Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-03-17
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er came home from his workshop shst
night out of humor, and being a stern as
well as an inlpulsive man, without the
grace OF Christianity to control his actions,
would not listen TO his little sons account
of himself, but yielded to. BIS angry feel-
ings, and gave the boy a severe chastisinge
Tommy endured his punishnnent meelxly,
nor did he allow any feeling Of resentment
to take its place m his dutifrt heart
but was willing to suffer for well do
ing rather than to disregard the iniuncy
tons of his Saviour, who had given his
life for his salvation. These heavenly seeds
had been sown in bis infahtle heart bE the
Spirit of Grace, through the diIigeff ins
structions of his good Sunday school teacher.
AL! the neighbors, including the Care
less and the Heartless families, for some
time Stunned the company of Tommy
Fearless, but in due time he was looked up
on as all such good boys should be, as
Christian hero. Harry and Sammy it is
true did not confess it, bnt it;was Reverthe-
less very plain to be seen that they were
both ashamed of their co@ardice and un-
kindness. There IS doubtless great allow
ance to be made for tire alarm lirtIer whiclr
they acted, and that without the possession
of christian knowledge such as had guide6
their little companion of the late occasion;
vet the utter absence of feeling they dis
played, and sclfshness, with the ridicule
which they poured npon Tommy, evinced
heartlessness and carelessness of dispesi-
tion at variance with the feelings of COM
mon humanity. May the Good Spirit
guide some faithful Sundsy-school teacher
to the desolate homes of these bows, and
draw them into the Fold of Peace and Of
Ieavenly knowledge, which will make them
wise unto salvation.
Years passed on, and Tommy Fearless
grew up to mans estate. His father died.
snd left his mother with a large family
md small means. Consequently, it be-
anne the duty of Tommy, as the eldest son,
| / , devote his earnings to her support
his he did cheerfnlly, like an affectionate'
! I'd dutiful son. This, my little readers are
| repaired to learn, since obedience and de-
otion to the great Heavenly Parent will
riaturally lead the same pious course to-
/ ards the earthly parent, 10 whose nurtur-
ng care God has confded His children.-
Honor thy father and mother is the
commandment to which our Maker has
vouchsafed promise.
, Still, Tommy Fearless wasnet without
) rial to strengthens llis faieh in the blessing
f Divine Providence, There, was an. at
: ,achment existing between hinaself and 8
5 ertain pretty girl the town, by the name
}, .fMary Gray-yet, from his obligations to
is mother and her young family, there
1as little prospect of a speedy arrival at
: he consummatiou of his earthly happi-
ess-a union with Mary. This was a
;rievous trial. which the young man bore
ke the same youthful hero we have seen
!, . i'm before upheld by FAITH and love.
} On certain bright morning, the first ot
lay, when our beautiful woods are throng-
1 d with admirers of natures loYeliness, be-
: ig a holiday, was seized hy all the labor
ing classes as one of the few allowable to
, ,hem throughout the year. Tommy Fear
4 IS with his pretty Mary were among the
r otaries of the Queen of Flowers.
7 Our hero had sanntered on by the side
: { Mary, wreathing her hair with flowers
. and, Of every hue-whjch she continually
/ ointed out and admired-till suddenly be
,und they were before the cabin, in which
e e had some ten years before relieved the
c thirst of the suffering sailor
n He paused and directed the observation
II If his companion to the tottering ruin
If md seating her on log, and himself be,
s de her, he recounted the adventure
e Wholly absorbed with, their own affairs
, ne lovers did not perceive third person
k scar them, till, on hearing cracking %
L ne leaves under foot, they looked up and
ispied an old man approaching them.
'e young man." said the stranger, "while
is I'sting after my long walk, on yonder log
j ! accidentally heard your little story of t6,
is ok sailor and yonder hut. Can you tel
t, ne what became of that sailor?"
n. ''Indeed do not know, sir" answered
ofl lle young man, II was quite little boy a
0t ,le time, and do not remember what be
s., aame of him beyond the fact that he re
a. covered, and left in the same vessel tina
O. brought him here.R
lie The old man then touched hia hat an
ne moved away, while. the two young peopl
ct toon forgot that an old man Of so ordinar
appearance had ever accosted them.
sc, On the following morning, just as Ton
e. my Fearless was preparing TO resume hi
ed .bors, still trusting in the goodness Of D
60 line Providence, and nothing doubtin
go nat in His own good time his industry an
/. ! rithfulness would be rewarded BY the con
lis t,letion of his hearts desire-a union wit
ne li,s beloved Mary, note was put in hi
sland. He broke the seal, and read the
lp- words
"Whosoever shall give to drink unto on
We of these little ones, cup of cold water, ol
be ,ly intlle name of disciple, verify Isay uni
he you he shall in no wise lose his reward
en- A check on the State Bank for ten thor
Ter flnd dollars accompanied this note, and Il
ted blessing of the sick sailor Of bet log cabi
owl Tommy Fearless was thus enabled
md marry his beloved Mary, and the two wei
as happy as they deserved to be by the
res diligence and good conduct, governed
ea- Christian Faith and Love,
her .-.-.---
ON RETAILERS LICENSES. We understand tn
ars. our County Court last week refused ever
ves applicant, except one, for license to reta
IL, spiritous liquors.
my The Board of Commissioners OF WllminI
ply ton have granted permission to SIX person
and % oh5a;n i,eanse from the Court this wee