Litchfield enquirer., 1835-08-06

the latter, politely Lowing on his entrance. inquired after his health. Dr.. Walker. did not reply-did not seem to have heard {; but hastily shaking the Squire's offered hand, he hastened across the apartment, addressed, with his smiling compliments, fhe'ladiess and then seating himself by Mr. Hartwell. he was soon. deeply engaged in conversation. - s'asuf i5 StS Ssa
 ss" Have you heard the news, doctor,' 2 cried the squire. at the top of his voice.
 "News what news !'' reiterated Walk CT, starting. ss ..... ,. ..Why, That P arlianent. is about sendiag over all she Ess.t India ComPsny's $ stock pi tea.''', t .s .5 1 Sp gI,. rg ,a
 ' SAfvfelig', so {. sia b.s4 ..stss. .s.iss.3 's don't think # will be 60 yell. sir.ss T don't thiHk wC' can be sc0ihpelsod fesbuy Y. |, for one. affirm that not m ounce shall be 1Fank in my faimily.,' s Y \ s' Deak me MT.. Hartveii, what IS the use of making such great fuss about a lit- tie smattera Only three pence duty on the pound. Why four pounds oftea would be n large stock for the year,, and that would be only one shilling to g0vernment? 1? E And Mrs. 'Hartwell looked triumphanlly to Dr.. Walker. for appreciation, of her pru-i dential speech, while the squire turned his eyes on Roger, as.if he wished him to .an- swer it. 4,.,. ',''... 7 ,, i }as It is not the price of the tea, madam --that isa of no conseQuence,' observed Roger, respectfully, shut the establishment ,of a system of saxation.' ,4as :, lsssss#, .s -4' Yes,' interrupted the squire; itsis the principle we contend against; three pence or three pounds would Do sllthe same and if we submit to pay the pound--'' ' .
 We must resist it, said Roger.
 .oa{' We will resist it. echoed the squire. a,i | do not sec as any benefit to the coun- try can result Gom ihisTcsistance,' said Dr.. Walker. ..I if Parliament has ordered the tea to the coltlhies, itswill come.s
 f slt never slssll be sold,' said the Squire, setting his teeth and breathing hard.
 You must watch the ladies narrowly ' said the Doctor, laughing, they relish tea better than those theories of liberty which none but 8 politician can understand,
 a sThe ladies will not thank you for ra- ting their understanding and patriotismpso low replied Roger, casting asrespectfal but penetrating glance on Lucy Hartwelt.-
 What say yoo. daughterl Do you RTsr i.sRes .se sfsss ts ssFa A hes %o fad i the heighteniilg color on Lucy's cheek :. Will you drink the tea that is burdened with a tribute which none but slaves would would sooner drink poison. my dear fatber, than beverage obtained by, dis honoring my coun.ry,' said the. blpshing gih iu a low bu. emphatic voice. ga 'Thal's right, my own child; l knew you would prove agood whig.' 4a Nevertheless, the tea will be used, said Walker V .3s f'. .1t ..,'
 By the fishes, perhaps retorted Roger. scornfillIy. The cargo will never be landed at Boston,. have to-day seen a gentleman from that patriotic town, and I know the resolution of tho people there. They will sink the ships rather than pef- init it to be landed.' !99 te
 And you, sir, would doubtless be aiding and abetting them, if it were in ycGr pow- err said the Doctor. TX. ....a
 With might and main, heart and hand, like knigh:. without reproach from any but a tory,l said Roger. i, .s.. I.,t t8tsi . 7.
 Do you know that you are talking trea- son against the British Government re-. torted Walker, sngrily, for he saw that Lu- cy smiled on his rival. ''sa t's WI
 I know that am talking reason, sir,,' replied Roger, calmly, rising and confront- ing his antagonist; 'sand ! have faith to believe that Will live to see the day when in America reason will not be trea- son. VI g.A e*,r5s,
 Now great deal depends on position. Tho young girl in the ball room, must ap- pear in a fashionable position; the states mai, before the world must assdnae d com mandipg position; but none of these are more important than tho position which a young man maintains in the pfescncc of his lady love; for his position, and the manner in which be operates on the teeI- ines. always predict his destiny. If he rattles. and prat.les, aud talks sweet nom sense, and she is delighted with it, they. will be a stupid couple. and probably quar- rsIt before they have been welded half a year. If on the contrary, he appears dig nified and respectful. and sometimes ip- lroduces subjects of moral and inicllsctasl Improvement, and she appears grstified with his tone of sentiments. or responds with absilliant quotation or appropriate re mark-tbese, isay, is couple who have ia fnll chance If being happy themselves. !. and who will fDBAbly shed ! lusire around them which shall light the paths of others.
 When Roger stood heipre his rival in inc