Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1856-02-28

ONE OF GODS CREATURES
A TALE FOR THE Yorxo AND OLD.


years, who was sitting on stone step of n far,
mouse door watching very intently the motion
OF Il ooV fonr or five wears older than herself -
And what was Philip Dale doing? Why, he had
found poor little stray kitten which had wan.
aered INTO the courtyard, and boy-lihe he was
ufi.hg II hIther and thither, shouting throw ING
sticks and pebbles ut it, while the hunted a,i
terrified little creature ran one way and anotbar
hewing pltcously, and every sound went to the
heart OF the compassionate little child who heard
It, AT last she could stand it no longer; and
running to her cousin, with eyes filled with tears.
and voice which trembled from its very earn
estncss. repeated:
Don't, Philip, il is Gods kitty -
The boy stopped, and looked in her face in
amazement' then suddenly seized the fugitive.
which had taken refuge in a tree he laid It gent
~ in the ckild's arms, and saving, There's
your kitty, Clara" he turned and left the ward
Little Clara ran back into the house, showed her
treasure to aunt and sister Fanny, and asked anG
obtained permission to keep it. Fanny kindly
took upon herself the Office of making il clean
She softly washed off the dirt, brushed the fur
cry, and brought from the kitchen a saucer of
mink TO feed it; and in a short time the kitten
was lying contentedly in Ciara's lap purring
loudly, and quite as happy as the little girl her
SELF
Nothing was seen of Philip till dinner time,
ano when he came in, he cast sly glance al
complain OF him. But he was safe from any re-
proof, save that of his own conscience; for the
kitten could not tell, Clara would not, and no
one else knew anything of the matter. After
dinner he tried to make friends with Clara, BY
Offering the kitten some bits of meat, which she
took very gladly, and Tapped his hands in graft.
tude, while Clara looked up with n face ST. BRIGHT
and smiling that it was plain she had forgotten
the affair OF the morning. Phillip set of for
school, and seeing robin. picked up stone
to throw at it. when a suddcn thought struck
him, and the stone fell from his hand
Il suppose Clara would say, That is Gods
robin, he said half alond, and the squirrels,
and the cows, and everything else What queer
little thing she is! won't even kill fiv, because
she salt she couidnt make i alive again if she
should"
And he went ca, pondcling the matter. TIE
was not cruel boy, naturally. Ho loved his
gentle little cousin dearly and no one could be
kinder TO tie horse, and the fowls, and his dog
Bruno, than was Phillip Dale. But he had learn
ed from his companions the wicked habit Of tor
nlcntmg animals for sport, without giving 81 tho't
to the pain I've WAS inhicting; and though his
n"thcrs SOFT " Don't do 81, my son." always
stopped him for time, she was not always pres
emf when he was indulging himself in such
amusements. Not word said Phillip of the sub
ject that had occupied his thoughts all day, until
evening, when amy had gone to put Clara TO
bed and all WAS quiet Then he came to his
mother, laying his head on her lap and looking
up III her clear, loving eyes, told her of his con-
duct in the morning, and Cla.a's entreaty And
Mrs. Dale, entering with ready sympathy into
her boy thoughts and feelings, converscd with
iiin about tue ANIMALS, and his duties 10 tlem
anu so dccpened the Impression upon his mind,
That Phillip resolved never again to i'll treat any
animal; and he kept his Resolution, TOO.
Some months alter, when Clara had been for
.nt1, tst,1o - \ -, nj
one bright morning if he could 90 to town for him
and do some errandS. They lived within two or
three miles ut the town. and it was by no means
a long walk tor healthy, active boy, and Philip
Joytuily consented To the proposal! He took his
basket and Went merrily on, whistling the pref
test he knew, and speaking with the numerous
acquaintance lie met. and in good time he reach
cd his destination. As he went forward he chan
ced to spy boy whom he knew, cruelty beating
a dog, which howled with pain; Philip crossed
the street.
What Is the matter, jerry" he asked, what
has Ponto been doing y
Jerry glanced round him but Philips pleas
ant face and kind look disarmed his anger, and
he answered rather sulienly=
He stole my breakfast, and I'll punish him
Tor it,"
And lie raised his stick aga;n.but Philip caught
his arm.
u wouldn't leat bin, Jerry; he vas hungry,
poor fellow, AND didn't know lie ~.4s getting your
breakfast. Here 4 nice luncheon mother gave
me; take i bit, Jerry, for have had my break
last long ago AMI don't brsi Honto any more.
He is one of Gods creatures, you know md We
must not abuse them
Jerry icsitated. took the offerod gilt and ue.
gan to eat; for, as Philip suspected, he was as
hungry rs she dog; and after minute he stoop-
I'd duwn, and pajting the poor creature, shared
his meal with him; while his young friend pleas
ed to see il, ran mcrrily on to do his crrands in
town, without giving Il thought to the loss Il
his luncheon. Philip httlo knew how much
good he had dome While he talked with Jerry
two men passed in different directions; one 4
ragged looking man, with face bnaring the
marks Of intempcrance; the other handsomely
dressed, with pleasant, open conntenance, and
cheerful smile This was Frank Howard, a
thriving Young merchar'; The other was Joe
Dennis Il poor laborer, VINO made himself stu
poorer bv spending his earnings. Howard CLAN.
ced at the man as he passe' With disgust aud
scoru; and Dennis on his part, !ophed at the
Young merchant with despairing envy.
Il might have been as well OF as he, per-
haps." was his thougit; his father and mine
were schoomateS aud Piayfeiows oncei but 1t 5
no usc now
1t wa. Jus. MS they met and passed each 9th er
Mt the very spot where the boys were taking,
that Philip had said the last words to jerry.
''One Of Gods crcafures," repeated Howard,
involuntarily turning 10 look after the drunk
ard; "One Of my brethren. them can do moth
inc TO save him?" One instant he heslfa:ed aud
he slowly followed Dennis.
Zone of Gods creatures, said poor Joe him.
self Well. suppose I'm that, only no one
seems TO tliuk SO; and why should theyl III
worse than that brute, for | take the food from
nv wife uud children" He paused: for he was
close by dram-shop v here he had too often
stopped. r,
No. ,romt"' he said energeticaliv; an
try once more 20 leave of One of Gods crea'
tnfes7 IF he takes care Of the dumb beast, why
shouldn't he of us / don't know who else
will"
Joe marched on witn frtner step, for his re-
solve to do right had given him courage. and
soon reached his wre;ched home MR.. Dennis
look ed up hastily aud ono two children glauc-
ed timidly at their father.
Il haven't taken a drop to-day, Martha"
said he. and by Gods help, l won't again.
Here. Jnsy take this four-pence and get loaf
Of broad Mrs rcnnis, too happy to speak.
could only throw her arms around her husband
neck and cry "I,on't Martha. don't' said the
poor niau. you've nothing to be glad ab1nt
for that's the last cent I've got in the wor'd
and ] don't know where the next VIII come
from"
.Ah, YES - answering her broken words:
ais easy for Won 70 say. Trust IN 'he I-oie'
for YOU RI, q good " oman but 1t ISM so easy i"r
me-
Just then a knock was heard at the door, ana
- tia,.ari walked in. "Does not Joseph
''@"t - sf-..1 a. Are won Al lfDgrs