The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-10-06

John Putney hesitated, but saw he was
anxious to raise his hand. .......
IF there are any who do not wish an or
derly school, should be pleased to know it.
| resumed, for am determined not to hare
scholars here who need to be forced into
obedience. I am not fond of punishing.'
Putney's hind came up with nervous
jerk, and saw him push divers up; but
had caugh the latter's eye, and he gave up to
the influence of an imploring glance.
what is your name? asked.
My name is John Putney, the world overr
he replied, in course, impudent tone, but
there was an effort in it.
And do you not desire good, orderly
school?' resumed
'Wal, don'tcare much one way or t'other,'
he answered in the same tone, but with in
creased effort, and could see. too, that he
was trembling his strength away fast.
very well 7 said, in a firm, but yet kind
tone if such is your opinion, then your pres.
ence here will not only be useless to your
self but detrimcnt to the rest of the school.
So you can retire before we proceed any far
ther. But should yon at any time make up
your mind to come in with determination
to be orderly and gentlemanly, you can re-
turn
AsI spoke stepped down and opened
the door.
you can leave said.
'S'posin' / ruther stay here 7 returned he,
turning pale.
But you can't stay here p resumed in a
tone and with look that made him start
we cannot have you here For the good Of
the school and for the good of the school alone
you must leave. can wait but moment
longer
The fellow seemed determined TO try nv
STRENGTH. But be might as well have thought
of facing lightning-bolt ] was nerved up
to my most powerful mood felt in my
arms and hands, that We're | then where
Samson once was, could have pulled down
I walked slowly up to the mans seat, (for
he was man in age and size, coming one
and-twenty within month, and placed my
hand upon his collar. He grasped the edge
of the low desk before him and held on
With one mighty effort that surprised nv.
self-I tore the fellow from his seat and rails
ed him above my head. strode on to the
outer entry and when had gained the door
stone | cast him down upon the snow. He
scrambled to his feet and with an cath rush.
ed towards me. struck him between the
eyes and knocked him down. went and
lifted him up. and then e,ld him To 90 home.
He cast one look into my face. from out his
already swelling eyes, and then with mutter-
ings of vengeance walked away. ... -
returned TO the school room, and found.
of course, the scholars all at the window, or
rather rushing back to their seats.
Now said with kindly smile, 'sroposp
we try that over again, for really. feel a
deep earnest desire to have the whole school
with me. All who are desirous Of having an
orderly, model school, AMI who are resolved
to labor to that end viii hold up their right
hand Every hand went UP in moment.
and so | commenced my school went
TO Stephen Oliver, AMI asked him how far he
had advanced with his stndics. He told me,
and then informed lin that any evening
when he wished Cor assistance which might
not be able to render during school hours, |
should be happy to grant it if he would call
upon me at my room. He was as grateful as
ever saw person.
| made the scholars understand that there
would be no whipping going on. lfany one
would not behave he must leave the school.
had come to teach the various branches Of
common English education. and those who
had not yet learned to behave properly were
not far enolgh advanced to be admitted to
that school where the scholars themselves
had determined to have good order.
| never had better school. have some
times found it necessary to punish children.
but knew that school had had altogether
too much Of It, and resolved at seledefense,
and to turn from the school every child that
would not obey.
Oliver was of great assistance to me- When
wished to leave the room for short time.
felt perfectly confident of order in leaving
him in charge. He studied hard, and ere
long he became really thirst for knowledge.
He spent many evenings with me, and they
were profitable to both.
had kept the school three weeks. On the
Sabbath evening following the third Satur-
day, as sat with Mr.. Ronny and family, some
one knocked at the door, One of the chill
dren answered the summons, and returned
followed by John Putney. He said he want
ed to speak with me. I led the way to my
room where good fire was burning.
l bade the young man good evening, and
told him he had taken stormy season for a
walk.
yes, sir' he returned. in half-choking
tone, it does storm hard, very hard. But.
sir, don't mind that Pm used to it. want.
ed to see you, sir-I-I-'
He stopped and gazed upon the floor
tDon't he afraid To Snesk Mainly John 7