The Litchfield County post., 1827-07-26
From the Jupenile Magazine. HARRY THE APPRENTICE.

From the JWuerHe Maguzine.
 HARRY THE APPRENTICE.
 Twenty years ago knew Henry Mandin. He was the son of very poor man, and at the age of thirteen was bound an apprentice to a respectable mechanic in neighbOuring village. He was active and ingenious. He was faithful to his work, and consequently found many leisure hours for sporting with other boys of the village. Several months passed away and Harry seemed to enjoy this tune extremely well. He, however, would sometimes mediate very seriously on the manner in which he had spent his leisure time.
 One night after he had gone to bed he lay awake for an hour or two. He said to himself, "What good will all this play do me ? shall by and by be man, and then shall know but little more than barely to work my usual hours and then play like boy.' After many such firm reflections he fell asleep. He awoke the next morning with the thoughts fresh on his mind and rose with the determination to devote but half as much time as usual to sport and the rest of his spare time he would spend in reading books, if he could find any one who would lend him. He finished his regular portion of work for that day long before surdown. He then went to Esq. Tisdale, (whO was very good man) and asked him if he would lend him some books to read.-Esq. T. looked at him a moment with little surprise. yet with smile on his face. "And why do you wish books to read ?" said he. Because" said HaTy, II have several hours spare time, du- ring the week, which usually spend with my pIayfellows; but was thinking last night, it would be great deal better for ne to spend part of the time in reading some books, that will do me good when become a man. have no money to buy them, and if you, Sir will he good enough to lend me one to begin with, will use it very carefully ,and be much obliged to you.
 The good man was always delighted with an opportunity of doing good; and the honest simplicity of the boy in making this applica- ton heightened his pleasure in granting the request. He not only lent him an interesting little volume for that week, but promised him the use of any books he might wish to read.
 Harry went home with this precious treas ure and began to read. He became so well pleased with the book, that he spent very lit- tie time in the company of his mates. He re- turned the volume and took another. .and sev- eral weeks passed in similar manner. They could not but miss him, as he had been the must active among them. After learning the reason ofthis absence, they began to laugh at him and asked him If he was going to turn Methodist? Harry had naturally proud heart, and was not altogether pleased with their ridicule. One night he considered a long time, after he had went to bed, doubtful whether he should keep to his favorite pursuit of reading, or yield to the entreaties of his friends, and spend all his spare time in play. He fell asleep without coming to any conclu- sion. The next morning he awoke, and thought of the subject few minutes before he arose. It took him but short time to decide. He bounced out of bed-snapped his fingers as sign ofhs resolution. :. Whats all their nonsense to me ?" said he, they may call me Methodist ifthey please will get my knowledge in spite of them. Ihey may have their play and I'll have my book so good bye to ye, my lads, I'll not go with you at all now.' He quit their company, and month after month, and year after year, he pursued a course ofreading which stored his mind with the most valuable information. Esq. T. sought many occasions of conversing with him about what he had read and open ed his mind to that all important subject which relates to the immortality of the soul, and of the only way to escape eternal punish ment. He lent him religious books. The effort was not lost. The Holy Spirit accom- panied proper means, and Harry became a penitent believer in the Lord Jesus Christ.
 Youthful reader, would you like to know what has become of Harry? He is now one ofthe most respectable men in our country. His knowledge is extensive,an his society is sought and esteemed by all good men. By his industry he has acquired competent for tune. He has enough to support his family, and to supply the wants ofthe poor and affiic- ted around him. He is, indeed, a happy man h,ncause his house is the house of prayer ---h,, loves the bible and his God, and is constantly looking forward to the day of his death, as to day that will introduce him to the glories of the heavenly world, where are the saints and angels of the Lord, and where his Jesus dwells to receive all those who love and serve him,into mansions of ev- erlasting happiness.
 CUNIGUNDA AND HER LOVERS. Kjr Russell, in describing the Scbneekoppe, a h;os mountain in Silesia, introduces the following story -, On scanty and bold projection Ofthe rock stand the ruins of the Kienast, so seperated on all sides from tfie body of the mountain Sy precipitous delis except where narrow ledge on the south connects it with the hill, that tbe rising of a single draw bridge must