The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-01-17

IA, hes, JReop, returned the wife, ~
a,ioYer tone, ! know you have beer
good, and in your memory you car
be, happy; but alas! there is Presenl
Lppon, which we must look !; there is q
I reality upon which we. must dwell. =.
| We must beg for food or starye.3 q.
The old man started, and a deep
mark Of pain was drawn across hia
features. ,a.f, ......... p. ..',t..... E
'Besy he replied, With a, Quick
shudder, NO, Susan--we are d
He hesitated, !, and n big tear 2rolled
down his fuErowed cheek. .,. .st' Ia
I'VE are what, Jacobr -.. N
/. 'Weare going to tho poor house 7
I %, God! lthonght. SO r, fell from
the poor wifo's lips, as she covered
her face With her hands, i have
thought so--and I have tried to school
myself 70 the thought; but my poor
heart Will not bear it,, ,.~ sSr
Don't giveit up, Susan softly urg,
ed, the old man, laying his hand upon
her arm. II makes but little difFor.
once &c, US now, we have not long to
remain upon earth, and let, us not
wear ont our last days in fruitless re.
pinings, Come, come ,. ... ..
But when shall vegOf .,sl@ Z.
Now-to. to.day.' a5 ,..s Z
Then God have mercy On u.s. 81,
The old couple sat for q while in
silence. When they we're aroused
from their painful thoughts il was b.
the stopping of q wagon in front Of
their door A, man entered the, room
where they sat He was the keeper
Of the poor house. l,., ..,,,...,.s 7
7 Come, Mr, Manfred nc. said, the
selsctmen have managed TO crowd you
into the poor house. Tho wagon .is
at the door, and you must Got ready
as soon as possible, ,,5
Jacob Manfred had not calculated
tho strength he should need for ths
ordeal, There was a coldpess 10 the
very tone and manner oflhe man who
bad cone,for him that went like on
ice.bolt to bis heart, and, with a deep
groan, be sank into his seat.
Come, 6e in a hurry, impatiently'
urged the keeper. ~ .-.. %
At that moment q heavy covered
carryal drove up to the door ~ +
is this tho house Of Mr.. Jacob Man
fred ~, ...s ,.... ~
The question was asked by 2 man
who entered from the carryaG He
was 9 kiind'lQokips man about forty
S'$Eb TSat. Z ny Ry name. i said aiid Japob, ~. s
Then they told me truly uttered
the new conner q
p Are YOU the keeper of the aims.
houscr be continued, turning towards
the man. d (' " 100
eThOd you may return. Jacob Map-
fred goes to no poor house Will, ! am
living "
The keeper Razed inquisitirely into
the features Of the stranger, and left
the house. ''
Dop'tyod rsmsmber mep sxelaih.
ID the new conner, grasping the old
nan By the hand e .rr
% 4 cannot call you to my nem9ry |
nat now, q. 4
DO you notrernomber Iucius VII.
iamsP '''''
iWillinnsY' repeated Jacob, startingI
Up and gazing earnestly, into the
Itranger'sfate, .'
Yes, Jacob Observation-Disclosures VII.
iams. That little boy whom thiryl
ears ago, you saved from the bbuse
# eorrcotlon) Chat poor boy whom
,ou 90 Kindly took forS the bonds Of !
he law, and placed on board of one
f your vessels ..-t I
And ore you NV . -
=" Yes-yes,' am the man you
made. You found msa rough Ftone
rom the hands Of poverty and ex.
hnple. II was you WHO BRUSHED off /
he evil, and who first led me 10 tho
weet waters of moral life and bappi- +
cas- | have profted byythe lessons
.ou gave mo iii parly youth, and tho
vdrn spark whicli your kihdness
Iehted up in ny bosom has grown
Fighter and brightersvcr since With 7
n aGluence FOR life / have settled
own 70 ehioy the remainder OF my
ays IN peace and quctness. I have
card of your losses and your be-
oavsmonts. Come, [ have d homs
nd 4 heart, and your presence will
mike them both warmer, 6righterl
nd happier. Come, my more than
you, my mother como
You made my youth an bright, and I !
sIl not SOC your Ola age doomed to
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Jacob Manned tolletsd Forward,
nd saTs upon Jhe bosom Of pre-.
Srvsr. he eeUsId not spcak highlands,
Dr they wers too heavy'fpr words
fhsn he looked up again ho sought
- vifsy @f' Arf VI H " 2" fti.T j
srsusaha 10 said, 81 a checking,
tone, " my bread has come
aek 70 me- 3 = ,,rr1F+Y /