The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-12-15

From Vim. II Milburn, the Blind Preacher and
Lecturers new Work--"Kide, Axe, and Saddle
bags
And now let me give you some facts from
the history Of one Of my friends, whom
loved well nigh as father Of the no.
blest men that ever trod this globe. lie left
Us nearly six years ago. Although no, one
Of the earliest, he was in the field at q sum
ceatly early date TO entitle him to the name
OF pioneer preacher.
lie too was specimen Of Young Ameri-
ca, for he began to preach at the age Of six
teen years. As remember, he had never re-
ceived three months schooling in his life.-
lie was remarkably handsome. For Eve and
twenty years he was called the Apollo of the
West-albeit for agood portion Of the time
Apollo in homespun. He was one Of the
gifted sons OF genius. Henry Clay, who
should have been good judge in such mat
ter, pronounced him the most eloquent man
he ever heard open his lips.
have said he was very handsome, and that,
IN the esteem OF many Of his brethren, was
equivalent to heresy. ! have known many
we'll meaning simpetons, who, to use their
own expression, "couldn't abide him, because
brethren OF the laity and clergy thought it
ever they saw him coming towards them with
his ingenious face and kindly carriage, their
countenances would lengthen to perpetual
longitude, and uttering what they meant to
be pious groxn, they would murmur among
themselves, she'll never do.''
There was an old brother who, while he
shared this prejudice, nevertheless felt some
interest 10 the stripping; blunted, indeed,
must have been the nature which refused re-
Spouse TO the generous spirit Of ny friend
The old gentleman took it upon himself to
deliver admonitory lectureson the subjects OF
apparel and demeanor to tho candidate for
orders. Henry, INV son. he said, in gruf,
rebuking tone, why don't you try TO be like
preacher, and look like q preacher p
You'll never be worth shucks as long as you
live.'
4 don't mean anything By it, modestly re-
sponded the young man--never have known
woman moro dif6dent than be, except IN
presence OF peril, where lion WAS never bold
er-i can't help the way look; am just
the way God made me-
mo you amt responded the senior, you
can help it. Dress better, and don't look 90
much like fop.'
Il have to wear the clothes that are given
me; you know have no money to buy new
ones.'
III that's ALL said the old man, 1T can soon
be Gxed. will you wear suit Of clothes IN
have made for you2'
Anything in the world rejoined the 9TH
er.
ivory we'll, trust me. I'll make you look
| like preacher
4 wish you would, with all my heart moth
| ing would please me BETTER said the future
| orator.
They parted, the young man going to his
work, tho old man to SEQ to the tailoring, -
At the end Of six weeks, the appointed tine,
the young man made his appearance. The
aged saint, standing 10 the midst Of nun
Der of friends whom he had summoned 10
witness the transformation Of his deformed
profeye, rubbing his hands in glee, pleased
with his anticipation OF success, pointed to I
thicket Of bushes behind which the new suit
Was deposited-for houses were small, and
| the only dressing room was the timber. The
temperance OF the young clergyman In his
canonicals was impstiently awaited. Al
length, attircd in his nav habilimenty, viii
manly stride and noble person he approaches.
The old geatleaan looks, then stares, unable
to believe tho evidence Of his senses. HI
hastcns to meet the parson, withdrsws pao1
or two, and performs . circuit rcund
him. Some trick has been played up
| on him; these ere mot the clothes he ha1
caused 10 be manufactured. Rushing up, he
turns the young man round audrOund. Yes,
Il il the very suis--coppsfAs honsspun, shad.
belly coat, rest 70 snatch, brssoAss - near
" slike = possible. Whirling o. his heal,
his countenance expressive Of disgust, NOR
sifcation and contempt, he exclains, = he