The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30
TRUTH AND HONESTY.
4 LESSON FOR LIrTLE HoYs.

A revolution Of opinion is taking place
in the present day; scctarian and nationa
prciudiccs arc giving way 10 holy feeling
ofuniycrsal brotherhood; military conquests
arc robbed Of their tinsel and appear in their
native de!ormity; and moral dignity, though,
discovered nmid poverty and ignorance, is
raised to its Legitimate place, exciting the
admiration and respect Of all capable Of cs-
timating true worth. This latter remark
will plead an apology Tor introducing TO the
reader young hero, filling station no
higher than pupil in purochial school.
Two boys, nearly the same ngc, were
ono day amusing themselves with thrt dan
gerons, though not uncommon pastime,
pc'.ing each other with stones. They had
chosen enc Of the squares ol the play ground
thinking by this means TO avoid doing mis-.
chief. To the CONSERVATION Of tho throw
CT, however, = missed, instead Of resting
on tho shoulder Of the boy at whom il was
aimed, entered the library window of one
Of the Iordly mansions Turning the quad
rnng!c.
why don't you take to your heels, you
blockhcad; you will have the police after
you whilst you nrc staring there WINS the
exclamation Of his companion and he caugh,
him by tho nrm in order to drag him from
the spot. The author oil the mischief stilI
retained his thoughtful position.
III your father IL obliged 10 pay for this
YOU will stand chance Of having n good
thrashing, Jack the other boy urged.
'Ncvcr mind Tom; leave me to MYSELF
wns the reply, and The delinquent moved
with unialtcring step towards the door of the
mansion, the knockcr Of which he unhesiia-
tingly raised. The summons WINS answer
cd by n iootman.
is the master Of the house at homer be
with some diiidencc inquired.
slIe is
Then wish 10 see him, il you please
THAT YOU can't do nv man; but I'll de-
liver any message for YOU
mo that will not do must-indced !
must sec the gentleman himself' The
carnestncss and perseverance, of the boy
ut length induced him 10 comply with his
request, ind opening the door Of the libra
~, he npologised Cor asking his master 10
see n shabby little fellow; ndding that he
could neither learn his business nor get rid
of him.
Bring him in said the gentleman I'D
dressed, who having witnessed the trnnsac-
tion, and overheard the conversation, was
curious TO know the object OF the boys WIS.,
il. The poor child whose ideas had never
scared above his fathers second floor, stood
for come time in supplied amazcmcnt. when
ushcred into mn elegant apartment, but re-
Numbering the painful circumstances which
had brought him to this scene Of enchant
mcnt, he in some measure regaincd his self.
possession.
4 nm very sorry, SIR he hogan in fal-
tcrinn voice. hut have broken your win
dow. NV father is oat 81 work now nndcnn.
not pay for il, but if you will he kind enough
To take tho money a littlo at time, ms |
can get il, will he sure TO make Il up
and as he spoke, he drew Few half pence
from his pocket ond laid them out ON the
table.
That's m honest speech, my lad, but
how d. knnw ,h,t Won will faltI your en-
gagcmen,? MIR. Cavcndish returned
ID, YOU know that could have sent yo,,
To the station house till the money is made
up
oh don't send INC there, sir; il would
brcnk ~, dear mothers heart; will pay
YOU alI--indeed will, sr;' and the poor
how hnrs, into food of tears.
i am glad that you have so much con-
sidera,on for Your mothers feelingr; aud
for her sake, | will trus, to your honesty
| oh thank YOU sir--thank yon.'
But when do YOU expect 10 be able 10
make another payment? This very small
sum towards the price Of large square 81
plate glass; and as he spoke he glanced al
the four half pence which the boy had
spread out.
This day week, sir, if you plensc.'
Very, well, let il be so. Al this hour
shall be At home 10 see YOU Poor Jack
make his very best bow and retired.
True TO his appointment, our high prin-
cipIcd boz appeared at the door Of Mr..
Cavandisl,'s mansion. As the foo,mnn Ind
previously received orders 10 ndmi him, be
was Immediately shown into the library.
i have shilling for you to-day, sir! he
said cxultingly and his countcnance was
radiant with smiles.
sIndeed! That is lnrge sum fm boy
| like you 10 obtain in SD short time.
hope you came by j. honesily?
A flush Of crimson mounted TO the cheek
of poor jack, but il was not the flush Of
shame.
Il earned every penny oft, sir. except.
ing one my mother gave mc 10 mike il up,
he energetically replied, and he procecdcdio
10 say that be had been on the lockout for
jobs all week; that he the horse for one gen.
llemen and had run m errand for anoihcr