The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-09-29

their equals The greatest meu IN the an
mails OF the world, the men who have done
most to enllghten aud advance the prosper
ity and the Liberties OF the human race,
have been mechanics"
Ill is a mental employ, and beneath the
station Of true gentleman"
mo, no Leila there never was DEC.
,rine more untrue. They are almost the
only professions that have substance, real
,y, aud practical utility"
, | am sorry, Mr.. Shirvy, 10 see you en-
deavor TO elevate the mechanic 10 the level
of respectable society"
"Why, Leila, 10 the wise they are food.
gates o, Knowledge, aud kings and quecus
are decorated with their handy work.
Here the conversation was interrupted
BY gentle rap at the door. The lad had
become impatient, knowing lha, his master
would require certain amount of work OF
his hands. With modesty seldom equal.
led IN one of his sex, he requested Miss
Leila TO give bin the necessary directions
relating to the location Of the arbor, The
Professor left, and Leila attended Albert
to the garden. The arbor was soon iaish
ed, and the " Carpenters boy" was almost
as soon forgotten.
Abou,tWo years from the period of Nlcb
we are speaking. Miss Leila made Wat
to Albany. The Coach company, and those
constituting her travelling compaaiors. she
vas informed by the proprietor, we're TO
consist Of Doctor W., Lawyer 81, Profcs
sor NJ. B., aud mechanic, all Of The city
OF New York. Leila, in view Of inc select
company, began to anticipate q pleasant
Journey. Uuil within sight Of Albany,
their progress was unimpedcG By say thing
tending 10 mar tee pleasure OF their Journey.
just then tho whole company was throsn
into Consideration By wild shrtk from
the driver. Leap Leap for you. lives I"
resounded through tie coach.
The horses had taken fright. lley were
descending long hill. The driver having
los, all control over the noble animals, saw
that it would be death to remain where be
was--it could be bat death to leap for lie,
be leaped, The gentlemen seeing which,
burst open the door, and threw themselves
cut in confusion, leaving Miss leila, the
only female in the coach, aud the Gcohanic
10 slilt for themselves. Seeing which, the
young man, who previously attracted Lelia'>
attention, and The only male remaining in
the coach, plolEered her his assistance
which was most gladly accepted. Taking
her IL bis arms and placip. his foot firmly
upon the side Of the coach, lie boloded SO
clearly upon the banks, as 10 be entirely be.
yond the reach OF danger. They escaped
unEur.. The uexI moment the couch was
dashed 10 atoms against tree. The her
ses were caught soon after by some,aborcrs
On the road. Leila, however, WIS melted
10 tears Gy the unparalleled kindness Of this
unknown stranger, who had proved Himself
a genuine friend, in risking his own life 10
save hers. Such disiu!cfcs.ed friendship
was boyonl her conception. She inquired
bis name. "Tbe Carpenters boy" said
he, who built your barbour"
"Take this as the reward Of your vaior."
said Leila. rendering him her own splendid
gold watch.
81 have my reward" said he, respect.
fully declining he rich and valna5!e present.
.! pray you then, not TO decline accept.
ing my address" said Leila, as she placed
her card in his hand, "tha, shonld sou
ever need friend, you may know where to
find QUE"
They were now within a shor, distance
from Albany and concluded 10 walk the re.
mainds of the road. Leila aud Albert
were the Gully two passengers who we're
able 10 walk.
10 few days after this event, Leila re
turned 10 New York, and Albert, as soon
as be could arrange matters. established
himself IN business In Albany. HIS Efforts
we're attended with success, Ear beyond lis
mos. sansuiue expectations. In all lis
dealings and associations with men, ic bad
single eye TO the promoiion Of the one
grand principle that all men were created
equal. and that inequality Of respec; should
be awarded TO men 10 proportion to .A.lt
amount Of intelligence.
Seven years after The event, Mr.. Yer.
mopt's name vas found among tie list of
applicants for the bcncG! ii !ne lusolycn,
laws. This circumstance for few DAYS
produced slight change n tho conduct Of
Leila, but It was like the early dew, which
soon passed away While she had fao a2
parel and plenty Of money Tor believe il
IS generally understood tha, men seldom
petition aotr until they have well lined their
own pockets she was not 10 be circum.
scrl5ed 10 her usual route Of pleasure. Re-
trenchment is perhaps the most difficult
part With those who have been reduced in
circumstances, at least it appeared to be the
most rugged part Of The way TO Mr.. Yer.
mont. How TO descend from the lofty emf.
nence OF wealth and fashiou, aud retire to
obscuriiy and seclusion, be knew not. lie
had been too long the chlld Of prosperity 10
bear reyerses With foriltude. lie had no
profession. Dig, he could not, to be- be
was ashamed.
Would to heaven said be, in the an.
gulsh OF bis soul, !" had been a MechanicD