Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1843-03-16


| been heather born should have worshpped
the moon
And the sun, tool
'IfI had been so taught, yes; but should
have adored the moon from the impulses of my
own feelings
Probably and yonder comes the swain who
would be right happy to personate the sun, ilyou
would be the gentle moon TO reflect his light
Annan
ooh, don't blush so, my DEAR the moon never
bushes. And don't look so grave neither; tho
it is rather a serious business to manage because
your honored mother has set her heart so decid-
eddy against your swain. But never mind Ito
ger has a bold heart and it is my opinion he will
win the fair lady Your father likes him.
They agree in politics.
Better than they do in property, believe
Ah, Lucy look this way here is one coming
from the west who has host of recommendations
TO your favor
Who! Oh DR.. Walker lie will never
gain my favor, assure you Notwithstanding his
host Recommendations.
How perverse of you, Lucy, not to like a fine,
accomplished young gentleman, who is dying for
you Only consider the thousand advantages Of
having a physician for a husband. Look this
way, will you-the full moon is not favorable to
reason, and you are already too romantic; and
DeSluCS, llcre is something Dcncdtn lnc moon
that may draw your attention.
Don't speak so loud, Ann, pray
Are you afraid Roger will hear =
During the conversation of the Cousins, the
two young gentlemen, named as approaching,
were rapidly nearing each other. The dwelling
Of Squire Hartwel was located at the junction
Of three roads, where those from the east and
west, which were merely paths united with the
great northern highway. The house stood few
rods back from the junction, having a peach Or
chard in front, prolusion of rose bushes around
the solid wall, and high and heavy gate, which
shut out the dusty view of the street.
The object of the rivals seemed to be who
should first reach the gate! DR.. Walker had the
shortest and smoothest path: but the long q rap
id strides of Roger were every moment diminish
ing the inequality and as for the stones and hill.
locks in the path, he minded them no more than
he would have done foutng this ledown.
Doctor Walker increased his speed almost &c
run-it would not do. Rogers strong grasI
has thrown open the gate-he has entered-anC
with no gentle impetus, he sent the ponderou'
portal back to its station. 1t shut with a louC
bang, just as Walker reached Infringing hin
up TO a perpendicular as rigid as that of Prus
sian grenadier. So closely CiS-a-UiS, was he will
the gate that his nose was slightly grazed by con
tact; and partly by that contact, and partly b,
the rush of air, his best beaver was thrown from
his head, and rolled some distance in the dust,
path.
Doctor Walker was greatly discounted ant
n not little enraged at the audacity Of his rival
but he well knew that Roger was not the man h
could frighten; and for fighting such fellow
o that was out of the question, SO the Doctor en-
: deavored to calm and cool himself as best h
i. might-wiped the perspiration from his brow, &
s the dust from his hat, and having recovered hi
composure, he walked leisurely forward to pa
his respects to Squire Hartwell and the ladies'.
CHAPTER nI.-POHticS.
Freedom, patriotism, and philanthropy, are Ma
e tures three patents, for making noblemen. Tn
g human mind, in which either of these three emo
u tons, viz the love Of liberty, the love of couu
l. try, or the love of mankind is predominant, wi
l. be exalted above the herd whose prevailin
thoughts are confined TO the immediate wants s
worldly pursuits of men. But if the three nobl
Is feelings named unite and govern in the sam
&c mind; be sure that individual will be mighty
/ mong his race. No matter in what station h
was born to what calling he had been destine
there is that in his own breast which will be5
a him upward and onward. And the course of col
1i duct which, in a man of this character may
&c first, appear presumptuous or impossible, will,
the end, be found perfectly consistent with til
II confidence which well balanced and Justly d
T. rected mind should feel in its own strength g. r.
/ sources.
e How little did Doctor Walker appreciate II
> cool philosophy of Rogers address, as the latte
politely, bowling on his entrance, inquired ate
4 his health. Doctor Walker did not repy-di
,: not seem to have heard-but hastily shaking I'll
IT 'Squire's offered hand, he fastened across the
: partment, addressed with his smiling compliment
the young ladies', and then seated himself by Nj
CT Eartwell, and was soon deeply engaged in col
versaton on the weather.
ri Have you heard the news, Doctorr cried Il
"a Squire, at the top of his voice.
III News! what news reiterated Walker sta
a, ting.
ia why, that Parliament is about sending ov
IN to us all the East India Company's stock of tea
u Well
~ Il don't think it will be WELL Sir dor
as think we colonists can be compelled to buy it,
'g for one, affirm that not ounce shall be drar
ry in my family
ot Dear me, Mr.. Hartwell, what is the use
an making such great fuss about little matte
no Only three pence duty on the pound Why,
Isl pounds oftea would be large stock for the ye;
and that will be only one shilling to government
aud Mrs. Hartwe looked trumphanty to Do
TX Walker for appreciation of her prudential speec
'p- while the Squire turned his eye on Roger as