Alpena weekly argus. [volume], September 12, 1871, Image 4

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The Hotlicr iiimI bcr Sous
AN INCIDENT IN HEAL tllK. .
"Think irrntly of Hie erring t
Yo know not of the power
WitU which t)o dark temptation camo,
In aotno ungrateful hour.
Ye may not know bow earnva'ly
They struggled, or bow well, '
Until the hour of daikne caiuo,
Ani sadly thus they fill."
It affords us uo little pleasure to
notice fuses in which the erring have
been wou by kiudncss and benevolence,
from the paths of impropriety and sin
ni t i
isucu examples arc noi oiuy encenpg
in particular cases, but they are well
calculated to stimulate and cueourare
uce others' to
make liko efforts, for the rescue and
reform of the mis-guided, and thus to
assist in the restoration of the unfor
tunate and'the wretched, who other
wise would be utterly abandoned and
hopelessly lost. How few of us, when
passing judgement even upon the
vicious, turn for a moment to ike
contemplation of their early live?, the
evils and temptations by which they
were surrounded, or ask what ria all
probability would have been our 'own
ronduct under like circumstances ?
How few make the necessary allow
ances for bad examples, ignorance and
poverty ! "We hear that an iudividu
al has btcn arrested fof theft, for fraud,
for misdemeanor, or some similar vio
lation of the law, and our prejudices
are at once excited, and the' feeling of
mercy is scarcely experienced for a
moment. And yet the miserable of
fender may be, to a certain extent, the
the victim of circumstances an evil
doer, not from natural inclination to
vice, but through bad associations, in
temperate parents, vicious guardians
and guides. At all events, when the
offense is found to be a first one, and
when youth and hope are still. on the
s'do of the erring,, a chance, an oppor
tunity, should be afforded, kind words
hould be uttered, encouragement for
for better things should bo mingled
with gentle admonition, nnd thus in
many cases highly gratifying, heart
heering results would enue. Wo
may give an illustration from real
life :
Not many years ago, an aged, fe
male, miserably clad, presented her
self at the house of a professional gen
tleman, one of the most distinguished
our citizeus. She had with her a
basket of tapes, thread, and other tri
fles of the kind. She asked for the
gentleman of the house, and on being
told that he was absent, inquired for
the lady. The latter, on making her
appearance, was touched by tho mis
erable aspect of the poor wouian ; and
promptly purchased a few of the ar
ticles in her basket. The stranger
then begged attention for a moment
to a tale of sorrow. She said she had
not tasted food sinco the morning of
the preceding day ; and worse, she
had a helpless son at home, who had
been without sustenance of any - kind,
still longer. But sho had come, not
so much to ask for bread, as to implore
mercy. She had another, an erring,
but beloved son in prison, and she de
sired the husband of the lady to ex
ert himself to procure his discharge.
Sho was told that tho gentleman
would l at home at a particular hour,
when, if so disposed, she might call
and feel certain of seeing him. Sho
bowed her thanks, promised to return,
and did so accordingly at the timo
designated. ' ,
"Well, my good woman," said the
gentleman, "I have heard of your for
mer visit. What do you want me to
do for you T
"Oh ! sir, I came to supplicate mer
cy for my son, who is in prison."
"What is his name ?"
"D ."
He shook his head, and said that
tho young man was in for a very grave
charge, and named the offense.
"Oh 1 Bir, ho is not the one. You
have confounded him with another
another sou" and her voice trf mbled
with the admission.
"What have you two : so ; sadly
circumstanced?" . . . y
Sho bilrst into tears, and exclaimed,
have alas ! I have.''
"And which do yen with dis
chnrgodj'" "It fs a hard thinf-'r a mother to
select between two children, Hut
Charles, sir, is far the less guilty than
his brother. "No has of late years
been my only stay ; and not mine,
alone, but that of his wretched and
invalid brother,.whom the ravages of
disease have rendered littlo better
than aa idiot. Charles-has sustained
us both, and I firmly bcleivo" that his
strong desire to procure sustenance for
an rtged mother and a fceblo brother,
induced him to commit the theft for
which he is now in prison."
"You seem," remarked tho gentle
man, "not always to hare been in the
situation in life in which you arc now
placed."
