The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15

as 1ar as possible from lne ldooFlnS cidS-
ses. Besides, how is it expected that |
should enjoy myself in converse with such
people, whose only talk would be about
the stocks. the market, and their own prl
vate concerns. Quite an intellectual tete
a tete would it be- mother dear !"
"Oh! fe, Lizzie! but I am to blame
for this. I've shown you too much in
diligence; you are spoilt; SO 1 must even
now set about repairing my garden, and
pluck out the weeds and tares ere it is too
late.
"Come, sit down beside ne Lizzie, and
I will give you your first lesson of world
| ly wisdom, from my great store of expe-
rience, by relating to you story, which l
trust will lower your pride and make you
better woman. Awoman with no pride,
my daughter, is but droning creature;
but one with too much, is naughty, Mig
gardly and selfish, both the extremes are
contemplate and mean. Be then, neither
too fashionably dressed, nor too slovenly,
too .devout nor too worldly. A mere
butterfly in the world of fashion and pleas
ure making. but small pretensions to rcli-
gion, is character bad enough, but worse
to my thinking is the fiery zealot, on the
other hand who has too many rigid vir-
tues, who is continually reviling against
the world, displeased at anything like So
cial enjoyment. and shocked at the least
merriment, dancing, playing or any amuse-
ment that the heart in its fullness and glad
ness, prompts the young and sprightly to
indulge. SO, then, avoid extremes of eve
ry description.
But to the story.
Sixteen years ago, Salem, in Virginia,
aginable; situated in the heart of the
great valley Of Virginia, yet commanding
a magnificent view of the bold outlines of
the Alleghanies and the Blue Ridge. The
village contained no buildings Of note
save two; one of them, magnificent ten
ement the princely residence of one of
the cold Virginia aristocracy;" the other,
the only Inn, small, quaint, yet pleasant
house nestled in the center of the town.
The proprietor of the one was wealthy
planter and distinguished officer of State;
the other a poor widow, whose only'living
depended on the profits of her table, which
were but scant, as there was but little
travelling done at that day through this
retired village. And the advent Of a
stranger was always subject of curiosity
and interest to the good townsfolks, as il
was always so in the secluded villages
and inns, in the out f-the-way places Of
America.
To this little inn, gaily dressed, yet
weary worn traveller picked his way one
evening in the autumn of IS. The
buxom hostess, and her tidy daughter, were
all life; and frsked about. bestirring the
savory viands, delicious cakes and eggs
much to the satisfaction of the young
traveller, who appeared to be a young man
of twenty summers, tall, commanding, o
| fine appearance and pleasing manners. He
soon by dint of frankness and suavity oi
manner insinuatcd himself into the good
graces of the hostess and daughter; with
the latter Of whom he appeared to be
!; struck, for she was lovely as she was neat
and graceful.
"Posse sing charms not unlike and al
most equal to one whom l adore" ex
claimed the young traveller admiringly as
he placed himself before the fire after
finishing his repast; "and expect ere long
to lead to the altar, and with whom you
are doubtless acquainted, as she lives only
+, in the mansion above the village, as un-
derstand." sI
"What! Emma White ?" said the
hostess.
Even so, my dame. / met her at the
Springs some months ago, became enar-
ored of her, wooed, won, and am now come
to claim my BRIDE"
"She is beautiful creature, indeed y
interposed Augusta, the hostess daughter
"but somewhat proud, as is her father"
"Not So indeed, gentle Augusta, il
she has pride it is nothing but nature
maidenly pride, which every lass should
have. And you say, Miss Augusta, she
is quite WE'LL; we'll, will let this pleas
ing intelligence restrain me tonight, and
tomorrow will give the fair enchantress,
/ trust an agreeable surprise"
Early next morning as etiquette would
permit, the young man set out with
bouyant heart and high hopes to the man
sion. at ~
But we will precede him and look in on
his fair betrothed.
In a magnificent parlor Of the mansion,
sat Emma White and her mother, the one
humping piano, and the other interro-
eating servant. o.l ! .l
"ADd you say. Sainbo. he lodged last
evening at the inn?"
ayes, Misse, de cook say he dare
now" .ila a3y7 .-F#
-"Well, you can retire-and SO, Ma, it
is even as Iexpected; thought it was him
as he rode past last evening"" .
i "Well, Emma, how do you intend to
bluff him OFF, Pm thinking it will be a
shameful and delicate business"
Shameful, Indeed When attorney
Logan introduced him to me at the
Surinos he hroupht him forward as one