The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-07-24

return. have but few more days to
stay, therefore take my council as from
a dying man." The aged veteran ceas-
ed, brushing a tear from his furrowed
cheek.
The day passed, and our young bene-
factors departed; assuring William and
Mary of their continued friendship, and
inviting them into their Sabbath school
class. Hand in hand they returned TO
their home. warmly expressing the
pleasure they enjoyed in thus assisting
the dlsheartened.
80! Charles" said Julia, "this is bet
ter than all the sweetmeats we ever
tasted"
"lndeed it u.s." he replied, "I'l not
give another cent for such unnecessary
things" a
But a few days elapsed before Will
liam and his sister took their seats in
the school room. The teachers and
scholars were astonished at their gen.
teel appearance, and began to enquire
If some estate had not suddenly fallen
to their parents. They were far be-
hind most of their own age in learning,
but regularity and diligence soon re-
paired all deficiency. On Sunday they
took their seats in Charles and Julia's
classes, and caused parson, superinten-
dents, and all to wonder at the extra
ordinary change.
Charles and Julia continued to be-
stow theirone dollar gifts on their young
friends, until they had the high satisfac-
ton of seeing two individuals, through
their means, become the most intelli.
gent, virtuous and agreeable Of the
whole village. Their attachments did
not abate as their years increased. As
young ladies and gentlemen, they took
their stand high in society, for virtue
can never fail in giving the posssssor
pre-eminsnce. Amid the honors paid
to the intelligence and amiability Of
their youth, William and Mary did not
forget their origin, neither did Charles
and Julia relax that love for their fell
lows, which seemed so active a portion
of their character.
Under brilliant prospects, they all
settled down in active life, with com.
panions pleasant and happy as they
Every thing smiled about them, hearty
friends rolled around them, and all de-
lighted in their society.
Years passed of uninterrupted pros
perity. William Jennison became in
dependent, and Charles Lambert added
to his patrimony. Their unbending
integrity secured them business; their
pleasantness of intercourse with all,
their kindness and sympathy towards
the poor and afflicted, acquiredfor them
the admiration of their fellows.
Years still passed. William became
wealthy, but Charles met a reverse
One of those unfortunate accidents,
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which cannot be avoided by man, strip
ped him Of all, and left him pennyless.
Wealth not being his god, as 1t is OF toe
many, he cared nothing for his loss,
only as it diminished his power of do
ing good, and Of properly training up
the family entrusted TO his charge
Having done business upon the "ready
pay'' principle, his conscience was al
ease, for he "owed no mar anything"
But he had a wife, sons and daugh-
trrs, and it was beyond his power to
support and. educate them. The
thought, that his family must live upon
the cold and pinching charity Of selfish
world, was anything but agreeable to
one who heretofore had an overlooking
abundance Of every thing needful. But
still more aggravating was the thought,
that his children must grow up without
a good education, which he had thought
more Of bequeathmg 10 them, than gold,
houses and lands. In this ex-
tremity, the some dollar''~ appeared to
his relief in the person Of William Jen-
who seemed glad Of an opportu-
nifty Of pouring out his money at the
feet of the Benefactor Of his boyhood.
Again was rekindIed the ardent sym
matthias Of their youthful hearts. That