from a long, low building near by,
discordant sound, and listening for mo-
ment, heard voices Of discord and anger,
with occasional bursts Of approval. came
swelling upon the ear he FASTENED his tired
steed, for it i'll accorded with his own feel
ings. The Sabbath was near his home
but little way of wife and children were
anxiou,ly waiting his return, and be stopped
not to listen TO these unwelcome sounds
which had assailed him when thus quietly
pursuing his way.
We will leave our traveller = for his home
was gained and JOY and welcome were
received with equal delight by the object of
this anxiety. What shall We say Of another
one, equally the object Of care and sOlici-
tude, who at this time was trying to enjoy
life in place far from resembling good
home - even within those walls, from
whence came those discordant sounds on the
ear Of the good traveller. Mirth was there.
Many were jolly while trying these aeeting
and transitory pleasures. So, also, came
another companion - grim friend was he
who thus associated with the sons Of
mir'h--an unwelccme visitor, one tha, waits
not for " fitting scenes" in order that his
fat may be more acceptable. His call is
always sure, even though every reason
which can be urged for his departure may
be made known. Gods name might have
been spoken, but not in the sweet accents
Of prayer no, no other works than The
works Of righteousness. and the deeds meet
for repentance were wrought here. The
victim was not old may, tho prime Of life
w.s not his ere his work was done, and
dear ones called to mourn. God has prom.
ised to be father to the widow and father
less. We know his promises are sure and
abiding to tho.e who trust in him. But are
We all alike irresponsible Are such scenes
rs these to take place, and no effort put forth
TO stay an evil, in whose path follow 80 many
terrible calamities' Are those 10 DO tole-
rated in our midst who put forth every
effort to enslaSe both the trilling and the
unriiling victim to appetites debased and
poluted' Vice in every form is curse to
any people. II men mako void law and
order, shall not our citizsns awakei Are
We not verify guilty, II, at this time, we do
not awake to the call Of virtue and sobriety
Put men. not politics. into our Offices of
trust. Conscience speaks loudly to those
who have heretofore stood aloof from the
great interests Of humanity. You cannot
DO men Of honor, il, at this time, you peril
the peace Of community and barter away
the hottest ties which hold you to q common
humanity, by voting for those who are afraid
to speak forth their own sentiments, and
especially for those known to be recreant TO
the great principles Of Temperance and
Reform. Now is The time to act the true
patrio. here, while every mother, sister and
good citizen is asking for an arm to pro.
tect against the horrid evils which are rife
among us. MARTHA.