Litchfield enquirer., 1836-12-01
n. Me,r. York !Ntar.

F,oU, Me Ne.r. York Siar
 ,.n THE MARRIED MAN,
 >,.I.;,T ;s more common than .O -- = = sa,
 No" l.oe,Ieman. who is near the osc OA n ..It
 son incorrigibIe batcheLoI, :. ,,,on dc.,
 .,sss ;.rocla;5nable anchorltc', IN n' uTTt SW.
 .o tho eoecinations Of Deauiy' .s,o,~, S0 ,x,,a,
 10 tue AuSo..,snected that there were eAceP
 have long ,S S"s General rule, and do conscien
 tions sy yheI;eve. that if old batchelors were
 nousy1 ,~;tb little more Christian charity
 .t s,nnv smile from an arch blue eye was
 a"osionslly directed towards them; if they 'D.o.o erected with a kind look instead of q "o15 recocnizance and an indifferent toss o t,e head Ii if young ladies, taking pity on the forlorn condition of an old batchelor, would deem it an act of duty to pet them little more than they do, many heart that now resembles the "wind of the winter night, would be soothed and subdued.; many an ici. cle would be melted many withered shrub would betransplanted and flourish in warm CT cline. ..-...
 had an invitation to spend an evening lately with an old friend in St. Marks fiace "It is the anniversary of my wedding day' and have always celebrated 1t, Sald ne eve shall have pleasant family party oo come, and, if you please, bring friend or two. We shall have some music-probably dance." He was merchant, m easy clr- cunnstances; prudent and systematic m all his concerns; enjoying life discreetly,; iiv- inc we'll and within his income hospltable in reason, and occasionally happy to see a friend possessing good taste and good tenn, Ser, sound judgment, and love ot rational enjoyment. 1determined to go; and' II pos sible, to persuade my old friend and com- nanion Tom Courtney, to accompany me- if was ten o'clock when I called in at hls lodgings. Tom was an old batchelor of tor- tune and talent; he had, for many years rented parlor and bedroom, m which ne would sleep and breakfast; read, write and ride until three and then, in old times, take his dinner at the City Hotel, but in later peri ods. call for his macaroni at Delmonico's; a canvass back at Sandy Welch's; or, 8 five o'clock dinner with Milford would "drop in" at an early hour with me on Sunday-for dine early on that day to let the maids go to church; and frequently had the pleasure of his company to tea and toast, in the evening: He was an admirer of beauty never sraled against matrimony and yet never reCelVeo any encouragement to wed. The laoleS all appeared to like him, without caring for him and in old times, when stiffness and fastidiousness were unknown, Tom always got his kiss from the girls without fighting for it, in playing forfeits and hunt the slip per. He was man to like, but not to love; he took no pains to attract, and the girls con- sidered him an odd card, shuffied into the pack, and not allowed to pair off with any mate. Tom was out when called and ai- though 1t was ten o'clock, his bed was not yet made; every thing around looked cold and confortless; the cinders filled the dust pan; feathers were collected sa nsasse under the bed bits of candle were on the mantel piece a. broken wine glass or two; here coat there waistcoat; night cap. not of castalian whiteness, lay on an easy chair, which Twas covered with old diInity slippers lay in corner tooth brush and hair brush on small mahogany stand-haf the wardrobe stood open Every thing denoted witaany pencil informing him that at dusk I shOesl1 expect to find him at home, and left the room, not even alarming that faithful re- cOgd of celibacFs an old cal, who was dozing near fhe fender. sound him punctnally to the hour, dress cd rzther more gay than usual, and in excel han xyiFTtS- We were soon in St. Marks place. aaaM were cordially received by my &SsR@ and uxhere9 imtO the we'll lighted, handsomely furnished, and most comfoFta- els GraMlMg rUFNms- We were soon sur rSNnNaa by gruups of ladies and gentlemen tea was handled SruuM1, and conversation naeaIne AlEEay and entertaining. Tom tried several firaes tO Bhrlfhe Ogt ef fine coil, and tasfaan anSaons look m the ourner, hoping to make a rs'treat tO the Maaist tatae, when lit- tie scene 0GeluBea, winch fiNad has atasmtiOa and Gneated no @ndinary iutemest an haS mind- Nthe liafiy and gentleman Gd the honse, most nfiashinMliilg some would say, were seated ttQgetitar on the sofa, when fine da0r opened, and line little fellow, neatly fressea, about lllme yeassnfage, with m open manly cunn- tterance entefet the room; he was followed tny tacsiaitcataly formed handsome boy, of B. u9ntsseSen, ,anG aohyhby4iuh faced tell0w. VNtHl gg0htsnE hair, olfltiNs, and aMusse having aaA1tegtfl in her arms 0lf geNiitching swssest- gasss and beauty ,vlhO ypsesanted lilar mother Asahtl ftehtko9uat d0fAiowaFs-tthe boys had sehsome ttfifiing gift for their father, and WWsee each repaid Iwitha Kiss and Rttandar cca- res, etesngpatllation. 'nlhe company gath esteacEEOand e thee group. "IItiisthe ,annixefsary e.r osssy said my ifsiend, "satlt
 are Rfes&nting thair,usnal gift ss11y4tey' rreseanslea tthSoushoat inc sSo",,
 nitsy you live long and ll,Sppy ,'''ss,a tthon
 sand lllfetnfns' were Ise.cchioedIhS ,tbs company. "srhey are joyful setlsns;s, sal, my fnianh. ssTNaver was the ,weddea stat' st, more happy Ten years I lhave been ,massi ed, and in that time not arclouthas for a mo nent Obsetlrad the golden sunshine of m happiness S-4not an lnilkind wo8d or look hay lreceaNed trom my beloved companion. B happy NaiOn of tampers-sby mutual cont 0cnee, mutual respect and mutual forbeai ance-by studying each other's comforts, an
 rendering our home happy and tranquil tel
 years nave passed like single month-fh
 same gay, cioudless, cheerful h0ney.snoon ana thussurrounded by our friends, and thess endearlng pledges of affection, I have a righ
 tosay to all who are single and are near me
 haVNv F