The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-04-12
Scraps from our Letter File.

Scraps from our Letter File.
We have always believed that the un-
published thoughts, written at random, and
with the ease and carelessness which char
acterize private correspondence. if collected
together, would weigh down the balance
against majority Of pretentious publica-
tons, in points Of wit, true gracefulness of
style, and unaffected good sense. We have
received additional evidence of the truth
fitness of our position, lately, while looking
over file Of letters which have come under
our notice, and which reveal, as we think,
respectively, degree of humor, nobility of
character, and pleasant, punning wit, the
presence Of which must be our apology to
the writers for making portions of them
public
The first extract is from letter written
by young lady, who has humorously ap.
piled to herself the cognomen of "Betsey
Trotwood," the easy-natured character in
Dickens BLEAK House" from an affinity of
feeling which she contends really exists be-
tween the two. The writer, out of good
ly company Of intelligent, fun-loving girls,
remains alone during the present season to
cheer "the old folks at home" and luxuri-
ate in New England summer of undis-
turbed incidence Read what she writes
thereon, and you will agree with us that she
would be obliged to 60 far, and look keen
~, to find better hnmored and more gen.
ial companion than her own female self:
"Do yon know what I am going to do this summer p
What all my life have ionged to donothng just moth
irg at all. going TO neither sew, road,
write, excepting to answer miserable letters which
are not worth answering Fortunately, have other
correspondent. Don't think joking for was
more in earnest in my life quite it would
break my heart least ruiie my temper 10 have my
plans dsarranged tell you BrsEY going to give sol
tude and Incidence fair trial for once and if by
Autumn say anything but that everlasting weary
vcrd--tired! Stop grinnng, Impotence, for there
Is not the most remote idea of being tired Of myself
BE7sxr tired Of TRorwooD TRogwooD tired Of BrrsEY
prcposterous idea tell you right and left hand will
grasp each other with most hearty shake and it will
be Sensible woman TRo1wooD extremely sensible =
and Nice company, BSrsH really charming, indeed =
and to long and happy acquaintance! shall drink
little old Madeira out Of tea cup, with spoon il it, to
avoid all occasion for scandal. Now DON'T beseech Of
you, be 40 enamored CT my summer life rs to think Of
sharing with You dssipate it, but it woaa
be utterly impossible to share it, Don't know how the
withered bush would have to be waterednot tot
mention white kerche. that would be spread for kneelng
cushions the earth stains upon white drlling need
tell tales and poor Fan. would be forced 10 dash
ahead 20 matter whether two three, four legs
No. no CAD and gossip In Minnesota but an thou love
me, give quiet summer at home "
The second extract is from young lady
of Maine. who has written some and pub
lished little, and who, in her own circle, is
known and recognised as woman Of large
scholastic acquire nents, and with more than
"sparks Of true genius" All sensible per
sons Will assent to the business of her criti-
cism on that vaporous trash which is de-
nominated the polite literature" Of the day
Many another mind than hers is turned
loathiugly from walks among the pleasant
paths Of literature, who, were merit the
tombstone of success, might win reputa.
tons such as are accorded by the apprecia-
tive to 1.-THE old royal votaries Of letters"
She says
"As for me, work good deal, read, talk and laugh
god deal, but write very little; much az might
hardly know why, but don't care for It Is once did
think too, that is difficult resume the pen after i,
has lain for long time idle. Willis the taste goes on i'm
srevng we lose the benefit of constant practice ane
our skill fails to keep pace with acquisitions More
over il seems that the present time calculated
to kill OF all sparks Of literary ambition in mind pos
,essed in the least degree Of refinement when We Gee
the manner which popularity is won by pasryand the
character Of the boosthat win it, It doss not thrg
70 be very earnestly srten for Who would cevst anch.
in the Aerican) Temple Of Fame beside the suthoFesss
Of The Ruth Hail." Ida Nays" and "Gui s;hys"
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