The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-11-21
Ab1EaTURE OF AN ORPHAN BOY:
a Tais Of Love and Poli.ies. =

tS4u, q lad u prepossesslng appearance enter
ST the beautiful town of G. situated or
the foot OF Seneca Lake, New York, near the
centre ofthe Ststez He had travelled from the
Western part of Ohio, where his father, a wild
owera had died from one Of the malignant fe
vers so common in newly made countries
while overseeing the cultivation Of a large
traoto of land, IN order to regain a fortune lost
during the disastrous speculations of 1886.
Being an. only son, and left among stranger:
after the death of his father, George Went
worth resolved to, leave Ohio and remove tc
the State bof New York, for the purpnse Of
trying his fortune in any mar ner that chance
might offer. He had passed through several
towns and villages on his route, without meet
ing with anything to attract his attention, until
reaching g. This fine town, with its
lovely lake and fine scenery, struck his fancy;
30 he determined to obtain employment il
possible, and make it his future home.
While walking along the principal street OF
~theushady avenue overlooking The lake, on
which were located several fine churches and
other public buildings, he saw a large crowd of
people assemble around a newly erected liher-
ty pole, in front of one of the principal hotels.
On approaching the spot, he found it was a
political meeting, held for the purpose of rails
ing the pole and making party speeches.
Our hero forced his way into the crowd just
rs they were raising the "Stars and Stripes"
with the names of their candidates to the top
of the flag staff. The flag had scarcely reach
ed half way, the enthusiasm being at its height
when the cord twisted and caught in the little
wheel at the top. They pulled and tried ev-
cry way, but were uHable to raise or lower the
flag a single inch. "A port on of the opposi-
ton party, who were grouped a little in the
rear.of; the main body, began to jeer and Joke
about the apparently bad omen, to the evident
discontinue of their opponents. $
At length Judge s., editor and publish
er of the c. Journal, then a candidate
for Congress, offered fifty dollars to any per
son who would climb the staff and draw the
reigned for several minutes, but no one ad-
vaneed to make the daring trial. IL OIL, f.
"Will no one voluHteer?" shouted the
Judge, strongly excited as a peal of laughter
went up from the ranks of the opposition.
The chuckle had scarcely died away, how
ever, before George, with his cap and shoes off,
stepped before the Judge, and with a confident
look exclaimed To-
Eyes sir; I'll climb it 1 I.
tYou, my lad are you strong cnoughY
tOh, yes sir; @ Tam used to climbing
fThen go ahead, my little Spartan" said
the Judge, at the same time giving him an
encouraging pat upon the shoulder. .-
Steadily hand over hand, his feet clutching
the pole in a manner that proved him an ex-
pert climber, George made his way to the very
top of the staff, which. was so slender that it
swayed to and fro with the weight. Nothing
daunted, he wound his legs right andsleft
around the pole, and with his right hand un-
twisted the cord. Shouting fearlessly to those
below to hoist away he chung on till the flag
fairly reached the top, and then slowly de-
scended. 81 .s-
The cheers that now rent the air were ter
rife-everybody, opposition and all, joining in
with one universal shout.
After the excitement had somewhat subsi-
ded, Judge s. looked upon the boy with
admiration, and took out his pocket book to
pay the promised reward.
George noticed the action and exclaimed
Hkecp your money, sir, [ want no pay for
helping to raise the American Flag"
Nobly said, my little man; what is your
name 70 inquired the Judge.
George Wentworth, Sit, l an an orphan and
have Just arrived here in search of employ
intent, replied our hero, his bright eyes glisten-
ing with a tear.
a.Well you shall live with me-" exclaimed
the Judge; Il will take care of you for the fu-
tufe.sA AR sLi
-uox ~ LIZ z3g4* X * X
Five years have passed away since George
Wentworth had been a member OF his benefac-
tors family. In the meantime Judge S. has
been defeated by his political opponent and
Georgeshas been initiated into the mysteries
of the cart of Arts" He had become a great
fayorite with the citizens and Vas looked upon
as the adopted soa of the Judge. 1tnwas
whispered in private circles that he was 20 be
the envied husband of the beautiful and ac-
complished Ida the Judges only daughter
But this George had not dared to dream o.
tits true he never felt half so happy as
when in her presenc, and it did make him
witch to see the foppish students from the
college SWARM, around the acknowledged idol
of his heart. Poor youth had he known the
real state of Ida's feelings, the thought would
have almost turned his brain; and conld he
have Interpreted the CLEAN of JOY that flashed
from her eyes whenever he uttered IL noble
sentiment or sally Of wit, it would have filed
his soul with estacy and delight.
o0ae fine day in the latter part OF Ju 7e, Ida,
her father and George, we're enjoying a sail on
the lake in their trim Nttle yatch, the Swan
which had won the'scup' at the last regatta,
under the management of our hero, who was
standing with his hand on the mast gazing at
fhe beautiful scenery on the opposite shore;
the Judge held the tiller and Ida was leaning
over the side of the boat trailing her pretty
band through the clear water of the lake, when
q sudden gust of wind careened the yacht SO
that she lost her balance and fell into the wa
ter. George heard the splash made by Ida,
ana D6IOTc ne uQSe cOulu utter u cFy.Enc
had kicked off his light summer shoes, and
plunged in to her rescue. Being a skillful
and vigorous swimmer, he came u2 with the
struggling girl before her clothes allowed her
nsozsink, and sentwined her waist with his left
arm, struck out with his right, and keps her
above water till the Judge turned the boat and
came to their relief. In a few moments they
were safe in the boat again, and Ida soon re
covered from Ere effects of her unexpected
bath The cid Judge embraced George and
exclaimed with tears streaming from hiszeyes,
Z 5aHGod bless you, my dear boy, you have
saved my daughters life, how ean 1 ever repay
you
George oI = r
81 owe you now a thousand times more than
lean ever repay, and l am too happyin being
able to render this slight service"
The lovely Ida could say nothing, her heart