The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-04-09

and health. but nnaly yielded 10 persuaslOn ana
now, if you willing to place yourself under the
protection of great. strong fellow of six feet three
inches as his protege, you will be received.
Write at and let us know, "a we start %. W in
few weeks VIII wait of Tybee for you and your
traps.
Can do anything for you here?
like your vim. Query-Can You ride mule?
Yours truly, GEO. MAXWELL.
Mr. Frank Carson, Bellvue, Ga.
BELLEVUE, near Savannah. April o. l849.
MIR. GEO. MAXWELL: Dear S6'-In answer to
your query, can ride horse, and judge can ride
mule if necessary.
shall not hesitate 10 accept the advice and protec
ton offered, if prove incompetent to care for my
self Incloeed is list of my outfit; if you, or my
protector that is 10 be, note any deficiency, please
make such additions you may think proper, but,
remember, am only five feet i've. l viii be of
rybee light every day and night after June /, in a
small sail-boat white flag will be the day signal !;
ness Yours truly, FRANK CARSON.
Mr.. Geo. Maxwell.
On the 1st of June. 18i9, little old Sail-boat,
with patched dingy sail, and a small, pure
white flag III strange contrast, might be seen
creeping from the main land nearest Tybee on
the south Two persons occupied the boat: one
a tall slender lad of Is or II years of age. His
features were good. but he was perfectly white,
not a vestige of color even III his lips. His
ewes were large. Of steel-blue color, shaded
by dark brown lashes: his hair brown, soft, and
curly; his forehead high and full; his mouth de-
noted trmness of purpose, yet was sensitive III "A
degree. When standing he was grace persona
fled, but when walking slight lameness was
noticeable His companion was man between
80 and 60 years Of age, good, strong features,
but black as ebony; his hair, or wool, somewhat
gray. He managed the boat, while the lad was
gazing far at sea. with one hand caressing
large tan-colored dog that was sitting by his
side There was a strange restlessncss about
him. Uncle Jabe watched him without speak
ing; few words had been uttered by either since
they had entered the boat; at last Uncle Jabe
exclaimed
Il must speak onct more fore too late. Ole
mars and miss kill Jabe sure huff when dun
go back lone"
"No Uncle Jabe the note sent will explain
all, Won need not fear.
IBIS mig not feard, enyhow, you find, NUT
tered Jabe.
Il hope we shall not have to wait long, for it
is intolerable.'
Not a word was spoken again till after sunset
Have you everything ready for the blue
light"
"Yes. but tink we hab no casion, de Crownal
be here by dark"
Frank Carson, for he it was, did not give or
ders to raise the night-signal till the twilight
had fully disappeared. Scarcely had it been
raised fifteen minutes when - Boat ahoy! ~ came
over the water.
''All right, shouted back Uncle Jabe
The Coronal merely moved a. she nearcd the
DOdt. jade lldO ltkCH uOWll Ills SAL. ~ rope
was thrown TO the boat the steps let down the
side of the vessel and Frank with some diff
Guilty assembled. Myo the dog. was carefully
hoistcd on deck with Franks chest Frank
turned to bid Uncle Jabe good-by; but he had
disappeared in the darkness.
- Ii is very strange
"What IL strange said clear, strong voice
at his side.
"Wny that Uncle JADE should leave without
one word of good-by." said Frank. with sus-
picious tremble in has voice.
The ore who had spoken looked over the side
of the vessel, giving the lad time to recover,
then said:
'We AZ il il too dark for discoveries, shall
we move your traps, such as you need, to our
cabin? You are to share mine Permit me to
introduce your guardian, Geo. Maxwell, at your
service
He spoke lightly as he saw Frank was much
agltated. No answer at first, then a confused
remark:
Cant / have one by myself? / am not
used - and then complete breakdown.
4 great sob fell on Max's ear.
Hush hush !" he whispered don't let the
hoys know you feel so badly. will do the best
| can for you. We will take these small pack
ages, and you can see what arrangements Ihave
made"
Frank did az requested, and found that Capt.
Max, as he was termed, had little cabin. with
two hunks in it, stool and wash basin, and
barely standing-room for two.
'This is our private apartment till we get to
Panama. In the meantime / have hammock
on deck, under the ships boats, and another for
you. If You prefer fresh air to poison like this.
Frank thanked him for his thoughtful care of
n stranger, which he should never forget
Capt. Max led the way to where the rest of
the company were assembled. Frank was intro
duced, and tried to answer the many questions
asked. Max saw the effort he was making was
more than he could well bear, and kindly drew
the attention from him and advised him to re-
tire, as he appeared very weary.
He was soon in his hammock. apparently
sleeping but in reality thinking OF the step he
had taken, unknown TO any one. except Uncle
Jabe. Had he done wisely? He had been n
burden to his parents for years. In fit of
dependency he wrote to the company that he
accidentally heard had formed for the Eldorado
of the West, and resolved to join. An aunt
had given him money at various times. He had
kept il for an emergency. Ii served to pay for
his outfit, for his passage, and for the future.
He must. invalid AZ he was, work and trust in
God. Earnestly did he pray for forgiveness
for guidance in the stern future
He did not sleep much until toward morning.
Just before sunrise, he was reused suddenly by
loud voice eXclaimng:
"Whero in the name of wonder did You come
from, old Ebony =
eyes, sab please sab, / comd with Massa
Frank last night, sah.'
"Who pays your passage?" asked the mate
"Why, sab, / spects dus. hab some money.
and praps Marse Captain let me work"
"I 'spects Marse Captain will pitch you into
the sea- answered the mate, az he went TO i'm
form the Captain Of the extra passenger. Frank
raised his head and there, sure enough, lay Uncle
JADE with Milo, coiled upon deck near his ham
mock he had been too much astOnished to
speak. Uncle Jabe met his grave look for a
moment and then quavered out,
"You no vexed with old Jabe2 For my
Heavenly Fader ! no go back an lebe you alone;
ole Jabe die fust.
Franks parents had always been in good cir