Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-10
From the .Ns.o York Mirror.
TALE FROM THE GERMAN

SS~s "fesS "tSu w Unat Ca6tio noble
gentleman whom we called Baron
The Baron had only one son, who was
not only q comfort to his father, but a
blessing to ell who lived on his fathers
land,
II happened on the occasion. that
this young man being from home, there
came Q French gentleman TO see the
Baron. As soon rs this gentleman
came into the castle, he began TO talk
Of his Heavenly Father, in terms tina,
chilled the old mans blood! On which
the Baron reproved him, saying. Are
you not afraid Of offending God who
reigns above, by speaking in such a
manners'
The gentleman said that he knew
nothing about God, for he had never
seen him.
The Baron did not notice 1t this
time, what the gentleman said. but the
next morning took him about his castle
and grounds, and took occasion FIRST to
show him very beautiful picture that
hung on the wall.
The gentleman admired the pic ture
very much, and said, Whoever drew
this picture knows we'll how to handle
his pencils
Ny sen drew that picture, said the
Baron.
Then your son is very clever man.
replied the gentleman.
The Baron then went with his visi.
ter into the garden, and showed him
many beautiful flowers and plantations
OF forest trees.
Who has the ordering Of this gar
den = ask the gentleman.
My son. replied the Baron; he
knows every plant, may say from
the cedar Of Lebanon to the kyssop on
the WALL
Indeed said the gentleman, Il
shall think very highly Of him soon.'
HE Baron then took him into the
village, and showed him 4 small neat
eottsge, where his son had established
school, aud whese he caused eli
young children who had lost their par
ents, to be received, and nourished at
his own expenee.
The children in the house looked so
innocent and happy, that the gentle
man was very much pleased, and when
he returned 90 the castle. nc said to
the Baron, what happy man you
are 20 have so good q son.
SON rs
Because I have seen his works, and
know that he must be both good and
clever if be has done all that you have
Ahown me.'
But you have never seen him.
No; but I know him very we'll, be.
cause judge Of him by his works
fou do! now please to draw near
THIS window and tell aae what you OBJ
seFVe.'
why, see the sun travelling through
the sky, shedding its glories over one
OF the anest countries in the world,
and behold mighty river ct my feet,
and vast range Of wood. see pas
tsrs'grOunds, and vines ards, and cat
tie add sheep feeding in green fields.
ana many matched cOttsges scattered
here and there
And DO you see any thing 10 be
admired IN al thiss ls there any
ming pleasant o. cheerful ia all that
- spread before you
DO Jon think want common sense ?
- tsat ! have lost the use Of my syesl
ny friend, said the gentleman, some.
what angfily, that should not be :
Die to relish the charms Of such scene
as lhis'
Well then, said the Baron, sif you
are able to judge Of my sons good
character By seeing bis COOL wosk
watch are poor and imperfect, how
uoss ithsppen that you form no jadg.
ment Of the goodness Of God, BY v,i.
Messing sueh wonders Of hia hand
works a. are now before you Let me
ever hear yOu, ny good friend, sgain