Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-01-28

portion o. the county, and he had not been in the
village FOR several years, but still remembered his
old friend, the Major, who had been so Kind TO him,
and embraced every opportunity to make inquiry
concerning his health. &c. At last the unwelcome
intelligence reached him that the Maj. had taken to
hard drinking, was neglecng his business, and rap
| idly squanderng his means
! Five years now rolled away, when one pleasant
autumn afternoon, Mr.. Campbell found himself at
the hotel in the pleasant village Tioga, where he
had spent so many happy hours of his life ia the
company of his friend. He had scarcely aIighted
from his carriage and stepped on the piazza when
he was met by man in shocking bad hat tat
tered garments, and bleared eyes, who walked up
and slapped him on the shoulder. and accosted him
as follows:
Campbell, my old friend, how are you.''
| "Why, Major Williams, is this youl | can
scarcely recognize you. How have you BEEN
"But mdling. am ashamed to meet you; |
have been unfortunate. In aword am poor, and
"A miserable drunknrd."
81 am very sorry, Major, to find you in this stu
alton" replied Mr.. Campbell. What do YOU fol-
low2"
drinking liquor, But want to reform-wont
you give me work at your mills2''
Yes, can give you enty of work upon one
condition.
whats that7" the poor man eagerly inquired.
"Why, that YOU will pledge me nereT to taste l.
quor again, and am your friend
The Major clasped his hand with delight whilst
tear Slistened in his eve, and he replied:
81 will swear Mr. CampLell-liquor shall neoer
enter my mouth again.
"Good! good!" exclaimed Mr.. c., "tlat is a good
resolution, and pray God YOU may never break it,
on can have work and good wages too Get into
the carriage and come right along with me-"
"But my clothes are too poor, and my family are
in want" exclaimed the Major in a desponding
tone.
Don't greve about that; here are fifty dollars
50 atdbuy you new suit, and provide something
for your wife and children
The Major did as directed and the next day he
was ready to start with his friend. Suitable en-
ployment was given him, and he worked faithfully
and accumulated considerable money. Happiness
again reened in his family, and he frequently
thanked his friend for rescuing him from the down
ward road 10 ruin, and the brink Of \ drunkard's
grave
Nobly did he keep his resolution.
In the course ola couple OF years he requested
his friend to recommend him Mr.. Dodge for a sit
uation OIL the N. Y. & f. X. r. This he gladly
did, the very FIRST time this gentleman came from
the city in the following manner.
MIR. Dodge, YOU are we'll aware that VI jor VIII
hams has worked for US for some time and has kept
his pledge.
81 am, SIR was Mr.. DIS reply.
"Wel he is anxious 10 get 4 situation on the rail
oad, and rs the hrln is largely Interested in 1t has
requested me 10 speak to You upon the subject lie
Is very worthy nan, ana w-w.d like 70 see him
promoted"
Mr.. D. made no reply for some minutes but seeu,-
Ell buried in deep study, VIXEN he desired the Major
70 be sent Tor
On lis arrival he addressed him follows;
My dear sir. understand you would like TO set
i situation on the railroa11'
Yes SIR, replied the lijor, "can't YOU do
something for inc?''
tits pretty harl to get in, but / will gladly as
si7t you all can. N.li you agree te IKE any sit
a.iien TIA; M? be procured tor you.
will, sir" was the reply,
Then it IS fairly understood, continued Mr..
Dodge, "that yon viii accept any post that may be
procured for you, IS III"
Yes sir, agree to :hat."
Very we'll VIII sec what can be done for YOU"
NJ. Dodge returned - New York. and some
months elapsed before lhinS WIS heard II IA him
cunceroing the Major sappication. In the mean
time, however, he continued steadily at ork, trust
ing like Mr.. Micawber, that something would turn
UP.
Atlcasth aletter was received from Mr.. Dodge,
stating that he had succeeded in securing Major
Williams situation as brakeman OH tho \. Y. s,
Erie railroad
That evening, wheu the Major came into Mr..
Car,pbel'S Office he took up the letter and inform
ed him that Mr.. Dodge had succeeded in procuring
him a situation az by0kcsmdG'
Oh my God. Mr.. Campbell--bYGkcsp;an on the
CAS-jusi think Of IL
cit is rather an inferior posi-, replied lr. Camp.
but then believe, Major that you agreed - take
anything that might be offered YOU" 80 / did;
but trasesmea Oh The cars! Great jewhicketty! just
think. Suppore some Of my frienis would be tray
elins Oh the road, and Gil looking Oil Of the cars,
they would he lei to exclaim, "ia that Major VIII
lidnis out there screving that thing upi' Oh nv
gracious just think ofi,"'
Nv ell, what will YOU dor said Mr. C.
81 will take it, said the Major, Il can't forfei,
~ word"
In few days he reported himself to the Super
Of the road, and placed upon freight
train as brakesmAn, after making one trip to Dun
kirk and back he was promoted to Il couductorship
on the saInotrip. Here he got good salary, and oc
cnpieI a very important position. lie very at
tentive 10 business Gpd fully realized the confidence
Mr. D. had reposcd in him. His object in getting
him 10 agree to take any post That m Sht be assign
ed him, was merely to Illustrate tho principle that
good man will consent 10 rise gradually.
Major Williams is now one ofthc best, most gen
temanly and responsible conductors on the New
York Erie railroad and don taste drop Of L.
qtor.
A short needle makes the best expedition in plain
sewing.
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There ar men, whose eIeyationi in life only tends
to lower them in the social scale. Their rise is,
seemingly. from the pit only TO the gallery.
So
When does young lady wish 20 win more than
seven beaus 1t once!
When she tries to fascnatc yfas,cn ei.ht)
y young lady who took the eve ofevcrybody has
been arrested for stealing
Tho yof,n0 married cOuule Who tho, nh. thcv