Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-06-19
Two Pictures.
CHATTER I.

AioAs6oA oi SuSL an esciliiik nave OCeO
seen weary traveller vending his way through
the dark forest of the South On the road to-
wards Charestown. Far from home, in a
strange land, anxious to find shelter from a
drizzng rain, which seemed to increase as the
night drew on, he quickened his pace, hoping
to find some human habitation, where he might
rest for the night
WI bile thus pressing onward, pccring through
the gloomy mist, he deserted SPLENDID man.
slon u little distance from the road. Oh 4! how
his heart was lightencd, how his face beamed
with JOY, as he approached this long wished-for
object. On arriving at the gate, the wayworn
traveller halloed a negro mute his appearance
and the following conversation ensucd
How dye do, unclc--who lives here ?"
Massa, sir
d" Is he at home ~
d" Yes, sir, he is in de house,
viii you please open the gate ~
What do you want, sir ~
:" / wish to stay all night"
Massa no let You stay, sir, he neber let
TRAILER stay wild him.
open the gate, | must see him."
The darkry opened the gate, the traveller
proceeded to the house, and entered the piazza
The landlord made his appearance.
Good evening, sir"
God evening. sir
" wish to step with you for the night, sir"
Cannot do it, sir don't keep public
house"
But, sir, it rains, the night will be very
dark and am stranger in these parts, and
don't know the road"
Can't help it, sir You must 60 to the
tavcrn"
How far is it to the tavern, s:r?'
About eight miles
That's too far off; myself and horse are
both weary besides, it rains and will be very
dark"
Can't help it, sir-can't be troubled with
Travellers
We'll, sir, let me have shelter for myself
and horse, and Ill trouble you for nothing
more
| have told you could not do it, nor do
wish You to trouble me further"
Well, sir Just give me shelter for my
horse, and let me stay in your negro house ul-
til morning, and III trouble you no further"
S.r, you must leave my premises and the
sooner the better, for YOU are only losing Your
time"
the traveller said no moro, but with keen
discerning eye, cast Que long and piercing look
at the human form before him, aud left
CHAPTER II.
On beautiful and bright morning in June.
when the sun had reached the Summer soIstice.
and many of the wealthy inhabitants of the
Southern States were seeking the cooling brecz-
es Of more Northern attitudes, there was seen
on the road leading to the -- Springs,
splendid carriage, drawn by four beautiful grays,
accompanied by position. In the carriage
were seated Southern planter and his lady,
on his way to these delightful watering places.
Suddenly an aXctrcc of the carriage is broken.
and the carriage and its contents falls gently to
the ground without any further injury.
The poston is sent forward TO seek assis.
lance He had nc. gone far before he came
to farm house and made known the catastros
pho that had happened The farmer imme-
diately called together several of his servants,
ordered his carriage, and with few strong
hands, was soon on the ground where the acct
dent had happened, rendering timely aid to the
unfortunate travellers.
The contents of the injured carriage being
transferred to the farmers were soon conveyed
to the house, and while substantial dinner
was in course of preparation for the travellers,
the broken axcltree was detached from the car
riase and sent to the blacksmith's for repair
In the meanwhile the family did all in their
power to render the guests as comfortable as
possible.
Late in the afternoon, the broken axeltrce,
neatly mended and refttcd to the carriage, was
in readiness for the road, but it was now late
and the kind-heatcd farmer insisted on his
guests tarrying till morning, and then after an
early breakfast, they should make good days
journey. To this the travellers readily consen.
ted, and while mine host was showing the gen.
item: other parts of bis neat and fruitful farm
and orchards, his wife and daughters we're
amusing their lady guest by walk in the beati-
tiful garden, and to the spring showing her the
neat and clean spring house, through which the
spr;ngwater was passing, keeping the milk and
butter cool and sweet. The Southern lady be-
came so pleased with the place and the family,
that she expressed herself quite willing to re-
main with the family instead of going to the
Springs but they had engaged to meet with
some of their friends at the Springs, and there
fore must 60.
The guests were now summoned to the din
ingroom, where they sat down with the farmer
and his amiable family, to supper, such as a
wealthy farmer is proud to set before his friends
While supper is being discussed the time was
enEvened by generous conversation.
As the time for rest was now drawing on,
all the family with their guests being seated in
! the parlor, the good man OF the house open
ed the good old book (as he called II, and