The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1826-10-10

This Is The most graceful, becoming. and,
AZ tIfe same time, novel costume. that has ever
solicited public patronage. The mantle is Of
Che most exquisite hue aud delicate texture
tastefirIly decorated with the above mention
ed costly brilliants; and VIII be found to unite
every advantage Of utility andeleganee' FMS
dress is suitable TO all seasons, and - c0nsld-
cred equally becorniBg to the young aud the
old. 1t possesses extraordinary durability ;is
less liable 10 take soil than any other mate
rial and retains its freshness and novelty to-
the last. Il falls over the person 10 the most
graceful folds and is SO adjusted as to set off
the least favorable figure to the hest possible
advantage. The color usually preferred for
this costume is invisible green, which casts
the most delicate shade upon the whole form,
and produces an effect indescrihably pfepos-
sessing. Nothing can bcmoFe tastef.llly inn
agined, than the ornament with which this
mantle is finished; and although this level is
pronounced by the best Judges to be uf Inn
nlense value, it may be obtained upon very
reasonable terms. It's SO delicate in its hue,
and SO chaste and simple in its workmanship,
that it has been mistaken by Iflskilfill obser-
vers, for an ordinary pebble: but connoisseurs
instantly recognize it, and allow it to be- more
precious than rssbies." Notwithstanding the
many recommendations it possesses, this dress
has never became common, although uniser-
sally approved. TWAS once worn as royal
robe, and has ever since been held in high es-
timation and general use, amongst the sub
jects of the great Prince who first introduced
The language of the Apostle Peter, quoted
above, is plain and practical in its import
The apparel he recommends, isno fancy dress,
which we are not really expected to wear
On the contrary, we may-we mast, if we are
Christians, be thus clothed with humility, and
have this ornament of a meek and quiet spir-
it. Some of our young readers would prob
ably hear with considerable interest, that tile
most becoming dress and thesmos brilliant
Jewels ever worn, were offered for their ac-
ceptance. Now this is truly the case. Clothed
with humility, and adorned with meek and
quiet spirit, they wonld be more richly att
red than in the most costly array. Who then
will turn away disappoointed'from such gift.
and thinksome sparkling bauble more desira-
BILE Oh! remember in whose sight this orna-
ment isof "great price, 1t is well to pause
and reflect closely upon such an assertions
Many perhaps, who spend some precious
hours every day, in reflections upon their OUT
ward decorations, have never stopped to med
itate upon this striking declaration ;-in the
sight Of GoD Of great price" He says, 'not
with gold, and pearls, and costly array" but
with the ornament of meek and quiet spir-
it," The expressions" not with gold" &c
condemns that excessive attention paid to APP
pearance, which so greatly prevails among
protesting Christians. But our present pur-
pose is to recommend that onward adjoining
ofthe mind" which is here described. Indeed
there is little fear, that they who eminentIy
shine with these internal graces, will be prone
to excess in external decoration. Humility,
whose chief characteristic isito be contented
to pass without observation, will surely, sell
dom be found excessively arrayed in those
ornaments which especially invite it. There
may be some however, who. though not des-
ttute OF this Christian grace, yet conform tho
much to the customs Of those around, them.
merely for the want ola due consideration Of
the subject. iss
Be yeclothed with hnrnility" There is
a grace in the very word an attraction, which
they who feel moi, must be as destitute OF true
taste as Of right principle. There is no age
70 which it does not, belong but to the young
how eminently becoming! Humility IS the
very foundation Of Christianity we must be
abased, before we can be exalted; and our
highest exaltion must, at last, consist in the
depth of our humiliation. 1 He who is the 4
High and lofty One that nhabiteth eternity"
exhibited, during the whole period Of his a.
Doue on earth, perfect pattern of this virtue.
He not only twas found in fashion as a man."
brt 'stook upon him the form Of a servant !"
and letus remember that he set us this OK
ample insorder "that we might follow his
steps" 90, -. IA
Be ye clothed with humility y there is a L
peculiar beauty in this figure. 1t Is 10 cover
us completely, like garment, and without ii
we must never appear. This simple attire
need fear no injury. A person walking the
streets in delicate and costly clothing, is per-
petually in danger of its being soiled and torn
while another, in plain garments, may go a.
bout without fear Of Inconvenience from the
common accidents to which he is exposed.---I
SO vain snowy mind, is continually expo
sed to pain and modification, from which one
OF ahumble unassuining temper, is perfectly
secure, sb
And what is this ornament on which we
ought to set so higha value IA meek and
atiet spirit. 20, what different world ours
kauId be, if this heavenly jeweiry were to be-
y,Ine fashionable! But alas how. rarely do
ne see it worn we hear much outcry of
wrong, insult, and ingratitude. The peace of
every private circle is interrupted, more or
less, by some petty contention. And here are
simple means which would heal every breach,
calm every storm, and allay every irritation.
There is certain temper called spirit in some
people, which is altogether opposed to meek