Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 25 March 1869 — Page 6

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TODDLIXG CP THE HIW.

Toddling up the hill, Willie, Striving all you can, Looking high above your head,

Quite the little man. Peace for Pussy new, "Willie, Rest for top and ball Toddling up the hill, Willie,

You forget them all. Toddling up the hill, Willie, Laughing as you go, Leaving childhood's sunny ways

In the vale below. Should y»u reach the top, Willie, Should you scale the hight, Wonder if your heart, Willie,

Then will beat as light.

Toddling up the hill, Willie, While we totter down, Passing from the suft t» where

High the shadows frown. Ah, the more you climb, Willie, More you'll understand Higher far than life, Willie,

Lies the promised land.

THE REWARD OF BRAVERY.

"Will you ever give up these trips, Terrence? It is so lonely staying here at nights, and besides I am fearful that some one will break in and rob the house and murder us all. I never say my prayers and go to bed without trembling for my own life and that of the children," and the little woman hung upon the arm of the strong max^and begged him, with tearful eyes, to give up his wandering life (that of a peddler) and settle down. '•As soon as I have gathered enough together to buy me a bit of ground, or what would be better still, to emigrate to America—that blessed land where, as the song says, 'there's bread and work for all,' and the bright sun is always shining, I'll gladly give up the pack, for it is no easy work at the best." "Only think of the money you have in the house now, husband dear. Surely there is enough to take us across the sea—you and me and the children and Bridget, too, if she likes to go.''

Bridget was the servant girl who helped the wife of the peddlar, and was her sole companion when he*wa3 away, and her eyes snapped with apparent delight when she heard the proposition. But she said nothing, and "the master" continued: "It is true for you, Kathleen, that I have a matter of a hundred pounds or so, which I will leave for you to take care of and if I hare good luck this trip I promise you to re--main either at home or go to America, bless her. It's a good friend she's been to Ireland, and many is the poor soul she has kept from starving. So take good care of the gold and the children, Kathleen—you and '^Bridget, until I come back,' and he hissed his wife and bright-eyed, curly-headed babies, gave Bridget the "'good-bye, shouldered his pack, and strode stoutly away, whistling a merry tune.

His heart was light, his form strong he had none of the fears of his wife, and was looking forward joyfully to the time when he would have a little home, "a pig and a cow, and a patch of pratees," that would belong to himself alone, and over which no hard-hearted steward or non-resident landlord could claim control, although he would willingly pay his tithes to the church.

Terrence O'Brien was a peddler by -'.profession, and what was called a ^'ore-handed man. His family consisted of wife, two children, a boy scarcely three years, a babe, and the girl of all work, Bridget. At the start of his married life he had rented a little cottage that stood in a lonely,out-of-the-way-place although he had increased his stores, he had retained posses ion of it on the score of economy.

A brave, athletic man, and one who feared nothing human, he could not understand the terrors of his wife, Kathleen—in fact gave them little thought. Besides, robbery was a thing almost unknown among the peasantry, and who would ever dream of his having a large amount of money in his wretched cabin? But it was not his custom to do so. Usually he deposited it in a secure place. So he gave the matter no further thought than to promise himself that this should be his last journey (if he did as well as he anticipated), and tugged around, flattering the rosycheeked girls into purchasing finery with whi®h to dazzle the eyes of their beaux at the next fair.

With Kathleen, however, it was different. As the night began to draw near, and the wind to creep round the corners of the chimney •s with mournful sound, she bethought herself of the sovereigns her husband had left, and taking the bag in which thoy were kept from the cupboard over the fireplace, she carefully tuckedit between the beds, remarking at the same time to Bridget that "no one would ever think of looking there for it." "No," was the reply "it would be

a swart man, shurc, that, would be looking under the childer to find goold."

The tea over, they were early sleepers as well as early risers, the girl requested that she might be allowed to pass the evening with her sister, who resided about a mile distant, and the anxious wife and mother, although sorely loath to do so at length consented, insisting upon au early return. "But you will be back early, Bridget?" "Avcoorse I will that same. But don't be afther fretting." And the girl departed.

The lone woman busied herself as best she might until a late hour, but the girl did not return. In a fever of anxiety she watched until fully another sixty minutes had passed, although it appeared to her like half a day and then, considering it useless to remain any longer, sought her own pillow, after commending herself to Him who is the protector of the widow and the father of the fatherless. But she had not closed her eyes before there was aloud rap upon the door. "Is that you, Bridget?'' she asked, hopefully.

N a an an heart sank within her. "No I am a stranger—have lost my way you must let me in.'' "I can not—can not! 1 am a poor, lone woman. I dare not let you in! "You need have no fear. As there is a God in Heaven I will not harm you. I am an escaped convict—an innocent one—and as you have mercy in your heart, open the door."

When was such an appeal made to an Irish heart in vain An escaped convict, and wanting succor That is the talisman to open every door— to have the potato or bite of bread forced into the mouth. Yes, it is truly the open sesame to an Irish heart, and it operated so in this in-, stance.

