Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-09-29
MISCELLANY.
ADVENTURE OF THE VIRTUES.

One day the Virtues became weary o. living all
together with the Bishop of Skara, and they
therefore resolved OH making a journey, in order
to breathe little fresh air. As they were about
to enter boat for this purpose, a poor woman
with pale child approached and impIored chart
". Pity put her hand Immediately into their
travelling purse and pulled out piece of money /:
Economy, however, drew back the arm OF her
companion, and whispered in her car" What
extravaganza give her ticket Tor soup for the
poor!"
Foresight who constantly carried number of
these tickets about her. after she had made more
exact inquiries into the circumstances of the poor
woman, consented TO give her one OF them. Pity,
encouraged by hint from Generosity, pressed
secretly the money into the meagre hand. Zeal,
presented her with copy of the "Penny Maya
zine !; and pleased and thankful, though with n
glance of indifference at the latter gilt she went
away.
The Virtues now began hastily their voyage
mild winds blew around them, and in edifying
conversation on the last sermon of the Bishop,
they were borne thence by the dancing waves
Suddenly however, black cloud drew itself
over the heavens. Foresight, who had bought
new bonnet for the journey, begged that they
might 60 ashore and seek shelter from the COM
ing tempest Courage was for defying the dan
ger but Prudence came 10 the support OF Fore
sight, aud they finally agreed to land. There OBJ
served they boat which steered directly upon
them and whose passengers were in the highest
degree jovia and made tremendous noise 1t
was little company of Vices to which good hui
NOR had Joined herself and who now pursued
their Journey with the greatest delight. In pas.
sing by, they gave purposely, as 1t seemed, such
rude jolt TO the boat of the Virtues, that it was
very nigh capsizing. Courage took fire, he siez-
ed the strange boat, and was in the act to deal his
blows among the crew, when Humanity threw
herself between and received on her cheeks the
cuffs which the contending parties designed for
each other. This pleased Good-humor SO exceed
ingly that with one bound she sprang into the
boat of the Virtues, and in doing this gave SO yio
lent shove TO that of the Vices that it nearly up
set, and was borne away. Zeal and Love OF
Truth prepared TO send after the Vices cargo Of
insults, but Generosity gave them signal TO be
silent; "for," said he "Vice carries its own pun
ishmenl with it,"
In the meantime the storm clouds had disap-
peared and they continued their journey amid the
most agreeable conversation. The Virtues visited
many cities one after another, and everywhere
where they soJourned they diffused their blessings.
Trade flourshed, men became cheerful, many
marriages took place. and people could not COM
prehend how it happened that all went so glori-
ousy ON EARTH
One evening as the Virtues drank tea in the
good city of Jonkoping, and eat Gingerbread to
it, they boosted of their effects. Prudence, en-
Taptured with the beneticen ACHIEVEMENTS was Just
rising TO make sort of royal speech on the inau-
ence OF the Virtues ON mankind, when her eye
accidentally fell on Humility, who cast on her a
dubious glance. A member of the company here
after much exordum, made the motion that the
Virtues, as they could effect much more good il
they did not all keep together should separate,
and spread themselves over all quarters OF the
earth, in order. like the apostles, preach relor
nation TO the world. This motion was received
by all with the most jealous appreciation, though
] must remark that Prudence and Moderation
were not present; they had Withdrawn shortly be-
fore the introduction of this motion, in order 10
90 into the city to replenish the companys
stock Of sugar and coffee, which had pretty
well melted away. When they returned they did
not delay putting themselves in opposition 10 The
adopted resolution, but Courage and Zeal bawed
so loud that the softer voices were scarcely heard
and as finally Generosity, excited by Zeal, declar-
ed herself tor the separation Foresight dared no
longer 10 raise her doves voice, but Bit her nails
and al length went out to order new pair of shoes
for the journey.
The next day the Virtues separated, and went
each by himself alone INTO The world, after having
agreed that day tweyemonth TO meet again in
Stockholm by the statue of Gustavus Vasa, in the
Parliament House square, and there to hold q
'plenum' on their own and The nations affairs.
Courage blackened his molsaches with lapiS
injernaIis, and directed his course TO the north
On the way he met the knight Don Quixoite, who
advised him to arouse the ambition of the fair sex
which had been so long suppressed, and TO incte
them TO self-asslstance and self defence.
This pleased Courage extremely. While The
knights discourSed on the eyenlful metamorpho-
Bis OF the hitherto, 80 called, weak SEX they rode
past church out of which issued married train.
The new made bride was AN extraordinarily beau
tiiul young lady who did not seem quite stran-
ger 10 Courage, for she nodded friendly TO him as
she entered the carriage; this pleased Courage so
much that lie Immediately selected her TO become
the model Of her sex, and embraced the first op-
portunity of introducing himself TO her What
took place in the new household after the inter
view, is known in all the coffee houses in the CITY
x, and They have pronounced their judgment
theredpoh. IL is related that the young lady be-
came Immediately after The wedding as it were
nlelamorphosed, and the husband thereupon near
ly mad Nothing was heard out of tho mouths Of
the young couple but angry words and menaces
which speedily proceeded TO blows. Finally the