The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-08-12

pears nnpOnhuculy grateful. lie Is now en-
gagged in the invention of some means hy
which the blind may be aLlc to have their
their regular newspapers, and if any body
can accomplish SO benevolent result, he
will do it.
ARE THERE ANY EETTERs FOR GENIUs7
"Mothcr, canno, he any longer DEEPEN
dent on father, lie is unable to maintain so
large Il f,nily. am lie oldest and feel it
to he my duty, to start out Ut, and work for
myself"
These words were spoken bv Charles
Morris, or, as he was more familiarlv called,
Charley Morris. as he sat gazing into tn"
fire. and putting his bare feet on the l.carih.
Tears cam" to that mothers eyes, AS she
She stopped to kiss the sunhurnt brow Of
her noble boy. The subject broachcd 81
abruptly by Charley had often been a-,a-
ted between his par"nts. but, when Mrs.
Morris thought, Of the trials awaiting him
from home, her mothers heart failed her.
"D"n't YOU feel to young, too think of
leaving your home, to seek another, nv
dear boy ?"
''I"ur PRAYERS are al! ask. am will
ling, and am possessed Of a big, brave heart,
you know, mother"
Il would. tina. YOU might always remain
in such bliS>fnll ignorance of the world :;
but, it must not he 50, you must bear your
burden in life. May God help you."
With a sigh, she resumed her labors, pre-
pairing supper for the husband, who soon
broke the silence, by his heavy step. Sup
per was eaten in silence which was much
wondered at, hy the younger brothers and
sisters Of Charley Morris. The subject
WAS discussed, that night, and with heavy,
but hopeful hearts, that father and mother
decided, that Charley should leave their
home rs soon rs another could be procured
for him. 1t was IL hard trial, but they
thought it was for the good Of their
son.
Such n boy as Charley Morris, could not
long want a situation. 1t was finally dec.
ded that he was to 60 with Il merchant,
about fifty miles from home. Fifty miles
is not far; but, TO a boy like Charley, it
was a great way, for, he could not remember
having been out of sight Of home, in his
life.
His wardrobe was soon packed into a
home made carpet bag. Then came Lur-
ricd injunc,ions, to bc n good boy devoted
80 his employers interest, and not forget to
pray. The last kiss and he sprang into the
ra,Iiage and was on his way.
! After a long days ride, he arrived at his
new home. After supper he retired to his
room-how lonely he felt. He opened his
carpet, bag. there lay his Bible, esentcd
by his Sabbath School tcncher,a letter from
the pastors wife, and bunch Of flowers,
hy his little sister. How forcibly did he re.
aIize his lonely situation. Then it was, lie
made resolves, to study harl, and if he
conld-become writer, for then he could
live at home, TO which his lonely heart was
so much attached. Did lie succeed? III
carry you rapidly over five years of his cx,
istence. during which time he kept his re.
solves. He WAS in the store seventeen hours
Of the twentytour, yet he found time to
study, he did gain knowledge, and his sue
ress should serve rs an incentive to every
boy, who complains Of want Of time.
We find him again at midnight, he is
bending attculivcly Y over letter, received
that day from the editor Of the N. y,
TO whom he had sent II specimen manuscript
! Arising hastily from the chair, he paced q.
cross the room, and back impatiently
Father" 'mo'her,' ''l,"me," "happiness," "
could have been heard, by an attentive lis
tener. Praise himself, no, ho was too hum.
bic, he pourel fourth his "big heart" in
gratitude towards the editor of the prriodi.
cal before mentioned, who had encouraged
his Efforts He again knet before his God,
his lips poured fourth praise, for the an
swer to his prayers five years before.
Charley Morris is now blessing his home
with his efforts, to keep his parents happy
and cheerful in their old age. fulfilling bis
mothers prophecy. He has taken an eleva-
ted position in literature and will soon be n
graduate of Yale. prosperity he remem-
bers with gratitude his friend the editor, who
first brought him before The public. No
one can bribe him to transfer the pro.
duotions Of his mighty pen, from his first
disinterestcd friend.
His pen, now has mighty influence on
The public. Is he not worth initiating !
If, under the circumstances. his mind could
OF be kept in darkness, could il nnder any 7
Can genius be fslteredi ] will make bold
to say-No! GEORGE.
There is nothing purer than honesty,