The woman arose, opened the door, gave the fugitive food, and having again received the assurance tha^ he would do her no harm, but on the contrary protect her, and having seen him stretch himself upon the floor before the remnant of the peat fire, she again sought the side of her sleeping children.

But even then she was not allowed to rest. At first her fears kept hej awake. Then came another loud rap for admission, and both she and her strange visitor arose. "Is this part of your gang?" she asked, in trembling whispers. "I call on heaven to witness that such is not the case. Ask them what they want."

She did so, and was told they knew she had money in the house, and were determined to have it. "Tell them,'' whispered the stranger, "that you have a friend with you, and that it will be dangerous for them to enter." "I have a friend here."' she said, going close to the door, "a man who will protect me, and you had better not try to get in." "1 know better," laughed a female voice, that of Bridget, the servant girl "I know that there is nobody there but the children." "What shall I do asked the poor woman, wringing her hands. "Tell them,.' said the stranger, "that I have pistols, and will shoot the first one that dares to step his foot within the door' God help me! I would not have blood upon my hands but I promised to protect you with my life, and I will. Warn them once more." "Bridget!"' shouted Mrs. O'Brien, "the friend I have here has pistols, and will certainly kill you. 1 warn you to go away

Again the bold, bad laugh of the servant girl rang out, and her voice could be distinctly heard urging them on. "It's only talking they are. Divil a one is there in the cabin but the children. I tell you there's morc'n a a hundred pounds hidden between the beds.'' "Stand back," whispered the convict to the hostess "their blood be upon their own heads."

Scarcely had the words been uttered before heavy blows fell upon its hinges. The self appointed protector stood a little one side, calm and firm. In either htuid he held a pistol, and his manner showed that he was no stranger to their use. "Down with the door!'" shouted Bridget, "or stand aside and give me the ax."

A shower of blows and it fell. The false servant girl entered, and dropped dead with a bullet buried in her brain. The foremost of the men met the same fate, and the others fled. They had quite enough of bloodshed.

The leave the helpless woman thus was not to be thought of by "the

CRAWFORDSVILI+E JOURNAL: MARCH 25,1869.

kind-hearted stranger and though prison or transportation stared him in the face, he comforted her as well as possible, straightened the corpses and then, hastening to the nearest magistrate, told the entire story, not even denying who and what he was.

The facts were too evident to even bear questioning, and as a reward for his bravery the convict was pardoned—subsequently found to have been convicted innocently—and when the husband and father returned, was readily persuaded to emigrate with the family to "the land of the free and the home of the brave."

Now, in one of the Western States, Terrence O'Brien has a honse by the side of a beautiful river, and not far from it is another, where the once fugitive convict has a wife and children of his own to protect, and both families will give as an heirloom to their descendants the little but true story of how ajpardon was won.

DRUGS. MEDICINES. AC.

J.blNK)kL,v£/

DRUGGISTS

"jAS

A I

r/' S, nyi I'l I C'O-A: 'v 1 'f-f 'rv aC-T'

MOFFETT& BOOE,

DRUGGISTS,

No. 4, Empire Block,

Crawfbrilsvillr, Indiana.

Dealers in all kinds of

DRUGS and MEDICINES,

Paints, Oils, Dye-Staffs, Per

fumery, Fancy Articles,

PljRK WINES AND BRANDIES

For medical purposes.

Lamps, Glassware, Paper, Pens,

Ink, Pencils, Ac.

PRESCRIPTIONS

Carefully compounded and promptly attended to.

To the Public.

Thankful for past favors from a generous public, wc hope by a strict attention to the wants of our customers, and a just and liberal dealing, to continue to receive a large share of their patronage, and wc will endeavor to make it to their interest to continue their trade with us. Give us a. call and see for yourselves. nol2

MARKET.

Green Street

F. B. GUTHRIE & BR©.,

No. lO Green Strrcl.

Keep constantly on h.uid

Fresh Meats, Hams,

SEWINC MACHINES.

THE HOWE

MACHINE COMPANY'S

SEWING MACHINES

FOR

Families & Manufacturers.

THEHonor

Great Prize, the Cross of the Legion of and Gold Medal, awarded to American Sewing Machines at the Paris Exposition of 1867, over

EIGHTY-TWO COMPETITORS, as per Imperial Decree, published in the Moniteur Universel (Official Journal of the French Empire), Tuesday, 2d July, 1867.

The Lock-Stitch invented by Mr. Howe, and made on this Machine, iB the most popular and durable, is alike on both sides, and will neither RIP NOR RAVEL,and all Sewing Machines are subject to the principle invented by him.

A Machine was needed possessing SIMPLICITY and DURABILITY, and adapted to a great range of work one easily understood and comprehended by all. To produce such a Machine has been the study of EliasHowe Jr., who gave to the world the First Sewin~ Machine, more than twenty years ago am now we offer his last production, a machine embracing all essential qualities, and pronounced the Best Machine in the "World.

Persons from a distance can order a Ma chine with perfect confidence of being able to operate it in a few hours successfully, by the aid of the printed instructions that accompany each Machine. Drafts or current funds must accompany the order. Machines may be ordered by Express, also to collect on delivery, if the purchaser prefers. We advise shipping by express, as the most convenient and expeditious way.

