The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-03-07

lock up-yes, we might tell him anc
laura all about it, and leave 'em in thei
charge.
so we might said Mrs. Ducklow
Laura was their daughter, and Josiah he
husband, in whose honor and sagacity they
placed unlimited confidence The pIar
was resolved upon at once.
TO morrows Sunday, said DuckIow
pacing the floor If we leave the bonds in
the bank over night, they must stay there
till Monday
And Sunday is jest the day for burglars
to operate!' added Mrs. Ducklow.
I've good notion--let me seeP Twenty
minutes after twelve, Bank closes at two
An hour and half, believe could gil
there in an hour and half j will. III
take bite and drive right back.
Which he accordingly did, and brought
the tape tied envelope home with him again
That night he slept with it under his pill
low. The next day was Sunday; and al
though MIR. Ducklow did not like to have
the bonds on his mind during sermon time
and Mrs Ducklow dreaded dreadfully,' as
she said TO look the minister in the face,
they concluded it was best, on the whole tC
90 to meeting, and carry the bonds, With
the envelope once more in his breast peck
ct, Stitched in this time by Mrs Ducklow's
own hand, the farmer s under the drop
pings of the sanctuary, and stared up at the
good minister, but without hearing word
of the discourse his mind was so engrossed
by worldly cares until the preacher ex-
claimed vehemently, looking straight at
Ducklow's pew What said Paul i
would to God that not only thou but also
all that hear me this day, were both almost
and together such as am, Except these
bonds. Ercept these b0adsr he repeated,
the bible. Can you my hearers,
can you say, with Paul, Would that all
were as am. except these bonds p
A point which seemed for moment so
personal to himself that Ducklow was filled
with confusion, and would certainly have
out some foolish answer, had
not the the minister passed on to other
themes AS it was, Ducklow content ed
himself with glancing around to see if the
was looking at him, and care
essly passing his hand across his breast
pocket to make sure the bonds were still
there.
Early the next morning, the old mare
was harnessed, and Taddys adopted pa
rents set out to visit their daughter, Mrs
Ducklow having postponed her washing for
To at purpose. 1t was afternoon when they
arrived at their journeys end. Laura re-
ceived them joyfulIy, bnt Josiah was not
expected home until evening. Mr.. Duck
low put the old mare in the barn, and fed
her, and went into dinner, feeling very
indeed
Josiah's got nice place here. That's
about as slick barn as ever | see Al
ways does me good to come over here and
see you getting along 50 nicely, Laury.'
laura.
Wal, its hard leavin' home we know,
Have to get one of Atkins boys to come
md sleep with Taddy the night we're
away
We shouldn't have come to day lift had
1T been for me- remarked Mrs Ducklow
Says to father, says |, feel as if | want
ed to go ovor and see Larry; it seems an
az since | have seen her, says L Wal,
says be, spos'n we go says he That was
oIny last Saturday; and this morning we
st arted'
And it's no fool of job to make the
Journey with the old mare' said AIr. Duck
low.
why don't you drive better horse P
said Laura, whose pride was always touch
ed when her parents came to visit her with
the old mare and the one horse wagon.
oh she answers my purpose, Hess flesh
is high, Larry. Have to economize these
tines
Pm sure there's no need of your econo,
MIXING p exclaimed Laura leading the way
to the dining room. why don't you use
your money, and have the good of it p
so tell him, said Mrs. Ducklow faint
Laury didn't want you to be
to so much trouble to git dinner jest for u.s.
A bite would have answered. Do see, faith
err
At evening Josiah came home; and it
was not until then that Ducklow mentioned
the subject that was foremost in his
thoughts.
What do ye think of COMMENT bonds,
Josiah !? he incidentally inquired, after sup
per-
First rate said Josiah.
About as safe as any thing, ai'nt theyT
said Ducklow, encouraged.
Safe = cried Josiah. just look at the
of the country Nobody has be
gun to appreciate the power and undevelop-
ed wealth Of these United States It's a
big rebellion | know but we're going to
put it down It'll leave us big debt, very
sure; but we handle it now as easy as that
child lifts that stool. 1t makes him grunt
and stagger a little not because he a'Int
strong enough for it, but because he don't
understand his own strength, or how to use
it; he'll have twice the strength and know
Just how to apply it in little while. Just
SO with this country 1t makes me laugh
to hear folks talk about reputation and
bankruptcy.
But sposen we don't put down the re-
bellion, and the South comes back; then
what's to hender the South and secesh sym
pathizers in the North. from j'inin' together
and votin' that the debt shant be paid?'
Don't you worry about that Do yC
suppose wer' going to be such fools as tc
give the rebels, after we've whipped EN-
the same political power they had before
the was Not by long chalk Sooner
than that we will put the ballot into the
hands of the freedmen. Theyr orr friends
they've fought on the right side, and they'll
vote on the right side. | tell We, spite of al
the prejudices there is against their blacf
skins, we amt such nation of ninnies al
to give up all we're fighting for, and leav,
our friends and allies, not to speak of on
own interests in the hands of our enemies
'You consider Gov 'mnts a good invest
ment, then, do ye? said Ducklow, growing
radiant.
4 do decidedly very best. Besides
you help the government; and that's n
mean consideration
so | thought. But how is it about tn
cowpon bonds Ant they rather ticklis
property to have in the house?'
We'll, I don't know. Think how man
years you'll keep old bills and documents
and never dream of such a thing as losin
them. There's not bit of danger wit
the bonds. / shouldn't want to carry 'er
around with me to any great amount, :
though l did once carry three thousan
| dollars in bonds in my pocket for a weeI