Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-12-11

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/ hustle were unusual and Isabel noticed
that several uniformed companies filed the
Y space in front Of the depot.
Y Cries Of "Hurrah for General Souther-
ton Three cheers for the hero of Next
co - rent the air. Banners traied out on
I the fresh night breeze bambeaux flashed !;
drums beat and long line Of carriages
/ filed slowly up the street.
Eitz James inquired the occasion of all
this tumult. and learned that it was
public welcome extended by the citizens
of Boston to Gen. John Southerton, a
. gentleman, and a veteran officer, who had
-gnaly distinguished himself in the then
late Mexican war.
Gle came in this train" said bystand-
CT. Is it possible, sir, that you did not
discover him sickly looking old man,
dressed in thread bare gray, and carrying
a huge black vaiise. lie has but just re-
covered from a severe attack OF rheumat tic
fever, which has troubled him ever since
his last campaign Those vile Mexican
night vapOrs, and sleeping on the cold
ground. undermined his constitution but
be is line Old fellow yet" Miss Wlnches-
ter thought be must be; she had heard
much OF hi. gallant daring; but Fitz James
was the picture Of silent modification.
Miss Winchester and her cousin stopped
1T tle American House, and early the next
morning, before the lady had finished
dressing, servant brought up a note
bearIn- her address Isabel tore it open,
ami there fell out two cards of invitation
to ball to be held a. the Revere, that
evening. in honor of Gen. Southerton.
One card bore the name Fltz James, the
other was directed to herself she had no
.acuaaiutances in Boston, consequently the
invitation must have been sent at the in
stance Of the General himself
Fitz James was surpri ed and humiiat-
cd Ut tlis mark Of distinction, for he could
not but realize that the invitation had
been extended to him solely to save his
cousins feelings But notwithstanding
this. le wished 10 accept it, If only to have
s an opportunity Of excusing MS yesterday 5
7 mpJuteness to the great man.
the journey 70 Nahant was deferred for
Z one day and early that evening the
cousins were at the Revere, where a
) brilliant corterje had already assembled
Cen. S1utlerton. reclining in an arm
chair al the head OF the great drawing
room, received his friends as they passed
by. one giving place to another; but when
: Isabel was presented, he detained heI
hand to say:
tP.oase sit down on this ottoman at my
side; l have a relative here to whom
visa to present you
It was not long before a singa.arly
handsome young man came uD to the Gen
raj, smiling friendly welcome, and the
veteran. turning to Isabel said
-All-s Winchester, allow me to present
to YOU my son, Alfred S1utherton who is
very grateful Tor the Kindness which you
/ last evening bestowed on his father
The young man bowed, and MS father
continued
Whenever l see o young person vOlu
tarily render respect to the aged. ! am
constrained to admire and respect him, or
her, an relic of the good old politeness
which re -aed over show and heartIessness
when L was laj It is all hollow
ceremony uow. my dear. and, If the Old
man cannot stand without assistance, he Is
thrown down and trgddea upon But
there IS march on my ears deceive me.
. Alfred ID y5u need further hint, or must
your rheumatic Ola father set You an ex.
ample of courtesy z.
The young man started ami c1.ored. for
lie bad been gazing Sd inteltly on the rare
beauty 81 U.-s Winchester that he had
+ forgotten time ami place"
.-f-l s, Winchester will permit me-"
be SAID, Offering her his arm a moment
more aai they We're lost in q throng Of
yIomlnaiers.
}Ir >1I.lert0n seemed bent on showing
his gratitude to the lady for the Kindness
she lad rendered mis- father, for ne scarce
IS quilted her side during the evening
and I'D the close OF the week he followed
her - NlEant, where ne continued fol
Two months, the beteu0ir Of Eitz James
: and the enemy Of all the young fops who
/ aSpireI 10 the hand and fortune Of the
beautiful VI - Winchester
Fly James Elstace had long been hi
Q cousins sutton, aud it vas with ill-conceal
"a cnazr.u that ne now saw himself throw,
2 into the shade by the sou Of that wretch
Cd spec men, VINO ought to have found ;
r place out Of decent peoples company.
2 E-r-y III Jle new year there was
marriage ceremony performed M the Ole
z South Church. ami Alfred Soutnerton wa
o the groom aud Isabel Winchester the bride
Z An elegant louse GA Beacon street receive
= the youu- couple, for Alfred is eusage
1 IT'D business at Boston, and every year tn
. hale old General comes down from hi
house il 40 visit his children.
So you see that poIiteness gained ,
e husband for one woman; and it will bria.
e happiness to all ii they will bat practic
n irs ivr true politeness springs from tn
7 heart. and it Is but the efervescense Of
aindiy Christian spirit, anxious to promot
e the wei, being Of those with whom it come
: in contact.