Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-06-02

, "Mr. Chairman" he began. Blu
Getty did not allow him to proceed
S Respectfully, but firmly, he said,
II have the floor Mr.. Chairman"
"Insolent fellow p exclaimed one, nea
the shoemaker, loud enough to be heard
/ But Getty paid no attention to him.
And should be heard" said Mr.. Gas
kill yielding the floor. He spoke th
sentence heartily.
81 have but three words to say, Mr.
Chairman" There was a change il
Getty's voice. The ST n resolutenes
with which he had decla. ed 81 have th,
floor Mr.. Chairman" was gone. In tb,
deep hush that followed, he said, with al
appeal in his tone that made every hear
thrill.
as it right?" And then, moving ou
from the pew in which he had remained
alone from the commencement of the
meeting, be walked slowly down the aisle
and left the vestry-room.
No response was made for over min
ute. Most oftbose present sat with their
eyes cast down. AT length Mr.. GaskilI
arose, and in a subdued voice, said,
Gas men and Christians, we must not
be deaf to that appeal, sis It right ?"-
Honestly, my friends, am not altogether
sure that the change we have purposed
making will be right. God instructs US
in many ways; and He also rebukes US
in many ways. He does not ask us by
what messengers we will hear from Him,
but sends counsel and warning by whom
He will. | think He has spoken 10 US
tonight, and through the lips of one we
may have been weak and sinful enough
to despise. l believe that a motion to
adjourn is always in order, and / now
offer such motion"
The motion was carried, and the meet
ing adjourned all present returning
home more sober and thoughtful than
when they assembled together.
1t was still early, and Getty went back
to his shop to finish shoe he was mend
ing for a customer. About nine o'clock
a lad came in and said,
INT, Gaskill would like to see you
for a little while this evening"
"Let Mr.. Gaskill come and see me.
I'm as good as he is, and he's as able to
walk as I am" This was what Getty
thought, but he did not so speak In
stantly another came into his mind, is it
right ? This settled his action.
Very WELL he hereplied. Tell Mr, Gas
kill that I will come round.
The rich man met the poor shoemaker
with a frank, kind manner.
There was nothing done after you
left, Mr.. Getty he said. Tmoved for an
adjournment. You put the
right question, and at the right time
II was worth more than a volume of ar
,unents addressed to men who didn't
wish to hear. I'm obliged to you,Cor COM
ng round ! would have called at your
shop, butt thought we could talk over
matters with less danger of interruption
lere in my library. Have you half an
lour to spare !?
Yes, sir; and more at your service, if
my good will come of it,
That is to be seen. And now, friend
5etty, l will come to the point at once.
Why can't you and | work in the Sab
,ath School to the same end ? We both
mean right, hope; and if we both draw
ogether, instead of against each other,
low much more good may be DONE
Why do you oppose my plans so strong
y?'
Not from any opposition to you, Mr..
5askill; l beg of you to believe me in
his answered Getty, with a frank earn
stness that carried conviction but be-
ause 1 can't see your way to be right
love children-my heart is in our
have not been absent one day
4 FIVE years--I have studied its welfare $
lore deeply, think than my own. Any
hange therefore, which looks to me as if
would prove hurlful, must oppose
cannot stop to ask from whom it comes. 0
cannot be moved by personal influence.
)nly one question presents itself; 'Wh u
do good or harm p q
And you think my plan will do harm 2
III had not thought so, Mr.. Gaskill,
would never have put a straw in your
-ay. Too long have desired the hearty :
D operation of an active, influential man
! our school to set myself against one
ke YOU. Don't think that | want to S