Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-04-06
STORY OF OUR VILLAGE,
nn rHE HAPPY MATCH.


the plan with which they set forward ia
the world. He chose her first, because
he loved her, and in The second place be-
cause be knew she was sensible, ecOnom-
ical and Industrious: Just the reasons
which should Influence every sensible
man in his choice, now. And be thought
ii best that each should have a distinct
sphere Of action. Their interests were
andiVisibe, consequently each had the
same motive to act well the allotted part.
His business called for his whole atten-
ton: he wished, therefore, to pursue it
undsiurbed by other cares. For him
seIf,he looked for happiness only al home !;
there he expected supply for all his
wants, and he was of course, not disposed
to spend any thing abroad, in pursuit of
what no thought evey responsible man
ought to enjoy in the bosom Of his fam.
". Her duties being all domestic, she
was able to compass them better by turn
ing her attention to- them. Her hus.
bands business-dOing habits, his temper
ate, correct life, and all the power of ex-
ample; increasing her esteem and dou.
bling her anxiety to deserve his. f
They had married without waiting to
get rich. They neither distrusted PrOvi-
dence nor each other. With little besides
health and disposition TO improve it, they
had nevertheless strong confidence Of
final success, which prudent resolutions
inspire in those who feel that they have
perseverance, enough to adhere to them.
Thus they began The world.
10 attach a man to his home, it is me-
cessary that home should have attractions.
Harry Hempl.ll's had. There lie sought
repose after the tolls and WEAKNESS Of
ths day, and there he found it. When
perplexed, OF low spirited, he retired
ihiiher, and amid the soothing influence
Of its quiet and peaceful shades, he for
got the heartlessness Of the world and
all the wrongs Of men. When things
went i'll with him, he found solace in the
sunshine Of affection, that, in the domes.
tic circle, beamed upon him, and chased
every cloud from his brow. However
others treated him. there was always kind
ness, confidence and esteem. If others
deceived him, and hypocrisy, with its
shameless face, smiled on him TO deIude
and iRjure him, there all was sincerity OF
heart, which makes amends fol suffering,
and wins the troubled spirit from misan.
thropy.
Nothing SO directly tends to make a
wife good bouse.keener, a good domes.
lic economist, as that kindness on tho part
Of the husband which speaks the language
Of appreciation, and that careful we'll di.
rscted industry which thrives and gives
strong promise that her care and prI-
dencs will have profitable issue; and Ma.
ry Hemphll had this token and assurance.
Harry devoted himself 10 his business
with steady purpose and untiring ZEAL
lie obtained credit by his plain and hon
est dealings, custom by his faithful pune
tuatty and constant care, friends BY his
obllging department and accommodating
disposition. He gained the reputation Of
being the best workman in the village
None was ever deceived who trusted to
his work. He always drove his business
little before hand, for he said things go
badly whenthO cart gets before the horse.
noticed once a little incident which
illustrated his character. A thrifty old
farmer was aecosted in the road at the
end Of tho village, by youngster who
was making dash in business, and who
wanted to borrow a few hundred dollars.
Tho willy old man was ignorant where it
could be had and sided of from him as
soon as he could.
He rode directly down to HemphiI's,
and told him he had sum Of money to
loan, and he wished no would take it:-
the payments should be made easy--jusi
as they would suit him. Indeed" re.
piled Harry, "you have come TO bad
market. have a little cash to spare my.
self: and have been looking around these
two weeks for good opportunity of put.
Ting il out"
When Harry was prosperous in bust.
ness, all went like clock work at home.
The family expenditures were carefully
made; nota lathing was wasted, not a
scrap lost. The furniture was all neat
and useful, rather than ornamental. The
table plain, frugal, but wholesome and
we'll spread.
Little went 10 the seamstress or the
tailor. No extravaganza in dress; no
costly company keeping; no useless waste
Of time in too much vlsitingi and yot the
NShOle neighbOrhOOd praised Mary Hem.
phil, and loved her She was kind wish
out ostentation: sOcisble without being
troublesome. And while, few people liV-
ed more comfortably, none lived more
economically.
The result Of such management can
never digappoint the reasonable expecla-
tiOns Of those who build upon it.
Even the angry frOwn Of misfortune Is
put at defiance. A vantage pr,und 4 !
soon gained, which the storm sci. t
dem reaches; and reward comes in Il, a
pFoper time, 10 crown the need of l;voo 9