Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-10-27
REV. JONAS KING.

We read several years since an interesting
ident, related by the late Hon. VIM. ii
ynard, of Utica, n. Y, al meeting con-
bed for the purpose Of advancing the cause
Education. Mr.. Maynard stated, that when
was young man, he was engaged in teach
school in one of the eastern states. One
>rning in winter, on entering his school
Pn, he found lad sitting upon one Of tho
'nches, who was no, one Of his scholars
Immediately entered into conversation
n him, and learned he was the son Of very
~ parents, who lived at the distance of
ae miles from his school, and that the lad
come to see him for the purpose of as
.aining whether he could not make some
,ngemepts by which he could acquire an
teation. He frankly informed Mr.. NJ. tina,
had no friends who could assist him, that
parents were poor, and that he mist RELY
IN his own unaided exertions. Pleased
h the heroic and determined spirit of the
mr.. M. set himself about devising means
,ssist him. lie procured place for him
board where he could pay his charges by
labor--his instruction he gave TO him with
compensation. When school was ended
he spring, the lad was found TO have made
"a, progress, and to have realized the hopes
nj. NJ. He engaged the clergyman of the
bee 10 continue his instruction. Such was
commencement of the life of now dis
guished man-for that lad is now the Rev.
nas King, whose profound learning and re-
arch in oriental literature has shed lustre
on the name of American scholars.
We propose 10 sketch another incident, or
mes OF incidents, in relation to Mr.. King
will be remembered that after his election
proiessorship in one Of our eastern collie
he was sent to Europe on business con-
ffed with the institution. While there it
p deemed important by the American Board
tanrnissl oners, that he should proceed as a
sionary under their direction to Palestine.
college, after some solicitations, was pre-
ed upon 10 consent to the arrangement,
"a letter was written TO mr.. King, inform
! him Of the wishes of the Board of Com
ssioners. This letter reached mr. King, at
pms, and was received for him by friend in
krcan,ile business in that city. This gen.
man received letter at the same time, de-
hing him TO unite with the Board in their
beavers to procure the valuable services of
King, in that most interesting and import
\ field Of labor, Palestine. When mr.. King
(me into the counting room, the letter was
(aded to him. lie Immediately retired with
boa small private adjoining room. He did
sreturn for about three hours. When he
kme out, reaching his hand, he inquired,
ha, shall do = CO. Behold says he,
60 bound in the spirit TO Jerusalem, not
lowing the things that shall beiall me there.
be gentleman Immediately wrote TO several
lends OF the missionary cause in Europe,
pyIng "mr. King has consented to 60 to Pal
|lne-l will give certain sum for so many
fars; will you do the same !" Affirmative
fswers were returned in every case.
Before he left for Jerusalem, mr.. X. request
his friend, on his return to America, TO 90
d see his aged parents and administer 10
(su such consolation as their condition
|00ld require. This he promised, and this
frmise he kept when few years after he
sud himself at Northampton, Mass, and
thin few miles ofther residence. Know
that they were still in INDECENT crcumsian-
r, he determined hot 10 visit them without
| open hand II was in the winter season
3Aeigh was procured and laden with proyis-
rs, and accompanied by young man, the
OF the host from whom he had procured
sleigh, he started on his long promised
rand Of mercy. On arriving al the house
found il as expected, small and dccayed,
Inmates Of which might well say
No beggar soils the knocker o { my door,
The child Of rags by instinct shuns the poor
When that door was opened by the aged
|iihet. ia every hneament was seen the fea-
res OF Jonas King. There was no mis,ak
4 the pareniage. Il have come (said the
labassadoI, for such he may well be termed J
On your son al Jcf1salem.' The venerable
Ter rose up TO receive him, and after a few
sried questions, said, 'lei us pray, and bend
Z down he returned feTvoni thanks for his
bal privileges, and especially for the OPP
7uniiy offered him ofhearing from his long
tn, and beloved son. The provisions
ne bIoURh, in. These, said the ambassa-
are sent by your son, at least | present
p IN his name what said the aged and
i-e-hearied mother, did these things come
ne way from Jerusaiemi' AS the coffee
: tea. and sugar, were successfully placed
,fe them, the good old man said, of truth
q has this day abundsnily blessed Us. again
= return thanks and lie bowed The knee
Ailed up his voice, and then gave thanks
200 Tor his goodness 20 them. The table
soon spread, and the aged pair, and their
mend and their benefaotor. were gather.
eioand Il. the lad who had driven the hors-
as among the Dumbcr. A blessing was
Aea' and the meal pauaken of with gfzie-
aNs When II was over the day draw
|" Aelose, and the gentleman signiiied his
s1aen Of returning Before he departed,
90 iamily Bihle was brought forward, and
->laeT read. The ewes Of the plous old
we oimn'ed With sse, and he regretted