The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-10-16
MISCELLANEOUS
From the Chr. Pdrlor Mag. for Oct.
Neglect, or the Lesson of a Day.


"PA." said EmeIine to her father, Mr..
Vinton, as she threw herself in an evident
" vexed MOOD, upon her sofa, upon re-
turning from church, "Pa, | am sure
should never become a christian under
the preaching of Mr.. Taylor 1t only
hardens nv heart. So far as 1t has any
effect, it only sours my mind, makes me
unhappy and dissatisfied, so that church.
poing will become at length positively bur-
densome
"And pray my dear what was MIR
Taylor's fault to-dayP' replied the father.
II thought the discourse very superior
one. Its statements were clear its argu-
ments and illustrations forcible, its appeals
to the heart tender persuasive, and the
manner of the preaching was in beautiful
keeping with the benevolent spirit of the
discourse. For my part l felt, as have
often before, thankful that it was the priv
ilege of myself and family to set under an
instructive and faithful ministration; and
must regret that you do not share in my
feelings. Now tell me my dear what has
ruffled your peace to-day"
"Well pa, what complain Of is, that Mr..
TAYLOR made no distinction at all between
the best people, if they don't happen to
be religious, and the very worst. For
instance, from the text to-day, How shall
we escape five neglect SO great salvatlon,'
am sure he made out mere inattention
to the subject of religion to be as criminal
and blame worthy as the very worst sins
ever conceived of, and destroyed all dis
tinction among the very different classes
of those who have not been converted.
Now am not disposed to be classed with
profane swearers, liars, blasphemers and
the like, although l admit that thus far |
have been an neglecter of religion"
Mr.. Vinton was proceeding to reply,
when the dinner bell interrupted the d.
alogue.
At an early hour on Monday morning
there was quite a commotion among the
young people, occasionally by the arrival
of the package of NewYears gifts which
always punctualy made its appearance at
this season, from their uncle, who was a
wealthy merchant in the city of New
York, and who having no children of his
own, cherished a fond affection for his
three nieces the daughters of Mr.. Vinton
The arrival of the annual package was
TO them like the arrival of argosy with the
treasures of the east, and indeed it never
failed to contain a costly and well selected
outfit for the year, of articles both Of ne.
cessity and luxury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vinton were soon sum-
ms1ed from their chamber to preside al
the opening of the precious package
There was rich dresses, cask OF lewelry
and various sundries directed to Ella, the
eldest, and choice variety suited to hel
years, TO Clara the youngest, but to the sur
prise of them all, their was nothing fol
Emeline, and even in the hasty note which
accompanied the presents, no alluslon
was made to the omission, and her name
was not even mentioned. This was more
surprising, as she had always been consid'
cred the favorite niece. Poor EmelIne
was so overpowered by her feelings that she
burst into tears, and her distress was uncon-
trollabe. She was a tender-hearted, sensi-
tive, yet high-spirited girl. She fondly loved
her uncle, and now the painful conviction
that by some means unknown TO her, his
heart had become alienated and his Interest
in her destroyed, fastened in her mind and
crushed it to the earth, and the anguish of s;
lifetime, seemed compressed into that hour
1t was, of course, in vain that her kind-heart
ed sisters insisted upon sharing with her il
the most liberal manner, the presents direct
ed TO them; and equally in vain did the pa
rents conjecture reasons explanatory TO hi
omission to send to her. She felt that sh,
had been neglected, despised, and she stole tC
her chamber 10 give free vent to her feel
ings.
In the afternoon, the family were called tc
attend the funeral of beloved neighbor ant
friend, who had been cut off in the brightness.
ofyouth but little more than a year aftel
her marriage. Prior TO that event. Mary hat
been daily visitor in the Vinton family, ant
was as daughter and sister; and although
when she became the wife Of Mr.. Ashley, thei
intercourse was less frequent, the depth ant
tenderness of their attachment was in no de
gree diminished. Slowly and mournfull,
they entered the house of death, and groupet
themselves around the remains of Mary
There she lay in beautiful repose, like an an
gel overtaken by dream: or like fresh ere
alton Of the divine artist only waiting for tn
breath OF lie to heave that breast, and diat
that flowing form, and part those lips, upor
which even now seemed to hang some utter
ance of gentleness and love. Alas! With,
that tabernacle, the lamp of life has gone ont
never to be rekindled and that frame q
beautiful, was attired, not for the gaieties a
life, but for the gloom of the grave. O
death, thou great reaper of this worlds field
thus it is ever. Thou cullest the lovely, tn
tender, the good. Why thy frost and chill
thou strikest the child amid his plaything
and the young saint kneeling at Gods alta
and sparest to eli up his three-score and tie
the reviler of his Maker and the foe of h
kind.
The funeral solemnities over, the Vintor
who were truly the chief mourners. returne
TO their homes, severally occupied with RI
Elections BETTING the melancholy employmeI
OF the afternoon. There pleasant surpris
awaited them. Mr.. Vaughner, the uncle
whom we have already spoken, had arrive
from the city an hour before, and taken pc:
session OF the premises, and reused up tn
parior IRE to generous glow. Finding. h