The Mother "I onco was prosper
ous, oneo was Loppy- But for many
years I have drank the cup of sorrow
to its very dreg." ' -
"I received a tolerable cdaeatic
and possessed a small property. Iu
an evil hour I married the object of
my affection. I say an 'evil hour
for, alas, my husband became diBsipa
tea ana squandered the means that
brougtu him, and left me to struggle
with poverty as best I could, while he
pursued iis dissolato and vicious
course. His example has becn'th
rum of his children. Edward follow
ed the footsteps of his profligato fath
cr, rather than the council of his un
fortunate mother, and strayed far
far from tho path of rccitude and hon
or. . Charles. , was, gentle, amiable
disposition, but possessed less intellect
than his bold and desperate brother;
while Nicholas was rendered by dis
case, an helpless object of pity, and
incapable of taking caro of himself.
Such, good sir, is the sad story of my
family, huch is a brief picture of
my position ana misfortunes. And
thertfyrCvit id, that I implore your., cl
emency ana assisiancnn Dcnair oi my
misguided child. I believe that ho is
not naturally vicious, know that he
has always treated his mother with af
fection, and for years has generously
shared his scanty pittance with her.
I do not mean, sir, to attempt any
justification; of f his conduct, in tho
matter fof which he has bicn arretted.
But it surely admits of some pallia
tion, when all thejact arc taen into,
view. I hope, sir, that youjuuLiatcil
by Borne consideration for the misguid
ed and the needy, will regard him
rather as an object of commiseration
than of punishment. The article he
took was ot BnulL Valupj 4tdJt ywai
the first time he ever appropriated to
his own use what belonged to another.
I am old, pcuniless and wretched
have no other dependence than this,
my uafortuaate: child. If he, should
not be discharged from imprisonment,
I have no alternate but the almshouse
Surely, sir, public justice has, already;
been satisfied by the punishment that
Charles has endured, and you may in
terfere in his behalf, and with propri
ety. Once released, and he may re
form ; and oh ! my dear sir, it is that
hope alone which renders life an object
worth possessing. Could I but see
my child restored could I feel con
vinced that his feet were once more in
the path of rccitudo and virtue, I
would thank God for his goodness and
look forward to death and tho grave
with resignation."
Some further conversation took
place, and the geutlcman, touched and
melted by the, appeal of the , mother,
promised to make due inquiry into all
the circumstances of the case,.. and if
he should find them to correspond with
her statement, to exercise all his influ
ence in behalf of her son. The result
was favorable. The 6tory of the poor
woman was fully verified Charles
was discharged, and was restored to
the arms, the heart and the home of
the parent who had clung to him with
so much tenacity. The meeting was
most effecting. The mother wept
with excess of joy ; while tears also
streamed profusely down the checks
of her son.
"Charles, since his restoration, had
been steady, industrious and tempe
rate. He was, sho hoped and believed,
fully reformed. He was not only able,
by rigid frugility, to support himself,
and mother, but to minister to the
comforts and necessities of his afflict
ed brother." And hero she again
broke forth in thanks. , "Mr.j'Thoinp
son had not only saved her boy from a
life of infamy and wretchedness, but
had brightened, as with a beam from
Heaven, a house that was dark and
desolate."
A tear trembled in tho eye of Mr.
Thompson, and shaking the hand of
the grateful mother, ho mentally
thanked God for the happy result.
' 'eak kindly to the erring t' ' "
Thou may yet lend thcin back,
WitU,holy wotds and tones of love
From InWrV thorny truck. 1
Forget not thou has often tinned,
And ilnful yet mint be
i lcal gently with the erring one',
As Ud hath dolt with thee !"
To lie Kciiirmbcrcd.
Three things to love courage, gen
tleness, and affection.
Throe tilings to admire intellcctu
al power, dignity, and gracefulness.
Three things to Late cruelty, ar
rogance, and ingratitude.
' Threo things to delight in beauty,
fraukness, and freedom.
Threo things to wish for health,
friends, and a cheerful ppirit.
Three things to like cordiality,
good humor, and mirthfulncss.
Th rco things to avoid idleness, lo
quacity, and flippant jesting.
Threo things - to . cultivatc--good
dooks, goou menus, ana good bumor.
Three things to contend for honor,
country and friends.
Threo things to govern temper,
tongue, and conduct.
, Three things to think about life,
death, and eternity.
' Sul scribo for tho Annus. Only $2
a yes r iu ad vanity. '' ? , j J ; i
POTTER 'BROS.
Are receiving
New Goods 'Every Week
Tht JJeit Aitortmcnt of
HARDWARE !
On the Lake Shore,
' Contitlihg of
stoves;
Tin-Wnrc,
Ironi
Nails,
Steel,
Glass,
Putty,
Etc.,
Etd.y
Etc.,
With a complete aud woll-Mlectcd itock of
Sliolf Gooods,
Embracing all the finest and latest aty let of
BUILDERS TOOLS !
