The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-01-10
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ADVENTURES OF AN ORPmAN.

Il fa
tered the beautiful town Of g., situated I
the foot of Seneca Lake, near the center q
the State. He had travelled from the wei
tern part Of. Ohio, where bis father, wild
over, had died from one Of those malignsn
feyers SO common in newly settled countries
while overseeing the cultivation of larg
tract OF land, in order to regain FORUM
lost during the disastrous speeulatious o
1884.
Being an only son, and left among stran
gers after the death of his father, Geore
Wentworth resolved to leave Ohio and re
move to the State of New York, for the pur
pose Of trying his fortunes in any uianner
that chance might offer. He had passe,
through several towns and villages on hi.
route without meeting any thing to attrac
his attention until reaching G.. The fine
town with its lovely lake. and fine scenery
struck his fancy, and SO be determined to
o6tain employment, if possible, and make i,
his future home. sss,. ~. sa,~a
While walking along the principal streets
4 of the place--a shady avenue overlooking
| the lake, aud on which are located several
fine churches and other public. buildings
ne saw large crowd assembled around a
newly erected liberty pole, in front of one
I OF the principal hotels. On approaching
the spot ne found that it was apolitical meet.
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lng' held for the purpose of raising the pole
| andmaking party speeches. eA IF
Our hero forced his way into the crowd
fjast os' they were raising the " stars and
stripes" with the names Of their favorite
I candidate to the top Of the flagstaff. 2 The
flag had scarcely reached halfway, .theten-
thusiasm being at its height, when the cord
twisted and caught in thelittle wheel. at the
top, They pulled and tried every way, but
were unable to raise or lower the flag a sin.
gle inch. The excitement and cheering
ceased, and all eyes were raised to the half
masted flag. portion Of the opposition
party who were grouped together lirtle in
the rear Of the main body, began to ieer and
JOKE about the apparently bad omen, to the
evident discontinue of their oppon ents.
AT length Judge S., editor aud publs.
er OF the G---- Journal, then candidate
for Congress, offered fifty dollars to any per-
son who would climb the staff and draw the
cord through the wheel. t,as RI ... .,at
The utmost silence reigned for several
minutes, but no one advanced to make the
daring trial. ."WilI nobody volunteer !''-
shodted the Judge, strongly excited, as
peal Of laughter went up from the opposi-
tion, ~. .sa... ,ss..r ......',,. ,.
The chockle had scarcely died away how
ever. before George, with his cap and shoes
off, stepped before the Judge, and with con.
fidential look exclaimed: Ae,l *@@F 1
"Yes, sir; TIL climb it ~ a ae@
"You. my lad, are strong enough :"
"Oh yes, sir; atm used to climbing" 't
"Then go ahead my little Spartan" said
the Judge, at the same time giving him an
encouraging pat on the shoulder.
" Steadily, hand over hand, bis feet clutch.
ing the pole in manner that proved him to
be IN expert climber, George laade his way
to the top of the staff, which was SO slender
that 1t swayed to and fro with his weight ~
Nothing daunted he wound his legs right and
left round the pole, and with his right hand
untwisted the cord. Shouting fearlessly 10
those below to hoist away, he clung on till
the flag fairly reached the top and then slow
" descended. ~, eseHE9 i a5l
4 The cheers that now rent The air were ter.
rific, everybody, opposition and all, Joined in
with one universal shout. 3at '7! ss.a7ai
aa After the excitement had somewhat subsi.
ded, the Judge looked upon the boy with adj
miration, and took out his pocket Book to
pay the promised reward. aeas h5h an1ss
George noticed the action and exclaimed:
"keep your money, sir; want no pay foorr
helping to raise the American Fag.'' 42'lf
"Nobly Said, my little man; what is yoair
name;" inquired the Judge. y sn@ d4o@
ts''George Wentworth, ,sir; | am an orphan,
and have just arrived here in search Of EN-
p.llo9y,ment,"s replied our hero, his. bright eye
with a9tear.s Z gsg, ta fBs sYa stlFl
you shall live with me, exclain.
ed the Judge "Iqltak care of You for The
future" s2&s 2s1a Ms@23 5.s'' y 9'9>
~ In ,s,s!& sslxs.,* liza #a*j
Five years.epassed away fromthe time that
George Wentwort became q member Of
his beRefactof's family. Til the meantime.
Judge s. had been defeated By his political
opponent. and George had been initiated,in.
to the mysteries Of the'"Art preservative Of
Arts" He had become D general favorite
with the citizens and was looked upon as the |.
adoptedson Of the Judge. Itwas even whis- !,
pered IN private circles chat he was to be The !,
envied husband Of the beautiful and accom- ]
plished Ida, the Judges only child. 4 II
Rutthis George had not dared to dream of. ]
'Tlstrue he never felt 30 happy as when inI !
her presence. and Il did make his muscles
witch to zee the foppish students from thel !,
College swarm around the acknowledged /
dol OF his heart. sstl D II 7 II + sts Al Il !,
Poor youth | hsd hs known the real stateI !
4 Ida's feelings. theg thought would have al.i !.
most turned hIs brain; and could BE 81. have
intercepted the glesm of jcy iii flaahedi !.
rom her eyes Whenever he uttered : noble !.