Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1856-05-01

his works. Instead OF extracting dull ore from
the earth, he had sent up dull members to the
House of Commons, got dull magistrates put
upon the bench, and exercised as much sover.
eign sway and masterdom over all the district
as if he had been elected dictator with unlimited
power. But there is always a compensation in
human affairs; and the maleyolence natural to
all people of proper spirit lying in the shade OF
so preponderating magnate, was considerably
gratified by what was whispered of the depressed
condition of his lerdship's spirits Even the
clergymans wife-who was perfect model OF
that exemplary character-looked mysteriously,
and said that his lordship never smied-that a
housemad who had at one time been engaged
l in the rectory, had told her extraordinary things
about his lordship's habits about talks she had
heard-the housemaid-late at night, in his lord
ships library, when she-the housemaid-was
morally certain there could be no person in the
room but his lordships self; how she-the house
maid--had been told by Thomas the footman.
that his lordship, when dining quite alone fire.
quently spoke as if to some person sitting be-
side him. when he-Thomas-had sworn TO her
the housemaid-that there was no person
whatever at table with his lordship, no, not the
cat and then, she-the clergyman's wife-ad-
ded, as of her own knowledge, that at church his
lordship never listened 20 the sermon; but after
apparently thinking deeply of other things, hid
himself from her observation, and pretended to
fall asleep. How sorry she was to say this she
need: remark for if there was a thing she hated
1t WAS tittletattle, and she never suffered SER
want to bring her any of the rumors of the place;
it was so unlady like, and his lordship had been
such an excellent friend to the churcI-for he
had made an exchange ofthe wretched old glebe,
and gi-en a very nice farm for it in the vale on
Hawsleigh, and had built new parsonage.
house where the old manor house stood and was
| always most liberal in his donations to all the
charities but it was odd--wasn't it 2--that he
never saw any cOmpany--and who could he be
speaking to in the library, or at dinner? DIR.
Drowes can't make it out he was never asked
to the castle in his life and tells he has read
of people, for the sake of getting rich, selling
their souls to the-Isn't it dreadful to think
of! His lordship is very rich. to be sure {; but
as to selling his soul to- o! it's a hor-
rid supposition, and wonder Dr. Drove. can
utter so terrible a thought.
But DIR. Drowes had no great opportunity of
continuing his awful inuendocs for he was
shortly appointed to another living of Lord War
lelghs III the northern part of the county, and
was requested to appoint a curata TO Warlegh
In the prime of life, who would be attentive and
usetnl to the sick and poor. To hear was to
obey-and the head of his college in Oxford rec
commended young man in whom he had the great
est conhdence;and Mr. Henry Benford soon made
his appearance, and occupied the parsonage
house. He was still under thirty years of age,
with the finest and most deicatcly-cut features
consistent with style of masculine beauty
winch was we're striking. He was of the
men--delicate and refined in expression, with
clear, light complexion, and beautiful soft eyes
--ot whom people say, it is pity he is not
girl. And this feminine kind of look was &C.
companied in Henry Benford by certain efemi.
macy OF mind. Modest he was, and what the
world calls shy; for he would blush on being
presented to stranger, and scarcely yentured
10 speak IN miscellaneous company; but per-
fcctly conscientious IN what he cersidercd the
discharge of duty; active and energetic in his
parish, and with sweetness ofdisposition which
nothing could overthrow. He had wife and
two children at this time, and pleasant sight it
was, amid the begrimed and hardened features
of the population of Combe Warleigh, to see the
fresh faces and clear compilations of the new
corners.
A great change speedily took place in the re-
lations existing between pastor and flock
Schools were instituted-the sick were visited
weekly report was sent to the castle, with ac-
curate statements of the requirements of every
applicant. Little descriptions were added to
the causes of the distress of some of the work
men-excuses made for their behavior means
pointed out by which the more deserving could
be helped, without hurting their self-respcct by
treating them as objects of charity; and, in
short time, the great man in the castle knew the
position, the habits the necessities of every one
of his neighbors. Nothing pleased him more
generous, without being imposed on. His gifts
were large and transformations, and rs Bentord,
without blazonng the donors merits, let it be
known from what source these valuable aids
proceeded, month had not elapsed before kind
er feelings between the Castle and the
town-peope smiled and touched their hats
more cordially than before, when they met his
lordship as he drove through the street; little
girls dropt courteses to him on the side of the
road, instead of running away when they saw
him coming; and one young maiden was even
reported to have offered his lordship bouquet
hot very valuable, as it consisted only Of a
rose, six daisies and dandelion-and to have
received pat on the head for it, ana halfa-
crown. Lord Wareigh had had cold every Sun
day for the last year-and half of DIR. Drowse's
ministrations but when Bentord had Officiated
a month or six weeks, he suddenly recovered
and appeared one Sunday in church. His lord
ship generally sat in recess opposite the pull
pit, forming sort of family pew, which might
almost have been mistaken tor parlor. 1t was
carpeted very comfortably, and had stove in
it, and tables and chairs. In this retirement his
lordship performed his devotions in the manner
recorded by Mrs. Drowes-and when the eloquent
DR.. was more eloquent than usual, he drew a
heavy velvet curtain across the front OF his
roonl and must have been ulled into pleasing
slumbers by the subdued humble of the orators
discourse. On this occasion he was observed
man. All through the prayers he fixed his eyes
on Benfords face-never lifting them for mo-
ment-never changing muscle-never alter
ing his attitude. His hair, now silver white,
fell nearly down to his shoulders, his noble fea-
lures were pale and motionless. Tall, upright,
gazing congregation observed his
ordshp with surprise. When Benford mounted
the pulpit-when he was seen in black gown
and bands, and his clear rich voice gave out the
text, suddenly his lordship's face underwent a
strange contortion-he rapidly drew the curtain
across the pew and was no more seen. The
congregation were sorry that their new clergy
man, who had apparently pleased the patron by
his reading, was not equally fortunate in the
sermon. The preacher, himself, was by no
means offended He knew Lord Warleigh was
too clever a man to require any instruction from
him, and he went on as usual and preached to
the poor. In the vestry, he was laying aside
his official costume when the door opened his
cassoek was off his coat was not on, he was in
his shirt-slecves, and the great man came in,
Benfore was overwhelmed with confusion. He
had never spoken to lord before-his face glow
ed as if on fire. With compressed lips, and his
eyes fixed more than ever upon the discounted
curate, the old man thanked him for his discourse.
Il am Lord Wareigh.' he said; Il have re-
ceived your weekly statements as l desired
they are excelIent-come to me tor an hour to-
morrow. l shall expect You at eleven Before
Mr.. Benford had recovered his composure, his