Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1855-08-02

A clergvman TUNED soldier.

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Some twenty years ago young man,
whom shall name .'Jamie." was pastor Of
large congregation OF the Established
church of Scotland. at school and at col
lege he was distinguished for his love OF
learning. and las minister, was un'lyailed
for his eoquence and mental attainments.
He had been settled about a year. and was
upon the eve ofbeingmarriedt oa tineyoung
woman. whomhe hadloved from childhood
when the heritors and several English gem
,lemen. who we're then on visit to tho
North. attended kirk to hear the famous
preacher. He more than verified his fame:
he enrap.ured his audience. His theme
was the story of hischurch. ltsmanyyears
of disastrous wars. its martyrs, ITS heroes,
its undying hope, even when despair seem
ed to shroui il in endless night; its unwea.
ried tolls, and its final triumphs were each
in turn presented to the minds Of the hear
ers, with power and feeling that defy de-
scription. .Hestood the genius Of eloquencs
personifci But there was one among his
hearers who was not bewiidered by hls
glowing picture.
The gentle hearted Bella, his betrothedf
when the congregation dispersed. followed
him to the mansc. He received her In his
study. but while conducting her to chair.
she sank upon the floor, and burst into tears.
20, jamie, Jamier' she exclaimed, as he
raised her tenderly in his arms, and seated
her on u sofa. I'VE hao broken my puis
hearth "How so. my bella? explainV'
Eye were drunk, raying drunk Jamie, and
wonder the elders did nae tax ye out o.
the pulpit! Ye whined and ranted. and
sometimes, God forgie me for saying sac,
/ thought | saw the Evil One standing be-
side you, Laughing and clapping you on the
shoulder. My puir brain reeled i was
mad, knew tim mad now Gamma
live out this day. feel my blood freeze
o, God be merciful to me q sinner. and
save, O, save, my Jamie" Her head re-
clined upon his bosom, she gazed upon him
ior moment, and expired in his arms.
He had preached his last sermon. No
entreaties of congregation who loved him
no hattering offers Of future prefermenf.
rendered by The gentry, would induce HIM
to resume his laGors as minister.
Five or six years passed when the wrl'
ter of this, who was his schooltellow, acct
dentally met him in London. Jamie then
was one of the principle teachers IN q large
educational establishment, and was highly
esteemed for the moral excellence OF his
character, as well as his varied learning
and skill as a successful teacher. lie was
dressed in deep mourning, Stunned society
and when the labors of the day were clo-
sed. he either wandered alone through tho
street, or retired tohislodgings. The scene
of Bella's death was ever present to his
memory.
Her pure soul, he said saw him as he
was,a poor, vain, self-conceited sinner
For the purpose of concentrating his tho'ts
and fusing life into his sermons,he was in
the habit of taking a glass of whiskey before
entering the pulpit. The morning before
he preached the fatal sermon, he felt rather
nervous, for he knew there would be stran-
gers to hear him, he took nearly two glass.
es. What he said. or how he conducted
himself, no effort of memory could recall
the death of Bella alone merged into ITSELF
the doings Of that dreadful day. The COM
ailments which he received sounded like
satire and mockery. and the very name OF
liquor impressed him with horror.
He left home and came to London, where
he obtained situation as a teacher; bus
everything appeared so black to him that
he expressed fear he should, in some un-
guarded moment, destroy himself.
His friend, who was sailor, suggested
some active employment, that would call
into play his physical faculties. and thus
give his mind a spell; and ending by offer
ing to procure him place before the mass
in ship al like your suggestion" said
he, "but dislike the sea-" "Then turn
soldier, and seek employment in India.
where there is plenty of fighting" -
w!l'' he said. springing from hls chair;
"when my engagement expires, VIII par
chase an Ensign's commission. l wonder
the thought never suggested itself<to mo-
for nv ancestors, as far back as | can trace
them. were soldiers. Better. far better,
die on the field Of battle than fall by ono's
own hand" We separated.
A few weeks since, in running my eye
along the list Of those who bad dlstinguis h
ed themselves at the battle Of lnkermann.
saw the name of Lieut.. Col. -. a
letter from my friends has since informed
me that he served in India under Lord
Cough, and was promoted for his gallant
conduct in three campaigns. He was pres.
ent at the battles OF Alma, Balaklaya, and
Inkermann, and at last accounts was in good
health. engaged in the siege ofSebaslopoi;;,
He was still single-his 'heart was dead
to lowell Boston Alias.
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A western correspondent writes OF
handsome Yankee pedlar who made love to
buxom widow ir Pennsylvania. lie ac-
companied his declaration with an Illusion
to two impedimen,s to their union.
Name them said the widow.
The want of means to set up retail
store
They parted and the widow sent the ped