Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-03-03

, at some poor child's f1ower-stand and buy
little basket of roses. But here one may
have the gayest, richest flowers only fo
gathering them.
June 9Th My school numbers ovel
twenty, and have my hands quite full
Sarah MLean>is still great deal Of trouble
Her associate, Lois Starr, seems improving
and would do quite well alone. can fine
no avenue to Sarah's sensibilities, though
have tried every method | could devise
Her father is the richest man in the county,
and she regards that as sufficient passport
for her through life. Her nature is hard as
rock and very gross. | dread her inf1u'
ence on these other dear girls am learning
to love more every day.
The reason why Wenonah is, socially, SC
much behind many other western villages
is because there is so little religious interest
here. 1t has but one small church, and tina,
is poorly attended. | am determined, il
possible, to establish Sabbath school, if |
can get any one to work with me talked
with The minister yesterday, but he spoke
very discouraeingly; said he tried it once
but sit would not work" | have prayed
earnestly for strength and assistance, and
feel sure the Lord will help me. Mr.. Mon
teith is Christian. and know may count
on his aid.
June l3th--Yesterday cur Sabbath school
was organized, and We had the first session.
There are three teachers who have been
persuaded to engage in the work, and have
my class of day scholars, besides Captain
Brintwell's children were present, though
he laughs at "his little school ma'am's pro-
ject for civilzng the little heather here u
He promises TO come in and see US some
t me. however. Poor Captain! how my
heart aches to see him so far from the king
dom.
June 1Sh.-I have sent away Sarah, and
by this means, no doubt injured my in erests
/ here, as her friends are the wealihiest and
most influential in the place. | could not
keep her in justice TO my other pupils; the
more so, since | learn that her conduct
away is very unprincipled. | could not al
low such a corruping influence among ihese
/ dear girls committed TO my trust. Dear
Savior, will cast all my care upon thee,
assuIed that Ihou witt not fors Ike tie child
of thy servant Tn u will be "a father to
! the iatherlu S." ....
july AM never knew SO quiet an In
dependence day before. o how | would
love to see the grand military parade in
New York. today, as have seen it every
year since Can remember! But, alas. my
! father would not be beside me, AMI my heart
would be stdder there than here.
july 26h.-How fast my life is passing.
Weeks roll on like hours almost. And so
life seems to hasten, faster, faster-as we
| drift down the river of Time. These Sab
bath hours are the sweetest in all the week
/ TO me. Our Sabbath school has grown be-
yotd aifexpeera'ion. and-tne change in the
/ children is very marked. Every one obser-
yes it and is willing TO attr ibule It 10 the
! real cause. Some parents have been in
duced to give up S-bbpth visiting, and have
jvired Mr.. Monieiih's Bible class. Some
/ of my pupils are becoming much interested
and two hope are sincerely inquiring the
way of salvation. | wish our miGister fell
more interest in the work; but he hardly
treats me kindly when meet him. l an
sure have tried all along to do nothing tha,
could displease him, and | an very sorry il
| have. His time here expires next mort III
and pray every day that God will send u:
an earnest, working clergyman in his place
feel almost confident that he will.
August l4h.-Our new minister is here
and, God be praised for his mercy. he i.
jus, the man we need. His very first dis.
course warmed many stupid he arts, ant
aroused them from the soul-lethargy inc
which they have been for two years settling
am sorry for The people who have lost hin
but as much so fer those who have obtained
our poor Mr. K
i August 27h.-Frve of my scholars have
:. trust, truly given their hearts TO Christ
the deep joy and thankfulness that fill
!, my SOUL The work OF the Lord is reviyin!
, here. and many are turning their Thoughts
toward their eternal interests. Mr.. Mo n
teith is very active in his efforts for the sal
walton of souls. He told me last evening
, how bitterly he regretted his former spiritu
al codness and too exclusive devotion It
t business affairs. He told me much Of hi
! former history, and -poke with deep feelin.
< of the prayers and counses of his piou:
| mother, who has been for three years sleep
: ing benea'h the mold of the prairie. II
t showed me little picture of her, which h
$ always carries. She was plain, old fash
ioned- looking lady; but her face indicated
n strong, vigorous intellect and a gentle, lov
d ing spirit. loved to look into her cheery
d smiling eyes. They seemed to say, "a
e ways look on the bright side, child
| August 3lst.-My first five months Sc:
n sion is over, and now mean to rest ii
2 October. | am glad to have a month
leisure, as feel quite weak and languid.-
d This summer has been my first trial of wor
:. and it has been iather hard. ! am not IL
e ured to western climate yet, and miss tn
e bracing salt air love 50 well. How muc
1t good little sail down the bay, or up tn
s. beautiful Hudson, would co me! ! did Mt
It know how worn down was tll the pre-.
,e sure of school cares was removed and ha
a time to f. ell unwell
h Septen1ber goth How long the tin
m seems since the las, date. have been quit
to sick with fever common in this climat
v, and this is the first day my kind nurse hH
d. allowed me to take my pen Death b,
S. been very near sometimes, and shuddere
= at his presence. But thank my heavenl
is Father that he was nearer STILL One da
st wiIvn they all thought nsc uuUun-oious
m lay too lsnguid II, speak, and all the hours
st felt that Jesus was with me, and nv spir