The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-04-20

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Fanny was playing gay air.
And now. while they are enjoying them
selves at Squire. Bolder's let us precede
Harry to the Red Oaks Village, SO called
from grove which has long since disap.
peared, in the town of b to see
how they are preparing for his reception
They have just finished the new school
house. 1t is light and convenient, with
green blinds. The school room has rows
of desks on each side, and in the centre a
large open space for classes to stand fol
recitation., This space is twenty feetlong
and twelve broad The hall door is at one
end, and at the other fire place and the
masters desk
Outside there is the open playground
the skating-pond, the long, well-illed wood
house. &c.. &C.. -, -.7 v,,..s...
Nov boys, said the committee, you have
a nice house. and you shall have good
teacher. Behave like men. and do not
insult your MASTER Let us have no more
trouble. Our village has got SO bad a
name. that find it very difficult to induce
anybody to take it. had to go great
distance, and say full as much as was true
in its favor tcsFe
Il am going to school to learn,' said
age, Il do not wish to play or to make
mischief, but if the master insults and rid
icus me. it's wonder if dom pay him.
Just so with me- said Will Barry; sI'll
treat him well. if he treats me WE'LL
WELL exclaimed Joe Downer. 81 have
been Hogged and shamed, and worried
all my lite by masters. and now 5am sew.
rnteen, and ! hate books and lessons.
am. rather guess. the tallest and strong
est one in school; and shall drag the mas
| Ter OUT and th' ash him the first time he
touches a scholar. especiallysit it's a girl,
| Ny sister Lucy was ieruled last winter.
when was away. so that her hand is
grown out Of shape, and only tor whisper
ing to know where the lesson was. have
t,ai to revenge 5e - 1sN5i! ~
! i But this man didn't do it, said John
Beal. s,l s..s .f f-es s.t
mo, he didn't. but the first saucy thne
he does do. or threaten to do. will bring
me about his ears hope he is a big
stong man. Loan fight with alItte puny
| fellow ssses 80, s,s.it &; ;ft..If....si
Look there, joe whispered Lucy, as
they went to church the next Sunday
That is the new master. Amt he pret-
ty?' .stsia 9aa .,f s tss#@ aaa e.'as
WHAT where7' cried Joe. .What. on
| lv, that! That nice little girl. in boys
clothes. with dear little curls. That's too
bad! No fighting for me; if he isssaucy
to you,- Lucy. 1 will put him in the chip
basket, and carry him out onsmy shoul-
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The congregation were accustomed to
Join in singing the hymns. and Harry's
voice, not loud and startling, not deep and
hoarse, but low and sweet, came to every
ear and thrilled every heart.
| have heard that voice. tits an 'ange
voice. This is no fable. dsThe Swedish
Nightingale has sweet femaleivoice, bu
This is clear manly voice, sweeter even
than hers. To the afternoon he was invit
ed into the choir, where he modestly took
the least conspicuous place. AT eight o.
clock on the next morning-one hour be
fore school-time--most of the young mer
and boys assembled on the hill before thf
school-house for coasting. Harry was on
| ly few minutes behind them. He me
them all coming down.. and stood aside
for them to pass, bidding them kind goot
morning. He walked slowly, for them .te
overtake him on their way back. but a.
they did not seem inclined to do so, ht
turned about and went to meet them.
could not resist the sport this morning,
said he to Will Barry, who was the leade
Of the returning procession. Il used tc
when | was smaller boy than ] am now
but / believe have forgotten how 10 man
age sled; if can learn again, shall &c
somebody to make me one.' .s.
wont you take turn on mine?' sai6
Will Barry; Sits pretty large one. ~ -
THANK you,' 'said Harry, Il shall be very
glad to de so.' So he, and Will Barrvleo
off the procession, amidst the hurrahs o
the astonished boys, whose previous teach
ers had never compromised their dignity
by taking any notice of their amusements
As they came up the hill, Harry assisting
Ito draw up Wills large sled. little boy
ran to meet them, carrying a large, heavy
ferule, which he presented to the maste
with a low bow. . Hf5'
my father sends this to you. Sir, with
his, respects; he says you will have plenty
of use for it. and you must not spare it,
He'll send you another when this is worr
out
Harry stopped and took the ferule Will,
the boys all gathered around him.s .Iti
a very handsome one,' said he. sand / an
exceedingly obliged to your father. | shal
have plenty Of use for it, but it seems t.
me it would be more Convenient for ruling
copy books if il was Just half so long. |
you would cut il in two for me- said he Il
/ VIII Barry, i will give you the other hal
for your trouble
| 'Oh, it's not to rule copy books criet
the small boy; I'VE have the ruled copy
books. rtUJe1 5@sS, 80 - st.gsi % .st.Si1s
4 Then what is it for?' said Harry, wit
an expressions Of wonder.s
Why ,nit's to ferule the boys and girl
with ...sjsl 4.1A .s..sa .teI -,
Not the girls!' exclaimed Harry. n.
should be ashamed to strike girl; and a
to the boys, why you see they are most Z
them larger than |. and the sinalEones ar
very likely ,stropget. No. no; Lcame her
r to teach not to fog. III do my very be:
to teach all that want to be taught. br
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