Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-21
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LESSONS ON GOOD DUMOR-FUR THE NEW YEA

| HENNUNS UN GUUU uUMUh-FUk TIE NEW lEAk
In number of the New York Mirror. for .Janu-
airy, inst we arc presented with rather cleve,
sketch of character in real life jeremiah Carey
by name, who in all his fortunes and misforunes
exhibited the picture Of a contented man.
Jerry's countenance was planness to the fullest
extent ''Never mind" said Jerry, 81 shall not be
troubled by the petticoats My face is my asgs. %
In ninety-nine cases out of hundred such con-
cluslon would have been correct, but Jerry was
tated to stumble over the solitary exception mas
much as young and rather handsome heiress for
getting his defects of phiz, and seeing only his con-
tented disposition and intellectual worth, fell in love
with HIM one day, and he very good-naturedly re-
cprocatng the compliment, married her.
Proceeding home in carriage from The church
where the union had just been performed, the veh-
Gle upset, spilled the bride and bridesmaid and
broke leg Of the bridegroom
1t was especially, mat-aprOpos--to break limb
upon such an occasion; and Jerry had rs much rea
son to repine at the accident as any one similarly
situated, could have, but he bore it with his usual
good nature.
"Ah J" said he, one day in the last quarter of his
damaged honeymoon, in answer to an expression of
regret, endearment and sympathy which had es-
capped his interesting spouse. '''Tis all for the
best, Susy desired little indoor life. Besides,
but for this accident, my love, business would not
have allowed me much of your company So,
the most fortunate events Of my life. l do, in
deed"
Susan's first child was unfortunately, born blind.
'Not so very unfortunate, after all - said Jerry.
sit might have been worse. Let us thank omn-
cent. Providence that the dear little fellow is not
cub-footed. Surgery may, perhaps, remedy his
sight; If can't, why, after ALL the faculty of see
ing Is So often abused-so often a TO its pos
SCISSOR! 1t changed Lots wife to lump of salt,
you know!"
Such is Jeremiah's philosophy and for all trials,
great or small, he makes it applicable.
Ills wife broke pltcher-a costly one.-''Dear
me! what pityn' said she, provoked at her own
carelessness.
Not whtW responded Jerry 81 neuer liked
that pitcher. Such awkward handle Ill get
another"
His chimneys were contrary. There are few
who can keep their patience i'll smoky rooms. Jer-
emah, however, after fully ascertaining that with
his house the nuisance incurable, forthwith be-
gan to eXtol the UirtueS of smoke, and it was not
until after he had sold his bacon making residence
and purchased an abode more conducive to comfort,
that he would allow that smoke was not an indis-
pensable necessary to civilized life.
His little blind boy withered and died like sim
less rose, ere he could lisp 'sfather !-Susan had
been second time mother, but the love for her
first born burned brightest for to the pure flame of
maternal love was added interest for the darkness
which shrouded his vision like continual night.
Even so was the poor boy endeared to the heart of
his father. Sad, indeed, then, was the ceremony
with which the little sufferer was consigned to the
grave, where all are blind alike.
They returned to their dwelling. The prattle of
the sightless no longer greeted their football
all seemed cherries and desolate to Susan, and sit
ting down, she hid her face in her hands and wept.
The heart Of jeremiah sad, but not TO abandon
ment, like that Of his wife. He opened the Bible
! given him by his mother on her death bed, and
drawing his chair near to Susan, read aloud that
beautiful chapter wherein our Saviour asks for lit
tie children TO be brought unto him. "for of such is
| the kingdom of heayen.'
When he had concluded he closed the book and
clasped the hand of his wife affectionately within
! his own.
''Susan," said he, and his voice sounded like gen
/ tie music in her ears, (" let us not murmur; God is
just-is merciful. IL nc had lived, it would only
have been to gropc through the world. .No,c he is
in heaven, where, to all. all is light Let us de
serve to meet him there.'
Only few years afterwards jeremiah was re-
duced to comparative poverty. The bulk OF his
property had been invested in the stock of a bank
which failed, unable to pay shilling on the dollar
! Thus compelled to dispose of his expensive estab
shment, change his style of living altogether, anc
with his wife and four children to take ssto shor
commons" his spirits did not desert him.
! Said Jerry, "Ncvcr mind !" two words which he
never failed to throw in the teeth OF every mishaI
which he encountered "never mind I like varie
/ ty Pan tired of riding in a carriage; once broke
my leg in one. Walking is exercise that neet
very much. Come, come, this is not so bad an az
fair after allit will test the value Of my friends
/ Besides, now can earn the bread we eat. All i
will be labor Of love, and that enrches the soul
/ | can almost say | am glad this accident has hap
peued. can, indeed"
Let no one think that our patient friends phlos
ophy is the apathy Of the stole. 1t arises from M
lack of sensitive and acute feelings, but from be
nevolent determination to make The best or euer7
hing. This is the secret of his contentnent unde
a load Of mishaps and reverses. Ever striving f
render all around him happy he is a sterling friend
never rcpining at the DEGREES of Providence he is
/ true Christian.
A fellow describing his wife, to whom he la