The demand for this Sew and Improved Machine Is unprecedented in the history of Sewing Machines.

In all the principal towns where Agencies are not already established, we desire energetic and responsible parties as Agents Many places are of sufficient importance to warrant persons in making it their exclusive business.

Send for circular and samples. OLIN & FOLTZ, General Agents for Central Indiana, 12 North Pennsylvania st. Indianapolis decl0m6

$25. $25

THE

AMERlv iN SHUTTLE

SEWI T" MACHINE.

Is retailed at a pi within the reaeh of

all. This Machine uses a straight needle,

makes the LOCK STITCH (alike on both

sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and can

do every variety of Bewing. It will hem,

fell, bind, cord, braid, scam, quilt, tuck,

ruffle and gather will work equally well on

silk, linen or cotton goods, with silk, linen,

linen, or cotton thread.

THE A31ERICAN

Shuttle Sewing Machine

-IS-

Warranted for Five Years!

Our Agents will be supplied with dupli

cate parts of the Machine, in case of an acci

dent. It makes precisely the same stitch

made by the Singer, Wheeler & Wilson,

Howe, arid Florence Machines. It has the

Under-feed, like the best of high priced ma

chines, and is the only low-priced Shuttle

Machine in the market that has this feed.

Wo arc enabled to sella No. 1 SHUTTLE

MAC INE at a very low price, on account

of its Simplicity, and consequent low cost of

Manufacturing, in comparison with Com

plicated Machines.

Market.

Shoulders,

Bacon, Lard,

Smoked Mutton Hams, Tongues, Corndc Beef, Pickled Pork, Pork Sausage, Bologna Sausage, Dried Beef, «sc.

We pay the highest cash price for

Fat Cattle, llogs, and Sheep,

Beef Hides, Peltries, fcc.

mchl8 F. B. GUTHRIE & 33110.

AGENTS.

We wish to arrange with Agents, male or

female, to represent the American Shuttle

Sewing Machine, in each State, County, and

Town in the United States and Ontario.

Extra inducements'to experienced agents.

For full particulars, as to Salary or Commis

sion, addre«s

«. V.3*. MDREWS,

General Agent, Detroit, Mich.

N. B.—For the benefit of our Agents we

have arranged with partieswhohaveGoods

suitable for Sewing Machine Agents to sell.

We will send Books of Samples and full

particulars on receipt of one stamp.

Addwss G. N. B. ANMURWS, Geneial

Agcift, Detroit, Mfeh. 0FFTF2—IT

MERCHANT TAILOR.

"Who wants War go wliero there Is Peace."

JOHN

MERCHANT TAILOR,

6 Commercial Row, Green St.

HAVINGoffering

just returned from the Eaefc

and is the best inducements in any house in the city.

HIS PRICES ARE THE LOWEST'

HIS PRICES ARE THE LOWESCL

HIS PRICES ARE THE.LOWEST

Dry Goods,

Dry Groods,

Dry Goods.

O I N

Boots, Shoes, Hats & Caps,

F1JKJYISU1JYG GOOMS,

FUMWISMJYG GOODS,

FURJY1SUIJYG GOODS,

feC., &C., & C.

He also begs respectfully to inform al those who desire good-fitting and reliable CLOTHING made to order to OBII and examine my new Fall and Winter stodk, JUST IN. I defy competition STYLE, PRICES and WORKMANSHIP. oc22 JOHN MAAS.

GROCERIES.

BECK & JOHNSON,

[SUCCESSORS TO J. W. LYXN SON,J

Are selling

Groceries and Provisions

On Green Street,

ASTONISHINGLY LOW PRICES.

THEY

especially invito consumers to examine their

COFFEES, TEAS. TOBACCOS.-ami

FINE CIGARS,

Which cannot be excelled in the city. The highest market price paid at a 11 times for PRODUCE.

•DROP I^NT

declOmS BECK & JOIIXSOX.

BLACKS Ml THING.

BlacksmUhing In all Branches

THE

undersigned would respectfully inform the public that thoy are carrying on the above business in all its various branches. From along and practical experience in the business,'they feci confident in assuring the jfiiblie tl.--t their work and prices -will give entire satisfaction. They are well prepared to iron wagons, buggios, &c., and shoe horses in the most, desirable and approved style, and on short notice.

Repairing of all kinds done with despatch. Particular attention given to mending and sharpening plows.

They ask the public to give them a trial, as they feel conlident of giving satisfaction. jjQP Shop on Green street., between Pike and South streets. apr23 GEO. II1GTITO\\rER .t FIRM.

MILLINERY.

ft MISS SUE DAUTHB'S

New Millinery Rooms. MISSthis

DARTER would inform the ladies of city and vicinity that she has opened New Millinery Rooms, in Darter's new building, corner Washington and Pike streets, opposite Center Church, and would solicit their attention to her

New and Bcautifnl Styles

Of Millinery goods, and quality of her work. IfglTBlcaching and Pressing"done to order promptly, and satisfaction guaranteed. declO