Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-11-20

pied boy appeared at the door of MIR. Cav
endish's mansion. The footman had pre-
viously received orders to admit him, he
was Immediately shown into the library.
g have shilling for you to-day, sir p
he said exultingly, and his countenance was
radiant with smiles.
Sc Indeed! That is large sum for boy
like you to obtain in so short a time. | hope
you came by it honestly"
| A flush of crimson mounted to the cheek
of Poor Jack, but it was not the flush of
shame.
earned every penny of it, sir, except
ing one my mother gave me to make it up
he energetically replied; and he proceeded
to say that he had been on the look out for
jobs all the week; that he held the horse for
one gentleman and had run an errand for
another, in this way finally he accounted for
eleven pence.
Your industry and perseverance do
YOU credit, my lad;'' Mr.. Cavendsh ex-
claimed, his benevolent countenance light
ing up with smile. g And now should
like to know your name and place of resi-
dence.''
/ will write it, sir, if you please. In
deed brought piece of paper for the
purpose of putting down the money. |
hope | shall be able to make it all up in a
few weeks, for | am trying to get a situa-
ton as an errand boy"
You can write then? Do you go to
schools
&c Yes sir. | go to free school," And
Jack stepped forward to take the pen which
Mr.. Cavendish held towards him.
You write a tolerably good hand, my
| little man. You may, think, do better
than take an errand boys place. Let me
see if you have any knowledge of arithme-
tic''
Jack stood boldly up and unhesitatingly
replied to the questions which were put to
him.
That will do, my good boy. Now
when do you think you will be able to come
and bring me more moneyf'
will come again this time next week,
| if Pm alive and well, sir"
That was wisely added, my lad; for
our lives are not in our own keeping. This
| see you have been taught"
Another week passed and again Jack APP
peared but his countenance wore an aspect
of sadness.
am very sorry, sir" he said, GO have
been unfortunate, and have only a small
sum to give you.'' And as he spoke he
laid three pennyworth of half-pence before
Mr.. Cavendish. &c assure you, sir" he
earnestly added, g | have offered my SER
vices to every gentleman on horseback that
| could see.
/" / believe you, my boy; and am pleas
ed with your honesty Perhaps you will
meet better success another time. Let me
see, you have now paid one shilling and
five pence, that is not amiss for the time;"
and with an encouraging smile, Mr.. Cav
endisb suffered him to depart
Though Mr.. Cavendish had, from the
first, concealed his intentions, his heart was
planning a work of benevolence which was
nothing less than to befrend the poor boy
whose noble conduct had won his admira-
ton. For this end he few days SUISSE
quently paid the parents a visit, when he
knew that the son would be at school. He
related the incident which had brought him
under his notice, and proceeded to ask
whether his conduct towards themselves
was equally praiseworthy.
/ Sc 0 yes, sir" exclaimed the mother, her
eyes filling with tears. ssHe has ever been
a dutiful boy to us, and always acts in this
honest, straightforward way.''
He has, indeed, a noble spirit, sir,'' the
father rejoined; ''and am as proud of him
as if he were prince"
Would you part with him'" Mr.. Cav
endish asked; 81 have something in view
for his future benefits
Undoubtedly we would for his benefit"
was the reply of both.
Well, then, purchase him new suit of
apparel with these two guineas, and bring
him to my residence this day week. ! will
acquaint you with my views for him in flu
ture.''
Language cannot express the heartfelt
ffaHe wi hoo in, ba If I'll
happy parents, nor could they find words to
/ give 1t Inference.
When next our hero came into the pres
ence of his benefactor, his appearance was
certainly altered for the better, though no
disadvantages of dress could rob his noble
countenance of its lofty expression. Mr..
Cavendish had previously made arrange
ments for him to become an inmate of his
own house, and had also entered his name
as pupil in neighboring school.
John Williams is now receiving liberal
education, and enjoying all the advantages
which wealth can procure. Such sudden
change of position and prospects would in
many instances prove injurious to the NOR
al character, but with mind based upon
solid principles which our young friend
possessed, little fear may be entertained
that such will be the result.
PHILOSOPHY OF ADvERTIsIsG.-This sub
ject is well treated in work published in
London, and at the present season of the
year its suggestions are appropriate.
4 1. The business advertising is of no par
I ty. The advertiser looks for notoriety-for
publicity-for benefits-from the expense he
goes TO in advertising. He should, there
fore, not confine his advertisements 10 those
Journals which may advocate the same prin-
cipIes he himself Processes, but look to that