The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-26
RAVENNA. oHI0---WEDNEsDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1859

'And I overheard every word you uttered
on that OCCASION resumed the merchant, ear.
nestly. knew that one who held the prin
ciples you then advocated; who held in such
deep reverence the memory and lessons of
mother; and who was determined to live ND
to them, must be a pureminded. honorable and
Virtuous youth; for three months thereafter. /
watched you narrowly; and engaged one in
whom could confide to watch you evenings
The result was, that found you to be all I
hoped, And then came a deeper and more
important plan. had child whose future
welfare was my most anxious study. Shemust
have companionship; and early companionship
does much towards shaping human destiny.
She would soon fnd associates in the opposite
sex. / looked around, and among ali her &C
quaintance could not find the youth whom
could fully trust. There may have been many;
but did not put confidence in the influences
which surrounded them. -., q, n, vs-. s.,., q.
Il brought you here, Oliver; and when I
found how firm You we're in truth ) how stern
in duty; and how mild and gentle in disposi-
tion, ] hoped that you might live oD to man
hood, and that, at the proper time, might
place my child in your keepng-that she might
be yours to love and honor-youls to guard
and protect-yours forever She loves you
Oliver--she has loved you for long time
She would be very unhappy if you we're to go
away; and. should you stay away, one of the
brightest hopes of my life would be wrested
from me What say you nowf' ag :.
The youth caught his employer BY the hand,
but he could only say e5.-r --s
sGod bless you r i
And that was enough. .......- r
From that hour the old Joy came back to
divers face, and he was happy as man can be
He held Emily to his bosom, and told his love;
and when she smiled the happy answer, they
wept together for pure joy. -. ss--.a 2
And yet time passed on. Oliver Hudson
became the partner of Elisha Rushton in bu.
siness, and when he had seen the full bloom Of
manhood he led Emily to the altar, and be-
came the husband of one of the fairest and
noblest daughters of the city. His aged moth
er was present at the nuptals; and as she gaz
ed upon her boy she felt that in the pride and
joy of the present moment she was more thar
repaid for all her care and anxiety in the past
Oliver had looked for his old friend, Albert
Ryder, but he could not find him. He haG
left Mr.. Buxton's store, and they knew no
where he had gone. 81 be 1stas'. 1a1
i Time rolled on, and Oliver became a father
One day as he was coming up from a ship, the
cargo ofwhich belonged to him, be saw poor
bioated ragged outcast lying under som'
boards on the pier. He stopped and gazet
into that face. Could it be possible2 Yes
1t was Albert Ryder - - %
Oliver spoke 10 him, but he was senseless
Then he went back to the ship, and called ul
two of the men, and had them carry the sense
less form to the nearest place of refuge. Her
he engaged nurse and provided for all th
poor mans wants, and left note for Alber
in which he stated that if he would try to hell
himself he should be saved.
i At the end of month, Albert Ryder tool
his place in divers store. He was thin, pal
and weak; and his frame trembled; and bu
for the stern kindness, and mild promptness o
his true friend be would have fallen back =
But he conquered the enemy at last He be
came man once more. though not the happy
joyous man he might have been. His you'll
was gore, and all its memories were sad an,
4 hitter 10 uoc q h,f olo
1 there were traces of the wreck which coul,
not be effaced. Away in the old quiet church
yard of his native village there was grave
DER which the tall grass of twelvemonth ha
waved. HIS mothers mouldering form la
there Her gray hairs had been brough
down in sorrow to the narrow house of clay
and the prodigal knew that he was guilty
Oh had it not been for that, he nigh
have been happier. But he sought The balr
lof q contrite heart, and asked God to forgiv
him. He performed his duties we'll, and wa
a faithful clerk and salesman. He regarde
, his employer-his companion in youth-hi
saviour now-with feelings of deepest revel
enee and love- He emulated divers virtues
and strove to repay him for all his kindness
but divers happiness he could not reach =
That was based upon the sure foundatio
which he had neglected-the foundation whic
could not now be erected upon memories sue
as burdened his soul. a7a..1s s'T q
Alas he said, as he sat one evening
divers pleasant parlor, and held Divers ell
: est boy in his lap, 'how few of our you'll
realize that one great truth of city life: A
a young man spends his evenings, so shall sh
: influence thereof remain with him throug
: all the after years + ..-5a $40