Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-10-29

hills and valleys lie between us, am more really with
you, this cold, snowy morning, than have been
many n time, when YOU thought yourselves sure Of
my presence Fifteen days ago, was most cordially .
welcomed to pleasant farm house in Richmond.
Chittonden County. There, weary and i'll, looked /
forth upon the surrounding hills, with scarce hope .
that nigh, ever climb them; but those hills were .
among the means in our Fathers hands, for quicken /
ing the return Of the genial life blood, to my staSnaht
veins. Three long days sat ono in dream, fully
reuisug the truth Of the observations 'that as all
colors blend in white, 50 must all feelings end in apa-
thy. My pale, haggard face had claimed for me the
iudugcnt pity of those for whose sake chose to tnlk
cheerluly. The fourth morning found sufficient
energy to ride, and, when | can ride, can stdrt
towards health. | could scarcely cxaggcruc the ben
eft derived, that sunny Sabbath morning, from the
gentle soothing influence Of the bright landscape, and
the cheerful conversation Of my good, strong, warm
hearted companion. Again. ON Monday morning, |
rode in II carriage, aud then strong enough for
horseback riding.
That moment for cxua'inl, when my figure,
upon the back of strong, OLD Jack, was outlined upon
the clear blue ether rode, upon the brow of the
Ill., long enough to gladden. the hearts Of the friends
below, who were rejoicing in my manifest improve
meni, and then turned me, to enjoy the extensive
view. which lay before me. At the south east was
Snowy capped CamcS Hump, which lifs Itself ass
feet in the town of Huntington On the north cast,
rose old Mansfield mountain. with its white brow
piercing the clouds. rAi mountain lies upon the
boundary, between stowe aud ludcrlli; the "no'c,'
which !. towards the south Is 1888 feet high. while
tic "chh" /. 4279. All about me, grand Old
hills which have held forth their eloquent teaching,
of their Makers power generation after generations
aud little way TO the west, by tie bright water, Of
Richmond p,ul-l rode 10 IL. ,hoc and laid it, image
in my memory, treasure house, to gladden. future
hours
woull gladly tell you Of several other rides which
excited ana iuyiclratcl me but my thoughts fly,
from all these scenes, 20 ugcr among YOU. On Mon
day, of hi, week, came, from Richmond to settle
myself here for the winter passing through six yil-
lugce, and enjoying bright suggestive vcw- of WI
l.ton, Fauax, the top of Burlington, aud some of
the distant hiil-, in the Empire State.
Old Mansfield mcc;ed NE here, lying 10 the south
east. have already .,lncd to love i.- noble. Old
face, which lH- not yet epl cared today through the
fast failing Show. | have how, however. far more
hope, Of climbing to it> ot'y suow-cnd summit, than
had fortnight ago. oi ever reaching the top Of the
mere ordinary hill, which then bounded my view of
earth. 4 fortnight Aa. wrougl,, au almost magical
change far the better, n my whole tone Of feeling
/ Would that might know shat still greater change
had been Wrought am,t YOU
/ Dear, beautiful Bri' clor1' lnnumcmhlc tics
bind me 70 IL, q. my hoic aud thc place Of my elu-
cation There, III my ,ary years, Kind. e,c,-to-bc-
I rcrcmicicd m-:ucto-, sct mr ta.ks which hen
seemed difficult. rLct, my heavenly Father laugh;
me sympathy with ail tie Ar lltc,t ~, of humanity;
there, too through III fniic'y wise and loving dis
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