The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-19

by the cheerful faces of Mr.. Wilson and
Julia; for great as were their misfortunes,
they did not suffer them 10 disturb their
peace Of mind. AT breakfast Frederick
related his dream, and expressed strong
conviction that lie should one day meet
his mother in good circumstances. He
also told Mr.. Wilson that his resolution
was formed, at once to seek employment
for himself and be no longera burden to
his benefactor.
"Well, Frederick" said the old gentle
man, 81 approve of your decision. Il,
shows your true character, and though it
is hard to part with you, for love you
as if you were my SON. yet it is best that
it should be so. | tried for eight years,
every means in my power to gain some
information of your family, but without
success, when gave it up, satisfied that
your mother had left the country, in
search of your grandfather. For had she
died here, something certainly would have
occurred to inform me of it,"
Mr.. Wilson Immediately set to work,
determined to settle up his affairs in the
shortest possible way.-lie left his ele-
giant mansion, taking with him only the
plainest and most useful part of his furni-
ture, and rented small but comfortable
house near the edge of the town.
His creditors were all his personal
friends, and though he was unable TO pay
more than seventy-ivc cents on the dol
lar, they not only signed a release. but
forced him to accept, as present from
them, his valuable library, his daughters
piano. and many other articles which he
had given up, that were bid in by them
for that purpose at the sale. Thus will
the truly honorable always have friends in
the time of need. They also succeeded
in procuring his appointment 10 respec-
table Office under the state government,
the duties of which we will leave him
dscharging upon the same upright and
honorable principles that characterized his
former conduct, and speak more parlicu-
lsrlv of Frederick, who is our hero, and
therefore entitled TO a greater share Of
notice than any other parsonage we may
find occasion to introduce to the reader.
As | have said before, Frederick had
resolved to be no longer dependen! upon
his adopted parent. In accordance with
this decision. he therefore applied 10 those
with whom lie was acquainted, and in a
short time was successful in obtaining
situation suited to his taste. merchant
from Baltimore, who had been in the habit
of dealing with Mr.. Wilson, had often OBJ
served Frederick in the store, and noticed
particularly his regular habits and bust
ness talents, being in Charleston a, the
time, and hearing that Frederick was out
of employ, made him liberal offer, which
was accepted, with many thanks.
a week afterwards Frederick found
himself in one Of the largest and most
fashionable of the many extensive dry
goods stores in Baltimore street. and fast
becoming initiated into that most difficult
Of all sciences, the art of inducing young
ladies to purchase the goods they are so
ready to ask the very polite young men to
pull down and make perfect chaos Of for
their satisfaction.
lie was now nineteen, tall and well
formed, his high ample forehead bespcak-
ing frankness and intelligence not often
TO be met with. His full dark eye beam
ing with brightness. the cxqulsitely carved
mouth, and nose Of the Grecian mould,
added to fair complexion and dark brown
hair. formed what is seldom seen, viz: a
young man in whom was combined tai
} ent, beauty, spirit noble yet gentle, and
capable Of aspiring 10 the most lofty and
| dignifed principles Of virtue and honor,
but Of enjoying all the delicate feelings
: that can characterize the human soul
Such was he who was called Frederick
| Wilson at the early age of nineteen. Be-
, loved by all who knew him, he was u
bright example of what good training in
l the first place, and strc, adherence after
wards to the virtues and principles ncul.
Gated in that training will accomplish,
Suchswc have said was Frederick Par
/ don The DEPRESSION, dear reader, for the
! intention of these chapters is to hold up
virtue and vice in their true colors. there
by enabling the youthful traveller through
this worlds weary maze, 10 choose the
path that leads to respec, and honor, i'm
: stead of the one whose termination is in
the tortured conscience, aud the heart.
racking remorse of the victim ni bligh,cd
} prospects vainly wailng over the past.
The noble character of Frederick. Joined