Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1836-02-16

Of oireumsi snces or Of chsrecter--n time We find
ourselves lei slono with the recollection Of what
they were.
DiAHr OF An OLD MAID. Al 10 year,. is anxious
for coming on; and obtaining the attentions of men.
49, Begins TO have idea of the tender passion.
II. Talks of love IN cottage, and dslnteresied
affection. Is. Fancies herself in love with some
handsome man who has fattered her. 10. Is a
little more difficult; 10 consequence Of being mott
ccd. 30. Commence fashionable, and has TASTE
for dsshiog. 81. Acquires more confidence in her
own attractions and expects brilliant establish
mcnt %. Refuses good offer because the gen
tlcman il not nan of fashion. %. No objection
to f'id with any well behaved gentleman. "a. De.
gins 10 wonder she is not married. IS. Becomes
rather more crcumspect in her conduct. 90. Be-
gins 10 think large fortune not quite indspen-
sable. 81. Affects to prefer the company OF "a
tional men. %. Wishes TO be married in a que,
way, with a comfortable income. 30. Almos,
despair entering the married state. 81. An addi-
tlonal attention to dress is manifested. 80. Pro-
fesses TO dislike balls, finding it difficult to get good
partners. 33. Wonders how men can neglect The
society Of sedatc amiable to airt with chi,s
81. Affects good humor IN her conversation With
men. So. Too jealous of the praises of other
D.
Qusrrels with her friend who has lately been mar
RED. 81. Tmagues herself sighted in society,"
80. Likes talking Of her acquanancos who have
married unfortunately, and finds consolation in their
msfortUnes. 80. III nature vsibly on the increase.
40. Becomes rneddling and oficious. Al. II
rich. make love to a young man without fortune
~. Not succeeding, ruiis against the whpio ss~.
40. A partiality for cards and scandal A. Too
severe against the manners of the age. 45. Ex.
hIbts strong prediction for a Methodist parson.
40. Enrsged at his deserion. and accuses the
whole sex of inconslsncy. Al. Becomes despond.
ing and takes snuff. 4S. Attunes her sensiby
to cats and dogs. 40 Adopts a dependant rea-
ton to attend her menagere. so. Becomes dis
gusted with the world, aud vents her i'll humor OF
her unfortunate keeper Of animals.
! THE FOLLY or Discomfort. Suppose thysef il
great sadness ever did load thy spirits; wouds
thou not bear it noby and cheerfnlly if thou was
sure that, within a certain space, some excellent
fortune would relieve thee, and enrich thee anc
| recompense thee. so as to overflow all thy hopes
and desires, and capacities Now, then when /
sadness lies heavy upon thee, remember that thol
art christian; designed to the inheritance of Jesus
Or, have they taken all from ne, What now
let me look about me they have left me the sun
an" tue "oon, hfe ahu water, loving vile, an(
many friends to pity me, and some to relieve me
and can still discourse and, unless list, the,
have not taken away my merry countensuce, an,
my cheerful spirit, and good conscience the,
s, have lefl me the providence of God, and all tn,
promises of the Gospel and my religion, and m,
hopes of heaven, and my charity to them too, anl
still sleep and digest, eat and drink, read an,
mediate, / can walk in my neghbors' pleasan
fields, and the varieties of natural beauties an,
delight IN all that in which God delights-that is
IN virtue and wisdom, u the whole creation. and i,
God himself And he that hath so many causes o
Joy, and so great. is very much IN love with sorrow
and peevishness. who loses all these pleasures ant
choose to sit down upon his little handful of thorns
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