Litchfield enquirer., 1834-10-02
THE POWER OF WOMAN. How fair this earth, and beautiful It's softer creatures are, That fiji around the darkest scenes,


 And iHihs the brow of care.'
 CHARLES WILLIAMS was the only son of gentleman of responsibility and for- tune. who having obtained competency ! in tIe arduous business of merchant in the populons city of New York, had retir- ] ed to spend the remainder of his days with that happiness which only retirement ahd domestic felicity can give. But domestic felicity, like all other species of happiness, 1 comes the least when most sought for. Mir. Williams had found by experience, during his course of life, the difficulties to which we are exposed when destitute of the innumerable advantages of education, nor had he felt the loss of it in vair. His son Charles was early placed at school, where he remained until his father had re- tired 10 inc country. The consequence of our young hero's long absencc-(tor he had been permitted to return home but seldom)- twas, an almost entire alienation of his affections from the inmates of his fathers dwelling. And Mr. Williams saw with regret, tbat in possessing himself of those advantages which he had so earnest- ly hoped for, he had also gained all the fol- lies aud vices of q boarding school educa- liun. 4 Charles had now arrived at the age of eighteen, and when summoned to his home, his youthful heart swelled with conscious pride as he thought of his vast superiority over the rustics of his little village. The ideas of the figure he should make in conn parison with them, alone filled his heart in his journey homeward. In less time than week he had ingra,iaicd himself with sev- eral of the leading youths of the village the most of whom were of the same stamp with himself, whose fathers were alike rich, and who themselves were alike spoil ed with him. The principal avocations of these native Toms and Jerrys were such as hunting, fishing, &c. Nor were they con- fined exclusively to these: for robbing or c1:ards and gardens, breaking fences, bet ting at horse races, and getting drunk at ,averns, were frolics very often practised, much 10 the annoyance of the neighbors, and hurt to themselves and families; nor was our Charles ever behind iu any of these sports, but much to the contrary, for he was in most cases considered as the lea der.
 l Mr. Williams began to see with much concern the immortality of his son, and in a short space of time came to the deter imitation of sending him abroad, hoping that absence and travelling would banish such practices. The project ofu tour thro' Europe was accordingly determined on, and communicated to Charles, whose am bilious disposition nightly rc!shed the proposal. In few weeks all was ready, and Charles took his departure amid the tears of his family, mournings of his youth- 1 ful companions, and the rejoicings of his ncghbors, who thought now of enjoying their lives in peace.
 Time will pass on, however slow he may : appear to pace, and though some have as- serted that he has at times stood still, yet I am inclined to think that he still moves.- In this case he did however. Three years had departed, and beautiful autumnal sun Was shaing silver bright
 or rather golden bright, on the majestic scenery of the roaring Hudson, and was fast retiring from the gaze of mortals, when traveller was seen slowly winding his way to the beautiful village of-. His form was youthful, yet his features had the browning ofmanhood. His face was light ed up with an expression of recollection, and his eyes kindied ever and anon as he stopt his horse to gaze on some fine scene, and then again they wore the expression of anxiety, as he would urge his steed to a quicker pace. His carriage was gentcel and graceful, and his whole department appeared characteristic of well-bred gentleman.
 He had now reached the village, and passed quickly on until he arrived at the habitaiion of MT. Williams. With a trem- bling hand he touched the knocker. The door was immediately opened by ser want, and he was soon introduced into the drawing room as visiter to MT. Williams. The stranger was accordingly welcom- ed by the goody pair, when in very few words he informed them of having had an acquaintance with their son in Europe :- he stated that Charles was in good health when he left him, and of his desire that he should call on his parents. The anxious father was overjoyed to hear of his darliD2 son, and the still more anxious mother ga- zed with intense delight on the stranger whom she almost fancied an angel messen- ger from her boy. Then she quickly be- gan to discuss his many merits and good qualities, but nevertheless ventured to hope that some of his mischievous habits would be worn off. The stranger smiled. ~, f l. (.