The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-04-15

lit Is mental employment, and beneath
the station of gentlemen"
"Not so, Leila; there never was doc
trine more untrue. They are almost the
only professions tina. have subsistence,
reality, and practice utility"
II am sorry, Mr.. Shrlvy, to see you
endeayor 10 elevate the mechanic to the
lcvd of respectable society,""
"Why, Leila, TO the wise they ale
floodgales of knowledge, aud the kings
and queens are decorated with their han
di-work."
Here the conversation was interrupted
by a gentle rap at the door. The lad
had become impatient, knowing that his
master would require certain amount OF
work to be done. With a modesty seldom
shown byone Of his sex, he requested Nlss
LIE ia to give him the necessary directions
relative to the location of the arbor. I he
professor left. and Leila attended Albert to
the garden. The arbor was soon finish
ed, and the carpenters boy" was al,
most as soon forgotten.
About two years hom the period Of
which we were speaking. Miss Leila made
visit to Albany. The coach company
and those constituting her travelling
companions, she was informed by the
proprietor were to consist of Doctor w.,
Lawyer P, Professor A.. and n young
mechanic, al of the city of New York.
Leila, in view Of the select company, was
thrown into CONSERVATION by a wild
shrek from tho; Leap, leap for your
livesm resounded through the coach.
The horses had taken fright. They
were descending long HILL The driver
having lost all control over the noble an
nnals, saw that it would be death TO re-
main where he vast could be but death
to leap for life; he icaped. The gentle
men put open the door and threw them
selves out in confusion, leaving Miss Le-
LA, the only female in the coach, and the
mechanic, to shift for themselves Seeing
this, the young man, who previously at
traced Lelia's attention, being the only
male remaining in the coach, protlcred her
assistance, which yves most gladly acccp-
ted. Taking her in his arms and placing
his foot firmly against the side of the
coach, he bounded so clearly upon the
bank, as to he entnely beyond lhe reach
Of danger. They escaped unhur. The
next moment the coach was dashed TO-
atoms against tree. The horses were
caught soon after by some laborers on the
road. Leila vas melted to tears by the
unparalleled kindness of this unknown
stranger. who had proved himself gen.
une friend, in risking his own life to save
hers. Such dsInteresled friendship was
beyond her conception. She inquired his
name.
The carpenters boy, said he, who built
your arbor!"
Take this as the reward Of your valor,'
said Leila. rendering 10 h m her own
splendid gold watch.
i have my reward" said he, respect
fully declining The rich and valuable pre-
sent.
81 pray you, then not to decline accept
ing my address, and she placed her card
IN his hand, ''lhat should you ever need
a friend, you may know wheIe 10 ind
one"
They were within a short distance Of
Albany, and concluded to walk til" re-
mainder Of the road. Leila and Albert
were tie only passengers able to walk.
IN Il few days after this event, Leila,
returned to n. ork, and Albert, as soon
as he could arrange matters, established
himself i'll Albany. His efforts were al
tended with success far beyond his most
sanguine expectations. In all his deal
ing aud associaling with men, he had a
single eye TO the promotion Of one grand
principle, that call men are born equal"
and iIat inequality of respect should be
awarded to neil in proportion to their
amount of virtue and intelligence.
Seven years had elapsed, when Mr.
Vermonts name was found among the
list of applicants for the benefit of the in
solvent laws. This circumstance for a
few days, produced slight change in
the conduct of Leila; but 1t was like the
early dew, which soon passed away
While she had fine apparel and plenty of
money, she was not to be circumscribed
in her usual roulinei of pleasure. Re,
uenchment, is perhaps the most difficult
part with those who have been reduced
in circumstances, at least, it appeared to
be the most rugged part Of The way to
Mr.. Vermont's. How to descend from the
lofty eminence of wealth and fashion, and
to retire to obscurily and seclusion, he
knew not He had been too long the
child of prosperity to bear ieyerses with
lor,iude. lie had no professionally, he
could not, and to beg he was ashamed.
"Woult to Heaven" said he in per
plexity of soul, "would 10 Heaven, had
been mechanic"
''La, Pa!' said Leila, "what has come
over you? have frequently head you
say that you would as soon be a boot
+ black as mechanic of any sort; that it
was mental EMPLOYMENT