The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-05-11
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mere ihonghtlessness, of the odous practice there
set forth. The mirror thus held up with such ex-
ceent tact, must reflect too detestabe a picture to
be endured for moment. II is copied from late
work by Miss Sedgwick, CALLED means and Ends
from the section '"on Conversation" Dig
GossIpIHa. The most prevailing fault of con
yersoion IN our county, and, believe, in all So
ciai communities, is gossiping. As weeds most
infest The richest soils, gossiping most abounds
amidst the social virtues in small towns, where
there is the most extended mutual acquaintance,
where petsons live in the closet relations, resemb
ling large family circle. To disturb the sweet
OF tho little communiti by gossping, is sure
y to forfeit the benefit of one Of the kindest ar>
rangements of Providence.
We have heard such talk as follows between Ia
dies, wives, and motileTs, the wives Of educated
men, and persons who were Gale d educated wo-
men. ,..r
Have you heard that Emma Ellis is going TO
Weshington2' 'To Washington how earth
the Ellises afford TO winter In Washington1'-
'Oh, you know they are not particular about their
debts, and they have six girls to dispose OF, and find
rather dull marlset here
Have you heard the Newtons are going to the
country to live'' sBless me no, what's that fort'
'They say 10 educate their children, but my Dress
maker, Sally Smith, who works for Mrs Newton,
says she is out with dinner parties. lie runs
the house down with company
tOh! suspect they are obliged 10 go TO econo.
mise. You know she dresses her children
travagantIy. saw Mary Newton at the theatre,
(she is not older than my Grace,) with a diamond
erroniere.
diamond, was it, Julia told me il aqua
mnrina' The extravaganza of some people is
shocking don't wonder that men are out of pa
thence. Don t tell IL again, because Ned Miller
told i'm confidence. He actually has locked up
all his wifes worked pocket handkerchief Well
whatever else my husband complains Of, be can't
find fault with my extravaganza"
Perhaps not; but faults far heinous titan
ex avagance this poor woman had 10 account for
tina ,,erniciona ar0rds for which VIC must be
brought into judgment.
hope il may appear incredbcto you, my young
friends, that women, half way through this short
life, with the knowledge of their immortal destiny
with world without them and world within TO
explore and make acquaintance with, the delight
full interests and solemn responsibilities of parents
upon them, should dishoner Gods good gift Of
.she tongue, should waste their time, and poison
socul fe But BIO on your guard. IL your minds
are not employed on higher objects and your hearts
on better things you will talk Idly about your friends
and acquaintance.
| The habit Of gosspng begins in youth. ! once
attended society of young persons, from thirteen
to seventeen years Of age, who met for bonevoien
purposes.
SIS this reading or talking afernoons asked one
qfthe girls.
sReading,' replied the president; and / have
brought Percy's Reliques Of English Poetry Il
read to you . I'D #as,.t. s..t.r. t..
| SIS not that light readings asked Julia Ivers
these are old ballads and songs t,s
Yes, 1 suppose it will be called light reading
Then vote against II; mother don't approve o
light reading .,s ... te.e
4 Julia who had the lightest Of all minds and tn
most valuable Of tongues, preferred talking TO an.
reading, aud with out loss OF time she began
talk to u knot Of girls who too much resembled heI
did you notice Matilda Smith last Sunday
yes, indeed: she had on new silk dress
That is the, very thing wanted to find out
whether yon were taken in with it, 1t was moth
ing but her old sky blue dyed , .... Asst
Can that be? why she has worn il ever since sh
n was thirteen. 1 wonder did notsee the print {
the taoks. 70 i4.arse a a.e.fa{ .a-
3 81 did, inierposed another Of the committee
investigation. 81 took agoodIeok at il asshe stoo
IN ,he door. She couldn't deceive me with auI
9 Sally's wedding sky blue, d, ed black.
n Il don't think Matilda would care whether yo
Q were deceived or not, said Mary Morris, n
0 younges, member of the society, colorins up 70 h
$ eyes, gsra .,a@ is M .
:, :Oh, forgot, Mary said Julia ivers' that M
y tda is your cousin ioae lass aa. q
c Sit is not-beeause she is my cousin, repl'ed Al
ry. I,l H-@ 81 ,,7tal 'g'T '' .''a,t7-
SWELL, what is it then? las a.-, 1fp{ .s
Nlary's tears dropped down her cheek, but 81
y made no o,her.re Sheshad too much dei'cat
y 10 proclaim her Cousins private good deeds-ar
il she did not tell how Matilda, TaElng mad smy
t sum of money, which-wa to have been inves''
h in new silk gown, gave it ins,end to her kif
r. sannt SALLY, who was sinking under long ind:
1t postIon, which her physician said might be reno
], ed byi a tourney IL wns-and we believe NATL,
G. little cured how much these girls gossiPped abo
ST her dyed ffock iiN a.
IS y,l;a Jvetsstufned the conversation by sayin
q. sDon you think il strange that MRS Sanford i
II Maria ride out with Waller lsbels' aiaa %