Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-09-06
A SEOrsY FOE ROYs.

george, Wnen ne lett tue cildTljy SCHOOL 10 90 as
s errand-boy to respectable shoemaker in the
n neighborng town. Remember that the seyes
r of the Lord are in every place, beholding the ey
1t and the good and if you seek to please him il
e all your ways, you may humbly expect his bles
J, sing wherever you 90. But if you should take
1t to bad courses, you will break your poor moth
ers heart and bring down her gray hairs with
# sorrow to the grave"
George felt something rising in his throat
It which prevented his speaking, and the tears
e came into his eyes but he thought it would be
unmanly to cry, so giving his mother hearty
k kiss, he nodded goodbye, and ran down the lane
t as fast as he could; while the good woman con-
tinued to stand at her cottage door, watching him
till he was quite out of sight, and praying that
the God of the faherless and the widow would
e protect her darling boy and keep him from all the
D Snares of sin.
: After week or two, it was seen that George
: was likely to do we'll in his new place. He re-
: membered what he was told, and did as he was
a bid: he gave his mind to fulfil the duties requir-
e ed from him, and would make no acquaintance
with the idle boys who were playing about the
streets, and sought to persuade him to loiter on
his erranGs. His master praised his good memo
ry and his mistress liked him for his cvity and
readiness to o5lige. Every night he went home
D to his mothers cottage. 1t was two miles to
walk, but George did not mind that, he was
young, and healthy, and strong and if he was
, sometimes tired with running about all day, he
always forgot his WEAKNESS when he saw his
mother standing to look out for him at the cot
tage door. On Saturday nights, he did not come
home until ten o'clock but then he brought his
wages in his pocket and halfa-crown week
was great sum to the poor widow, who had to
work hard for her living. Now, that she had no
, longer her boys entire maintenance to provide
tor, she was able to procure many comforts
which she greatly needed; and happily and
thankfully were their Sabbaths spent in praising
God for earthly blessings, and seeking the rich
er gifts of his Holy Spirit to fit them for his rest
above.
George had been in his place nearly twelve
, months, and his obedience to his mothers parting
advice had secured for him an excellent charac-
ter as an honest and faithful servant. One eve-
nine, he was sent by his mistress to purchase
various articles at grocer's shop in the next
street, for which he was to pay, and receive six
, penca in change. He was served by the grocer
himself, but had scarcely left the shop, when he
perceived by the bright light in the window that
, a hall sovereign had been given to him in mis-
take for the sixponce. Here was an opportuni-
, ty Tor dishonest boy to have committed theft
! without much probability of being found out :
), But do not suppose that the thought of such a
wicked action once entered Georges head. He
, directly turned back into the shop and simply
saying. You have made mistake SIR" he laid
, the hail-sovereign upon the counter, and stood
waiting Tor his proper change.
The grocer looked with smile in George S
honest lace, and after moments thought, taking
two sixpences from the drawer inquired if he
was notin the elnpoysof hlr. Barnes, The Shoe
maker round the corner. Ga hearing Georges
reply, the grocer said that he should inform his
master OF his good conduct; and giving him the
siXpencc that was due, with another for himself
as token OF appreciation, he told himto practice
the same integrity through life, and he need not
fear finding friends. George felt grateful, both
for the gilt and the advice; and perhaps he be-
: trayed little solgratfcation when relating the
matter to his mother, for she thought it needful
to warn him against trusting in bis own strength,
reminding him that he had sinful heart, which
nothing but Divine grace could restrain from the
way OF evil. And she entreated him to read his
Bible, with constant prayer for his Savior's mer-
. cy and assistance, since they are safe whom He
e keeps, but there is help in none beside.
!, The next morning. when he arrived at the
L shop, early as it was, George found Mr.. Brown
the grocer standing talking TO his master at the
4, door. He made his bow, and was passing on,
but Mr.. Brown put his hand upon his shoulder,
and his master bidding him stop, asked him if his
= mother would object to his taking another place.
: George first turned red and then white, when he
: heard this question He feared that his master
e was displeased with him, and all the consequent
ces of being dismissed rushed upon his mind
:. But before he could reply, Mr. Brown told him
that he had come to the determination of taking
him as an apprentice, if his mother would con-
sent, and his present master was willing to give
, him up. The truth was, that the grocer, having
u been lately defrauded to large amount by one
: of the persons in his employment, was willing to
q set aside all other considerations for the sake OF
: obtaining a really honest boy; and was looking
out for lad of this description at the very time
:, when Georges conduct with regard to the half
= sovereign called forth his notice and commenda-
ton.
Mr.. Barnes the shoemaker, though sorry to
: lose his steady errand-boy, was too much his
: friend to stand in the way of his promotion and
I as there could beno doubt that Widow Freeman
= would thankfully give her consent, it was soon
u settled that George should 90 to his new master
:, as soon as successor could be met with for his
= present place. How the happy boy got home
that night he could scarcely tell. lie hardly al
! lowed himself time to take breath; and when he
saw his mother waiting at the cottage door, il
: seemed to give wings to his feet. What Joy and
u gratitude there was felt under that humble roof
, when his tdings were told, no words of mine
can express and it was with full heart they
both kneeled down before retiring to rest, to give
thanks to God for his goodness in thus providing
: for their wants, and raising up friends for the
! time to come.
= George has now been three years in the fam
g ly of Mr.. Brown, and the worthy grocer ha:
- been heard to say that he could trust him witt
!. untold gold. Reader, let this example encour
age you to be strictly honestin all your dealings
y You may not, like George, meet with an imme
date reward but such conduct will be sure il
$ the end to procure for you the good opinion ant
J. confidence of others, and it will bring to you
h own mind peace and satisfaction worth NOR
" than treasures of silver and gold.
:, The Colossus OF RHODES REVIVED
% Frankfort journal states that the colossal statue
IS of Bavaria by Schwanthaler, which is to be pla
: ced on the hill of Seudling snrpasses in its g
.e eantic proportions all the works of moderns.
will have to be removed in pieces from the foun
II dry where it is cast TO its place of destination
and each piece will require sixteen horses t
draw it. The great toes are each halt meir
n in length In the head two persons could dane
4 a polka very conveniently, while the nose migf
j. lodge the musician. The thickness OF the rob
e, (which forms a rich drapery descending to th