New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-04

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NEW ORLEANS,
n nl-used dsashtsr and wroneed hus-
band. Vengeance o'eileaps itself, wrongs
are righted. and the propristiss are pre-
served. It exhibited the ponpous DOCTORS
view Of the Importance Of emancipation.
Cora was quite interested in DR.. Reed and
his talk. She wss glad, she cid, that the
old miser had tunbled down from the tree
and killed himself, and that true love had
triumphed in tho psrsons Of Maggie and
her lover, though she was inclined to CEN
sure Wise for not rushing moro hastily to
the rescue Of her whose protection he had
% solemnly assumed.
Dr.. Brown was then questioned - to
what he had been doing during the long
years in which he and his friend had been
separated.
The bearded professional replied: "Pre-
vious to the war continued to reside in
Philadelphia, prsctioing my profession with
come degree of success. When the war
came on took the field - surgeon Of .
Pennsylvania regiment, and have just now
been to the War Department and pension
bureau ON behalf Of some brave soldiers
whose claims have bean too long neglected.
Besides, / was anxious to look through the
army medical museum, where our old
friend, Father Schafhirt, 10 engaged -
professor of anatomy. You remember that
he was one of the corps of professors in the
University Of Pennsylvanis when We both
were students, and he il in reality the
founder of the museum, which ID now the
most interesting place Of the kind on this
continent. Indeed, through the demon
STATIONS he Vas enabled to make, have
learned more on the subject of comparative
anatomy within two days than ever be-
fore mastered in two full years.
Then sprang mp between these two pro-
fessional gentlemen singular dispute con-
corning the position which the African &C.
cupies in the order of creation. Of this l
took extended notes, but will not use them
for the present.
While was thus engaged, Cora seemed
to be studying the character Of . lady who
happened to be in the car, and finally,
pointing her out to me, whispered that she
vas mot decent" I msrveled by what
process of worldly wisdom she had arrived
It this conclusion, for, ~ far - was con-
,erned, could see nothing Objectionable in
he lsdy's conduct.
At length We reached Philadelphia, some
lines known - the City of Brotherly Love,
but the first object which attracted our at
tention when We left the cars gave touch
ng evidence, not Of brotherly, but of wifely
owe.
Standing in front of the depot was .
voung and really beautiful woman. who
propelled small carriage in which the
MANNED remains Of . soldier-her bus.
oand-sst. Both his legs, and his right
lrm, above the elbow, had been smputated.
eaving him . sod wreck. To his wife he
vas an object of tender solicitude; to the
public an object Of compassion. She asked
or aims in . most respectful tone, and re-
,eived, sometimes . favorable response,
sometimes IN impairment rebuke.
One gentleman asked her why she did
lot send the cripple to the Soldiers Home,
where he would have good care taken Of
hin, while she, herself, could earn living
~ her daily labor, instead of wandering
lbout the streets like Q worthless beggar.
Sir" she replied, "you may be q hus-
'and and father; if so. feel that have
J right to your sympathy, and demand it.
When became bone of the bone and flesh
# the flesh of my poor husband there, be
vas as sound and healthy. aye, and Is good
ooklng as You are. Would it be right,
ak you, would it be dutiful. would it be
in me to abandon him now in his
,reat need, and 60 elsewhere to seek conso-
stion and enjoyment No, no." said She
As she did 80 she approached the cripple,
nd throwing her arms lovingly around his
eek called him her dear William, and
'ressed tender kisses upon his lips. She
hen added: Il will never leave you nor for
AXE you. The vow took before the altar
made me thine till DEATH"
This was spoken 90 tenderly, and carried
nth it an air Of such sincerity; - to bring
ears from the eyes of several spectators,
nused though they were to the melting
hood. Contributions flowed in generously,
nd the faithful wife felt that her efforts on
ehsn of her wounded husband were not
My appreciated, but rewarded.
Cora and determined to remain for q
az or 90 at Philadelphia, 90 We took rooms
the Girard House, on Chestnut street,
nd after dinner engaged . carriage for q
rive through Paramount Park. The beau
= of the drive was a surprise to both of ne,
u the scenery on the Schuylkill up as far
g Belmont is beautiful indeed.
1t was dark before we returned, and after
comfortable nights rest l arose and
,anked God for the great blessing He had
rovided for me in the gentle and lovely |
ora. Next day we visited the United |
tates Mint, Lemon Hill, and various other
,tractive places. for which the city of |
enn is so justly celebrated.
My fair bride seemed to enjoy all this
nazingly. She spoke of what she saw in
rms Of high poetic appreciation, and ap-
Jared to be as proud and happy as q
leen. 1t was yet morning in my welded
fe, but the sunrise had been sweetly
light and the auroral rays gave promise of
pleasant day. I felt that tor me at least
aradise had been redeemed. My love was
eat, and it's reward was greater.
On the following day, we lett for New
Ork. and WhNn wa had fokon o,,r rlooan -, |