Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-07-23


ton, preached for them, and by his learning and
eloquence operated so favoraby upon them that
unanimous call was preferred to the Bishop for
his appointment as Rector Of the Church. The
Bishop hesitated (; for he had made choice Of an
other for that station, aud our candidate was a
stranger 10 him. Not wishing 10 oppose the unan-
imous wishes Of the congregation, especially as
he lived in the same place, he at length resolved
to have personal interview with Theophilus, and,
If he found him qualified, 10 give him the appoints
ment.
The next day the candidate received very po-
lite note, containing an invitation TO dine with the
Bishop. The effect ofthis invitation upon his mind
was such, that person unacquainted with the cT-
cumstances would have supposed that he was labor
ing under some strange influence, which had 10
some extent impaired his intellect We will not
attempt TO describe its effects nor will we pretend
TO enter that private sanctuary of hallowed emotion,
where none but the legitimate priest has right
to worship. We leave the mystery to explain
itself
At the appointed hour, Theophas made his ap.
pearance. Beside the Bishop, his wife and daugh.
ter, large circle OF friends aud acqnaintances had
been invited to grace the occasion, many Of whom
were from the North, persons Of note and distinc-
ton The moment Theophus was introduced. a
single glance caused the blood rush to his face,
producing a confusion which was perceived by
ALL but which was attributed to his Introduction TO
so large and brilliant an assembly. Beside, an in
tegible sign from certain quarter indicated the
necessity OF caution. Resolved not 10 belray
HIMSELF he soon recovered his composure, and
took lively part in the conversation which en-
sued
Among the persons who took seat at the table
was young minister from New York, one of those
conce,ed persons who suppose that their rank,
learning and influence graduated by the size Of
the town in which they live, and who vanly mag
ined that this prominent station secured by his
superior talents and Jennings young man Of I'M
bounded ambition, fond OF forcing himself into no.
tice at the expense Of every thing ese-low in stat
ure, with fair complexion and light hair. This
man was exceedingly anxious TO attract attention
by endeayoring to appear odd-different from all
others--a kind Of nondescript Regardless of the
feelings OF others, he employed every occasion TO
show his wit, even at the expense Of name and
character Asit was known that he was pleased
whenever he was spoken Of as the minister from
New York, the appellation soon became general,
and, by way Of ridicue, he was universally desig-
mated by no other term than the minister from Nev
York
This individual endcavored 10 arrest general at
tenton by the relation OF various incidents and an
ecdotes ofthe latest stamp in the North. He refer
red to number OF distinguished persons there, dis
playing the greatest severity in his structures on
their conduct. without any regard to character or
reputation. As many ofthose present were from
the North, the Bishop became apprehensive that he
might say something unpleasant TO some of his
guests, who strangers to the minister, and who
might feel themselves injured by the freedom with
which his tale-teng propensities were marked. =
Addressing himselfto the minister, the Bishop mild
ly said
Brother remember the adage-(' Eide, sed eui,
Uidei) Be cautious, as TO what you say OF others,
especially when surrounded by persons who are
strangers to you, lest perchance you may some day
find yourself in as unpleasant predicament as that
which befel the poor student at K
And, pray, what happened 10 him. Let u;
heal, resounded from various parts Of the table.
DO tell-an interesting story, no doubt 7 said
the minister from Nev York. with certain toss o.
his head and peculiar compression of his lips
which was his usual way TO express his contempt
1T contains a moral that might be Of great ser
vice to certain person present. said the Bishop
evidently annoyed by the manner Of the last speak
er, which he perfectly understood
We'll, let US hear
"A young man, began the Bishop, from ih'
University of B., Of hne talents and extensive
information, resolved during vacatonto visit his pa
rents, whom he had not seen for some years Or
the evening of the second day he reached the towr
Of K, where he recollected distant relative
ofhs resided. On inquiring for the person, hi
found it to be the most prominent parsonage Of the
When he came near the dwelling which had beer
pointed out to him, he found il spendIdly lluminat
ed, and heard stratus Of music, mingled with sound
Of reyelry and mirth. Having inquired what wa
going on, he was told that his cousins daughte
was that evening to be married to MIR B
who had become quite prominent character II
the village of & Having directed servan
to call his relative our young student made him
} sely known, and received hearty welcome.
; You have come just at the right time, my dea
cousin, said the magistrate; my daughter is abou
to be married TO Mr. B. most eligible match
but walk in.
Without giving the student time to remove tn
dust accumulated by his journey, be took him b
the arm and introduced him 10 the company assem-
BLEED on the occasion. As he had come from pac
of some note, number OF inquiries were made a
10 the latest news OF the day, the state Of trade
prices, &C. lie soon attracted general attention
a by displaying great conversational powers and e'
tensiye knowledge. His relative, the magistrate
: pleased with the attention which he had excited
i requested him no longer TO con6ne himself to ma
I tiers Of local nature, but to tell them something
: more general interest Thus solicited, he though
lessy related the following incident, which, he sale
e had lately been subject Of much conversation
e B.:
J. The merchant W., said the student b.
u longed To one Of The richest houses in b. b
had, somewhat strangely bestowed his entire cont
l. dence upon his secretary, who for long time ha
e been his conhdant and assistant, and who was int
II malely acquainted with the affairs and condition
g the house. The merchant. however, died student
= leaving widow and seven children TO mourn the
d loss. Her grief, however, was somewhat assuagt
G by the conviction that the prosperous state oftl
concern would not only afford herself and childrs
~ comneient sunoort but that she wonld even he Ell