The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-11-14
From the Trenton Emporium.
THE FIRST ERROR.

ana well 60 remember n NJ size was
observation-disclosures beautiful. There is
mn object beneath the sutl-nothins
in this wide world. full rs il is of al.
lnrements. rich AZ it is in glorious
promises. and golden hnpcs. aud spi-
rit stirring dreams, that burns into
the heart like the fresh vision al
Young angelic loveiness. Ia the
hey-day OF the passions. There is
something so pure, and inn cent. n
holy IN the mild lustre Of her eyes i:
and something so heavenly in the
soft and gentle smile that plays up
on her cheek and lips j: 50 much g.
thercal graCcIulness in her form 50
many attractions round her. that it
seems In are !. neutrality-suspicious.
tl'om-the court above. would bend "a
moment to contemplate and consider.
before he Few to the eternal throne
to enter the crime Of idolatry against
her youthful wovshipper. in the mo-
mcnt that he rad lost the recnllccti-
on Of his Creator IN gazing upon
her. look back through mist of
Iyears. but | see ~ object beyond it
more distinctly than Mary Conway,
She married early in youth, adj
yantageouNIy. and happily; in age
and fortune. her partner WAS entire
| ~ suitable for her !; their minds ton
were similar, above the ordinary
cast, firmly mous'cd, hlll OF .srnsibil.
lily, dclicacy and spirit Aud the.
morning of their matrimonial life
"ure every prospect'of long, aud
delightful, and quiet day f Joy. "
II seemed bright To others, II seem
ed doubIy SO to them and lost in
the plenitudc of their happiness, they
forgot. it il had ever entered their
minds. how much care and caution,
What NatchfuIncSs and forbearance.
what Kindness and prudence were
necessary to secure the peace and
tranquility they now enjoyed. Love
does not burn always with the bright
nrss of its first light but it 0flc
grows more and more deep, sincere
and unchaugiug as time rolls away.
The feelings remain as tender and
susceptible. after the shield that pro-
tected them from every unhind word
or act has been broken. a.-.7#
Tie business in which they were
engaged vas a prosperous one y
Henry VAS man ol business, indus
trio0s. attentive aud Intelligent. T.
very one who spoke OF them prophe
sled that they would speedily realize
splendid indep ndencc. They
we're the pride of the village. But
how small matter sometimes gives
anunexpcCtcd direction 10 the fortune
Of Kingdoms, cities and individuals
II happened one afternoon. several
months after her marriage, that Ma
Try had a little tea party at which
several matrons Of the village were
present. and as is often tlr case, Il
/ long and learned dissertation on the
matter of managing husbands, had
been given alternately by one aad
another; husbands * prudent wives
know what such amount To. and how
much value they are tn young h use
keepers. Unfortunately, Henry re
turned in the evening, tallgncd and
weary. in both body aud mind, with
the labors of the day, q. took his seat
at the table. His favoritr dish was not
there. Hell quired Tor il in IA style
that perhaps, savourcd "A little OF re-
preach it was unlntentional. Ma
~ was in the presence OF her sell
constituted preccptors she was a
STAINED to appear too submissive be
lore them, and besides her feelings
we're wounded by her husbands
manner she replied, as she thought
spiritrdly but it was really harsh.
Henry cast a single glance across
the table, pushed back the plate and
rising. left the room. II was the
first error. They We're both sensi-
ole of it in a moment but who
should make the first concession,
where both we're plainly wrong
As Henry walked down the street
engaged in unpleasant meditations.
and en, clipping himself in the gloom.
a bright light irom the upper win
doNs of the village inn. attracted his
notice and he stepped over; apa =
ty of gag young men were about sit
tn. dow" 10 supper they urged
him to join the clab the temptation
under the circumstances oil the case
Ms all nnMcrIl. Simmer nNer. he