Litchfield enquirer., 1837-12-21

sion of countenance that shall long re- member for its animated appearance.
 Henry E. was mechanic, just entering on ihe stage of business, but without what the world calls the necessary recommenda- lions of property. With character with- out OIemish, he was relying upon his own industry for support, and went on gleaninn from various sources, the means to satisfy just ambition, the way growing easier as he advanced, he was attaining the sure reward of industry and economy.
 Eliza K. was merchants daughter: possessing all the proud feelings she had im- bbed from her father, her mind not having expanded to the light of truth, and reason, had never held umpire within her heart.- She was called beauty, and flattery was strewed around and the world appeared before her, filled with roses, which were forever in bloom; and the pathway clotk- ed with verdure, 1t was to be one continual sunshine of joy, and not cloud was ever to cover the horizon. Under such impress slons she mingled in the youthful circle, and moved in the splendor of fashion. She re- ceived the homage of all, and considered adoration as her due, until vanity took pos. session of her heart, and she was carried a. way by the torrent, and hurried into the vortex of follies. Beauty ever commands the tribute of adoraiion, but is ever danger. ous to tho posscssor, for soon fatterers crowd around, and soon it is that hattery only suits the ear. They are learnt to know that they arc handsome, and think that acs compishments and beauty are ever con- nected. All, in their progress onward. have opportunities, but they arc waiting for something more brilliant; they are, too, in their hcy-day, and their song is that beau- ty will continue, that admirers will still throng around, and they shield themselves under it's smiles, and forget that
 Beauty is Q charm; but soon that charm win fade, until they are awakened from the delight. ful revery, to behold the true picture: one after another ofthose had disappeared. who they once counted in the circle of their ad- mirers, until they are left alone; the hori- zon had become clouded, the roses had all withered, and the verdure was seared.- Then the scene is changed, and if there is ever ray of sunshine lights up the pros- pect. it is when an old gallant comes to O. gle few dull moments away it gives thens pleasure because it creates gleam of hope.
 Thus were the parties situated when left the village, and occasionally received letter which served as link to bind to- gether many fond ideas in the chain of re- mcmbrancc-to keep warm the feelings and direct them in a proper channel, where they might revel and feast by the powers of re- trospec.ion and grow dearer and still m0rs dear, as viewed more and more the cold selfshness of man. Finally one arrived containing the marriage of Henry; it was the last that received.
 Several years after, one bright summer day, when nature was all calm and serene, aud the landscape all quiet, as ! rode down the main road to the village. noble man. sion commanded my attention. Around it hung all inc richness of tho season-it was delighnully situated, all spreading before 'I'c eye its noble view, and presenting the ncatness of careful husbandry, combined with the influence of beauty and the regu- lariiy of prudence. The scenes of my na- tivity had almost vanished; the village had risen by the magic of industry, and nought was left but tho village green, on which the school-boy was sporting in all the jolli,y of yooth. inquiredfo for Henry; he was res- ident of the noble mansion. found him still the same prudent economist, although he had his thousands at interest. Neatness characterised the outer appearance of the dwelling, while simplicity dwelt within :; and there appeared to me an elderly maid- en lady, around whom the faded appear- ance ofyouthfui beauty yet fingered it was Eliza K. she was tntoress of his children. p
 Thus time, that had wrought changes in the village, had also had effect upon its fam flies, and she who had once sported in the hey-day of fashion and basked in the smiles of fortune had become tutoress in family, to the head of which she had once given the mi,ten.' Ladies take care, if you I are possessed of beauty use it prudcntly- | reject not too many opportunities, for re- member that poor Richard said no morn- ing sun will last whole day. E.
 Nentaland CorpOreal Sufsring.-- There is a very pretty Persian apologue on the difference of mental and corporeal suffering. A king and his minister were discussing the subject, and differed in opinion. The minister maintained the first to be most ses were, and to convince his sovereign of it. he took lamb, broke its leg. shut is up. and put food before it. He took another, shut it up with tigers which was hound by strong chain, so that the beast could spring near but not seize ;he lamb, and put food ale so before him. In the morning he carried the king to see the effect of the experiment.
 The lamb with the broken leg had eaten up all tho food placed before him the other