The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-04-11

our conceptions, so as to make this plastic
matter subseryient to the best interest OF
Man. 1t is thus improvements are made
First the ideal, then the corresponding out
ward form. In my mind there is shsdo"-
ed forth, though but dimly--
Save ne from such learned infections,
exclaimed James. i have no taste for what
do not understand. Well, William, be
dreamer if you please, | am for active life
and its pleasures. Hurrah for our sail, and
good bye to second FuItou.'
Poor james! mere newer of wood and
drawer of water" said William as he closed
and resumed his occupations.
where's WHIP cried several voices, as
James joined his companions on the street.
oh, in his room of course, calculating
how much beetle power it will take to draw
an acorn up an ant hill
Couldn't you prevail on him to GOMEZ
He IS one Of the best rowers we have
Prevail on him! you might as we'll pre-.
vail on an oyster to leave its shell; WAS re,
ally was vexed, and gave him short piece
of my mind told him at length, l would
Try to be somebody said James lighting
his cigar and twirng his cane after the
most approved fashion
.Good!' said Harry Gilbert, I AN glad
you showed your spirit. He is good
hearted fellow, if he is fall Of odli-
ties, and It may herhaps start him from his
burrow. But what did be say}"
'Oh, after arguing the matter for a while,
he went of into learned dissertation in'
the midst of which made my escape. He
will never be anythiag in the world, that IS
the long and short ofit,'
James and William Grey were cousins,
and were apprentices ina machine shop,
where various kinds Of machinery were
made. James. as may be inferred looked
upon bis employment as Necessary evil
To him it was mere manual labor-a given
number of blows, a requisite degree of heat
certain expenli.urc ofStergth--ia word
il wac toll in the most literal sense. Will
liam on the contrary, viewed vita the eye Of
an artlst. There was not merely the rough
iron to be moulded into some uncsred for
machine, but, as be told James, as plastic
mata,ial. assumed beauty by the will Of man.
he studied therefore. not only the m'chani
cal part Of his trade, but his inventive geni"
US was exc ted Curiosity led bin, 10 exam
inc the uses and peculiar adoption Of the
machipery be made, ill at length his actire
mind suggested various improvements.
All his leisure time was employed in the
construction of models, aad bis room light
have been taken for miniature patent Of
fee. the last year Of his apprenticeship
vas nearly at close, and William lad not
only improved, but invented several really
useful designs.
Looking over paper one day, he read
an eatr of prize Of $1,000 for the best mo.
del of peculiar kind of machinery 10 be
used in Gotten factory.
why should | not lry?' Fe;d he.
He understood what was wanted, and
day after day did he study intensely on
he subject. AT length he grasped the idea;
t was this be was ct work when James
utgel him to join the sailing party,
Late at night his cousin returned, wear
led with pleasure, sealed package before
him, his cheeks flushed, an unusual bright
ness in his eye. and peculiar expression
on his counienanre.
About week after this a gentleman
knocked at The door. It was opened by
James who was alone.
i wish to see Mr. Grey said the strsng
er, glancing with s;siIe at the peculiar
decor alton Of the room.
NY name is Grey returned James, p!a-
cling a chair for the gaest.
ALLOW me to congratulate you en- yo1r
success, Mr.. Grey said the gentleman,
pointing to Counterpart Of the Rodel which
stood upon the table.
NY success! do not understand yeu
sir, said James.
Are yeu not Mr.. Grey, the inventor Of
this delicate sad Important mschiueryF
4 am Mr.. Grey and not the inventor Of
anything, returBed James somewhat bitter
ny. Here ia the fortunate person, my cau-
sin William Grey be continued as William
entered.
4 rejoice in your success, young man,
said the stranger to William. Your plan
has met the entire approval Of the commit
tee, of which ! am one. Ny name is Viii
sou and | am authorized to pay you the
thousand dollars, and also to advance you
another thousand on condition you super
intend the erestion Of the work to be es-
tabl she'd
| William was astounded, overwhelmed ;
and after expressing his thanks, added:
Il am yet an apprentice, and my time
will not expire. within three months. After
that. will accept your offer, if you will
| wait fill then