The Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1852-1853, 1853-12-07

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and when his resources cease, of course pov
erty must ehsue; while the farmer can spend
a week reerealing. or if sickness oyertake;
him, his crops and income does not'suffer,
but is gaining as when well--and he is moi
in constant fear of offending some one where
by he is expelled from Office" replied Flor
ence. a-.'t aH3l .-h.
.H"Well you can enjoy your opinion. but
you will never convince me that farmer
or mechanic is worthy of being my husband,
for would sooner die with the contempt
bic cognomen of sold maid,''
Florence Stamford and Annah Smiley
were cousins, but unlike as light and dark
ness. The latters pride were founded on
false aristocracy, and boasted greatly of her
attainments and wealth, an considered her
self far above the sphere of marrying far
mer. Annals father was striving mer.
chant in New York, and by dint of perse-
verance and hard labor, had acquired con-
siderable property; had educated his daugh-
! ter according to the most refined fashions,
and given her the advantage Of the best So
cietyin the city, where she resided, and ex-
pended much in travelling for her gratifca-
ton, in order if possible 10 eradicate the
false notion Of popularity that Annah had
breathed in at her birth, and still later
under the tuition of fashionable mother
who had sought to instill the principles of
which she gave ample proof, were stead
fastly inculcated.
Mr. Smiley and Mrs, Stanford were broth
er and sister; the same hand guided them
in infancy, the same voice taught them the
rudiments goodness, and when death called
that fond parent to better world they ming
led tears in Unison, upon tie burial. But
owing TO dissa isfaction with regard to sett
ling the parental affairs, an esl angement
had existed ever since and they had never
visited or orlespond till now on the death
OF Mrs. Smiley, but perhaps it was Ill part
owing to the distance that intoryened be-
tween the residences, as the western part of
New York was the residence of the latter
and Main the former. Their means we're
ample, Sd it is justly supposed that anger
reigned somewhere. .H ,r'.s n. . 40 47.
Annah had returned with Mrs Stanford
to her rural home, after the demise of her
mother, where she intended to remain till /
Autumn, when her father was to accompa-
ny her home. Although Mrs. Stanford low
ed her nec,', and sought only her good by |
irving gently to eradicate the evil - nd fool
ish opinions that had germinated, and now I
bear better fruit by her opposing examples.
AT first, these renonstrunces were received |
but finally VITA sopen rebellion,
so that Mrs. Stanford ceased her persuaSions
entirely. 1.a3hl si' % gaG,r t.H ..a#ntnI
Autumn came, loaded with its usual rich
ness, cnriching the garner Of the farmer,
and tightening his spirits by his beautifully
rewarded labors. Mr.. Smiley arrived in
season to assist in gathering the last bushUl
OF fruit from his favurfe tree, started in his
youthful days, been the cause of so many
ragged clothes and mutilated limbs This
was his boyhood's home-his youthful re-
sorts during relaxation from toll, and now,
after fifteen years he had returned to visit it.
| awoke bitter slumbering emodons--re
called scenes of younger lie. And then
came the little mound, graen with the sod of
he valley that pr, ssed the bosom of bis low
I'd parents. He remembered their foster.
ns advice, Glove one another. Lolon, you
IRE all the brother there is to care for Made
inc; protect her as frail plant. Love her
and shield her from the bias of the world
Had he done it? Nay, for fifteen years had
he separated himself for the love of gain -
True he had cared for her ere another claim
I'd her but later time had proved disre-
gard for the dying njnnctionsy lie wept at
Inc grave Of his slres, a future course tesd-
lied true penltence. Three weeks had pass
I'd SO imperceptb,y, that Mr. Smiley hardly h
believed he had been in Maine, but his bu-
slneSs rquired his attention, and after OBJ
tanning consent for Florence to return
with them, they departed for their western
home. Apnah had become ardenty at II
.ached to Florencr, since her soourn in
Maine despised their difference OF opinion
and Florence was aware that she had COM
nand oyerthe subsequent opinions of Annah
IS she invariably wished Florence to opne
IN various subjects, before launching her
views upon the candid mind of her cousin.
Florence had hardly been beyond the limits
Of her own Stale during life time, and the
aovely OF SO long a journey added greatly
10 her happiness But this was only a for
taste OF the pleasures yet to come, for the
home OF Annah was a resort for the eduaa-
led, refined and graceful ofthe village where
she resided. 1t was a splendid residence.
and displayed taste and sound judgment in
It's arrangement, for it was apart from the
noise and strife of city home, and sur
rounded byaall tho alIurements that makes
home pleasant and desirable, o...r . ..,.... !,
One department Of Mr.. fSmiley's business
required confidential clerk; and in the
person of Willard Aldrich, he found his
wishes gratided. r.. He was very estimable
young man who had arrived at the age Of
twenty. fve-had educated and raised him
self to the station wholly by his own efforts
Owing to his superiority Of intellect and a
greeable companionship, he was an inmate
ofSmiley's family which consisted of Mrs.
Smiley. Annah. Florence, and the house
keeper assisted by young servant, al Time
Jew on wings Of thought, and it was nearly
spring before they had visited and enjoyed
half the society they had planned. But
their expectations seemed nav to be entire.
y destroyed, for Florence received q, letter
from home, stating her fathers illness; and
was needed, as it increased the labor that
heavily feel upon mothers strength.
"'Why, Miss Stanfora, it seems but dag
since you become Az ,inmate of our home; 4 !
think you must haEe.coalribpted TO our haprl
pihess; although itrwas always .eupshiLe, it
seems somethingg more nowyi' said Mr. Al