The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-14

Rev. ]. I. WARD, Assistant Editor.
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river. 1--WE must save that man, If bu-
man power can save him.
'fHumanLpower cannot save him,'' said
one OF the men. llti'ins i9a s'a 5A. 90 d q
q "Wedo not know. Let US make another
trial % =, II M \. '- ,j.9,5.f
"You are welcome to do sou was the
answer. "We are satisfied that il is only
risklng life without the remotest possibility
Of saving the man on the rock"
'Never give up!'' returned Highly
"iWho is willing to join me in another
trial Z" sr a,ierDs4 uo 81 bslAsQea sV
81 Two stout men stepped forward, in
sPred by the young mans words and ac-
tons, t,...t.l,...ts-..... l1.,...,,,s,., s,,na
a."We will take the oars" they said, eff
you will guide the boat"
NJ This time the boat was rowed along to
a point far above line with the rock and
shore, and then the men pulled out into the
river, Highly steering almost right across.
BY this means, the middle Of the stream
was gained before the strong current had
borne them down as far as the rock ay, d Il
Head her against the stream,o said the
young man, cody, as they neared the spot
they were endeavoring to gain. "Now pull
hard and strong" he added, as the boat
swung round, sand the current bear her.
down as quiet as possible" =
The united strength Of the two men was
not sufficient to counteract entirely the hea-
Wy downward rush Of the waters; but it was
enough to keep the boat from moving rapid
ly. While they pulled with might and
main, young Highly, with his oar, gave the
boat just the direction required, and manag-
ed to throw her into the little space of COM
paratively still water above the rock By
this means, as she came slowly down, al
most full upon the rock, the man was able
to spring into her, before the current, which
was waiting to catch the boat and sweep
her away just as she passed close to the ex-
treme point of the little island, could bear
her from his reach. He was saved! .'l}}at
"Yours is good motto, my young
friend,n said an old man, as Highly stepped
lupon the shore. ssLet it 60 with you
! through life-Never give up!'' ,Isj4s5 Hf
A few weeks afterwards, Miles Highly.
star ted for New York with twenty dollars
in his pocket, and letter to an uncle, from
whom whom the family had not heard for
twoor three years. The uncle-his fathers
brother-was charged with the care of
Miles, and earnestly enjoined to aid him by
his advice, and in every other way that he
possibly could. las4sta .u .nL 9l .aa,g
On arriving in New York, Highly sought
for his uncle in vain. His name was not to
be found in the City Directory, nor could
he meet with any one who had ever heard
Of Kim. The object of the young man was to
oet into store, and obtain thorough know
ledge Of mercantile branches of business.
He had depended upon getting situation
through his uncle, who had resided many
wears in the city, and was understood to
have an extensive acquaintance among bus
mess men. A weeks fruitless search for
this relative, caused Miles Highly to have
scme serious thoughts in regard to his fu-
He was total stranger in a
strange city, and had not ten dollars IN his
racket But he was not one 10 be easily
New York was large place,
and there were merchants enough who
would be .ylad 10 employ lyoung man as
willing as he was to make himself useful,
After using the most active and unlring
means to discover his uncle, TO no good
purpose, Miles gave up all expectation of
having his views furthered in this way.
He had himself alone to depend upon and
he did not disuust himself. He sailed forth
one morning, after having looked carefully
over the advertising columns Of several news
papers to see in what part of the city the
principal stores were situated. The various
kinds of business that appeared to be
in Maiden Lane, Pearl street, and few
others, pleased his fancy; and to this
quarter of the city he directed his steps.
Along Pearl street, he pursued his way,
reading signs, yet undecided as to an spe-
c;fic course of action. AT length the, names
upon, and the particular wording Of sign,
caused him to stop and read it over twice.
Its import was as follows:
RICHARDS, OyERSHlNE s. co.
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN BRITISH AND
FOREIGN DRY GOODS.
This announcement seemed to strike the
fancy Of Highly. After slight degree OF
hesitation, he walked boldly into the store