Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-07-04
A STORY OF MIR. WILSON.
rom the National Republican

rom the NAtiOnul nepuullCdn.
Hon. Henry Wilson is man who
reyer forgets promise or friend.
No better illustration ofhis charac-
ter can be given than by the narra-
tion of an incident, we'll known in
the littletown of Natick, where he has
so long resided, and where he is so
deeply beloved. Some time in the
year 1888, when Mr.. Wilson was en-
gagged in the manufacture of shoes,
he was accosted by bright little fel-
low of perhaps dozen years of age,
who earnestly desired employment.
The boy was poorly dressed, and
his whole appearance denoted ex-
treme poverty. Mr.. Wilson made
some inquiries of him, and learned
that his father was man ofinterper-
ate habits, who neglected to provide
for and cruelty ill treated his family,
and that the boy, whom we will call
Rogers, desired to do what little he
could to aid in their support. He
was instantly engaged, and worked
faithfully and cheerfully for several
weeks, until he had earned what in
those days was thought neat little
sum of money, which to his poor
mother would be OF the greatest as
sistance,
When, however, the fondly antici-
pated "pay- day" came. Rogers was
cruelty disappointed by his father en-
tori m m tho fo cfor,, ord Jay,a,l;orr I, g
sons wages of Mr.. Wilson, to whom
of course. he was obliged to accede.
The farther then commanded his
son to return home that night, and
left the factory.
Completely chrushed by this blow
the boy wept bitterly, and began his
preparation for departing, While
thus engaged. Mr.. Wilson approach
ed him and said; Rogers, you have
been a good, faithful boy, and 1 am
sorry to have you GO. If ever you
want friend come to me-" Then,
placing in his hand the full amount
of the wages he hsd already paid the
farher, Ire hurried away before the
boy could reply, The two did not
meet again for more than twenty
years.
In 1868, while Sergeant Rogers,
of the--Massachusetts, was serving
inthe Army of the Potomac, he be
came detached from his regiment.
While plodding weatfiy along in the
effort to regain it, he was passed by
a carriage. in which were two gen
tlemen; one of them he recognized
as Senator Wilson. A little asham-
ell of his forlorn plight, Rogers hung
his head to escape recognition; this
movement attracted the attention of
the Senator, who stopped the ear
riage, and calling the Sergeant 10
him. he inquired
"What regiment do you belong
to ?''
's-MassaChusetts."
"Where is it stationed ~
Il do not know, sir have been
detached, and am trying to find it. !"
For moment the Senator SEEM
ed to lie trying to recall his features,
and then asked:
"Is not your name Rogers ?" Re
ceiving an affirmative reply, he ex-
claimed. "My friend, where have
you been these years 2" and the
hands of the Senator and the
Sergeant were cordially clasped. Mr..
Wilson's next question was one
which many poor soldier has heard
him ask: Rogers, do you need any
money!"
mo, Senator; / know that / look
a little rough, but have few green
backs left yet"
"Well, that is good. will see
you again" and, with hearty good
by, the Senator drove on,
The Same day Rogers rejoined his
regiment. About a week later he
was summoned to the tent of his
Colonel; repairing there he once
more found Senator Wilson: "Ser-
geant Rogers" he said. 81 have the
pleasure of presenting to you your
C commission as Lieutenant in your
regiment, and if your future record
is as horable as in the past, 1 shall
never regret the appointment" Ut
terly surprised at his good fortune
so entirely unexpected, the recruit
could find no words toexpress hiswas
but his brilliant after career
a sufficient proof that the confidence
placed in him was well bestowed,
and he will ever remember with
gratitude the kindness extended to
him by one whose whole life has
been spent in aiding the poor, and in
the services of the down trodden
and oppressed.
TRUMBUIL ANE HOAR,