The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-09-15

casting of boiler, the clerk looked a,
his watch, tapped his right foot against
On iron tube, and showed signs of impa
thence. Whereupon Mr.. Wolfe remarked
I'VE will not detain you longer, sir, and
with his friend took leave. s 1ss5
This man is an Improvement on the
other said Mr.. Wolfe; .but all the civility
he has is on the surface; it does not come
from the heart. We must look further
The strangers walked on for nearly hal
a mile in silence, when one of them point.
ed to picture of a locomotive engine
with train of cars underneath. 1t over.
topped small building, not more than
ten feet in hight, communicating with a
yard and workshop. Look said the
observer, here is machinist whose name
is not on our list. Probably it was tho't
too small concern for our purpose, said
his companion. Nevertheless, let US try
it, said Mr.. Wolfe. 80
They entered, and found at the desk a
middle aged man, whose somewhat grim
my aspect and apron around his waist.
Showed that he divided his labors between
the workshop and the countingroom.
we want to look over your works if
you have 70 objection
1t will give me great pleasure to shoy
you all that is to be seen,' said the me-
chanic, with pleased alacrity, ringing a
bell and telling the boy who entered to
take charge of the Office. aa5 aseao,
He then led the way, and explained to
the strangers the whole process of con-
structing locomotive engine. He show
ed them how the various parts of the ma
chinery were manufactured, and patiently
answered all their questions. He told
them of an improved mode of generating
steam was increased, and showing with
what care he provided for security from
bursting. a aH
Two hours passed away The stran-
gers were delighted with the intelligence
displayed by the mechanic, and with his
frank, attentive and unsuspicious manners.
Here is man who loves his profession
so WELL that he takes pleasure in explain
ing its mysteries to all who can understand
them, thought Mr.. Wolfe. ia
i am afraid We have given you con-
siderable oftrouble, said the other stran-
ger.
Indeed, gentlemen. I have enjoyed your
visit said the mechanic, ard shall be glad
to see you again.
Perhaps you may said Mr.. Wolf; and
the strangers departed.
r. Five months afterwards, as the mechan-
ic whose means were quite limited sat in
his Office, meditating how hard it was to
get business by the side of such large cs-
tablishments as were his competitors. the
two strangers entered. He gave them q
hearty welcome, handed chairs and sat
down. lAisfs 81 $3.50 A&A
I'VE come said Mr.. Wolfe, with a
proposition to you from the Emperor ol
Russia
From the Emperor? Impossible!"
Here are our credentials"
But gentleman" said the now agitated
mechanic, what does this mean? How
have earned such an honor?'
Simply By your straightforward court.
tesy and frankness, combined with profes
sionat mtefftgsnce. said Mr.. Wolfe. Be
canse We were strangers. you did not think
}necessaxJ fe treat rs with distrrzt or cold
ness. Tou saw we were in earnest in ac,
quainting eaFselves with your works, and
mid not ask Us before extending to US you,
civilities, what letters of introduction ".
breught. You measured US by the spirit
we slowed. aud not by the digni.ies We
could have exhibited. s8iFa
The mechanic visited st. Peterburgh
and soon afterwards removed his Who'll,
establishment there. He had imperia
orders for as many locomotive engines a,
he could construct, He has lately re
turned to his own country, and is still re
ceiving large returns from his Russian
/ workshop And all this prosperity grew
cut of his uHsel6sh ciyility to two stranger
one of whom was the secret agent of tn
Gear of Russia. ~ a $50