American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-05

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steadily in knowledge of his business He
knew that he had no one to depend upon but
/ God and his own resources, and he resolved to-
| perseyere, and make the best OF his opportuni
| ties. His evenings were employed IN reading
and study. The catalogue OF the Apprentices
! Library was always examined for the purpose
| Of finding those books which related TO his IA
Vorite subjects During the time he used the
books Of the Library--over five years--he was
/ not known to take out single novel. History
and philosophy were his favorite reading, while
he was regularly making slow and unaided pro-
gress, first in the Latin, then the Greek, and,
after hewa out of his time, the French Ian
guages His conduct was exemplary; faithful
in his business, respectful and kind TO all, he
! cheerfuiiy assisted the younger apprentices, or
discharged the duties Which fen TO his lot.
''Arthur," said Mr.. Williams to him one day
! when he was about twenty years of age, '' /
/ think want an assistant foreman in the shop.
There is so much to do, and so many hands to
see to- | think Mr.. Jones better have some OF
the care taken off his hands"
. There is a great deal to do, sir" swered
Arthur; 9 and heard Mr. Jones say tlie other
day that he had too much to attend to, and see
that it is all properly done, unless he b ad some
help"
:" Who do you think would best suit ?"
"Wel, don't know what to say. Mr.. An
drews is smart workman, and understands
the business
=" i hove thought. of him. myself" said Mr..
Williams ''but want to keep him in his own
department. can't get SO good hand at that
kind OF work. What do you say to taking the
place y0urself?"
''4Ne, sir?" said Arthur, inquringy-
Yes, Arthur; have spoken to Mr. Jones
about it, and he says there is no one in the shop
wOnlH hot a.,
you say"
"Why, if you and Mr.. Jones think can do
what is necessary, will at least try it, But |
had no thoughts of being put over the journey
men in the shop. am only an apprentice, and
don't know how they would like it,"
"That needn't trouble you," Mr.. Williams
| answered. Every one in the shop speaks well
of you; and need not tell you that, SO far as
4 am concerned, / should make choice of you
| even if had not heard what Mr. Jones sais
about you"
every well, sir, will do as well as can, bu
| wanted to serve out my time with you"
"That you will do, replied Slr. Williams
"and you win be better fitted to be your owl
master for it; and you will understand you
business better to have some charge while yo,
stay with me-"
"When am to begin, sir?" said Arthur.
"Next Monday"
years old ~ answered Arthur.
"Will you2 Well, then, it will be yer
pleasant circumstance for you to remember
you do as well your last year as you have a
ways done, you need never repent having serve
out your time"
81 hope never shall regret it, was Arthur
E reply, as he got up to go to his work, and a
he was going out of the offce-door his employe
said to him
Arthur, you have always served me faith
fully and have been respectful and kind in
your conduct to every one. | need not of course
recommend to you the Importance of being so
now. Have patience in your duties. Recollect
! that we are all liable to accidents and mistakes
and do not speak harshly to the boys. Hard
words and hasty tempers very seldom gain any
| thing, if ever. Do as | have always done, and
you will have the respect and the regards of
those under you, while such course win al
ways gain the most in the end"
:" shall endeavor to bear it in mind, sir -
said Arthur 90 / shall always remember your
example"
Zone thing more, Arthur. As this is your
last year, and you are going to have extra labor
and responsibility, shall advance your wages
and pay you a dollar a week more than our
agreement"
! Arthur looked at his master, and while his
heart was so full that he could Just say L" thank
/ you, SIR" he went TO his work, thanking God
that he had given him such a trfend
Conclusion in our nextl