Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25

Moses Perrin, but the Colonel promptly
objected. Finally the name was left
blank, Moses -, to be filled in when he
found suitable name. The papers com
pleted with the seal of the Common
wealth stamped in red sealing wax
(Which he always delighted in showing
Moses was pronounced a free man.
on leaving the court house it would
have been difficult to tell which was the
happier. Moses, of course, hardly real
lied what freedom was while the Colonel
was jubilant over the idea that he was
safely relieved of "A heavy load, and could
once more breathe freely. Cautioning
Moses TO say nothing in relation to his
purchase, they soon arrived at home, and
supper being ready. Moses was sent to
the Kitchen while the Colonel took his
accustomed seat at the table We'll,
Mn said the Colonel. addressing his
wife, I've found the very colored man
you want; one of the old-fashioned full
bloods, experienced in the dining
nessee."
/ hope, YOU haven't brought a refugee
home with YOU, Charles
on, no. what put that into your head"
said the Colonel NO. he's "A free negro
and | have seen his papers. | presume
he is about 25 or 70 years old, strong and
hearty, and | am confident he will prove
honest and true"
"A young negro and free! He must
have pleased his master: but VINO was
his owner?'' asked Mrs. Perrin. "Ahem-
we'll hardly expected YOU to ask for his
pedigree, but have no doubt IT could be
complete the sentence the door was sud
denly opened, and rushing into the room
came Miss Belle, the pride of the family,
shouting IN merriment; 'Papa's bought
Niger! Papa's bought nigger!"
The surprise and dismay of the Colonel
she explained that Cousin Wash" had
read II IN the paper; and sure enough,
the Evening Star had given an eXagger-
ated account of the whole affair: and that
night the citizens turned out in a grand
Serenade In honor Of the downfall of
another abolitionist.
me colonel took the matter good-na-
turedly, and never in after years re-
only slave.
The blank in moses name caused him
a great deal of anxiety, so much so that
he plead with Miss Min las he always
called Mrs. Perrin and the children to
help him, and so persistent was he that
the entire family became interested.
Belle suggested some Bible name, Sammie
that of a great general and Charles one
of the Revolutionary heroes, But Moses
was hard to please, and none of those
mentioned suited him; However after
several weeks of patient search, Moses
triumphantly made his own selection. 1t
came about in this way. 1t was part of
Moses DUTY to accompany the children to
sunday school, and, seated with his little
flock one bright Sunday morning, the en-
tire school became interested in the won
derful story of Daniel in the lions den"
related to them by the visiting Bishop
Moses listened i'm perfect awe and as
constituent at the bravery of Daniel, who
dared obey the God of his fathers, rather
than the king. lie never forgot it. SUI
uenly n thought struck him. He became
excited, and could hardly wait for dis
missal. The children We're hurried home
as fast as possible. Arriving at the
house Moses declared he must speak to
Mars Perrin, and, regardless of the COM
panY present he walked into the parlor,
nat in hand, and addressed the Colonel:
please, sab Mars Perrin" Looking
up in surprise, the Colonel asked, Whats
wanting, Moses?"
please, sab, Use found a name"
Found a name, have you? Well, well,
what is It? Out with it,"
Moses Daniel, sab, from de brave man