Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-11-07


ged at once for knife to cut of piece
OF the bread. The book-keeper reached
him in silence bis pocket knife.
The lad cut of slice 10 great haste,
sad was about to bite upon it. But
suddenly bethougbt himself. laid the
bread aside, and folding bis hands, re-
bearsed a silent prayer. Theu he fell
to bis meal with hearty appetite.
The merchant was moved by the boys
unaffected piety. He inquired after bis
family at home, and learned that his
father had lived in village, about four
milos from Dantzic, where he owned
small house and farm. But his house
had burned to the ground, and much
sickness in his family had compelled him
10 sell his farm. he had then hired
himself out to rich neighbor. but, be-
fore three weeks were at an end. be died,
broken down BY grief and excessive toll
And now bis mother, whom sorrow had
thrown upon bed Of sickness, was. With
her four children. suffering the bitterest
poverty. He, the eldest, had resolved
to seek assistance, and bad gone At first
from village to village, then had struck
into the high road. and at last, having
begged everywhere in vain, had come TO
Dantzic.
The merchants heart was touched. -
He bad but one child, and tn. boy sp-
peared TO him as draft at sight. which
Providence had drawn upon him as
tes. Of his gratitude.
Lister, my son. have you then re-
ally wish to learn p
oh. yes; I have, indeed r cried the
boy, L have read the caiechism al.
ready, and should know a good deal
more, but at home ] had always my
brother to carry. for my mother was
sick in bcd.'
Herr Ritcher suddenly formed bis
resolution.
Well, them be said. as you are
good. honest and industrious. will
take good care Of you. You shall learn.
have meat and drink. and clothing. and
in time earn something more. Then
you can support your mother and broth
ers also.
The boys eyes flashed With joy. But
10 moment be cast them to the ground
again. and said sadly. Ny mother all
this while has nothing TO ess.'
At this instant, ~ il sent BY Provi-
depce, an inhabitant OF the boys native
village entered Her Ri,ebefs house.
The mar confirmed the lads story. and
willingly consented to carry the mother
,idiugs Of her son Go,tlieb and food and
small sum Of money from The mer-
chant. At the same time Herr Ritcher
directed bis book-keeper TO write 4 let
tst 10 the pastor Of the village, CON-
nsuding the widow to his care. with az
additional sum for the poor family. and
promising future assistance.
rnn as this vas done, Herr Rit-
.h.,. ,... s,,n,. Led the boy with de-
cent clothes, and at poon led hia1 ~ ="
vile. whom be accurately Informed o' /
linle Gottlisb's story. and Of the Plan be
bad fgmrd for him. The good woman
readily promised her best assistance in
the mx.er. and she faithfully kept her
word. |
Durilg the next four years, Got,lieb
ATTENDED the schools Of the great CON-
mereial city; then bis faithful foster
took him into bis eounsing room. in Or
der TO ed,eate bin for business. Here,
- we'll - there. At the writing desk a.
On the school bench. the ripeDiog youth
distinguished himself. not only BY bis
natur.l capacity, but By tie faithful in
ius.ry With which he exercised IT, With
all this bis heart retained its native in
noc>nce. F bis weekly allowance. be
SEE. the bali regularly TO bis mother un-
I'll abe died. after having survived two
Of bis brothers. She had passed the
last years Of hsr Life, not in wealth. il
is true. but by The aid Of the noble
Ritehsr aud her faishfal son, in . con-
dition above want.
After the death Of BIS beloved mother.
there was 10 dear friend left 70 Gots-
lisb 10 the void except bis benefsesSr.
OCT Of love fo him be became - Sc
tive, Jealous merchant. He bsess BY
applying the surerfoisy Of bis allow
snee. which be eoold nov disposs Of At
his pleasure. 70 . trade 10 HambaSG.
qaii..- When be bad gained about +.
hasdred snd twenty doIIAn. is hap
pened sbss he fund n bis native vi
i.gs 1eonsiaerstls qaaBtIty b heap snd