The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-05-28

ling light across the fields that Eller
sat watching for his visit, but he spec
on toward the village, until, stamping
the snow from his shoes, he entered
once more the tavern. Again in pri
vatc parlor, he found the companions o
a previous night. He went firmly up e
the table and deposited the money. q
have come,'' he said. in bold voice
Ito pay you what y on won from me las
night" The man merely waved hi.
hand, on which shone jewel, toward
him. ooh, q mere trife," he said
",imc enough by and by
Sam tuned towards the fire, with a
groan. 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 be turned from
my humble home, and my happy pro.
spects broken up for life by two de.
spcratc gamblers ?" Fierce passions
seemed at war with him, as the sweet
visions OF former hopes passed away.
He did not notice that there were NUT.
terlngs OF wrath at the table, as one
after another was feeced in his turn.
Cries of "unfair," s'unfair play, were
met by contcmptuous sneers from the
successful men who pocketed the gains.
Samuel's little roll of bills still laid
upon the table, and he could not bear
to leave it there. Ii seemed sacred
money. "lIow little my father thought
when he left me he farm, with only this
mortgage as an encumbrance, that
should proved 50 rccreant to my solemn
engagement 10 take care Of my dear
mother. Oh, God forgive me and:sp,re
me, that | may do better in the future
And at that IN ,ment softer emotion
sprung up at his heart. lie t, It loath
ing for sin Of all kinds that he he'd never
felt before, and determination to shun
even the smallest deviation from duty,
if its retribution was so dreadful This
was more desirable state of mind ::
and humble spirit brca,hel its bles.
sing over him, as he rose up and but
toned his thin coat over lis breast
again to face the cutting wind Of the
wintry night.
About this time a handsome sleigh
had driven up to the door of the tavern
The horses were ffeckcd with foam.
and the frost hung about their trappings.
showing how quickly they had travelled.
Two strong men had leaped from it,
and hastily entered the house The
host came obsequicusly to the door.
They drew him aside.
1--WE have tracked two notorious
blacklcgs from Boston here and thinkingi
they might he making little mischief
have come down. Indicate, I say, the
room where they now are, or We shall
Arrest you as an acccmplice Quickly
as the clean of revolver shonc in the
cold moonlight, "In there, in there T.
stammered the landlord, trembling with
alarL,. The detectives came very softly
but not so gently that the gamblers did
not listen intently. One said. "Throw
the cards in the fire raise the window
hark!' Just then the door was thrown
violently open. "Ah, my hearties, well
met! We have had quite drive for
you; adjusting handouts all the time,
as though they were used to the bust
ness, i'll spite Of the desperate struggles
Of the two men. "Now my birds, we
will see what you have caged" said
these minions Of the law, and forthwith
began to pick their pockets, having led
them at length on the floor.
"Counterfeit bills in plenty, some gol-
den eagles silver! Get pen and paper
landlord, and state the amount. Now,
young men, the sheriff said, addressing
Samuel Grey ard his friends, who stood
in silent amazement beholding the scene
1--WE might consider you nnder arrest
for gaml ling, but presume you were
just green enough to be cntrapped by
these Boston youths. Didn't under
stand the ways of our wicked CITY,
However, | will inst advise you to be
ware ofbad company tor the future; it
does not lead 10 pleasant results"
"lIow much have you been robbed
Of this night ?"
"There is my money" said Samuel,
rs each one stated tho amount, and
pointed to the roll upon the table.
"Well take it, and go instantly" !" said
the men.
Samuel obeycd; and when once more
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