Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-04-21

WIN , smile. And now should Ike {
NOV Jour name and place of residence ,
Il Will write IS sir, II you please. Il
deed brought ) piece II psper or Il
purpose 81 putting down the money.
hope 1 shall Be able % make Il Ell % u
tew weeks, for i am trying to GET situs
ton Is an errand boy
afou can write then Do you 10 i
school ~
sOh, yes, sir h 7 20 70 ! Free School !
And Jackstepped forward 70 take the Del
which Mr.. CaYendish held towards ki1E
9You write tolerably good hand, n,
little man. You may, | think, do bette
than take an errand boys place, Let D.
see { you have any knowledge Of arithms
tic.n !.
Jack stood boldly up, and unhesitatins
y replied to the various questions, which
were put to him.
AFhat win do, my boy Now, when DE-
you think you will be able to come ana
bring me more money 2n
II will come again this time next week
If I'm alive and well, SIR
aThat was wisely added, my lad fol
our lives are not in our own keeping.
This see you have been taught
Another week passed, and again Jaci
appeared, but his countenance wore an as.
pect Of sadness.
Il am very sorry, sir = he said, al have
been unfortunate, and have only small
sum to give you. And As he spoke, be
laid three penny-worth of halfpence be.
fore Mr.. Cayendish, II assure YOU, SIR
he earnestly added, al have offered my
services to every gentleman on horseback,
that | could see"
II believe you, my boy !; am pleased
with your honest Intentions Perhaps you
will meet with better success another time
Let me see, you have now paid one shilling
and fiye-pence, that is not amiss for the
time" and with an encouraging smile, Mr..
Cayendish suffered him to depart.
Though Mr.. Carendish had, from the
first, concealed his intentions, his heart
was planning a work Of benevolence which
was nothing less than to befriend the poor
boy whose noble conduct had won his "a.
miration. For this end he few DAYS SUBJ
sequently paid The parents visit when
he knew the boy would be at school. He
related the incident which had brought
him under his notice, and proceeded to ask
whether his conduct towards themselves
vas equally praiseWorthy. s
ooh, yes, sir" exclaimed the mother,
her eyes filing with tears. .He has ever
been dutiful child to us, and always acts
in this straightforward manner
"He has indeed noble spirit, sir,n the
iather rejoined sand / am as proud Of
aim as if he were a prinee.p
Would you part with him 2" Mr.. Ca
Tendish asked. ~ have something in
REV for his future benefit"
aUndoubtedly wewould for his benefit ln
vas the reply Of both
"Well, then, purchase him new suit Of
apparel with these tive gaineas, and bring
lin to my residence Nhis day week. II
will acquaint you with my views for him
or the FUTURE
Language cannot describe the heartfelt
gratitude which beamed in the eyes Of the
lappy parents, nor could they find utter
nee.
When next on, young hero came into
ne presence OF his bencfactor, his appear
nee was certainly altered for the better.
hough no disadvantage of tdress could rob
lis noble countenance of its lofty express
on. Mr.. Cavendish had previously made
for him to become an inmate
r. his nxy,, 60v.oa ell L. - L -
lame As a pupil in q neighboring school.
John Williams is now receiving . liberal
ducation, and enjoying all the advantages
Thich wealth can procure Such. . sud- |
len change Of position and prospects
Tould in many instances prove injuriousto |
he moral character, but with . mind |
ased upon solid principles, which our |
Dung friend possesses, little fear may be |
that such will be the result.
The above little sketch is authentic in !
very particular, excepting the names of !
he parties, which are concealed The
yentr occurred few months ago, and are |
ere made public, with the hope that the |
ruth and honesty, and judicious benevo-
suce exhibited, may stimulate others to
go and do likewise.R
MEMORY or THE DEAD.
How sacred the memory Of the dead Il
VeWill not, cannot forget those whose az.
ections were early entwined around our
carts in the holy bonds Of friendship
hey may have died on foreign shore.
n from home and friends, With no kim