Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1842-04-21
CHAPTER III.-PnLITICS.


Freedom, patriotism, aud philanthropy,
are natures three patents for making mo-
blemel.
emotions, viz, the '"ve Of liberty, the love
Of country and the love Of mankind is pre-
dominant, will be exhaltcd above tho inn
mediate wants Of mankind but il the
three moLle feelings named, unite aud gov
crn in the same mind, be sure tina, indi-
vidual will be mighty among his race. No
matter in what station he is born, to " hat
calling he has been destined-there' is that
in his own breaS. which will bear him up
ward and onward. And the course Of con-
duct which, ina man of his character, may
IA, FIRST, appear presump,uous or impossi-
BILE, will in the end be found perfectly
consistent with the confidence which "a
well-balanced and jus.Iy -discgimipa,ing
mind shuald feel in is own strength and
resources.
How little did Dr.. Walker appreciate
the cool philosophy Of Rogers address, as
the latter, politely bowling OH his entrance,
inquired after his health. Dr.. Walker did
not reply-did not seem 10 have heard,
but hastily shaking the 'squire's offered
baud. lie hastened across the apartment,
addressed with smiling compliments The la
dies, and seating himself, he was soon
deeply engaged in conversation about the
weather.
Have you hea,d the news, Doctor z
cried the Squire, at the top Of his voice.
News VIVA, news z reiterated Walk
err, starting.
WHY, that Parliamen, is about sending
over to US all the East India Company's
stock Of tea
WELL
Il don't think we can be compelled TO
buy it. for one affirm that not one ounce
shall be drank in INV family
Dear me, Mr.. Har,wclI, what is the
use of making such Il fuss about little
matter! Only three pence Of duty on "
pound. Why, four pounds Of TEA would b"
large stock for the year, and that will be
only ono shilling t" governments; aud MIS-.
Hartwell looked triunphan,ly to Dr.. Wal
ker for approba,io" Of her prudential
speech, while The Squire turned his eyes
10 Roger, as il he wished him to answer it.
lit is not the p, ice al tea, madam, that is
Of consequence observed Roger, respect
fully, but the establishment Of the Sys-
lem Of taxation
yes, interrupted the Squire, ii is the
principle that we contend against three
pence or three pounds would be all The
same. Indeed, if we submit 10 pence, we
may also TO pounds
we must resist IT, said Roger.
we will resist it, said IN. Squire.
Il do not see rs any bencG! to The cotn-
try can result from this resistance. said
| DR.. Walker. III Parliament has ordered
| the tea TO the colonies, it will come
1T never shall be sold, said lle Squire,
setting his teeth and breathing hard.
You must watch The ladies' narrowly,
then,' said the Doctor, laughing. They
relish tea better than these theories al lib
erly, which none bu, politician can un-
dersIamd.'
the ladies " III not thank YOU lnr ra-
ting their understanding and patriotism so
low replied Roger, casting respectful
but peWsiEo.ing glance on Lucy Iiarlwe'l.
What say you. my daughler--dO yo"
prefer tea to the liberties at your c"unIry!'
asked the Squire. VIII" had remarked the
| Frightening cnIur On Lncy's cheek. 'WilI
y0u drink The tea that Is buTihened wiII'
the tribute which none but slaves would
pay
would sooner drink pnis"n, my den'
father, THAI "a beV erage "bIained by dis
hOm0rIng NY country said 'hc 6FushIug
pifi im u low emphatic VOice.
That's NV own child, ! knew yOa wOulG
prove good Wig