The Xenia sentinel. [volume] (Xenia [Ohio]) 1863-186?, 1865-03-10

icy or man-pleasing. he made enemies,
as such persons always do; for when
weak and venal men, in pursuit Of selfish
ends, set themselves against him, ne was
not only able to stand his ground, but to
defeat them; for, entrenching himself in
the right, he fought with the weapons Of
truth, and SO exposed the selfshness that
would bend everything to its own Pur-
pose.
Not long after Mr.. Hey's departure,
another shadow fell across Getty's little
shop, and fellow church member came
in, looking very grave.
81 owe you a small bill, said the man.
"0nly a trife," answered Getty, as he
laid down his work and took from a draw
era small account book. "Three dollars
and forty one eeFts.
every we'll I wish to pay it. :" And
the money was counted out.
"Shall 1 give you a receipt2' asked
Getty.
"No; just marx It of your book.
Good morning" And the visitor hur-
ried aways Not even tie semblance of a
smile had fitted across his sober counte-
nance.
"That means something" said Getty
as he went back to his work.
"Father says you needn't make them
boots be ordered yesterday" cried a shrill
voice at the door, and child's face look
ed in.
"All right answered the shoemaker.
"And that means something of the
same kind" he added. as the child's face
appeared. "But it won't do. Tom Get
ty isn't easily scared. There's to be
another meeting to>night, and 1 shall
certainly be on hand and have my say.
One man shall speak for truth and right,
if all the rest are dumb"
"Look here, Gettyp' called a rough,
familiar voice over the half door Of the
shoe-shop, 81 want to say word in your
ear"
"a dozen if you please, neighbor Jones:
Say on"
"You've made stir in the camp; and
are likely to have hornets nest about
your ears"
"Indeed What's the matter 2''
"Ohl you know well enough. What
on earth possessed you last night? Every
one Is vexed at your opposition to Mr.
Gaskill. You know how much he is
relied upon. In fact, the church can't
stand without him."
"Then the church had better 60 down, ="
said Getty. "AnythiDg so weak in the
knees isn't worth saving"
"You're a headed, self-Wiiled fell
low" said neigLbor Jones, rather sharply;
"and presumptuous into the bargain.
Why, on earth, cant you keep quiet, and
let the congregation go with Mr.. Gaskill,
if they wish TO-"
Given if they 60 to ruinl That sort
Of thing may suit time servers like you,
friend Jones; but Tom Getty always
asks, Is it right?" The little shoemak-
er spoke out strongly, with reproOf in
his voice. Nsighbor Jones was offended
at his free speech, and flung himself off
in a huff.
Getty felt.a little sober He went on
with his work; but the singing birds in
his throat were growing serious. The
question at issue between him and Mr..
Gaskill had particular reference to the
Sabbath School, IN which Getty was
teacher. Mr.. Gaskill, who was not at
all familiar with its operations, had pro-
posed an entirely new organization under
new superintendent; while Getty,
from his more intimate acquaintance
with the school, aud deep interest in its
welfare, saw that if Gaskill's plans were
carried out, half Of its usefulness would
be lost.
Before night more than q dozen of Get
! ty's customers, members of the church,
had sent for their bills; and from at
least half dozen other members he had
received warning or advice.
''The people are getting tired of your
opposition to everything that doesn't just
suit your fancy" said one.
"YOu are too presumptuous, sait
another.
sI only wonder that Mr.. GaskiIl wa!
so patient with you last night, letting
himself down to argue the case" remark
ed a third. To all of which the shoe
maker had only one response.
(which was right?"
''You needn't mind that captious LITTLE
shoemaker" said one to Mr.. Gaskill
"He's always putting in his oar when no
body wants him to- The people are on
Of patience with him for his conduct las
night. I know of two or three who hav
sent and paid their bills, and who 50.
that he shall have no more of their work
He'll be crowded out You won't b.
annoyed by him much longer. He had
! piece of my mind to-day"
you've seen him?'
%, yes! I called at his shop on pur
pose, and gave him a good settling down.
'Wbat bad he to say for himself2' in
CURED Mr. Gaskill.
'Ohl what he always says when he i
corneredP
'WhatP
Am I right? 'He throws upon you tn
burden of proving him wrong; aud if yoI
cant do that you might as well try to NOV
the rocky mountains as to influence him
I never saw such set mortal as he is
'Humpp Mr.. Gaskill made no reply
but pressed his lips, drew down his brow
and looked, as his visitor thought, quit
angry and annoyed.
He'll be at the meeting tonight, sure
but some Of US have made up our mind
to put him down squarely.'
That IS, said Alr. Gaskill, to show b
fair argument that he is wrong. I don
see how else he is to be put down.
-. we can vote him down, said the Ott
) er.
Mr.. Gaskill did not seem to be altogeth
) er satisfied with this plan, but said littlr