Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-04-17


and told him what had seen Of the little
fellow. He was much pleased, and when he
brought the book along | saw nice, new
pencil aud some clean, white paper in il.
"a present, my lad, for your persever.
ance. Always have courage like that, and
you will make your mark, said the book
seller.
THANK you, sir, you are so very good. F"
What is your name2"
William Haverley, sir. "
81 DO you want any more books9" | nov
asked him.
More than can ever get, he replied,
glancing at the books that filled the shelves
gave him bank note. 1t will buy
some for you, said.
Tears Of JOY came into his eyes.
Can buy what l want with it,"
"Yes, my lad, anything"
Then | will buy book for mother, 4"
said he 81 thank you very much, and,
some day, | hope eau pay you back.
He wanted my name, aud gave it to him.
Theu left him standing by the counter SO
happy that | almost euvied him, aud many
years passed before saw him again.
Last year, went to Eurtp pc on one OF the
finest vessels that ever plowed the waters OF
the Atlantic. We had very beautiful
weather until very near the end Of the voy.
age then came most terrible storm that
would have sunk all on board had il not
been for the captain. Every spar was laid
low, the rudder was almost useless, and a
great leak had shown itself, threatening TO
ill the ship. The crew we're all strong, will
ing men, and the mates we're practical sea-
men of the FIRST class but after pumping for
one whole night, and the water still gaining
upon them, they gave up 10 despair, and pre-
pared to take the boats, though they might
have known no small boat could ride such q
sea. The captain, who had been below with
his charts, now came up; he saw how mat
tiers stood, and, with a voice that heard
distinctly above the roar Of the tempest, or
dered every man to his post.
1t was surprising to see those men bow be
fore tho strong will Of their captain, and
hurry back to the pumps. The captain ther
started below to examine the leak. As b,
passed me | asked him If there was qnl
hope. He looked at me, and then at tn,
other passengers, who had crowded up t,
hear the reply, and said, rebukiDgly -
Yes, sir, there is hope as long as on
iuch of this deck remains above water
when see none of il, then | shall abandon
J the vessel and not before, nor one Of m,
crew, sir. Everything shall be done to saw
it, and five fail it will not be from inacton
Bear a hand, every one of you, at tn
pumps.
} Thrice during the day did we despair bu
} the captains dauutless courage, perseverance
aud powerful will mastered every man o
board, aud we went to work again.
81 will land you safely at the dock i
3 Liverpool, said he, " if you will be men. "
e And he did laud us safely; hut the vess,
! sunk moored to the dock. The captain stoo
! on the deck Of the sinking vessel, receivin
the thanks and the blessings Of the passer
B. gers as they passed down the gang-planI
! | was the last to leave. As | passed, b
e erasped my hand, aud said -
, Judge p, do you recognize me ?"
e told him that | was not aware that
$ ever saw him until | stepped aboard h
ship.
: "Do you remember the boy in Cincinnl
e til"
| Very we'll, sir; William Haverley"
|. ." am he, " said be. God bless you I!
r And God bless noble Captain Have
), ey!"