The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-08-23
Little Trials.

Why is it, Mr.. Editor, that one half of the
world delights in bothering the other half I!
Having achieved an enduring reputation,
had intended to retire though | could afford
to lay the pen down; but silence, under wrong
sdificult. Iresume it now, at the instigation
of Mrs. Smith-she says, "she hasn't the slight
est objection to the boys cutting their names
on the garden fence, if they won't climb over,
trample on the flower beds, and carry off the
lay-lock' and 'pecannes.' tell her not to be
annoyed. These little trials are designed for
her benefit. In this way the character is moul-
ded and perfected. The subimest virtues are
generated in the furnace of ahiction-even as
tie lobster acquires its most brilliant hue, by
being boiled.
If there is anything abhor, it is being ac-
costed in the street by people | only know by
sight. did think might take an evening
walk upon the Mill Dam, and enjoy my paper
cigar in quiet was mistaken-my revere
was broken by stentorian voice. "How are
you Smith - accompanied by playful blow
upon the back, that actually dove my teeth
through the cigar, cutting it entirely in two
Stop writing, Smith" said he, 'your fires are
paling" it's no use. 'You are getting prosy."
Idenied it | might be less imaginative, a
shade more practical than formerly, but prosl-
ness, told him was an impossible condition of
Smiths mind. Bnt I'll be consistent, and not
lose my temper, and try, as the poet counsels
10 8
"Pluck the flower benefit, from the nettle
nuisance"
bought some stock once, not on speculation
although admit in the hope Of ultimate pro-
ft The "Great American Fossil and Mining
Co.," was new corporation, and its origin pc
culiar. A man ranging through distant
forest accidentally struek his foot (stubbed his
toe) against what appeared to be stone, but
which on closer inspection, was found to pos
sess what the geologist would term "sllvery
conformations Of decided character" showing
that man, though his life be school OF discip
line, may be unconsciously surrounded WIN
blessings. The Broker was an amlable 'no
intelligent man, with conscious integrity BEAM
ing in every lineament of his countenance'
His office was adorned with huge maps OF var,
ious regions" some elaborately colored, and
some merely in the rough, presenting a most
fascinating study for the thoughtful man, ne
told me. with confidential frankness, that the
sFossil co.. had as yet made no opening,
nor sank shaft abut,a said he, with snbdued
energy. 4the stock is bound to rise, for the sur.
face indications promise an immense wealth Of
mineral deposit, underneath" | was satisfied ie
took eight shares have since had the cer,in- n
cate Of ownership framed to be transmitted as
solemn warning to my children.
But those griefs are somewhat inaiyiuuai' ',.u:s
or separate in their character, If sueh class,li-
cation be admissible with those sustaining 'he 1
marriage relation. There are vicissltudes u y
more mutual cast---tonching more neariy
The conjunctive heart. We have got TO move
Our lease is out. For seventeen days nave
gone without my dinner, or taken iruga
meal at my workbench, Arabella beng oc
cupied "house hunting" says "she has So
tired trunding about town searching Tor emP'
tenements. and means to consult the papers
che read