MOUSE TRIMMINGS,
And a full line of
POCKET AND
TABLE CUTLERY.
All CoocU of tfo Fat quality, and for
$ak at "
' We have), also, a
T IN
SHOP
In connection with our nmiiMM, and tntnufactnro
all ooi Tin, Crpper, and Sheet Iron Wore of tho
beet material, and warrant it in all retpecte.
REPAIRING
Done in Tin, Krone, Copper, and Sheet Iron
Beatneot and despatch.
rith
pc!al attention paid to order left with at for
goods not kept In stock, and evppliol at low rates.
POTTER BROS.,
Corner Ica4 ud&irtf ttrettt, Alpena t
MOIIAGHAN & HEALY
Dealer in
Groceries &
Provisions!
Wines and Liquors,
At pricct that
Defy Competition !
.All Good Frcaii from tli
Eastern IVXn-i'lfCt
v 'At the .
Lowest Hates.
- - -
ea?,
Coffees;
Sugar?,
Spice?,-
Candies,
Hair Oils,
Perfumeries,
Extracts,
YANKEE NOTIONS,
ETC., ,ETC, ETC.
Give them a call at tbeir new
store, on
Second Street,
. Where they art Bound
NOT TO BE UNDERSOLD !
1
BUILDERS.
PLANING MILL.
Sash, Door & Blind Factory
Tho unJoroipncd haTing rebuilt their etMieh
tnent, and at grent cxpvnue furnished it with the
beat of machinery and tools, are prepared to do any
thins in their line with disjmtch, and will guaran
tee their work to compare favorably with that of
any other factory in the Statu.
Flaning and Sawing done without delay.
Dreaaed Lumber Constantly ou Hand.
Siding, Flooring,
Window and Door Frame,
Casings, etc.,
;" . Sash, Doors, Blinds,
Mouldings, Brackets,
Made to order from the best kilo dried lumber, at
greatly reduced ratet. Stock of ordicary tuea con
stantly on hand.
Moulded Doors,
Store Fronts, tC'c,
Made in any stylo required.
Wooden Pulleys made in the Most
. Substantial manner, on short notice.
We are prepared to take and execute
Contracts for Building,
With or without material, in good and lubatantial
inai.ner, at reanonahlo rate, and will guaianteo
aiiHiacuon in erery case. .
Thanking tho publio for part favora, wo hope to
metit a continuance of their patronage.
Doanc, Bingham & Co.,
. Foot of Fletcher atreet, Alpena, Mich,
Great Sensation.
NEW-
Goods, consisting of Groceries, rrorision, Flour,
Feed, Butter, Eggs, etc., are, according to lato
DISCOVERIES
Ahrayakrpt on hand, end for alo at low prices, at
the store of W. F. OOODENOW CO., where you
can Obtain anything ' . ; ;
IN;
Tho market, for family wse, at lea figure than any
other eatablUbment in
ALPENA.
Thelligltft Market Frit Faid for Fun
CEDAR. POSTS FOR SALE
W. F. OOODENOW & CO.
V ' ' ' .; f Kirn Stmt.
Job Printing 1
BEAR IN MIND
That the!
Argus Office!
It rcpli-te with all tho ncccwary facalttiet for
doiog all kindk of
NEAT AMD AUTISTIC
JOB PRINTING!
And wo are continually turning out at good
work at o.in be obtained at any other eitablinb
ment in Michigan, at
LOW PRICES
FOR CASH I
Wedding Cards,
Visiting: Cards,
Business Cards,
Bill Heads,
Letter Heads,
Envelopes,
Circulars,!
Blanks,
Programmes,
Posters,
Etc., Etc.,
And In fact J '
Everything
In thk
l?iiiitiiiir Lino!
Call And Sco Us!
OFFICE 03 SECOND STREET,
OVnil POUKft & (;o' ftTOUf,
men.
I THE MAN
It wife who buyt where ho can buy cheapest.
A. l. rower & CO, have
DROWNED
Out the old, exorbitant price of Oroceriet and
Provisions, and hare made a revolution in pikus.
The good oid tune , .
Has Returned
And people can now buy their Provision cheap.
We are going
TO LIVE
And let our customer live. TCe extend an invita
tion to all to come
AND BUY
Orocorie and Provision cheup
OF US.
