The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-26

Ialr expression OF the pubic voice can be
taken, and the work is DONE"
Certainly, certainly" the Parson re-
piled, "that is just what 1 say, and as an
agent to carry out your honors benevolent
intentions, 1 am happy to assure you that
shall work faithfully, and hope and
trust, wisely and efficiently" Another
right hand visit to the vest, and another
audible and prolonged "Ah"
"You will theD," added the proprietor,
return Immediately to the Territory, and
enter at once upon the work of your be-
nevolent mission"
"That is my design" replied the Par
son. II shall lose no time in returning.
Once there, knowing the wants of the
country, and having there good and true
men to cooperate with me, shall be
able, 1 trust, to speedily accomplish much
good"
II am glad" said the proprietor, "you
are able to enlist the services of Just and
intelligent men in so humane an enter
prise.'
"Yes, it is fortunate for me, and also
for the settlers-for myself particularly,
as they will be my witnesses that your
large donation, so benefcently given, is
applied to the purpose for which it is in
tended. shall, as said, lose no time,
but shall doubtless meet them all-if not
all together, shall see them one by one,
as 1 pass over the various portions of the
Territory"
"God speed you WELL" said the propri-
etor; at would be very painful to me if
anything should go wrong, or my dona-
ton fail to do the intended good"
"That it shall not" said the Parson, /"
"God blesses the works of mercy, and
sheds upon peace-makers his richest ben
edictions."
II believe it, 1 feel it," said the pro-
prietor; "and now, friend Rook, the hour
to retire has arrived, and it would be a
peculiar qualification to me if you would
read, and offer up to Heaven expressions
of gratitude for the blessings and mercies
of the day that has just closed"
II will do so with pleasure" said the
Parson. Whereupon, large well worn
volume was brought forward the Parson
took it, opened it and read the benedic-
tions pronounced upon the poor in spirit,
the mourning, the meek, those who hun
ger and thirst after righteousness, the
pure in heart, the peace-makers, the per-
secuted and reviled.
The volume was closed, and the Parson,
kneeling, proceeded in low, meek voice,
to render thanks and supplications to the
most High for blessings enjoyed and fa-
vors wanted.
Time wears-another rosy morn has
opened its eyelids and revealed to the de.
f lighted eye the innumerable liquid pearls
that cling so lovingly to each leaf and
flower and blade of grass, and sparkle SC
brilliantly in the rays of the morning sun
The Parson pursues his way; he is alone
his head is bowed in the attitude of deer
, thought; he ponders, he mumbles, he
speaks. He is not man to waste words
t without significance; let US listen to wha
f he says: $50, so, l have pulled the WOO
$ over the eyes of the old cock at last. HI
D is kind, benevolent, but deuced wary
f He supposes his donation goes to provid,
t food and raiment for the poor in the Ter
f ritory. Very well, let him think SO still
t Let me see, three thousand dollars, olc
J, Rook. in the mysterious precincts of you
o breeches pocket. That does not grow OIL
n every bush. Hush not so loud, ther
s may be long ears to hear where there
= no man. What shall do; it is goo,
: round sum by itself, besides other evi
n dences of debt which I hope to obtain il
the Territory, all which, increased by tn
# sum which I am bound to obtain fron
those Pro-slavery oppressors, will max
newell no matter, 1 could easily ca
out and equip fifty men, but it is unneces
70 sary few resolute fellows will do, an
will go willingly enough at their ow
. charges, and trust luck for what may tur
70 up. Besides, were more men necessary
there is my co-worker, the renowne
y Chief of the jay -Hawkers, who IS alread
% in the field acting under q commission
and private assurances from high sources
it who will aid me in any emergency whic
4. may arise. So now, old frame, to th
,; work. You have run the gauntlet {
l danger many time. We will, by th
b, blessing Of Heaven, kindle fire that sha
;" burn from the Balize to the sources of th
st Mississippi"
Do We must leave our old friend, the Pa
DO son, for the present Let him ponde
D. humble, speak or otherwise, while "
s. look to other localities, and take "a bird
Ell eye view of other times, scenes and pc
q sonages with which we mean to ador
O. embellish and beautify our naked ar
rapidly unfolding tale.
n, Far down on the Usage, in the State
oil Missouri, and near the bank Of the rive
Il the beholder sees small old vine-cls
es cottage. It has been built many yea
. and is almost hidden in the deep, thi,
an foliage of thrifty apple and bloomil
peach trees, intermingled, as they Al
ne without much regard to order in the q
lie rangement with ornamental trees, shru
of and beautiful flower plants, which alreat
o. begin to feel the genial influence of 4
of spring, and burst away into life and bea