Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1842-09-30

all, all were objects of admiration to the
wondering Leila.
The limits we have allotted to this nara
tive, will not admit Of minute detail of cir
cumstances let it suffice to know that Mr.
Orvile's stay was protracied some four or
five weeks beyond the time appointed for his
departure, in co isequeenc of growing at
tachment between himself aud Leila. Du-
ty, however, called him to dash away for a
time, the cup of happiness lie longed to
drain TO the bottom.
Six months after this period, Mr.. Orville
returned to replenish his store but more
especially to suggest the following PROPOSE
tons TO Mr. Vermont
First, the union of himself with Leila
(havng obtained her consent 10y letter.)
Second, TO offer Mr. Vermont the man
agemeut OF his store, (haying learned his
dltiiculties.)
The first of these the old man acceded TO
with evident pleasure, but when Orville COM
menced, "and now my purpose is, (if you
will accept of il without atlributing to me Il
selfish motive,) to remove your entire fami-
ly tn Albany, where ] have a comfortable
dwelling prepared for you, where you shall
during life, lack nothing of its comforts, if
they can be obtained by honest industry -
This astonishing intelligence was more than
the good old man was prepared to receive !;
; he was completely overwhelmed with food
of tears-tears of unspeakable gratitude
The old lady rubbed her hands, with an oc-
= casional ejaculation Of Heaven be praisedr'
while Leila sat motonless, too full to artcu-
late word"
5 "What oil, who" exclaimed the old man,
: "can this beautiful bencfactor be u as if in
= voling the aspirations of Heaven.
Possibly my fond, my faithful Leila can
tell, said Mr.. Oryie as be handed Leila
hcr o,ca card A glance was sufficient.
= as it possible" exclaimed Leila, sis it
the Carpenters boy ~
yes" he rejoined in accents of love, as
= he pressed her to his bosom. at is the
: Carpenters Boy"
"And the preserver of my life !" she add
4 cd.
t MAY he be the sweetener of it, too,
| continued the old man.
= The scene which followed the above may
! possibly be vaguely imagined by the reader
for shall not attempt TO describe it, lest i
$ should do it injustice. rr.t
e An explanation was immediately granted
c to the mysti6ed parents, who were still in
n wonder. This being dssipated by the ex.
: plauation, the happy family proceed to pre-.
e pare for the nuptas, Immediately after
j which they embarked together for their new
= home, having learned from the foregoing
l., circumstances that it was less difficult fol
e a mechanic to become n merchant, than fol-
: a merchant to become mechanic.
e "Now, Leila" said her father, "you have
learned an instructive lesson Your Judge.
y ment has hitherto been Of that superficial
:. kind which attaches merit 10 the nimsy dra
perry which constitutes covering to the
= body You have formed your estimate Of
= the man from his birth, occupation, or APP
= pearance."
i "Ths," continued Mr.. OryilIe, "is the
great evil we should combat most ardent
= y believe that no such thing as reSpcctobiH
J., IN can exist aside from an honest aud usefu
!, life. | contend that no branch Of industry
is degrading-that no employment that con
tributes to the general good and comfort o
# society is disreputable. would tolerate nj
IS other aristocracy than that of merit. fear
If lessly declare it false system that woul,
r exclude the honest, upright mechanic iron
is the pale Of genteci s0cioty."
And in time we may predict, without pre-
: tension 10 prophecy, these will be the senti
" mcnts of the great mass, and men will b'
v judged like deeds, by their effect-and thos,
= alone will be considered good and great
Is which have a tendency to improve mankind
e He alone is great who rises by his mora
r. force above the chance of fate-who build
e himseD a pedestal, against whose base tn
. surges of misfortune lose their strength il
ID vain, and on whose surface sleep the ray
of melting temptation without effect.
If Those men are great who leave behin'
lie them immortal monuments of high, gener
e. GUS deeds, or of their genius, which ma
,r serve as a beacon light 10 posterty. AM
cf those who by acts, however bold or renown
r. ed, endeavor but to aggrandize themselve
r at the cost Of virtue, honor, religion, huma
rs life, are never great, but stand as giant mod
re els of deformity
IS The latest accounts from Albany ar
n highly favorable Every thing goes o.
in swimmingIy under the new arrangement
G. The old gentleman is in the store Alhcr
~ superintends an extensive business and lie
to las first born, although named after hi
father, seldom gets any thing but "The CaI
Up penter's Boy"
" The following sentiments were offered b
I'd ladies' at the fourteenth anniversary festiv;
lie of the Mass Horticultural Society, in Boz
"a ton, last Friday.