The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-27
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True to his appointment, our highiprin-
ciPled boy appeared at the door qofa Mr..
Cavendish's mansion. As the foo4nian
had previously received orders 70 Admit
him, he was Immediately shown into the Il.
brary. sas3fsEsl SIT
81 have shilling for you to.day.siR"
he said exul;ingly, and his countenance
was radiant with smiles. IL 50 taa
s'lndeed. This is large sum for boy
like you to obtain in so short ,ime.ssl
hope you came by it honesily7'' ''eag
A flush Of crimson monntedsfo the cheek
Of poor Jack, but it was not the, Asshaof
shame. -. 5-t5f fsssal}
81 earned every penny OF il. sirsexcspt.
ing one my mother gave me TO make itap,"
he energetically replied; and he procsedsd
to say that he had been on the look out for
jobs all week. that he had held Q, horse Cor
one gentleman, and had run on an.srfand
for another; in this way accounting sfpr
eleven pence. ,Fa5 3 ss..s;s,
"Your industry and perseverance, dgyou
credit, my lad" Mr.. Cayendish exclsimed.
his benevolent countenance lightinhs 4,p
with smile. "And nov should Ike to
know your name and place Of residencs;'
81 will write it sir, if you please. ixIp-
deed brought piece of paper Tor the
purpose of putting down the money;asI
hope shall be able TO make il all M ia q
few weeks. for ! am trying to get sitpa-
ton as errand.boy." s.sss suss
"You can write, then? Do, you go to
school," And Jack stepped forweTd 10
take the pen, which Mr.. Cavendisb held
towards him.
'You write tolerably good, hand, my
little man. You may, | think, do better
than take an errand- boys place. Let mo
see il you have any knowledge Of .arilh-
metic.'' 81. siasr s e Sae.s'e
Jack stood boldly up. and unhesifathaly
replied to the various questions which Wdkib
put to him. e ~ s1s sf1og
"That will do, my good boy. 'Nd&,
when do you think you will be dbI6s'30
come and bring me some more monsy4ss
81 will come again this time next wesI,
| if Pm alive and well, sir.'' lss st9N
"That was wisely added, my lad, fSrsott
lives are not in our own keeping TMJa
see you have been Taught" se 20
Another week passed, and agsin Jack
appeared, but his countenance nowfW0fA
an aspect of sadness. tsseS sssxis5
Il am very sorry, sir" he said, ,pT have
been unfortunate, and have only isndsll
sum to give you." And as he spoke; Il
lald three penny-worth of Ifah.psnoe be-
fore MIR. Cayendish III assure yosi, sifjas
he earnestly added "lhave offered mytslL
vices to every gentleman on hofssbsck'ihst
could see. /" : aea sass.i ssfI Hsisio
81 believe you, my boy; am pleased
with your honestintentions. PeFhapssyon
will meet with better success snctherqime,.
Let me see: you have now paid onesihilk
1 ing and Eve pence; that lis not-amiDe for
the time;" and with an encoura gink sinilk
Mr.. Cavendish suffered him. to depart. ssi
Though Mr.. Cavendishs had ,etroma ahs
first, concealed his intentions, his HEART
was planning a work of ofbeneyolencs, which
was nothing less than to befriend the poef
boy, whose obleconduct had won hsss6e
miration. For this end he, q fewe1aya
subsequently,, p aid the parenisa sisits when
he knew that the son would be tatsscApeA.
He related the incident which had btouahl
him under his inotice, and proceede1a0
ask whether his conduct towards .thstuA
selves was equally praiseworthy. sasii
"Oh yes. sir." exclaimed the mothsrJ
her eyes filing with tears. s.He has sser
been a dutiful child to US. and always sC0
in this honest, straightforward manner .NJ
He has indeed noble spirit, sir,,ss 4he
father rejoined; and am proud Of himkb
if he were q prince. s&k 81 ssaas bfssoa
e"Would you part with himi'' Mr. sCaIs
endish asked. 81 have somethinelin sise
for his future benefit. - TszessY :ss.aa Ia
'Undoubtedly we would for Ills bensik%
was the reply Of both. sia s. la nsSis
Swell, then, purchase him . nsw thnfk
of apparel with these two guineas, and
bring him to my residence this sday vsslE
| will then acquaint you with my viewssfss
the future" .ssshss q
Il Language csnnot describe the heartfelt
gratitude which beamed in the eyes Of the
happy parents, nor could they iind wdtds
to give it utterance. 4 Esasi'i io s4s3
i When next our young hero cameeisfp
the presence Of his ben enefactor. hin appear-
ance was certainly altered for ahe sbeteart
} though no disadvantages Of dress GOULD
rob his noble countenance Of its loilysex
preston. Mr.. Cavendish- had previopslS
made arrangements for him TO becem4Ean
inmate OF his own house, and had also eas
tered his name ss a pupilin . neighboring
J school. s, sasie SIG
, John Williams is now receiving .. liberal
education, and enjoying ell the advantages
! which wealth can procure. Such = suddsn
+ changeof position and prospects would sin
many instances, prove injurious 70 The
moral character; but with mind hasea
} upon the solid principles whole our young
} friend possesses, little fear may bs enter,
! tanned that such will be the result. 81; ID
The above little sketch is autheptie h
every respect. excepting the names Of lhe
parties concerned. The events occurred
a few months ago, and are here made pub.
lie, with the hope that the truth and hpus
J esty, and judicious beneyolence exhibited,
; may stimulate others to ego and do like
wise." -, rs
little fellow, about Eve yesrs Old scyun
across q street, and in his course faA sbse
tween the fore-legs Of horse, which ~
20 r:dly