Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-02


But the boys ncnt wllat they had said, and
ono night nest Of hornets was thrustlin D
broken window, and the little insects few
hither and thithcr, singing great many OF
the congregation and breaking up the meet,
ing. I.lssiaSb
The church was small, seating two hun
drcd, and was never full save at reyivals
when the windows and doors had to DO,
opened to allow those who could not gain
admittance, to hear Gods word from the
outside. tr-r 'H III L...H s.Di "a 5fG
As night came on, md Lunu showed her.
self surrounded by thousands Of beautiful
worlds, the Skffton boys, headed by Har.
vey Ingsly, set out for Walnut Grove. They.
entered the church quietly, and took back
seats, as was their wont The minister had
not arrived yet and prayer meeting was
held ..''
AT last one Of the doors opened, and the
Rev. Mr.. Buell. hand entered ard walked to
the sacred desk He mas man Of medium
height, and beautiful black beard fell to
his bosom. His eyes were full and expires.
sive, but CLEAN Of determination could be
seen therein. He was neatly attired, no
jewelry could be seen upon his person. ..Hc
began his discourse in modu!ated voice,
and as he warmed with his great subject
in true backwoods style, he laid aside his
coat and went on. '..
"Jehu F! what muscle' whispered Walt
Walters, as Mr.. Buell. raised his right arm.
and pointed to the crucifc,on on Calvary.
10 the delight of the. boys, the services
were at last concluded and the members
thronged forward to grasp the minister's
hand and congratulate him upon his great.
est discourse. .' j. +. ''
"All right, bcys?" whispered Harvey,
as Mr.. Buell. stopped upon the step a mo.
ment to converse with one OF the dcacons. d.
The next minute he was in the crowd Of !
boys making bis way to his buggy, which
stood beneath giant walnut '.H4. sh-
Did you say the >kiff,on boys cut your
harness, eh Mr.. Buell?' demanded Young
Ingsly, stepping before the reverend gentle.
man, completely blocking his way. ''.F %
Il do not doubt my own eyesight," was
the calm rcioinder 'a"'' "''iz q. '' 'f"
Mr. Buell. attempted to move on. .' ''
"Then you utter falsehood y cried the
bully, beginning to draw his coat. But he
was not quick enough. The minister drew
himself up to his full height, his arm shot
forward, and Mr.. Harvey Ingsly lay full
length upon the green sward 20" :. 4,
The rest seeing their leader Iall, crowded
forward. That arm shot out again and
again and two more went down. ~
Dca.ons Jones and White, seeing gthe dis.
turbancc, rushed to the rescue Of their be-
loved minister. io .''. .''.' = ~ /.
"Back. brethren said Buell. II Will :
chastisc them myself TAKEN coat and
he handed his coat to Deacon White. Now
then, lie said to his prosecutors, let me
say Il word. This church has been cursed
long enough with your pnholy actions, and
it falls upon me, an humble follower Of the
meek and loly, to chas,ise you. Now you
must sevsrally take a whipping or depart
peaceably 10 your lomcs,'' t. = '.'A' u NJ.
The boys looked at each other, then at
the stern minister and concluded to depart.
They saw the eye of tha. man, and bad just I
witnessed his strength. They raised their
fallen comrades, and while Mr.. Buell. put
on his coat they were on their way to Skiffi
ton. Itt.....
Conc brethren, We will also depart, said
Buell., and soon the grove was deserted. ~
1t was defeated and discounted crowd
that entered Skiffton that night. "
"My eyes will be shut for a, week, /" said
Walt, putting his hand to his visual orbs,-
which were fast closing.
Il believe you Walt,' said Harvey; "he
strikes like sledgc." .t
They sought their respective couches, y
wiser and better young men, for each and
every one had secretly resolved in his heart b.
never to try to harm minister Of God
again. a.. ,... ,,.t...., r. ,..- ,...,si. I
The next night the set returned to the
church and took front seats, Walt with q y
bandage over his eyes. The congregation
was astonishedat their conduct, and thought
they intended taking revenge upon Mr..
Buell.; but when the services was over they ;
walked up, shook their conqucrer by the
hand, and asked his forgiveness, which was
freely granted. ,. t...,.,I ~ .,t,
The meetings closed, and more than one
half of the boys who had attacked Mr..
Buell. was added to tho church, and ever
since have walked in the straight and mar
row way. ...u.. '.4|.,.s .sl-.nr c.fsln
Twenty years have passed away, aud tho
Rev. Joel Buell. sleeps in the Skiffton ccm-.
etery, and above him rises splendid mon
umcnt erected by Walt Walters, ESD, now Z,
II flourishing merchant. l. 3. ~,,. ,,o'-.
A new church. stands where the old ono
did, and the people of S., now city,
Worship there. Perhaps the reader will oe
uleascd to know that that noble temple OF
The living God was erected by Harvey lngs-
H. the wealthy manufacturers whose genial
face can be seen near the sacred desk. .,asr
sar