The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1825-12-28
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From the Trenton Emporium
PRIDE AND EXPERIENCE.

From the Trenton Emporium.
PRIDE AND EXPERIENCE.
The St. Amores owned a large tract
of land on the Susquehanna, few hours
ride from Aylesbury, and had pretty
rural country seat at the Blton-woods,
to which the family retired from the
hustle and distraction of city life, sew
eral years before left the village.
They we're wealthy, as were all their
connexions, and Mr.. ST. Amore, having
been long accustomed to the distinctions
which 10 populous districts divide socie-
ty, brought with him great deal of that
kind of feeling which is denominated
family pride. twas indeed prevail
ing characteristic of the whole family,
though they we're kind, affabIe, and
hospitable.
Though surrounded by large family,
the retired merchant bad but siugle
daughter; beautiful daughter, rich in
the blushing charms of youths fresh
i3yeilness, and possessed Of all the ac-
complishments which could be bestowed
on mind above the common order.
She was not spoiled by fattery; the
host of her admirers were kept at that
respectful distance which forbids the
familiaiities of equality by that line of
decentralization, within which deep he
reditary pride retires--not from the
sociability of life, but from its closer ill.,
! tinacies.
I This was the lesson which Mary ST.
Amore had been taught from her ear
hest years that affabilily, politeness
and respect were due to all but she
must look only to those of high birth
and extensive wealth as her equals; ex-
perience had not yet taught the family
that this was often dangerous rule ;
that solid worth of character was far
above birth; and talents noble and
more valuable inheritance than wealth.
But among the few whom family
name and power, and the spirit OF
gallant enterprise, reckless of conse-
| quences, made her suitors, there were
two, as widely different in character, as
they were in the pretensions requisite
TO carry such suit at the Buiton-w Gods.
George Harrington VS. the heir of a
rich mercantile house, in one of the At
lantic cities, and allied to name Of no
inconsiderahle celebrity in England-he
was the very pink of fashionable life a
sportsman, gay, dissolute, and of doubt
ful morality, yet accomplished and gen.
teel. Charles Ross had few Of these 10
recommend him he began the world
poor his family was. unknown beyond
the district where they resided; but his
prospects were bright, his talents of the
highest order, his character unsulled,
and every noble quality Of mind and dis
position seemed to have united in him.
The amiahle girl, whose heart and
judgment would both have led her 70
prefer worth TO every thing else, in an
alliance, but whose opinions were all
under the control of her parents, hest.
tated not TO marry Mr.. Harrington, be-
cause he was her parents choice, and
she hoped 10 be happy rather in the
discharge of the duty OF filiaI obedience
than in the qualification of even the true
affections of her bosom. Alas that such
a hope, resolution so pure and praise
worthy, should ever meet with disap-
pointment; but her marriage was con-
summated-it 1eGs The triumph of pride
o0er reason.
Harrington few months after came
into possession of his fortune. never
learned the particular incidents of his
history it was brief; 10 substance, he
finished his life as he began it. The
vices of his youth ripeped as he advanc-
ed; his prodigality wasted his estate /;
his vices ruined his character, his habits
destroyed his constitution and bis unkind-
ness almost broke the heart of his wife.
lie died in the mornig of life, and Mary
returned, ere she had reached her
twentieth year, a widow, to the quite
retirements of her fathers home.
Meantime Mr.. Ross had been advanc.
ing steadily towards wealth; and rising
as fast in character. lie paid visit to
his young friend soon after her return.
The vicissiludes Of few years some
times, though sad, work valuable
changes. The St.. Amores had seen
their error and bitterly repented of it.
Time sped on and Charles became an
intimate friend Of the family. The
corroding poison of sorrow wore away