Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-01-25

| ~, tor he saw that he had done wrong not in
iact, but in form. 1t is always wrong to be
inprudent. ''You old fool, will you never be
prudent? Will you always stand in your
! light ?'' Such were his ordinations whilst
ne was packing up, and the tears started to
MS eyes. But 1T is necessary to observe here
that the aforesaid old fool was Just four-and-
twenty Years ct age. There are older fools,
out this does not excuse the young ones
lie set out on his journey to learn to make
pens, or the like. He had no parents. but he
had propeaty enough, and so was free in the
| full sense of the word.
he went to Switzerland The majesty of
.he mountains impressed him but the nsti-
'utiohs OF that country, patched toe ether with
a variety of privileges and what not rennlsed
MIN. de went to Paris. France had as vet
no Napoleon. They were refining there upon
the nnances; hcentiousness, poverty and dis
tress appeared everywhere. He went to Lon
oon- Ihe Tree spirit OF the government pleas
| eu MN, and he remained there for some time
| Ohe dav, as he was walking through the
streets.he heard brisk alteration going on in
bookstore. He had scarcely turned his ewes
IN that direction, when he recognized a Ger
man gentleman, whom he had c.ten met in
puoiic, ana who had made an agreeable i'm
| preston on him. The stranger was now en-
gagged IN dispute with the bookseller. He
was called Count Streitenberg. He was
| handsome young man, modest and apDarentlv
OF high character
The count, soon as he caught sight of
the baron, bccboned to him, and the latter i'm
mediately approached.
81 am Ill most perplexing dilemma said
the count, IN German, pointing to the book
SeHer. u nave bought of this man, a fine as
sortineht OF maps, engravings, designs, and
rare DOCKS, for no very large sum. 1t was two
rnon.hs r 60 l gave him my note, for | was
i received !, cash at the time. 1 ought to have
o. semy embarrassment MY m4s.. ~ ago: just
. ltosiy, that | must return to Germany ninfiees- fies
J. diey, and that l shall ind funds at Amster-
s. uaito defray my expenses, but he sends me
j. not farthing. / owe this man three hundred
iotu 'ors, and he refuses to take back my
\. punase. He even threatens me with the law
Ie ne scarcely twenty lousd 'ors to pay my
o pasge to Amsterdam. Can You help me ?''
(. H baron bethought himself for moment
If ''you are in tEnds,'' said the count, :.iust
II huYese things for me, for l would not will
,e ling lose them. When I get home, will
s. senGou the money!
ne IL baron shook his head thoughtfully
es sEWre is your home, Sir Count ?''
m Tacount answered somewhat confusedlv
ID andmed the quarter whence the baron had
d beexpelled in order to learn to make pens.
ID baron looked sharply at him, shook his
I'd heaand said: 'sAtter LETT the university
,p liveall half year in that very place, but
$. mes heard Of the noble family of Streiten.
as berg
e. Tbretendcd count blushed deeply. s:But
of VIII not believe, on my word of honor,
IN that ill send you the money the moment /
N arrIvtmy place OF destination, be it where
TO 1t ma1 asked he, with a quivcring voice.
is t.h should | not believe you ?'' replied
IS the ba ~ will lend you the money, but
ID upon Jconditio ion.''
ir .sUpHy condition. - exclaimed the count. |
,e 81 willeyou my promise in writing You |
1d have rca}to be somewhat dStrustful, as Ia
in Not the least, Sir Count. Your open !
countena gives me the fullest confidence. |
O. Truly, lsht to be able to judge whether
a such cGenance deceive.''
s. ''No, baron, you are too generous.
IT, \ ou havase to be suspicious, as you have |
n already ~ an untruth from me. But will |
prove to that really am from the place l |
IT. say, and; you are so far right, there is no
e family Ofetenberg there. l will tell you
be who 1 ans
mt ssNo, count interrupted the baron
nd sswithoutther preliminary, will you accede
he TO the cdion upon which l will lend you
the mono
ir. ''Certa. Here is my hand upon it,
re "Goodwsh you to pay the money to my
r. agent wfsou reach home. 1 will give you
he his addra But in the next place desire
he that neitiow, nor tomorrow, nor ever, you
g tell me ay agent what Your name is or
rv where yctually reside.'' SO saying, the
baron drout his pocket-book and gave the
ok count inote. ''1t is a little more than
nd you reaf fed," added he, ssbnt that is of
IN no conseice 20 you or to me-
ir' The coeri braced him cordially, and then
ha turned wyeieyeS to the bookseller. Whilst
ce the latteA eAnfned the note, the count pres
ot sed the h's hand, and said, :sWe must be-
in, come eacqtiinted before quit England
ers Coihs hco ~ hotei' Dihe Win me. Il
zen giasspf mpane will perhaps warm your
coldisss, youyill permit one, whom you
. >, have fst.lped Tut OF disagrceable dilem-
The ma, fsaso. WI you go with me %
9th ..yy pt ? buare you on foot, count 70
ere ~
hap ssAml. Pernt me to call coach.''
eat Tbarol left thshop and-did not return.
ery rhehntyaited Il him two hours in vain.
up iheAt morning aote came from the baron,
to IN Nh he excused himself for not having
my retut tothe bodseller's, on the plea of
havforgotfea, atie moment, that he was
un- In tnidst OF affsnl nlments for journey to
, to Rus He gave thaddress of his agent,
low andie the count arief farewell, and left
Lon the same morng
10Th Tsount was hurt lat the baron had al
ned loweim no opportuty of thanking him,
res, and cementing their siendship.'' .sBut,''
he d joyfuly, 'sBard Leinau's friend ship
on is nj He is a magnbnsous man, true
ced Ge4. The Briton isbt aapable of such
tied notRlngs. In short, te Briton is proud,
,he thefman noble. Thees the difference.
not Thkglishman despiseAis interiors. the
Who CD honors what is @ohy in every ones
.ey- eount laid Lehman 'setters among his
80. trees, ssFor the man is h friend he re- |
Who pei lie then went out nd searched for
,,,,s lbs residence until he tund it. But IN ,
new yd LeinaG had vanished.
une TO BE coSTINuE1
urt- \ - - -
tier lie joker calls Holloway Id Brandreth
as tIQlarS Of the medical profaion