The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-11-02

sion OF riches. Our people care little for
their own comfort, in comparison with the
estimation in which their means Of comfort
are held by others. To be convinced of
this, travel throughout the country, and
look at the style of building houses, and
managing appearances. Every thing is
conducted to make an impression on the be-
holder. Instead of neat, snug cottages,
thoroughly finished, and sheltered by trees
and shrubs, we meet, continually, great
"shingle palaces" standing plump in the
highway, perhaps; and whether the interi-
or be finished, is matter Of small conse-
quence, provided a coat of white paint has
been daubed on the outside to catch the eye
of the passing traveller. The man who in
habits it has the name Of being rich, and
that satisfies him he is comfortable. 1t is
just the same with regard to public employ
ments. Few individuals enter into public
life who would not be wealthier and hap
pier as private citizens-but then they wod
not be known, would see their name in the
newspaper, except for raising a curious
| calf OF mammoth cabbage; and so they
sacrifice their ease, and often their estate,
to be distinguished. Every office, from
petit juryman TO president Of the United
States, has its attractions for our ambitious
citizens.
Captain Glover had been chosen an off
Ger, partly from his good looks, but more
for his good nature. He made very po-
pular captain, never troubling his company
with much military maneuyring. and al
ways treating well. Indeed, he had the
honor of expending considerable part of
his small estate in the service, and never
offered to. retire tpI bareelPeuse " MS OIL
6ce' His patriotism was rewarded by bear
ing the title of Captain into his retreat;
and truly, those who would sneer at that
warike prefix to miler's name, have
small reason to boast Of their philanthropy
or gallantry. That title was the inheri-
tance of Captain Glover's children. The
fair Margaret, notwithstanding her attrac-
tions Of mind and person, never would have
been received into the rich and proud fami-
ly of Mr.. Eaton, had it not been for her
fathers title; or, at least, if Albert had mar
ried her, his parents would scarcely have
forgiven him and acknowledged her. But
aided by the distinction of being Captain
Glover's daughter, the young men found
means to introduce Margaret to Mrs.
Carlton, a particular friend Of his mothers
who resided about twenty miles from the
Mill. Mrs. Carlton soon became excee-
dinghy attached to this amiable girl; the
worthy old lady to be sure, was quite
stickleI for respectability-but then she did
not make wealth the criterion of merit
She kept Margaret as her campanlon, for
few months, and then took her to the city
and presented her as her peculiar favorite
10 MIR. and Mrs. Eaton.
Mrs. Carlton had previously hinted o
their sons attachment to young lady un
der her care, and the parents had felt, tha
if she approved that match,it would be quit
1 suitable. OF course Mr.. Eaton though th'
: young woman must be possessed of cash
or she would not be lady-and when h
saw her, her appearance and manners ST
charmed him, that he willingly gave hi
r consent 10 the union.
. "To whom did you say thatyour son wa
S engaged !" inquired Miss Perkins, as sh
: called the morning after the affair had beef
made public.
G "Oh!to Captain Glover's daughters
= lovely accomplished young creature" re
: piled Mrs. Eaton, with an exulting smile.
i "And a great fortune, l presume"
a "No, not great fortune--but | alway
+. told Albert | did not care about the forum
E of the lady he married. IOnly insisted sh'
: should belong to a respectable family" SAT-
= Mrs. Eaton.
, uShe must have been carefully educated