New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-12
fBrooklyn Esgie.l
AN EX-CONSUL'S STORY,
To The Editor Of The Brooklyn Eagle.

To the Bdtor Of The brooklyn Eagle
United States Consul at one Of the English ,,.
ports who is now resident Now.York relates
the following Interesting story objects for private req
sons TO have his name published but authorizes srr 20
snosGnttafe s sdtrent and, necessary, 70 him.
in his private capacity any person seeking such reference.
Dceirng to his wishes herooy statement in al
most the exact language IN which he gave TO ne
c. NJ FARMER.
1880 sd-coe Neao- yoyt
On nv last voyage hone from England years
ago, in OF the Cunard steamers. morning
afttr few days young hobhing sboot ON
the upper deck supported by clutches move
with extreme difficulty and little pain. wen
dressed and OF exceedingly handsome his
limbs were somewhat enaooi vcry sallo and
bore the traces of long suffering AS he no
attendant OF companion lac at my snnats
ana went up to him as heeaned against the taai looking
out on the foaning track which steamer was making
80 Excuse Young friend sad touching him gently
on the shoulder you appear invalid hardly AHA
or stronT enough 10 trust yourself unattended voy
but II you require any assistance l am rohus. ana
healthy man and shall be glad help yon.'
9" You are very kind lie replied weak voice but re-
cure no present aid beyond crutchcs which enable me 70
pass from here 10 get the benefit ~ ,o
shine anG ,he sea breeze
- You have been great sufferer, doubt' said and
Jndge that yon have been afflicted with that Troublesome
rheumatism whose prevalence and intensity to
be or an alarming increase England and Anerfe
lyon are right he been its victim for
more ha year. and after falling ia ni relief medical
skill have lately tried the Springs Carlsbad and vi,v Rut
they have done good on my ret,rn hoo
to Missouri todie suppose shan be content II life il
spared me TO reach mothers presence widow end
1 her only child
There patos this speech which affected me nm
foundy and awakened IN deeper sympathy than had
ie before had no words 10 silently
beside him watching snowy wake OF the shin While tins
standing thoughts reverted q chd-a ten vcaroa hoy
of neghbor Of mino residing my consulate residence
who had been Of renrnafisr v ~.
use Of ST Jacobs on, aud that the steward OF
the snip I'd told me the day before that he himself
OF very severe attack OF the York inst before
ms last voyage by the Of the once LEFT
my young friend and find the steward NO,
only found him of duty hut that he had ,o,
the Oh in his locker which he had across Tie ocean n
case OF another ATTACK lie readily parted my reT
resenaiion and hunyag again, persuaded tho
me Young man 10 aio" me 10 take him 70 his ber apply
the remedy After doing him up snnglr ia b.I
AID requested him no % get until him again.
That evening returned TO his and four him s
ing peacefully and breathing gently. and IN.
quired how he felt Ike man, he answered. with
gratoinl smile 4 feel no pain and able stretch my
limbs without difficulty think get mp No lo' et
NJ tonight sand bn' Pet me rio yen AGAIN witt he Oh
and in the morning win De able 10 80 above
All right he sid. largny. en applied OF again
rubbing lS lc ankles and arms thoroughly. be al
ne felt rs il ie had poaliicc an over IFS body
then lcth MIN. The when went III, on e q
breezy promenade aco-ling t. nv custom fo,rs NV -,
ucut waiiin. for with a smiling face qrf -Aos -
cFu,cts although he rnsiin movements but yrstho-.
pain don't tins ever fc, so.appy my life To make
long story short attended Lin closely during rest u
"dI N"s o oaNs-1pI ing the OF might
guarding Linn asaiu exposure 10 the fr,h nd
damp spring h;cezcs landing - Nevyor pc ,ys s,
without assistance the Omnibus and 20 10 the
Ast"r Honse called 'ln days later ard found him
actually engaged iupaekng lis trunk preparatory 10 starring
West .oT his home that evening bright and raieful
smile ne welcomed NO ana pointing a lte box care
fully done up In tck brown paper, which upon tho
table he said: Ny good friend. gncss what tst s
a present Cor sweetheart answered na laurl 1
that As dozen bottles 81 -. Jacobs or when are lust
purchased Uudnut. The druggist across tie vv and
tai ing thcio home my good mother what ,e saved
her sons life aud him in health Ard it il
would like 20 carry along also her a. face u
him without whom should probably have Tried IL II
You should ever visit the little villa S,aa IN Nj oi
Charlie Townsend his mother welcome ven 30 fhe-
little home with hearts fGll q gratitude snE her an show
you bottle Of ST Jacobs or ensrine a SILVER ard gold
caekct which shall keep parlor ornament As well "a
a ncr2onto 81 Our meeting on thc Cunapi steamer
ave parted, after pleasant chst With ,outul
good n and esteem. and few afierwar r,re m
letter from him telling he perfect health enc con-
tanning many eTa"c.u expressions OF lis al ciionate re-
gasGs."