Litchfield enquirer., 1863-05-07

Sam turned toward the fire, with a rroan. Evil thoughts took possession of his mind
 Can some men make money thus easily by the toss of card or the turn of a die |? and yet, after all my honest labor, must I be turn ed from my humble home, and my happy pros poets broken up for life by two desperate gam blers?' Fierce passions seemed at war with him, as the sweet visions of former hopes pass. ed away. He did not notice that there were mutterings of wrath at the table, as one after another was feecsd in his turn. Cries of un- tair,' unfair play were met by eontsmptuous sneers from the successful men who pockstsd the gains.
 Samuel's little roll of bills still laid upon the table, and he could not bear to leave it there. It seemed sacred money. How little my father thought wh on he left me the farm with only this mortgage as an sncambrance, that should prove so recreant to my solemn engagement to take care of my dear mother. Oh, God forgive me, and spare me, that may do better in the fnture.' And at that moment softer emotion sprung up in his heart. He felt loathing for sin of all kinds that he had never felt before, and determination to shun even tho smallest deviation from duty, if it's rstribution was so dreadful. This was more desirable state of mind and humble spirit breathed it's blessings over him, as he rose up and buttoned his thin coat over his breast, again.to face the cutting wind of the wintry night.
 About this time, handsome sleigh had driven up to the door of the tavern. The horses were aecked with foam, and the frost hung about their trappings, showing how swift ly they had travelled. Two strong men had leaped from it, and hastily entered the house. The host came obsequiously to the door. They drew him aside.
 We have traced two notorious blacklses from Boston here, 'and thinking they might be making a.little mischief, have come down. In- dicate, l say, the room where they now are, or We shall arrest you as an accomplicsl Quick. 'ly ' as the gleam of revolver shone in the cold moonlight. In there, in there r stam- mered the landlord, trembling with alarm. The detectives came very softly, but not so gently that the gamblers did not listen intsntly. One said, Throw the cards in the fire raise the window hark Just then the door was thrown violently open. An, my hearties, we'll met ! We have had quite drive for you ; adjusting handcufs all the time, az though they were used to the business, in spite of the desperate struggles of the two men. Nov, my birds we will see what you have eagsd r said these minions of the law, and forthwith began to pick their pockets, having laid them on the floor.
 Counterfeit bills in plenty, some golden eagles, silver Get pen and paper, landlord, and state the amount. Now, young men,' the sheriff said, Undressing Samuel Grey and hia friends, wbo stood in silent amazement behold. ing the scene, i've might consider you unde, arrest forgambling; but presume you were just green enough to be entrapped by these Boston youths. Didn't understand the ways of oul wicked city. However, will just advise Yos to beware of bad company for the future il does not lead to pleasant results,'
 How much have you been robbed of shil nightr
 There is my money :said Samuel, as each one stated the amount, and pointed to the roll upon the table.
 Well, take 1t, and go instantly said the men, N t.3 f
 samue! obeyed and when once more in the silent fields, and when within sight of hii mothers cottage, ks fell on his knees and wep' aloud, giving thanks to God, as he had never done before. He was not yet twsnty-one; lifi was before him; hope again dawned let ui trust that the sad lesson was not in vain. The old mother could not knit the long. blue wool en sock that evening. She paced the l0H room with prayers and tears. Never in hel lonely widowhood had sorrow come so heavily upon her heart; and when the door opened and Ellen stole gently in to inquire what wal the matter, missing her lover, Aunt Rachel threw her arms about her neck, and gave way to grief. So Samuel found them when re. turned, most unexpectedly, to change their tears to joy.
 Fl do not believe exclaimed Tom, who had listened attentiyely, that this is the very cot |tage whers we are visiting grandma. Imean to ask Uncle Sam when he comes home to night from the woods; for grandma's name il Rachel
 Ther: was Q general shout, and the eardi were voted out unanimously. and consigned tt the fire with much merriment, while Aunt Mary nhcasd secretly that her nephew hat learned lesson ihst he would not soon forget from the story of his uncle s one sad fault.
 The brave young men who ran away to Can ada, that they might avoid the draft, will bs called upon to pack up 4duds" and return home. te stand their little drafts, for the req