The Northern galaxy, and Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1843-1844, 1843-11-22

i"i MI an uuuureu IOiu. one was so dHectlOn-
ate, and dutiful, and industrious, and sweet
tempered. They did not believe she had
single fault, or would even be guilty Of a single
mdiscretion. But women are not angels on
earth, the opinion of their admirers TO the con-
trary notwithstanding, and it is only by a life
of patience, self-denial active virtue and piety,
that they can hope to attain the glorious state
of becoming like the angels in heaven. And
though the personal loveliness Of Julia was
perfect as can well be imagined, yet in her
temper there were some faults which she had
INDUCED, thoughtlessly perhaps, but still to a
degree that her strict sense Of moral rectitude
would have condemned in another, and she
was now to feel the punishment of her vanity
and want Of consideration, in the loss of low
er whose affection she priced as her life.
George Hopkins and Edward Barring were
neighbours children, OF the same age, similar
ly situated i'll both being only sons, and they
had passed their early years almost entirely
together. Indeed, till they were sixteen,
whether at school, play or work, they were
seldom seen asunder. Neither, TO common
observer, was there at any time, much per-
ceptible difference in the intelligence and prom
Use of the two lads.-Both were active, lively
and ingenious happy in the present, and an
iiCipduuS d lhc vi HdpljliitSs anu SuCCSSo' i'ul
there was difference. To conquer those lit
tie obstacles and difficulties which, at school,
on the ground or in the field, were con-
stnatly recurring, George always depended
on himself and his own exertions. and Edward
always depended on George. Thus, though
at the hour Of recitation, the same commenda-
tions for assiduity were usually bestowed on
both, it was only by one that they were merit
IL L. much haroGtaI Inv tho
application. Acquiring knowledge by proxy,
though quite as convenient for many, will new
er be found quite so practicable as voting by
proxy. But young Edward, while standing
by the side Of George, felt no lack of knowl-
edge; indeed his progress was so rapid as great
ly to astonish his relatives, who were never
noted for deep learning, and an eminent mai
den aunt, who had pinned to see scholar in the
family, was so deli GIFTED at her nephcw's pro-
digious genius, that she left him sole heir to
her fortune of six thousand dollars, on condi-
ton in the words of her will, that he should
continued him, and if he received call, as she
firmly believe he would, become minister
Edward was now to be great man. Latin
was forthwith commenced, and nothing hui
"hic, haze, hoe" was heard from morning till
i
than TO impart intellectual energy, and Edward
before a month had passed, secretly wished
his good aunr had taken her gold with her; as
he found that confinement to study without
the aid of George Hopkins, was punishment
far more grievous than any he had ever endur-
ed.
Excepting to those few whose souls are
thirsting for knowledge, the confinement tn
books and study is an irksome restraint, and
one which is, in Yankee land, too often inGict-
ed. The pride of holding their sons in learn
ed profession causes many parents to he very
Indifferent, or, at least very i'll Judging concern
ing the fitness of the course they are pursuing
with their children, and its adaptation to their
characters and capacities. A good intelligent
farmer, or mechanic, is far more useful and re-
spectacle, and, believe, far happier, than a
poor-intellectually poor-scholar, who is de-
pendent on his education for support.-But
this is depression.
Concluded nort ,reek.