Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-09-18
0tflisecIluneou5 Selections.
4 Story for BOYS.

est 10 every one said widow Freeman
to her son George. when he left the char
ity school TO 60 as an errand boy to
spectacle shoemaker in the neighoorlng
town. Remember that the eyes Of the
Lord are in every place. beholding the
evil and the good and if YOU seek 10
please him in all Your ways. you may
humblv expect his blessing wherever YOU
o. But if YOU should take 10 bal cour-
ses you VII break your poor mother :
heart. anl bring down her grey hairs with
sorro. 10 the grave
George felt something rising in his
throat which prevented his speaking. and
the tears came into his eyes: but he tho't
il would be unmanlv to cry, giving his
mother hearty kiss. he nodded good
bye. and ran down the lane as fast h.
could: while the good woman continued
to stand at her cottage door. watching
him till he was quite out Of sight. amt
PRAYING that the God Of the fatherla1s and
the widow would protect her darling boy
and keep him from all the >nares Of sin.
Attcr a week or two. il was seen that
George was likely 10 do well in his new
place lie remembered what he was told.
and done what he was bid: he gave his
mind to fulfil the duties required Of him.
and would make no acquaintance with
the idle BOYS wlo were playing about the
streets and sought 10 persuade HIM y
laiter on his erranis. His master prals
ed his good memory. and his mistress
liked him Tor his civiitv ar d readiness 10
oblige Every night he went home t. his
mothers cottage. II was two miles 10
walk but George did not mind that. h
was Young and healthy. and strong: and
if he was sometimes tired with running
all dav. he alwavs forgot his WEAKNESS
when he saw bis mother standing 10 look
out for him at the cottage door. On Sat
urdav nigtt- he did not come home until
ten clock but then he brought his wa
res in his pocket: and half a crown
week vas great sum TO the poor widow.
who had 10 work hard for her living. Now
that she had no longer her boys entire
inaintainance to provide for. she was able
TO procure mauy comforts which she great.
Is needed and happily and Thankfully
were their Sabbaths spent IN pralslng God
for earthly blessings. and seeking the
richer gifts oi Ills Holy Spirit 10 fl them
for Ills re >t above.
George had been in his place nearly
twelve months. and his obedience to his
mothers parting advice had secured for
him an excellent character as an honest
and faithful! servant. Tine evening he was
Scnt by his mistress 10 purchase various
articles at a grocer's shop IN the next
street. for winch he was 10 pav. and re-
ccivc a >ixpence in change. lie was ser
we'd bv the grocer himself but had scarce
ly left the shop. when he perceived bv the
BRIGHT Ii rht iii the window that a half sove-
reign had been given II him in mistake
Tor the siXpence. Here was an opportu-
ntv for a dishonest hov to haze commit
ted theft. without much probability Of
being found out, But do not suppose
that the thought Of such a wicked action
4 once entered Georges head. lie direct
/ Is turned back 10 the shop and simply
saving ..1ou have made mistake, sir.
/ he laid the half sovereign upon the coun-
ter. stood waiting for his proper change.
The grocer looked with smile in
\ Georges honest face, and. after mo-
incnt's thought. taking two sixpences from
the drawer. inquired if he was not in the
employ Of Mr.. Barnes. the shoemaker
round the corner. Ca hearing Georges
reply. the grocer said that he should in
form his master Of his good conduct: and
giving him the s.Spence Il a. was as due.
probation he told him 10 practice the same
integrity through life. and he need not
fear finding friends, George felt CRATE
till. both for the gift and the Twice: ana
perhaps he BETRAYED a little self cratifica-
ton when re at rg he mater to his moth
er. for she thought il needsu to warn him
against tru~tng in his own strength. re-
min ling hin that he mad a sinful heart.
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strain from the way Of evil And she en-
treated him Il read his Bible. with con-
start PRAYER for his Savor's mercy and
assistance. since they are safe whom He
keeps. but there IS help in none beside
The next morning when he arrived at
the shop. early as il was. George found
Nr Brown the grocer standing talking
to his master at the door. He made his
bow and was passing on. but Mr.. Brown
putting his hand on his shoulder. anl his
master bidding him stop, asked him if his
mother would object 10 his taking another
place George turned first red and then
white, when he heard this question He
feare! that his master was dis2leaSed with
him. and all the consequence OF being
dismissed rushed upon his mind But be-
fore he could reply. Nr. Brown told him
that he had come TO the determination Of
taking him an apprentice. if his mother
would consent. and his present mast
was wiiiin. to give him up. The truth
was. that the grocer. having been lat slv
detrauded TO large amount by one Of the
persons in his employment. was willing 10
Sc, aside all other considerations for the
sake Of obtaining a really honest boy: and
was looking out for a lad of this deScrip-
ton at the very time when Georges con-
duet with regard 10 the alfsovereiCn cal
led forth his notice and commendaton
Mr. Barnes. the shoemaker. tho sorry
70 lose his steady errand boy. was too
much his friend to stand in the way Of his
promotions: and as there could be no doubt
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