The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1872-03-10

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' How no strange. sa% thought o'nsii, .A..
twice my Imagination should have oecssvoo
me. and that both tinss its yi.iops teos me me
smile," he murmered-"how grand ana gieri
Gus was the blessing in his eyes"
The Omen FULFILLED.
%s' In 1 G.s.5s family
found md. rest and refuge! .u,-.,a.
of glorious vegetables and luscious fruits re-
warded his faithful toll.
The forests around had begun to unfold their
spring beauties and shed their fragrance ssr
oddrous, and the snow-white blossoms OF tnc
doG-wood tree shamed by their gorgeousnSss
those who had given it 80 mean name. Inc ~.
age. and compensated for its want OF perfume
by its bright and tender colors. while the
crab-apple and the maple with their delicately
TINTED buds Of promise gave to the
Mrs. Dudley was enraptured by the uncnlgi-
waited beauty spread before her, and her pale
cheeks borrowed faint tinge from the bios
with their wide spreading BRANCHES invited
her often to q seat beneath their shade, where
she could watch Mr.. Dudley and Jim st york
In the garden, OF wait on her scs I boy Woe zoe
path, leading to the road beyond, glittered IN
and out of its green border like shining RIB
bon, and wandered on past the spring, the
track Hates lit tie feet came and went with al
most their wonted Ightness.
Jim often declared that Dixie-land was 'gio-
seem in a New sne orl s Rate, as she
the wild-fowers in their cottage-rooms, build
ing them into clusters and punches as tall as
herself, agreed with Jim that such decorations
would have cost o princely sum in their old
Willie's luxury was the pure, bubbling
spring water, whose delicious coolness, night
and day RECALLED his fever-parched and aching
Mr.Qudley enjoyed all the blessings around
htm tn n quiet, grateful spirit, only Wh l:-
aaa hs1 to I'd. sbs Would
they did.
"She is in better home, we trust" would
be the mothers fearful answer, there flowers
never fade-where beauty never changes"
But the end was drawing near: A great and
sudden change was coming. The cause, SO
long upheld. SO sacredly beloved, was yielding
of brave men stretching between Liberty and
or. Selma fell at last, and the red writing on
who were miles away, that the enemy's hand
bore as usual, the destroying torch - well as
the pitiless sword.
Young Dudley would have taken his place
again in front of the advancing foe; but he
could not even hold himself upright, 80 weak
and PROSTATE was his once stalwart frame.
His father Gained and comforted him. although
his own heart writhed with dread Of what might
be. Rumors of plumber, devastation, outrage,
his ears from day to day but he could
not. would not credit such things in regard to
liz Ss
effect these rumors had upon his wife and
daughter.
trust in Heaven's goodness, forsook her not in
the gloomiest hour.
The conquering army were on their way to
Montgomery; and Wilson's raiders threw
themselves upon the defenoeless, people in the
rear. --- ,ItT -
1t was q bright Sunday afternoon, and Mr..
Dudley had just drawn the family together, in
% s the sRsT
along the road reached the ears of all. Turn
ing from the main road, along the shining
footpath, came dozen lawless riders, dashing
up to the little house and surrounding it as
with q network. .,
Mr.. Dudley with his hand on the back of his
wife's chair, stood awaiting their entrance.
Willie on his couch, threw his arms around
his sister, while Jim, with the habit of years
upon him, took his station at the door.
Little, however, did the newcomers stand OH
Tranping into the little cottage
hey waited not for any greeting. sAl''
81 hear this is q perfect den of rebels'-
we're the first words spoken by one who wore
; corporate emblem on his coat.
Eve are Southern exiles )" was Mr..
Dudley's quiet answer. "What is the object
IF this visit ~
Several of the men exchanged glances, while
The same corporal blurted out, with q rude
,ath:
you'll soon find that ont for yourself"
Then laying his hand upon Mr.. Dudley's shout
Ter, he asked with another oath: ''Where is
7our watch ~
Mr.. Dudley involuntarily laid his hand upon
he chain, not to comply with the demand
out to hold the article more securely.
By what right-what authority-do you
ask III
Rights, d--n you! None of your "rights"
with me. Give it mp or I'll brain you where
you stand.''
~ will never give it up" said the undauntel
father. Take it You may, but"
Before the sentence was finished, jerk as |
violent and fierce as the oath that accompanied
It, secured the booty, and the soldier grinned
with delight as he saw how handsome was his |
prize
In the meantime the others had thrown open |
he doors Of the wardrobe, and were plumber |