Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-02-18

4 THRILLING MISUNDERSTANDING
from visit to New Orleans We were fortu-
nate enough to secure passage in line
steamer, with but few passengers. Among
the ladies, one especially interested US
She was widow of wealthy planter, and
was returning with only one child to her
fathers house. Her devotion to the child
WAS very touching, and the eyes of her
black nurse would fill with tears as she be-
sought her mistress mot to love that boy too
much or the Lord would take him away from
her.
We passed through the canal of Louis
vile, and stopped for few moments at the
wharf, when the nurse, wishing to see the
city, walked out on the guard, at the back
of the boat, where, by sudden effort, the
child sprang from her arms into the terrible
current that sweeps toward the falls and dis
appeared Immediately. The confusion
which ensued attracted the attention of a
gentleman who was sitting in the fore part
of the boat quietly reading. Rising, hastily
he asked for some article the child had worn.
The nurse handed him tiny apron she had
torn off in her efforts to retain the babe in
her arms. Turning to a splendid Newfound-
land dog that was eagerly watching his
countenance, he pointed first to the apron,
and then to the spot where the child had
gone under.
In an instant the noble dog leaped into
the rushing water, and also DISAPPEARED
By this time the excitement was intense, and
some persons Oh shore, supposing that the
dog was lost as we'll as the child, procured
a boat and started off to search for the body.
Just at this moment the dog was seen far
away with something in his mouth. Bravely
he struggled with the waves, but it was
evident his strength was failing fast, and
more than one breast gave sigh of relief as
the boat reached him, and that it was still
alive. They we're brought on board-the
dog and the child.
Giving single glance to satisfy herself
that the child was really living, the young
mother rushed forward, and sinking beside
the dog threw her arm around his neck, and
burst into tears. Not many could view the
sight unmored, and, as she caressed and
kissed his shaggy head, she looked up to his
owner and said:
'Oh sir, must have this dog I am rich
take all I have-everything-but give me
my child's preserver.'
The gentleman smiled, and patting his
dogs head said, Il am very glad, madam, he
has been of service to you, but nothing in
the world could induce me to part with him
The dog looked as though he perfectly
understood what they were talking about,
and giving his sides shake, laid himself
down at his masters feet with an expression
in his large eyes that said palmer than
words, NO, nothing shall part us1
SOUTHERN SLAVERY AS SEEN BY A
NORTHERN LADY.-The following is an ex-
tract from letter, written by a young lady
formerly of this country, now in Georgia, to
l friend here:
In regard to the subject of slavery, in my
opinion, those who are the loudest in de-
,ouncing the institution, know the least of
t. Personal observation has removed my
Early prejudice, and I really think that the
slaves in this region of country, are the hap
,iest creatures that live; such delightful
roles as they have, packing cotton, shuck-
ng corn, &C., can hardly be imagined by
northern fanatics. There is a freedom un-
;nown to the laboring classes in Europe, or
ven in free America, for they are free from
are, and solicitous for nothing. Furnished
Tith the necessaries, and many of the luxu-
les Of life, what cause have they for solici-
ude. Their personal appearance is much
ess repulsive than I had anticipated. In
tead of the tattered rags with which I sup
osed they were clad, they are comfortably
nd suitably clad for labor, and at church,
pom the attendance of which they are very
unctual, their dress will compare favorably
nth that of northern people in moderate
and the female servants are ,
ometimes more finely dressed than their
Mistress. When inirm from any cause,
here are two powerful principles that insures
} them sympathy, and the kindest attention {:
irst, the law requires that servants be well
rovided for under all circumstances, in in {
Incy, old age, sickness or in health; second
,e relative position of master and servant
re guarantee. To me is no wonder that t