Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-09-03
a STORY OF THE ALMsHousE.

II God he with us who can hn against ms -
'H'oihcr willie wh, do ,ou always repen
that rrovcrb when you are in trouble g inan'ire
Madge Newton, as she pressed her tear. staine
lace ngalnst the window pane while her littl
feet rested upon stool which had, for man,
years been an article Of furniture in the Aims
house.
cannot tell you, Madge, unless it is that
find comfort IN the words. II was q favort
saying OF our mother, and, dear sister, it shoul,
Nc frequent one with the orphan replied th
brother, drawing AIadge closer to him. Poo
Mndge, how l wish you could feel happy
ceasing to mulmur against Higher Power
Never mind earth's troubles, dearest sister, bu
endure all things unto the end, and then yor
will have rich inheritance to claim
Endure AM too submissive, Willie ex
claimed the young girl, while her eyes flashed al
the thought of the hardships through which she
had been called to pass Il have now firmly
resolved to avenge every injury that | receive,
and will do the same for you, if you arc too
weak to resist
20 Madge, you forget that Vengeance is
mine, saith the Lord, and will repay DO not
rebel against His holy command. His ways are
dark and intricate, but trust Him, sister, and all
will be right
really believe that you would stand with
your arms folded, Willie, and let that coward of
mau-the overseer-whip you to death, if
did not choose to interfere. But he won't do II,
as long as there is strength in these hands. Oh,
how hate that man, Willie; | hate every one
in this dreary world, but you.
My darling sister, cannot bear to hear you
use such wicked language. Love your enc.
mics do good to them
l shall not listen to you any longern exclaim-
ed Madge, in an impoiuous manner, and at the
same time freeing herself from the ann which
her brother held so firmly around her. Entrea-
ties would not avail OIL she went to help
Crazy Poll clean the walls of the hall
Willie Newton pressed his emaciated hand to
his burning brow, and the scalding tears trickled
down his pale cheek, as he exclaimed with
heart full of anguish Oh, my God why hast
thou forsaken meY and, like David OF old, he
repeated it with tepfild energy; 'Oh, Father
why should repine at life which thou hast
given me Oh, make me loving, trustful, and
patient child and may he able to bow with
resignation, saying within my heart: Thy will,
o Father, not mine, be done Teach me how
to live
The harsh voice of Mr. Harden reminded the
boy that the day was not the time for him to
spend in such thoughts, Softly lifting his
tattered hat from the floor and with a prayer in
his heart for u loving and thoughtless sister
he followed the overscer with n languid tired
step
Willie Newton's labor for the day was unusu-
ally arduous, for boy of his age. a large vat
was TO be filled every ihorning with fresh water
from neighboring spring. Upon this morning
Willie started with pail in each hand All of
his former ambition and energy were gone.
and it was with the utmost difficulty that he
could carry even one pail. When the hour ap-
preached for dinner, the vat was only half filed.
This excited the Indignation of Mr. Harden who
thought the boy idle aud shiftless Had tho
overseer known the real cause of Wilics dila-
toriness, he might have been more lcnient. But
worn ont by the cares and trials which such nm
institution as the amshousc, where arc connre.
gated so many of every description, afior!s, he
became irritated, AMI lost all selfcontrol Poor
Willie had not received many blows before the
doors opened, and the next moment Aladge had
seized the whip frum the oppressor's hand
For shame, Mr.. Harden = exclaimed tic cx-
cited girl, as she handed back the whip at his
command. Ii you strike another blow at my
brother, | will he aveugelr AIadges proud lin
eurled with seorn as her eye fell upon the
5 tyrant's rod
Hush, sister Forgive her, Mr.. Harden, for
she knows not what she saysl exclaimed Willie |
as he sprang between his sister aud the uplifted
hand. Surely, sir, you could not forget your
self 30 far rs TO strike girl, No, you are too
noble for that :! continued the boy, while tears
glistened in his eyes
The hand of wrath was stayed, and the master
was conquered.
My generous hoy, you are right, My hand
shall never be raised against woman. Although
Nladge must be punished for open rebellion. She
shall be sentenced to her room for week
Thank you kindly, sir!' replied Willie, grate- |
fully, and may that God who has promised to |
be u father to the fathercss, bless you, sir
Madge Newton, during this time, remained |
stationary, nor could she he induced 10 leave the |
room, until she had n promise of Willie's |
forgiveness. After she had gone Mr. Harden
called Willie into the Office, and gave him an |
opportunity to explain the cause Of his delay |
when sent for water.
oh, sir assure you that did not intend |
10 be idle but was so weak replied Willie. |
Is his tears fell upon the sanded floor I'd do
luything to please you, and | intended to finish
illng the vat during the hours that were given |
ne for study and play
Mr. Harden saw his error, and ackno wledged |
MS wrong like man. When they arose to leave |
Inc ROOM Mr.. Hadcn told Willie to 90 to the |
loctor's room, and tell him how weak she was,
md procure some medicine. With light heart |
Willie thanked the overseer. As he walked |
towards the doctors office. he thought, 'Oh how |
rue is my mothers proverb-s If God be with |
US, who can be against US q
The doctor, rough, but kind old gentleman, |
gave Willie simple tonic, with an injunction |
~ heep uulett huu not WOfk Tor week or 3d. |
When Mr. Harden heard of this, he told Willie |
that he might spend the week with Madge, |
thereby rendering her confinement more plea |
SAINT. Willie did not stop to express his thanks.
or his gratitude was too great, but flew up
stairs, aud was soon by Madge's side. Twining |
lis arm around her neck, he exclaimed :-s Oh,
Nladge am going to be with you a whole |
week Won't we have nice time? Mr.. lIar-
len is so good, sister; do you think, he sent me
o the doctors office, who gave me some meii-
zine to make me strong. Oh, | am so glad =
Are not you glad, dearest sisterl inquired Willie
When he noticed for III first time, that Madge
was still angry.
am not glad or sorry but only wish that
had struck the man when | had his whip"
Oh, no you do not wish anything of the
Kind, replied Willie, laugLiugly. You remind
ne Of little boy that mamma 1old me about,
sho took up poker to strike some one with,
but was obliged to lay it down. After several
lays, becoming angry with the same person, he
exclaimed - wish that had struck you with
Inc poker when was mad the other day Now
you are almost as foolish, dear sister. Mr..