Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-03-14


expressed the opinion that. it undertaken.
The exerci.-- could cot he carried on in
pesce-thsi he young men were uncniti-
waited. and would certainly break up the
meeting. a. they had done Il several time,
before.
Aftcr thinking the matter ov-i. I con-
cluded not to change INV plan. but 10
keep nv engagement regardless OF cop>.,-
quences.
At the appointed hour. the house va.
filled Extra seats had been brought in.
and there VA no room tor any more it
ting.
The audience looked Intelligent, and
good time was anticipated. Quiet and or
der prevailed during the introductory ex-
crci>cs.
The text was resd. and had spoken
about ten minutes. when TIVE Young men
ia the centre of the house created Il serious
disturbance Amer speaking to them pleas
anily and candidly. they become orderly.
and was vain enough to believe that they
were conquered, and would oonduc, them
selves properly during the meeting
d Ia less than five minutes, they removed
that impression from ~, mind, for they
conducted II possible. worse than before.
Bein. obliged 20 stop preaching the men
were called upon TO preserve order. aud
/ falling to do so. next called upon Justice
; of the Peace Ia protect me In my rights.
No one spoke, eAeep, the big boys and
my -elf They all seemed 10 fear the boy>,
.nd nung down their heads for very shame.
} ''All sss quiet" again. and PROCEEDED
/ with nv discourse In few minutes.
I there wa. another uproar. and hadn't
[ nerve and self-oouiroi enough TO coui.nus
religious discourse midst such con fusion.
Talking 10 the Young m.u amounted TO
nothing. They needed "snoih~r gospel.
80 leaving the desk went 20 the floor OF
/ the house where they sers engaged in loud
F laughing. and making spori iYr tie other
( Young people IN the house. Taking thu ring
T Leaders ~ the collars. aud bringing their
heads together in good Earnest, . change
, In the appearance oft'le congregation was
+ quite percrp,ible The young men looked
I frightened. but unsaIe DO resistance. Iae
men stared. and few rose to iheir feet
. The women cried. and appeared quite e.
cited
rhi> exercise VA. coniinued iii i ~As
Yer, e,iden: :.ha, 4 victory wa. gained.
AIR Airing little while. went 10
I the desk. and resumed INV discourse. and
, al the proper time closed the meeting "in
/ good order"
While the benedicIlop ~ss being pro-
nounced the Two Troublesome ysgag m~n
left the house
As started for INV home. much anxiety
~as felt and expressed with regard to my
safety
II was quite evident that the boys had
! gone ~ = grove sber dula from the
school-houss Ia usylss nae.
some OF the men-amopg ihrm, the IA
/ Their OF one Of the boys-proposed 20 50.
Y company me part Of the way home. Ibis
proposition was rejected. They had re-
! fused TO render the necessary assistance in
preserving 0raer in church. so / chose 10
take care of myself 49, te-. could while
on the road, and thus demoas;yIte Oh.
( fact that was master OF the situation.
li.,!gg gone about three fourtas Of .
mile. percs,,e.s --hv the ligh, of the moon
Two Ulep standing, one os, either .ide Of
the road,
In those days. vas accustomed to ak
with heavy cane Ia the s,sniag. and
drawing near 10 the young men WGh Brru
step, and bringing my cane TO the frozen
J ground with considerable force, ! .aid,
''goo., evening septlemcu--a fine. moon
light evening" ,hi,-are you going to the
,.lace" They sOSs potionless and
~ echles..
They evidently had but little courage,
and probably took that position more to
brighten me, than - do me personal
injury.
The next reek commenced . .es,e, VI
evening meeting. ia ttse brick sehool-house
1.-THE Cape" and we had the mo., perfect
order ever AFTER.
revival Of religion followed. and in Q
short time quits sn addition WAS made
to the church.
The good people in Ia. place gained
courage aud strength, and the people gen
orally were toned up TO higher plane OF
thought aud action.
The following year. house Of worship
was erected. aud the prrsehsa gospel WAS
lb-rally sustained.
am quite certain that that little society
has enjoyed sanctuary privileges from that
time, 10 the present day.
When left the town of r.. the pre-
Saiiing opinion was, that 1.-The new gospel. -
that proved so efiectuai in converting those
Dad boys To more orderly life, had done
more good IN the place. than all the sermons
preached for year. 4usyiOGs 70 that time.
There are probably from lfty to seventy
fise persoas now living. who were present
that evening. snd Si!, never forget the
scene they then witnessed.
! have ever since tried TO make myself
believe that on that occasion I did Just
right. Even now. am not certain that
used the best means to secure q resui,
much 10 be desired.
Under like provocataon, would hardly
dare use that kind Of force for the preser-
walton OF order. I'VE are NOT 70 do evil
that good may come"
Yours &C.. AUNsox.
SEwf0Ry. March sth, 1874