The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-02-05


the "first ociety" among us. purged Of it.
impurities, and the worthy mechanic as
sumo The rank he deserves in the world
| would have the frown of the virtuous and
good forever fixed upon the unprincipled
and dissolute, whatever their occupation
in life. External accomplishments, either
with or without wealth. should never serve
as passport TO polluted heart into the
bosom OF respectable society. While hon.
est industry should ever be regarded with
the smile oil commendation, and its antag.
onist, incidence. should find no favor what.
ever" DIV bab7I8ab6i gHH r&E
"Nell. it is all folly to talk to me. My
mind is made up. Mary is not going to
have George Hamblen. nor any other me.
chanic. She shall live and die an old
maid first" .t ~ j.
"Very well; it's no particular concern
OF mine," said Mrs. Lincoln, "but we shall
soon see whether Mary is herself disposed
to regard his advances with favor. In.
deed, have already seen enough to sat.
isly me that George has nothing to fear;
SO far as she is concerned. 1t is notlong
since chanccd to observe them very close
lv engaged in conversation by themselves.
1t was on the occasion of Mary's late visit
TO her aunt Leaning with clasped hands
upon his arm. she was looking up into his
face with an earnestness OF expression
that at once convinced 'ne OF her devoted.
ness to him.. But here she comes, let us
hear what she has to say Tor herself" e'
Mary had now just returned from short
walk well knowing the prejudices Of her
mother against mechanics. she resolutely
insisted that Mrs Lincoln must have mis-.
taken her cousin Lorenzo for Mr. Ham.
blen. as the person with whom she was
promenading while OH visit TO her aunt.
At this moment the door bell rang. and
gentleman was Immediately conducted
into tho room. whom Mary recognized and
Introduced as Mr.. Williams. young pys.
clan from IA ncighboring village. Mary
had met him at a recent party, and he
called in passing, just to present his COM
plir,ents to her, and see that she suffered
no inconvenience from her exposure to the
damp air on the night Of the party.
His age was about twenty two-his stat.
ue aliule above the medium height--com.
plexioh light-eyes and nose prominent
and his expression altogether agreeable.
After u half an hour Of pleasant con-
versation. he took his leave, not, however,
without receiving and accepting very
pressing invitation from Mrs. Otis. in which
her daughter, of course, modesily joined,
to call again.
He had no sooner left the house, than
Mrs. Otis embraced the occasion TO draw
lively comparison between him, as one
Of the learned professions. and mechanics.
With an air Of self-satisfaction she said
''Show me your mechanic, Mrs. Lin.
coin. who is able TO converse with Dr..
Williams Did you not observe fhe vari-
ETY. and extent Of his knowledge. his hap
py faculty of communication, and polish
of manner? Talk not to me of your me-
chanics In point Of everything pleasant
and agreeable-nay. even valuable in a
gentleman will place Dr. Williams,
little as | have seen Of him, against any
dozen mechanics you can produce"
Mrs. Lincoln, not disposed to continue
the controversy further, and even willing
to acknowledge merit whenever she saw il,
very cheerlully concurred in the favorable
opinion expressed Of DR.. Williams-ad.
ding however, that there were many me.
chanics fully equal TO him in extent Of
knowledge, readiness of communication,
and polished address.
1t is proper to remark here, that Angus.
tus Otis, Esq, was gentleman of good
sense. and lawyer of distinguished abil.
ity. Himself the son of worthy mechan.
ic. he was ever heard to speak of mcchan.
les in terms Of the greatest respect. More.
over, had lie been present, there is little
risk in saying that Mrs. Lincoln would
have found him heartily concurring with
her in support of her cause.
DR.. Williams soon became intimate at
the house Of Mr.. Oils, who, with his lady.
spared no pains to render his visits agree.
able. lti' was also quite apparent that
Mary contributed her part towards the
same end, with the same perfect cheerful
ness and good will.
As the writer is not at liberty to disclose
further whattranspired in the innocent and
friendly intercourse between Mary and the
accomplished young doctor at this point,
"Where thought meets thought, ere from
the lip it starts,
And each warm wish springs mutual
from the heart"
leaving this part Of the picture to the i'm.
agination Of the reader--we come direct.
ly to the fact that, all parties joylully as.
seniing, the bans were duly published and
the day Of marriage agreed on.
Mary never looked more beautiful than
on the morning Of her marriage day-a
bright morning in May
.a "Heaven was in her eye.
In every gesture dignity end love.
At the appointed hour. the bride and
bridegroom-Mary Otis and young vii.
liams, attended by her cousin Lorenzo,