The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-08-15

to learn the fate of the wounded boy
There was one scholar, however who had
witnessed the accident from dis ance who
not only went to make inquiries, but staid
to render services. gaa
"This scholar soon learned that the
wounded by was the grandson of poor
widow whose sole support consisted in SELL
ing the milk Of ine Gov Of which she was
the owner Alasl what could she do now?
She was old and lame and her grandson, on
whom she depended to drive the COW to
pasture, was now on his back, helpless
"Never mind. my good woman" said the
scholar, 81 can drive your cow!" With
blessings end thanks the old woman accep.
tod the officer.
"But his kindness did not stop here
Money was wanted to get articles from the
apotbecary. II have money that my moth
er sent me to buy boots with; but / can dc
without them for awhile" ooh no" said
the old woman; / can't consent to that; but
here is pair of cowhide boots that
bought for Henry, who can't wear them.-
II you would only buy these. giving US
what they cost, we should get along nicely
The scholar bought the boots. clumsy as
they were, and has worn up to this time.
"Well when it was discovered by the
other boys Of the academy that cur scholar
was in the habit Of driving a COW, he was
assailed every day with laughter and ridi.
cdle. His cowhide boots in particular were
made matter of mirth. But he kept on
cheerfully and brAvely day after day, nev.
er stunning observation, and driving the
widows COW and wearing his thick boots
contented in the thought that he was doing
right, caring not for all the jeers and sneers
that could be uttered. He never undertook
to explain why he drove COW; for he was
not inclined to make vaunt of his charit.
able motives, and, furthermore. in his heart
he had no sympathy with the false pride
that could look down with ridicule on any
useful employment. 1t was by mere acci
dent that his course Of kindness and self
denial was discovered by his teacher.
"And now, ladies and gentlemen, ap-
peal to you, was there not true heroism in
this boys conduct? Nay, Master Hartly,
do not stink out of sight behind the black.
board! You are not afraid of ridicule--you
must not be afraid Of praise. Come forth
come forth. Master Edward James Hartly,
and let US see your honest face!' E
AS Hartly with blushing checks, made
his appearance SMhat q round of applause
| ID which the whole company joined, spoke
the general appreciation of his conductl-
The ladies stood upon benches and waved
their handkerchiefs. The old men wiped
the gathering moisture from the corners oil
their eyes, and clapped their hands. Those
clumsy boots on Harty's feet seemed .
prouder ornament than crown would have
beer on his head. The medal was bestow.
ed on him amid general acclamation.
Let me tell you good thing of Jemson
before conclude. He was heartily q
shamed of his ill,natured raillery and after
we were dismissed, he went with tears Of
manly self-rebuke in his eyes, and tender.
ed his hand to Hartly, making handsome
apology for his past ill.manners. "Thinl
no more Of it, old fsllow," said Hartly, with
delightful cordislity; "let's all go and hav'
ramble in the woods before we break W
for vacation" The boys, one and all, fol
lowed Jemson's example; ard We set fortl
with huzzas into the woods. What hap
py day it wasl Christian Witness.