Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-06-29

sideration.
At the age Of eighteen, he was sent away to
one of the eastern Universities, and there re-
mained-except during the seml-annual vaca-
tions--untl he was twenty years Of age; when
he graduated, and came home with honorary
title of A. B. AT this time James Wallace was
between seventeen and eighteen years of age,
somewhat rough in his appearance, but with a
sound mind in sound body---allhough each
day, he regularly toiled at the workbench, and
as regularly returned to his books when eve
ming released him from labor, and was up al
the peep OF dawn, TO lay the first offerings oil his
mind upon the shrine Of learning But all this
devotion 10 the requirement of knowledge, won
for him no sympathy, no honorable estimation
from his masters son. He despised these pa
lient, persevering efforts, as much as he despi-
sed his condition as an apprentice to trade
But it was no, many years before others began
to perceive the contrast betweenihem, although
on the very day that James completed his term
of apprenticeship, Harman was admitted to the
bar
The one completed his education-so far as
general knowledge, and rigid discipline OF the
mind was concerned--when he left college.
The other became more really the student when
the broader and brighter light Of nationality
shone clearly on his pathway, as he passed the
threshold of manhood James still continued
TO work at his trade, but mol for so many hours
each day, as while he was an apprentice. lie
was good and fast workman, and could read
ily earn all that he required for his support IN
six or eight hours of every twenty-four. Eight
hours were regularly devoted 10 study. From
H. cd ihath ha xuoIlld K q
law his profession. To the requirement of a
knowledge of legal matters, therefore, ne ben
all the energies of a well-dsciplned, active and
comprehensive mind. Two years passed away
! in an un,iring devotion to the studies he hat
assigned himself, aud he then made application
! for admission 10 the bar.
! "Who were admitted yesterday" asked Har
man Lee, the day after Wallace had passed hi'
examination, addressing fellow-member OF The
| bar
| "Some half dozen, and among them stur
! dy young fellow that nobody ever heard oil be-
/ fore"
Indeed! Well, what kind Of an examina
iion did he make?"
can excellent one The Judges tried thei
| bes. with him, but he seemed furnished at eve
nv point. He is said TO be young mechanic
who has thus qualified himself in The time tha
he could spare from the labors OF his handI
craft, by which he has supported himself"
ga mechanicl PahI The whole court room
will smell of leather or linseed oil, suppose al
ter this. Did you learn his name?"
"James WALLACE, believe he is called"
'James Wallace! Are you sure?"
"Yes, that was II. Do you know him! {or
look sufficiently surprised to know him twice
over"
"My father had an apprentice by that name
who affected to be very fond OF books, but sure
ly i. can't be him."
81 am sure that I don't know. But here
comes client for you, suppose
As the latter spoke, a man entered tIe Office
and asked for Mr.. Lee.
"That is my name, sir," said Lee, bowlng.-
"Take chair"
The stranger seated himself, and after mo-
ment's pause, said,
81 wish YOU to attend to a case FOR me.
have been sued this morning, as executor oil al
estate, and the claim set up is very lmportan
one."
The whole case was then stated, with an ex
hibilion of various documents. After Lee hat
come 10 understand fully its merits, ne asked
who was the lawyer Of the claimants
"a young fellow, only admitted yesterday, by
the name Of Wallace. | am told he has 1t IN
charge. He was, however, consulted some
months ago, and his services retained, TO be-
come active at this time"
Lee turned 10 his friend with smile, ant
remarked
$50 it seems that am doomed first to come
in contact with this young mechanic. lie Il
certainly quick on the trigger Only admitted
Yesterday, and to-day pushing on most impor
liant suit. But III cool him off, I'm thinking.
"You must do your best, sir, for there is mucf
at stake" said the client.
"Rey upon that. Blu. don't give yourself
moments uneasiness. Afew years experience
at the bar is always enough 10 set aside you
new beginners"
81 wonder if it can be my fathers old aap
prenlice!" the young lawyer remarked after his
client had gone.
"Il's as likely as not" his friend said. "Bu
wouldn't i, be joke, if he gained the SUIT oVel
you?"