We thall continue to soil our good
At Low Prices I
Come everybody and tare money by purchasing of
A. L. Power & Co.
CHARLES A. JEYTE,
Dealer in
BOOKS AND STATIONERY!
XEWSF4FERS,
MAGAZINES,
Tobacco, Cigar3, Confection
ery, Lithograph?, Engrav
ings, Chromos, Pic
ture Frame,
WATER STREET I
Next door to Hopper's store,
ALPENA,
MICH.
Detroit, PasJnaw antl Faatrrn Pal
IIcm, and all the in out 1'optilar
N-t opoper, 1'erlodlralo and
Illnatratrd Journal. un
totntrs can depend on
receiving; til latent
ileitis ly (lie ar
rival oi every
boat from
below.
Back numbers of any publication
promptly procured. Fatronaz 1 re
spectfully aollcltcd.
Back numbers of Detroit Dai
He for wale 'it $!.)0
per htiruiK'd.
Stye
CHARLES A. DANA, Editor.
I Newapaper oftherreaent Time.
Intended for People) Now on Earth
deluding Farmer. Mechanics, Merchant!, Profusion
, leu. Worker. Thinker, nnd a l Manner of Hone
folks, and tho Wives. Bona, and Datijjhtors of all lucb
MLY ONE DOLLAR A YEA II I
ONE HUNDRED COPIES FOR f 30
r lest than One Cent a Copy. Let there be a 850 Clo
at erery Post Offlce.
THE SEMI.WEEKl.Y JSCS, 89 A YEAR,
if ttia Inm. ) nt . ....
iriLb;,w.Mh"''t-i-rrletvof miaeel anenti
art I nr. and fnrnlohinv th .....
TiSSVJTSlln',T- bocma' eomut tsrir a week U
toaa oi ooc only.
TIIK DAILY St : Jf, 80 A YEAR.
aTi.mi,,fcaT?i,,,- rr' ''"'. nd fear
mi w-A ,1,,"!.!,w,rro,n ev. rywh. rn. !,
onuaeopy by mall, 00 cenui a month, or 8 year
For Torm to Cluba, and Spoclmcna, addrcgi
' I. W. JCKCLASO. TrtiWher, Bun office, New York
DRY GOODS !
T. LUCE & CO.
Are again on hand with aa unusually attractive
tock of
SPRING & SUMMER GOODS,
With which (o supply their numerous outtomerr,
at prices much bolow former rate.
CAL,Li AND SEE US !
And we. will show you a Tory nlco lot of
Dress Goods1!
Kuril .
Silks, Poplins, . ,
i'oplinctt, Chcne,
Stripes, Colored and
Black Alpaca?,
Linens for Suits,
' White nnd
BulT 3Iarsclllcsr
And tho neatest , . .,.
Scotch Gln?hnm$r
Delains, Etc,
Yankee Notions,
Collar?,
Cufl,
IIandkerchiefi,
Switches,
Hair Pins, . )
Hair riet.,
Jliblions,
Combs, . .
, Needle.",
Piiis,. Thimbles, '
SUirts with iuid "
Without Hoc p, . ,
f!,...l!fJ
GIoveK,
Triiiiinin of all
Colors nnd
Kinds,
Thread, ..
- Sewing
Silk, ,
Dress Braids,.
Buttons,
PaiUS'jls,
Umbrella., :;
Fans, Etc.
SHAW LSI
Our Arab mid other Khuwl, and Rntkii.nH are reiy
Lai df-onu'. Cumo quick oiid sco thim, tliey are ,
GOING FAST !
Clothing !
Clothing !
. ; , t .
Our stock of Cloths nnd Cassi
mereF, Collars and , Cuffs,'
Shuts and Bnyp, is
conij lete. '
lints oSc Cups !
Boots and Shoes
Of the latest stylcK, and for tale rery cheap.
. i ,
GROCERIES,!
Our Grocery Department la wellflllcd with
Canned Goods, Baking Pow
ders, Starch, Pepper, Spices,
Soap, Candles, Teas, Coffees,
Sugars, Milk, PorTc,, Beef, Fish,
Potatoes, Butter, Lard, Cheese,
Tobacco, etc, ,, ,., ... ,
r
Vo have also In stock, .
Hardware,
,; . .. Crockery
Glas.ware,
; Dui'.fs and
Patent Medicines, ' ' - 1
Paints nnd Oils,'
Window and.
Wall Paper,,
And mrtry nthrr articles uLich'we Lnvo not time
to criiiM.oiuti-, . . i
WE WOti'T BE UNDERSOLD
T. LUCE & CO, ,,