The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-02-11

Andrew Jackson'H WiIe-Hef DEVOTION
10 Her Husband.
IA letter, just printed for the hrTt time 10 the Gin
Cinnad Commercially
FxBRuARYs, 1sl3.-My Dear Husband
Your letter Of the 18th January, from the
mouth Of the Cumberland river, came safe
to hand, 1t was everything to me. 1 re.
joiced and was happy to hear you werein
health. 1t was my nightly prayer to the
Almighty God. Ny thoughts are forever
on thee. where'er go, where'er turn,
my thoughts; my fears, my doubts, dis
tress me. Then little my hope reviyes
again, and that keeps me alive. Were 1t
not for that must sink; ! should die in
nv present situation. Butmy blessed Re
deemer Is making intercession with the
Father for US to meet again, TO restore you
to my bosom, where every vein, every
pulse beats high for your health, your
safety, and all your wishes crowned. Dc,
not, my beloved husband, let the love Of
country, fame and honor, let you forget
YOU have one. Without you, would
think them all empty shadows.
You will say this Is not the language OF
patriot, but It's the Language Of faithful
wife, one know you esteem d love SIN
cereiy; but OF how many panes, now
MANY heart-rending signs, has your alb
sence cost me. My time passes heavily,
4 am not in good health, but l hope to
see YOU once more on this globe, & after
This frail life ends, be with you in happier
chimes, where | shall experience no more
painful separation, & then | shall be at
rest. feel foretaste OF the Joys that are
TO tho virtuous souls. Gracious God, help
me TO pray ior your happiness. l was
delighted TO learn you were pleased, with
Mr.. BIackman and the other two clergy
men, and the society in general. +.
Our little Andrew Is well, the most al
iectionate little darling on earth. Often
does no ask me in bed not to Cry,sweet papa
will come to you again, and | feel my
cheeks to know II am shedding tears. One
of the extreme cold nights he got little
yext, and said no wondered his papa die
not come home aud sleep with him in hi
big bed. On Thursday last, mamma, sale
he, let's 90 To Nashville & see II he II
there. l told him where you were gone
He sale, don't cry sweet mamma; you can
, think how that has supported. me in ny
trials. I wish was with you--vain wish
Pray, my dear, write to me often. It's
cordial, it's balm 10 my mind in lonesome
hours. treasure them up asa miser doe
his gold. Icould write more to you
satisfaction could l refrain from tears, bu
you know how to make allowance for me
Catherine Gallery returned in q few day
, after you set out. The stock wants thei
masters eye; all your household regret
your absence, all wishing & praying you
8 return. I paid FiCkels every cent that die
+. not send you in my letter. He was no
satisfied. ] then borrowed $50 & and pait
him. He was going about trying to sci
your note. l have made nearly enough t.
pay him of.
Sister Hayes, Mrs. McKeane, Mrs. Jack
, son, Mr.. Small, and Catherine send thei
!, best wishes to you. Please to presen
mine to Mr. Blackman and MIR. Hine
I Carroll, and may the Almighty God Q
Heaven shower down His blessings, Hi
mercy, on you; assist you in the ways o
; life, in the ways Of righteousness; be you
l shield in the time OF danger, support yol
: in all things, and keep you in the paths o
wisdom-the ways thereof is peace aiar
Well, think on me, your dearest friend OF
earth. RACHEL JACKSON.
llr. A. Jackson.