The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22

young the young man by he hand with a cor
diallty which he did not expect, for he had made
careful inquiries, and found that since they had
before, a great change had been wrought in him.
lie was now as humble and pons, as he was mel
before worldly minded. As father would have
received disobedent but rppentant child 81 did
this good man receive his errng but contIte bro
ther. They mingled their tears together, while
the young preacher wept as child upon the bo-
som Of his spiritual father. At that session he
was ordained, and is now one Of the most pious
and useful ministers in the Ohio Conference.
"A t-~~~~or-7o~o-~co~~~o~~>~>-,s II
rs STUDY A CHILD'S CAPACITIES.
If some are naturally dull, and yet strive to do
well, notice the effort and do not censnre the
dulaess. A teacher mghtas justly scold a child
for being near sighted, as fur being naturally dull.
Some children have a great verbal memory
others are quite the reverse. Some minds de-
velope early, Others late. Some havegreat pow
ers Of acquiring, others of originating. Some
may appear stupid, because their true spring OF
character has never been touched. The Ounce
of the school, may turn cut in the end, the ly
ing progressive, wonder working genius of the
age In order to erect the best spiritual inhu-
ence we must understand the spirit upon which
human mind we must work with nature and not
against it, Like the leaf of the nettle, if touch
ed one way it stings like the wasp; if the other
it is softer than satin If we wonld do justice to
the human mind, we must find out its peculiar
characteristics, and adapt ourselves to its indivi
dual wants. In conversation on this point with
friend who is now the principal in one Of our
best grammar schools, and to whose instructions
hao rIye1t
he care quite true; and let me tell you little in
cident, which bears upon the point. Last sum
n er. had girl who was exceedingly behind in
all her studies. She was at the foot of the divis-
lcr and seemed to care but little for her books.
II sc happened, that as relaxation, let them at
tines, during school hours, unite in singing,
noticed that this girl had remarkable clear,
sweet voice; and said to her, "Jane you have
good voice, and you may lead in the singing"
She frightened up and from that time her mind
seemed to be more active. Her lessons were at
tended to and she soon gained high rank
One day as | was going home, overlook her
with school companion. 'sWel jane" said !,
lyon are getting along very well, how happens
it, yon do much better now, than at the begin
ming of the quarter? 81 do not know why it
is she replied. 81 know what she told me the
other day, +" SAID her companion.
Sand what was that" asked 7
,"Why she said, d.e 'cas encouraged"
Yes, here we have it-she was encouraged.
She felt she was not dull in every thing. She
had learned sai-respect and thus she was encour-
aged aa Ho saR @
Some twelve or thirteen years ago, there was
in tie Franklin school an exceeding dull boy.
One day the teacher wishing 10 look out word
took up the lads dictionary. and on opening il
found the blank leaves covered with drawings.
He called the boy to him.
''Dd you draw these?" said the teacher.
'.Yes, sir, replied The boy.
81 do not think it is well for boys to draw in
their books said the teacher, ''and would rub
these out if | were you; but they are well done,
did you ever take lessons ?"
''No sir" said the boy, his eyes sparkling.
"Well think you have al talent for this thing;
! should like you draw me something when you
are at leisure, at home, and bring it to me- In
the meantime see how well you can recite your
essonsO H auf
The next morning the boy brought picture,
and when he had committed his lesson, the tea
cher permitted him to draw a map. The true
spirit was touched The boy felt that he was
understood. He began 10 love his teacher He
became animated and fond Of his books He
took delight IN gratifying the teacher by his faith
fitness to his stndies; while the teacher took ev.
| cry opportunity TO encourage him in his natural
desires. The boy became one Of the first schol-
ars, and gained the medal befre he left the
school. After this he became an engraver, laid
| up money enough TO 60 to Europe, studies the
wurks Of old masters, sent home productions from
his own pencil, which have found place il
some of the best collections Of paintings, and Is
now one of the most promising artists Of his