Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-29
children told him that Uncle Lowell want.

children told him that Uncle Lowell want
ed to see him.
Tell him to come in said John and al
ter this, he made motion for his wife an
children to leave the room I sha'n't
bulge an inch,' he muttered to himself
IF he thinks to Brighten me, he'll find hi
mistake
Before he could say more, his brother en-
tered the room.
'Good-evening, john said Lowell. a
the same time laying his hat upon the table
John Stearns was taken all aback by thi
address, and he could hardly believe hi
ears; but he responded hesitatingly to tn
salution. For an instant he looked up int
his brothers face, and during that instan
there flashed across his mind wish that HI
had never offended.
john continued Lowell, still standing
you well know what has passed to make vi
both unhappy
Yes,-L know answered John, hardly
knowing what tone to assume
Well, my brother, continued Lowell,
while tear glistened in his eye, and at the
same time extending his hand, I have
come to bury the evil that has risen up be-
tween us. If you have wronged me,
freely forgive you, and if / have been harsh
and unbrotherly toward you, I ask that you
will forget it. Come, let US be friends once
more
Like an electric shock came this speech
upon the ears of John Stearns. Amoment
he stood half. bcwildered, and then the tears
broke forth from his eyes. He reached
forth his hands but his words we're broken
and indistinct. He had not expected this
from his stern brother, but it came like a
heaven seat beam of light to his soul, and
in a moment more the brothers were folded
IN warm embrace When they were
aroused, it was by feeling trembling hand
laid upon their heads, and when they looked
up they found their aged mother standing
by them.
BLESS you, my children, bless you mur
INJURED the white haired parent, as she raised
her hands toward heaven, and O, I pray
God that you may never be unhappy more.
John Stearns knew that his mother had
been the angel who had touched the heart Of
Of his brother, and it did not alter his for
giveness.
co. he murmured. L have been very
wrong-I have abused you, my BROTHER
but if you can forgive me, I will make it all
up
Your love. will repay it all. John. Let
me have your love, and | will try never to
lose it mlro.'
Now ! am truly happy said the aged
mother, as she gazed with pride upon her
sons. Now can die in peace. 0, my
boys, if you would have your children sure
of happiness in after life, teach them that
forgivness will heal social wounds which
can be healed in no other way Many a
heart has been broken from the simple want
Of that talismanic power
Both those brothers tried to bless their
mother for the healthtul lesson she had
taught them, and they failed e not to teach it
to their children as one Of the beat boons
that could BE given them for life
A Noble Act.
Ten-yes, ifteen-years ago says the
Kansas City Times, there lived in St.
Joseph family by the name of Adams, the
head If which was stern though kind old
gentleman, whom Atty winters had touched
lightly He was wealthy, but what he
PRICED above all was, pride of his old age,
two noble boys, George and Frank, aged
respectively eighteen and twenty. The war
came on-thc terrible strife in which broth
er was arrayed against brother and father
against soa Mr.. Adams was an uncom-
promising Union man. and his eldest son,
George, espoqsed bis f;thers cause. Frank
| Joined the farces in defence Of the Sunny
South under William Y Slack. When his
father learned Of the course taken by the
younger his rage knew no bounds. He sent
him word to return or he was no longer
heir to his broad acres or a recipient of his
love. His son replied that no inducement
would cause him to surrender his principles.
The old gentleman drew up his will, leav
! ING his youngest son penniiess. The war
continued, each of the brothers fighting
valiantly in defence of their different ban
pers. Peace once more blessed the land,
and the eldest son returned home, while the
younger located in this city. and by his
courteous bearing and close attention to
business gained hosts of friends. His
Whereabouts was unknown to either father
or brother Though he loved them both his
pride would not permit him to return to a
home from which he had been cut off in o
moment of passion. The old gentleman
was gathered to his fathers, and his eldest
son became sole heir of his wealth George
was no sooner in possession of his property
than he made ailigeRt aaarc4 for bis
brother, and after time traced him to this
city. The meeting between the brother:
occurred only last week, and was both cor.
dial and affecting. The eldest caused a
deed Of half his estate to be made out in
favor Of the younger brother, and forced the
acceptance upon him. Such a spirit Ii
noble, grand and magnanimous therefore
we give St. Joe the credit as stated above
The incident is true, as persons in botf
cities can testify
DON'T STAND Sr1LL.-If you do you vii
be run over Motion-action- progress
these are the words which now fill the Vault
of heaven with their stirring demands, and
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