The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-07-26


Importance. We entered to ford it
and entered safely, but just in the mid
die, the beast of horse stood still, anc
neither words, strokes nor kicks woulG
induce him to stir step. There we
were, fast enough. A flock of geese
witha sort of triumphant gable, sur.
runded us; and past us there loated
tubs, benches and barrels, which the
stream had carried from their rightful
owners the shores of the stream were
covered with the women of the village
fishing for their respective property
with long poles. The horse stood with
a hanging head, while the sexton be-
Whacked him Justify ;the COW roared be-
hind US, and tried to upset the cart;
sat in the midst of all this wrapped
in my dignity, and with my hat drawn
tightly over by brows.
had just began to think of using
the wagon asmy pulpit, and Of address
ing the village from the middle of the
run, when the sexton having thrown
his reins to a farmer on the bank, we
were soon dragged ashore. AS soon
as came to firm ground, left the wa
gon and sought the parsonage by a
by-path. gained the haven | sought,
and having met the good old Mr.. Elder
announc ed myself, and requested a
change of chothes. My request was
complied with, and | underwent met
amorphosis of which Ovid never dream
ed.
My host picked out a suit of his
own clothes which hastily put on;
and as he was a tall, stout man, and
| very thin and short one, of course,
| looked like small duodecimo vol
ume in folio binding.
had just admired my fine appear
ance in the glass, when the daughter
ofthe house entered with the tea-things.
On seeing me, she burst into such fit
Of laughter that it needed all the aid of
the father to prevent the whole appa-
ratus from destruction, | laughed too
and an acquaintance was formed with
the best understanding in the world.
Nothing like fun for a beginning OF
friendship. You are old friends in an
instant.
| looked at the young lady, and dis
covered a healthy lively face, with a
pair of mild blue eyes, and most tempt
ing mouth. The relation of my adven-
lures kept up the good humor, and serv.
ed the rustic beauty to show her natu-
raj wit. A good deal of it was at my
expense to be sure; but felt a hope
rise that those blue eyes would yet
beam on mine in approval and
love.
My eyes wandered over the apart
ment in an attempt to ascertain by the
Of things, what were the
character of its inmates. The small
collection of books seemed to point out
~. temperance Oh NINA; and the
old fashioned wooden chairs, showed
a contempt for modern ease. | also
remarked in the background of the
room, large, we'll secured chest
That concluded must hold money!
Else why such a powerful lock. Why
hung over it pair Of pistols and long
rusty sword? Well, | thought, this
will do very we'll. Miss here is an on
ly daughter-the parents rather well
to do in the world--and /, young and
rather good looking, flatter myself.
When tea was over and the bottle
Of weak wine was brought out, drank
the health of their future son-in-Iaw
with much gusto. My beauty blushed,
and | was almost frantic with delight.
| was over head and ears in love, and
fancied my passion returned already.
| retired to my room and falling to
sleep dreamed of love, blisses and a
huge money chest.
Well, the night passed away, the
morning came and then anew Difficult
ty arose. Will the maiden have any
love for me? How dare /, after SO
short an acquaintance, presume to
develope my feeling? No matter,
thought |, will run all risks--bless
the blue eyes!
My clothes were scarcely dry yet,
but ] donned them and hastened to
breakfast. As | entered the room, |
wondered at my shortness of breath,
and the trembling of my knees. Tru-
ly, thought !, | am far gone. There
is no mistaking the SYMPTOMS. My cou-
rage mounted, howeve, for | thought
Of beauty and the heavy chest.
On entering the breakfast room, |
| found my beauty alone, and fairer to
my eyes than before. 'Good morning!'
slipt softly from my lips. She blushed,
and sighed, and then looked grave.-I
took her hand and commenced to
She dropped meek
;urtesy and withdrew her hand from
nine. At that moment her parents