Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-04-04

cam. 10 the conclusion that the damssl who open.
ed /, had never learned the fashion Of leaving one
TO SILVER in the cold for gentili,y's sake. "Ah,
Mr. Timber said the old Gentleman, when reach
ed the dining room, where found the whole family
at tea. show do you do, are glad TO see you;-
Mrs. Ssliste, this is Mr.. Timber boys, this young
genilem,ns father was my friend-le, him be yours.
Mr. Timber, my daughter Mary. Mary, my dear,
bring another plate. o, you have one" Before
this course OF introduction and greeting was through
with, was thoroughly domesiicaied, perfectly at
home, cup Of hot tea and plate Of dry toast.
need no, add that Eel, decidedly comfortable.
But perhaps you would like TO know something
moro particular about this family. Mr.. Saiiate is
man Intimately acquainted with the world and with
books. He has read, seen and thought much. In
word, he is philosopher Mrs. Satiate is just the
woman she should be- and their hafa dozen sons
and daughters are just such sons and daughters as
nigh, have been expected from such parents. II is
whispered round among those who commonly un-
ders,and such matters, that the old gentleman retir
cd from public life in consequence Of political dis
appoin,ment-,hai he went into 0irenent because
he disguised with the turmoil of politics. /
have heard him say as much. Bot if such things
were not nowadays entirely Questionable and
from their rareness almost incredible, should ven
owing to a natural d.iase for the hustle and wran-
Cling and uncertainty Of political life: From his
youth he was of domestic turn, and always show
ed more fondness for philosophical speculations
than for the active duties Of his profession. That
with such tastes he should, a, the age Of fifty, and
with an easy fortune, betake himself to the shades
OF retirement and prepare to pass the remainder Of
his life in the quie, dreams Of philosophy, have
| -b ~ ~ 81, Of bind be
willing to believe.
Among those ancient nations, whose works and
taste profess 10 admire SO much, it was reckon
Cd an evidence of the bes, judgment with regard TO
true happiness, to leave, at the approach of age
the tumut OF the forum, and the conspicuous white
robe of the candidate, for the calmness of"pa,erna
acres" and for the consultations of"rural amen,y'
Some querulous critic may reply, that FULLY and
Horace were both writing poetry, when they talk
ed in such strains and that, after all the humility
ofther hopes and professions, the applause Of the
Quri,es, or the favor of Macaenas, would lot have
been exchanged, by either of them, for all the de
lights of the "Tusculan Villa" or the "Sabi ne
farm" II may be so; but for my own part should
be sorry, for humanity's sake. tn heleve it an
inclined 10 think thai the state of the
| that like most other mortals they were SO weak as
TO sacrifice the permanent enjoyment, which the
eye Of reason saw in retirement for the turbid pleas
ure which our poor nature finds in the pomp of EN-
inence, and the loud-t ongued adulation of men,
cannot help thinking that the mind may grow tired
of distinction, when adulation must be paid to gair
il, and received when it is gained; and that th'
heart may become sick of scenes of corruption anc
venali,y, to see which it is only necessary to follow
the track of any aspirant to popular favor thinl
have an oxemplifca,lon of this in Mr. Satiae.-
From what know OF him, think man looks
upon the world and its vanties with fruer eye
! foresee that you will laugh at this, and tell me
tina, my hos, will make me madden than ever. /
he does, will accep, you as physician, only or
the condition tina, your first prescription shall fill
sheet like this. Yours,
FELIX LlMBER.