The Northern star, and farmers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1830-1834, 1830-10-30
THE lADVOCATE.
A SKETCH.

awakened as the first ray Of the morn
ing sun frightened the little window ofmy
attic. and Twas immediately conscious OF
material change in the atmosphere. 1t
was no. longer the hot, close, confined air
to which I had unwilIingly consigned my
self the preceding night. An aromatic
freshness was diffuscd around-I seemed
10 inhale the breath OF flowers. As I'M
closed my eylids, the very apartment ap-
peared diferent--not that any thing was
altered or, removed, but an indiscribable
charm was thrown over every familiar OBJ
iect. The little paper covered chest, IN
the west corner Of the room, my old we'll
worn writing desk, the two wooden chairs,
even the sand on the floor, all seemed to
have been touched by q fairy wand, and
to have acquired = grace and beauty very
foreign to them. g,,
But Il was in my own mind that per-
ceived the greatest revolution. A joyous,
ecstatic feeling pervaded my soul-my
heart was elevated with gratitude-a spIr-
it of peace and happiness, was enkindled
within me. The, enmities which had
ranked my heart, the jealouses, the dis
contents, all the mortal feelings which had
possessed me the night before, were fled.
/ felt good will and kindness towards all
nv fellow beings, towards all living crea-
lures. Urged by some irresistible impulse,
broke my little wire mouse trap and set
free its trembling prisoner, and ! empt-
led the tumbler Of fly poison. out Of the
window. AS l looked out upon the
world oil seemed to have been touched by
the same magic, The sky was brighter
blue, the sun shone with. greater splendor
the trees & heritage wore archer green
Nature appeared to have renewed hel
youthfallness---all was happiness.
walked forth, and at every step stone
new wonder arrested my attention. AS
passed near dry-good store observed
q starved, meagre-looking man in the ACT
appropriating roll of flannel to himself
The merchant likewise noticed him but
instead ofthe usual cry of stop thief
seize him, !" he took,the unhappy man gen
tly by the hand and rendered him anoth-
er parcel--thus fulfilling the command
I" man take thy coat, give him thy
cloak also." The man, affected by his
kindness, uttered a fearful blessing and
departedto clothe his wrctched wife and
children. WhilstI was still maryelline
at this unprecedented scene, | met the ed
itor ofthe Protestant, his face glowing
with charity and toleratlon, linked arm in
arm with the burly catholic. They accos
ted me in the most kindly manner, inviting
me to GO with them and witness the bon
fire of all religious controversies. Inow
paused in my walk opposite a celebrated
restaurateur's, and as looked 10 at tn.
door Twas struck with the singular APP
pearance Of the tables. They were NOT
covered with fish and poultry-there were
no oyste pates or lobster salads---the beeI
Ia mode, the mutton and capers, the be.j
roti, the blanleties were all lacking -anl
in their place the choicest fruits, yegeta-
bles. conftures, etc. were tasteiully ar
ranred. What was more surprising, the
company seemed to paitake Of this light
food with as great or greater relish than |
have ever seen them when devoring the
gross flesh. Their conversation, too,
seemed influenced by their diet-the most
sparkling wit cnlivened their discourse
and those whom had heretofore beheld
the duIlest, were really brilliant. AS
looked up at the sign above the door, that
was also changed instead Of the repre-
sentation Of red faced man, with napkin
tucked under chin, and elbows on table,
exercising his gastronomic powers, and
having beneath him the words we live
to eat," i beheld snow-white board with
with this quotation inscribed upon it:
"M aocks hot range tie valley free,
To slaughter 1 condemn
Taught BY the po,csr !ohich pities me,
learn to pity hem."
Ipursued my walk, inquiring Of oil
met the cause Of this wondrous change
none could inform me, though all appear
ed to have participated in IT, Suddenly
was again interrupted. ] beheld advanc.
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