The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-02-15

have often had occasion to remark the
tortltude with which women sustains the
most Overwhelming reverse of fortune
Lose disasters which break down the spir-
II of man, and PROSTATE him in the dust,
seem TO call forth all the energies of the
softer sex, and give such intrepid elevation
10 their character that at times it approach
es almost TO sublimity. Nothing can be
more touching than to behold soft and
tender female, who had been all weakness
and dependence, and alive to every trial of
rOughness, while treading the prosperous
paths of life, suddenly rising in mental force,
to be the comforter of her husband under
misfortune, and abiding with unshrinking
hrmness the bitterness of adversely.
was once congratulating a friend who
had around him blooming family, knit
together in the strongest affection. 81 can
wish you no better lot" said he, with en-
lhuslasm, than to have wife and children
ltyouare prosperous,the are there to share
YOUR prosperity; if otherwise, they are there
10 comfort you. And indeed have often
Observed that married man falling into
misfortune, is more apt to retrieve his stu
alton in the world than single one, partly
because he is more stimulated to exertion
by the necessities of the helpless and belov-
ed beings who depend upon him for subsis.
ence, but chiefly because his spirits are
soOthed and relieved by domestic endear-
mems.
These observations call to mind little do
nestle story, of which was once a witness.
Ny intimate friend Leslie had married
beautiful and accomplished girl, who had
been brought up in the midst of fashionable
NE. She had, it is true, no fortune, bu;
mat Of my friend was ample and he de-
lsAted in the anticipation of indulging her
10 every elegant pursuit, and administering
nose delicate tastes and fancies that
spread kind of witchery about the SEX
Her life" said he, 'shall be like a fairy
ale''
lhe very difference in their characters
produced an harmonious combination. He
was OF romantic and somewhat serious
.e "a was all life and gladness. have
U''en noticed the mute rapture with which
Ie would gaze upon her in company, of
S IiI her sprightly powers made her the
5 Ign s and how, in the midst of applause,
ler eye would still turn to him, as if there
-'Une she sought favor and accordance.
II was Inc mlshap of my friend, however.
10 have embarked his fortune in Iarge
SPECULATION, and he had not been roarr;ed
many months when, by succession of sud-
zen disasters. it was swept from him. and
ne found himselfreduced to almost penurv
FOR time ne kept his situation to himself
and went about with haggard countenance
1no breaking heart. His life was but a
r0'facteG agony,and what rendered il more
nmsupPortable, was the necessity of KEEPING
7 smile in the presence Of his wife. for
could not bring himself to overwhelm
H. n. WIN The news. She saw however.with
r rJ uqulck eyes of affection. that all was not
lo .I WIN him. She marked his altered
, i.o: and stifed signs. and was not to be
y 1--we, ol by his sickly and yapid attempts
r. neef'ulness. She tasked all her sprig ht-
powers and tender Establishments to win
l .,,l back to happiness, but she only drove
4' arrow deeper into his soul,
=, at length he came to me one day and
Ssed his whole situation in the tone of
~ deepest despair. When had heard
~" through, Inquired, "does your wife