Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-06-29
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The Daughters Stratagem.

Great river in the West-Every year he went 70
Washngt56, sni his Voice vas often heard in
Contres Vel though he vas callei great, he
vas not tsSoil because lie sasNSery FIND of drink
ing wing, brandy, etc, and fseguented the gam
bling rooms 50 numerous N TINT city. These hab
its g$ined up5n hirthily, uhdl they conquered AL
ms Moral streagh. His :ownsmen refused TO send
him as their delegate. bus o...,
Judge Rose had an amiabfe..wifc aud three pref
" daughihase Mary, ths-Aaest was his especfs
pct lie thought more of her thal he did of him.
self, and M wish of hers was unqualified. She
was of sweet disposition, and 40 ohedlent and re-
spectful to her parents, and kind to every one 4
bout her, that she was beloved by everybody
And though her Elther's dwelling was tho nlosI
elegant, and they had beautiful grounds, and sery
ants, and horses and carriages, and fine clothes
she nevec pit airs As many 10, but was modest
ard rctIrs9 E<E Htty fIfEfE
Mr.. Rose and his, wife ond daughters were al
members Of a Christian church He vas offer
suspended from its fellowship, ana on promise O
repentance received again. His influential posi-
ton in society; and the pous confidence ofhis wife
and daughters caused much pity for them, ans
elicted much patience hoped by love anC
forbearance to restore him wholly. But all tho
love of his family and of the church could not stoI
this erriDg man in his downward course. .ls-
At last sollow did he fall "a to lose all self re
spect and frequent the lowest whiskey shops il
ragged and almost naked. and when drunk would
sing some low song, which would draw aroupS
him crowd efboys to jeer. and laugh, and scorI
the once digniied and respected judge. In per
sonai appearance he was the lowest OF the
low. III
It's no. to be supposed that Christian and TEN
perance men allowed such man to ruin himself
without efforts to save him. Earnest and persever
ing endeavors were put forth, prayers offeret
up and his family left no avenue to his heart un
entered.r But all we're alike useless and hope
less. His wife and daughters wept and prayed
but iespaireJ entirely.
Mary, his pet, often labored to save her Ethe
from open disgrace, if not from private sin. She
became very sad. and refused to attend church, oil
so into society. When her father was sober, h,
had sense enough LEFT to perceive the sorr0wfu
change in his once happy Mary. and seemed to re
greet his course more for her sake than hi
own.
One morning he started as usual for The drink
ing shor. He horrible object, indecent t.
look at, as well as filthy His wife tried 10 hol(
him back and get him at least. to put on som,
decent clothing, but he would not yield. Mar,
made her appearance by his side, clothed in rags
low at the neck, bare armed, and bonnetless, witt
an old whiskey bottle in her hand. Taking hel
fathers arm she said; Come father, I'm going
too"
"Goinc wherel" said he, staring at her as i
horror struck.
ITO the dram, hop. VIVA, i. good for you ii
good for me-"
Then she began to flourish her bottle and tc
sing one of the low songs she had heard him sing
in the streets,
go back, girl, you are crazy. Mother take
her in
But ava going father, with you, to ruin both
soul and body. tits no use for me to be good
while YOU are going of to the bad place. You'll
be lonely there without your Mary"
$50 away. girl, You'll drive me mad"
"Bat YOU have been mad for long time and
am going mad too What do care? nv father
IS only poor despised drunkard; his daughter
may "a well drink and lie in the gutter too"
So Mary pulled away az her fathers arm and
went on to open the gate.-He drew back; still
che dragged on and sung louder. a few boys be
gan 20 run towards them and then her father broke
from her holl, AMI went into the house. There
ne sat down, putting his face in his hands wepl
and sobbed aloud Still Mary stad ont.
"Whlt Is The matterl" said Mrs. Rose.
MARY is crazy. and have made her 50. wish
was dead. Do go aud get her in. won't &c
out to-day.
Mrs. Rose went ont and told Mary what her
father had said, and then she went in. She sa
down with hcs bittie in her hand, and all day she
kept on her rags. Mr.. Rose was in a terrible
state for want ofiis accustomed stimulus, and FIRE
auently would 20 10 tie door, but Mary was read,
aths side, on every occasion. Mrs Rose prepar
ed her meals with extra care, and gave her hus
band cups of good strong coffee, and the latter par
of the day he lay down 70 sleep. When he woke
up, Mary was still there in her rags, and he
bottle by her side.
With much trembling and shaking he put OF
a good shit of clothes and asked his wife TO SEM
for barber. Then after tea, he said: 81 am 80
ing OUT
"Wherc7"
ITO the Temperance HALL Go with me an,
zee IL DO not 60 there
so Mrs. Rose went with him 10 the door of th'
hail, Mary still saving: II must follow. for In
afraid he'll 20 to the whiskey- shop without me-"
But his wife saw hiw 60 up stairs and enter tn
niecting-ro0m, and the door closed upon them
Then she and Mary went home to rejoice will
trembling at the success Of the stratagem.
Surprise, JOY and some distrust, pervaded tn
minds oftho assembly of temperance brother
when Mr.. Rose walked in and was invited forwarV
and asked to speak whatever he wished.
He rose and told the tale of day, an,
added
"When saw how nv angel daughter was trans
formed into a low filthy creature; when | knew
how much lower she would have to descend If sh
went with me. abhorred myself. She vowed Il
60 evererywhere / went, and do everything
did. Could see Ter do that7 Her loyelines
stained, her character ruined-s.e pure as al
angel. No sirs. if it kills me, will leave off an,
never touch, taste or handle more, from this nigh
henceforward forever, And now gentleman, he'll
me to be man again"
The building vibrated with the cheering. stamp
ing. and clapping, and gush of song rose from
those manly hearts which might have been hear
for miles. Oh. there sjoy in heaven over on
sinner that repenteth, and should there not be jo
on earthl
We hope God converted tn soul OF Mr. :
for he became good man, anu lns laIn..y wer
very happy. But we hope no other daughter vii
have to resort to so painful remedy to save
father.