The Litchfield County post., 1828-03-27

numbered, the one, five, and the other, SIX SummerS.-Four children had passed be- fore him to the grave. do not give il as my positive and unallered opinion that Ju- lla Logical was the most fascinating crea- ture that ever shattered head or roSe- bud. l will not do her so much injustice as to attempt description but if any of my readers would behold being bearing resemblance to her, let him close his eyes, dream of one of Tom Moore's Ferris, and he will be satisfied.
 On his d ,ughter, on his pipe, and on an argument, Old Logical doated with child ish fondness. "The girl," he used to say '' is good girl; and good girl deserves a good husband, and she shall have one. She is worth fifty thousand dollars on her wedding day; which she shall never see, until fellow presents himself who can smoke, produce his fifty, and maintain an argument. know what husband ought to be-"
 After such an explanation the old gen. tleman would puff and simmer like roast ing apple, and finally sputter himself into great rage, simply because no one ven- tured to dispute his plans, and argue with him on the subject nearest his heart. Ths no person of his household would venture to do, preferring the minor ebulIi,ien of spleen which would attend the neglect, to the tremendous explosion which was sure to follow the display sofsany opposition to his will. In fact, OIa Logical was one of those testy logiciAns, who are,uever sati> = fled with victory or defeat, opposition or submission.
 ] The butterflies in small clothes, who ! haunted the precincts of his house to ob- tain sight of Julia, hated him as they did the prince of darkness. Never.had suit or ventured to intrude his person within ] Old Logical's premises, since he broke his ivory cane over the cranium of a young fel- low in claret inexpressibleS, who had cal- led after party to inquire for the daugh- ter. "The rascal" cried the infuriated parent, "the rascal worea quizzng glass nosnan Of prope t. or sense wears quiz zing glass, therefore he must be a pennyless puppy"
 After this catastrophe, no beaux hazard arded an irruption into quarters which were guarded by dragon so outrageous. Julia Logical pined and faded why pre- tend not to say,. but it surely was not for the deprivation that had been inflicted on ] her in the exclusion of her admirer. am quite sure of countenance from my fair rea- ders, when I assert, that could not have been the case. Her father appeared to grow fatter and redder,a more argumen- tative every day; and with his increasing size, the venom of his disposition towards the young mon deepened into bitter ness. He would only allow his daughter to walk in the garden pertaining to the house, and not even there unless accompa- nied by himself or her mother. It was during fine afternoon in Sept ember, that the whole family were colect- ed in an arbor at the lower part of one ot the shady walls enjoying the beauty and repose of lovely autumnal evening, when figure was seen advancing down the ave- nue, preceded by servant. The domes- tic in a submissive tone, announced wo- man who professed some skill in Forinne- Telling.
 G A FJrtuneteller !" "roared Old Logic al.
 "A Fortuneteller !" echoed Mrs Logic al. A
 "A Fortuneteller !" sighed Julia.
 Fortunetellers are ucheats," resumed the master, /" this woman is fortuneteller, therefore tuln her out"
 But, dear flther," said Julia, "I nev- CT had my fortune told, and am curious do let me speak to her, for very few mo- ments."
 "Turn her out !" shouted the tender pa- rent.
 "But father," who can tell but she may know where your silver knee-buckles are, that have been missing so long. Fortune teIlers know every thing; this woman is fortuneteller, therefore"-
 Interest and argument never failed to touch the heart of the opposer. and per- mission was conceded that the gypsy should advance. IA
 The form, vesture and appearance of the stranger were in strict accordance with my ideas of one superDa urally gifted. Her original stature must have been siA feet but age and her habitual bending to the earth in search of weeds and roots, had nearly reduced her ts an unchangable in- curvation. Her outward garment was robe rather than gown, of dark cloth, thrown carelessly around her, and bound l I |. l..l, I,.. .,L. <>f,