The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1846-11-19


mani. The jeers Of his companions, togeth-
or with the morifying iaunts u hisleacher,
had so deadened him TO anything like a. per-
ception Of shame, ilatthe expedienls resor-
Ited 10 rckinde the fire within only tended
the more effecrnaly 10 cxtingaisliii. When
will the dispensers ofideas 10 u naenagefe Of
human beings learn that disagreeable appll-
cations and rude threats never enhance the
value of their commodities in the estimation
of their unwilling purchasers? Many toll
cradle intellect has been shrouded in dark
ness forever by The impediments Ifhus
;houghilessly thrown in lis way, by those
whose business it is TO cheer up and epcour-
aye the plodders in The uphill of blowing
deep furrows in which TO SOW the seeds Of
science. The gay pageaniry, foolish as ii
was in some ofiis manifestations, seemed as
minister OF mercy TO this beDighted son Of
earth, nasmuch as il awakened Il 9 soul
from its terpor, and kindled new life within.
Thoughts had travelled on; years were ami
hilated, and the man stood for the moment
revealed 10 the gaze Of the whilhom stupid
boy. The inward resolution was formed,
and found vent IN the expression so blunily
made 10 Jim Harris.
Il had been said, and justly too, that cir
cumstances too trivial in themselves to be
worthy Of note, mould the character for a
Lifetime. The veriest tdfe may excite
hopes as pure, and stimulate to acts as neb-
lie as, ever graced The page Of history, or may
inflame passions that will burn as deep, and
prompt TO deeds as vile, as ever disgraced
humanity. As the hidden spring may be
traced by the green that marks its course, SO
may the influence Of guod example. 1t is
a beacon, TO light on 10 glorious achieves
menls, as we'll as 10 warn US from hidden
,rucks or dangerous qulcksands.
From the day that ushcred in our hero's
brh 10 a new life, he was an altered being.
Tasks once too difficult 10 be tolerated even
in dreams, daily accomplished; the laggard
changed 10 sprghiliness, and the. duhce 10
The patient and earnest seeker after wisdom.
The mother, while she wondered at the
change, did not forget 10 scold,or the father
to beat. Sill the boy perseyred, as though
spirit beyond his control impelled him.--
Willing, active and obliglng, mis- teacher al
length began 10 conclude that the calibre
of the boy had been vastly mistaken, and
soughtte make amends by unnsual ci6Its a,
encouragement. j.
Circumstances favored removal from
home, and in the pursuits oiiraffic BIZ found
much 10 stimulate 10 further Attainment
Sslfsusiained and alone, he fought his way
with The courage Of a fnariyl. The sand
plain, the old pine tree, and Jim Harris
launts were craven on his mind as deeply
rs coat Of arms ona family esculcheon.-
He was Determined odo "that same,"or if
not, as neat like it as possible.
III the course oftme the father OF poor
BIZ died--died sofa perfect demjohn-
aud went 10 his last account a moral suicide.
The mohtr deprived of her usual objects
Of reiormaiory efforts, exercised them by
chance, on such as fortune threw in her way,.
till she slept in silence in the profoundness
thatremains unbrnken, save that now and
then the sections shovel strikes upon a grave
that is TO hide another trophy ofthe las, con-
querer, or The wind that finds tongues TO wall
lis mournlul drges in the leaves which deck
the trees that grateful remembrance has
planted beside some still cherished grave.
The course of ihe boy sped on. The
dreams oflhe boy were merged in The visions
of the man, boih tinctured with fancy's
gaudy colors. t
jim Harris had long forgotten his youthful
playmate, and tho vain boas, which had ex-
cited his mirh. Squire Parker and his pro-
fessional dignity were laid low iogelher.--l
Other children summed themselves under The
old pine, and other teachers regned in the
village schoolroom. Upon Jim Harris had
descended the magisterial mando ofSpiire
Parker, and, satisfied with the honors Of Al
village oracle, he rested calmly beneath The
dignity Of his little greatness.
Meanwhile our hero was toiling On, with
but the Light withnio gnlde him on 10 fame;
and fortune. Upbending in The firmness OF
his spurposc, he forgot. all hardslips in the
hope Of obtaining The coveted end. Per.
severing effort sooner or a er lnsures success,
and he soon begin toreal ze the rewards OF
patient exertiun Step by step he ascended
the ladder, gathering strength and courage
al each advance, and looking with still in.
creasng confidence TO hnal triumph OF all
difficulties aud obstacles. The poor, bare
footed boy Of the sand.hal, by lnvincihle per-
severance aud strict integrity, relying upon
himself, and meeting every emergency with
a hopeful trusi3in the abilities God had given
him, attained wealth, honor and the high es-
teen Of his fellow men. Talents and ablli-
ties thus self acquired, and accompanied BY
rectitude aud virtue, seldom 60 unapprecia-
ted or upre warded, even in the general
scramble for Office among unprincipled dem
agugues and dishonest politicians; and our
aspirant for fortune rose high station, BY the