Litchfield enquirer., 1842-12-29

mencing with the shores of Time spend their fury only on the coasts of Eternity. Reflect that those were once an integral part of that Divinity at whose immensity thou hast just been overwhelmed, and then say whether there be not grandeur in the ruins I of mind :! As far as eternity is more lasting than ! time--as far as immortality is more durable than mortality - far as mind is superior to matter, so far does the awful sublimiy of the ruin of mnd ex- cesd that of the ruins of matter. ZoA. Plainvile, G. Dec. l2 ls42.
 THE MOTHER AND THE DAUGHTER. AUTHOR OF 'JEsT AND EARNEsr.'
 "Small squibs and sentences, and paper bullets, of { the brain, awe man from the career of humor" Shakespeare. In a pretty little cottage at Richmond, af fording delightful view of the Thames, lived Madam La Roche and her only child, Adeline.
 At an early age the parents of Madam La Roche had taken her from her native coun- try, England, to France, in order that her education might be completed. Here cer- tain Monsieur La Roche,a man much older, and also much richer than herself. had so- licited her hand. In obedience to the com. mands of her parents, and in spite of her strongly expressed aversion, the match was concluded. The elderly husband and the yoVng wife took up their abode in Paris Three years afterward, Monsieur La Roche died, leaving one child, daughter. Since that event Madame La Roche had resided in Switzerland first and subsequently, in Germany. At length, tired of the continent, she returned to England, where she had now lived two years, and where she firmly intended to spend the remainder of her days
 Ac is nh sv,< s-l system, perhaps the most independent and life enjoying of the sex is young and at- tractive widow. Madame La Roche was both young, attractive, and sensible too, or she would have been envious of her sweet daughter, Adeline. AS it WIS she treated her with the warmth of a mother, and the confidence of an elder sister.
 On Q certain summer day Adeline La Roche was seated in room opening on 0 fine lawn which sloped on the river. By her side was a man youthful and handsome. He held one of her hands in his. and was looking with a most impassioned air into her face. Her eyes were cast down and the slightest suspicion of blush WIS upon her cheek. The blush would have been deeper; but it was situation she was used to. They loved each other dearly. And you fear, George, that mamma would never consent! said Adeline, con- tinuing colloquy, that had been proceed ing, heaven knows how long, for in such cases O'm told) hours are like minutes. T fear it much,' said George Trevor, | 'what pretensions have I! A man of wealth and consideration, like MT. Croftop, may hope but l can hope for nothing
 'Ha ha! you are jealous,' said Adeline, looking up and smiling archly. Do you diStruSt me thenP
 No, dear Adeline,' replied George T do believe that your heart is mine. and mine only but say if have not cause for sus- pectiRg that Mr. Crofton is my rival, and that your mamma favors him?' | 'Now you mention it, said Adeline, q will confess to you that am very misera- ble on this account Ever since we first met MT. Crofton at that hurried ball he has been eternally at the house. He must per- ceive how coldly receive him. And how does Madame La Roche receive him!' said Trevor.
 'Ah, too well!' replied Adeline. T often see them sitting together in corner, talking in low tone, and every now and then look towards me, as if were the subject of their conversation. He is trying 10 gain mamma over to his interest. know it will be of no use if he does. would sooner die than marry him.
 'So having experienced the miseries of a forced match herself, she would force you to the same fate ? said George Trevor, with vehemence.
 l I hardly know what to think said Ade- line, gently, when remember how affec- tionately she always treats me, it seems im- possible but when see her encourage the visits of MT. Crofton, am compelled to dread every thing 1 We may be mistaken after all, Adeline, said Trevor. 'These visits are probably in. tended for Madame La Roche. Remember Madamoiselle, you are not the only young pretty inha bitant of Vine Cottage
 'Oh, am sure that is not the case,' said Adeline. Mamma has told me, often and often, that no consideration on earth should induce her to marry again, and that all her care now was 10 see mo happily settled.- Mr. Crofton and mamma are now viewing the conservatory together. George, l feel a strange presentiment that he win propose formally for me during that opportunity sanc that shall be called upon to give him an- swer at once.'
 You will reject him, then, dear Adeline 7 said Trevor, anxiously.'
 | Gan you ask me ? exclaimed Adelinc, Il will never bestow my hand where ! cannot bestow my heart. That, George is yours past praying for.
 Ten thousand thanks for this one more proof of cOnstapcy,' said Trevor. To doubt | your ruth now, would indeed be to think you