The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-03-13

Obadiah, with the gravity of saint.
The old man, in spite of his sorrow,
could not refrain from laughing at the
thought of his young unsuccessful agricul-
turist retailing wisdom and knowledge to
the rising generation, or pursuing the sub
| tie shadows Of justice through the may
| labyrinths of law. He looked at him with
increasing wonder. There he was, with
his hair cOmbed straight over his forehead,
and standing in the most awkward atti-
tudes. But Obadiah, it appears, had made
up his mind. and was not inclined to re-
turn to his old employment on any terms.
He therefore babe bis father goodbye, and
also his sister Sally and the cook. A short
walk over the farm afforded him an oppor-
tunity Of performing the same tender duty
toward the horses, the pigs, and the old
! COW.
All things being at length settled to his
satisfaction, he started on his way. The
poultry were gathering on the roost, and
the old dog Caesar, came after him, wag-
ging his tail atfectionately, and entreating
eloquently, but in vain, to accompany his
master on his novel expedition. Many
sensitive folks would have yielded few
soft regrets to the quiet and really beauti-
flil spot ne was leaving, perhaps forever.
But Obadiah never dreamed OF regretting
what he was doing of his own accord He
cast, therefore, only slight retrospective
glance upon the scene of his boyish plans
and pleasures; and having surveyed it
moment, with one eye shut, commenced
his journey, whistling "Yankee Doodle. -
The disadvantages under which he la
bored we're immense. Without education,
and totally destitute of experience in the
fashionable or literary world friendless,
aud almost pennless, he was to make his
way among those who had enjoyed proper
! instruction and high friends from their
birth-who had been ushered into public
life with the honOrs of college. and who
could scarcely regard the quiet. plain and
retiring country boy except with smiles
and derisiOn.
His advantages, however, were not dis
regarded by himself He knew the
strength of mind which had grown up in
the solitude and quiet of natures abodes.
unweakened by the designations OF fashion,
and untrammelled by the letters of system
of education. He knew that he had great
difficulties to struggle against. and that he
must depend upon himself solely to supply
al the deficiencies of nature and art by
his own unwearied application.
IN 4 splendid drawing-room of we'll
known city. a young gentleman was enter
tanning some young ladies. They were
all IN rich and costly apparel The girls
were lovely; and they. as we'll as the
graceful youth, whose handsomely turned
periods excited 50 much pleasure, and
whose attic wi. produced such frequent
bursts OF .nerrinlent, seemed Willing away
the hours delightfully."-, in all the charming
and elegant familiarity of high life. \
ringing was heard at the door. and the
servant announced Mr. Obadiah Davis,
who accordingly walked in with his nat
on. and viii! considerable embarrassment
| proceeded II business. The poiteness
ever attendant upon real gentilty, prompt
ed the company 10 restrain their DISPOSE
ton toward mirth, while Mr.. Davis pre-
scented his letter OF introduction. and the
! gentleman WAS peru,ing the same. But
when, after having finished and folded up
the letter, MIR. Cha!terton introduced Mr.
Davis 10 The ladies rs Il gentleman from
the country, whose intention it was to pur-
ste The profession OF the law, the lurking
smiles cur!ci their rosy lips in spite Of
themselves; and Mr. Chatterton himself,
While ne performed the necessary duties
which the etiquette OF the day required,
added 70 Tie GOOD huMor OF his fair and
merry companions by Il wink, which did
not pass altogether unObsrIvcd.
Mr. Chatterton complied with his re-
quest, which upon the Recommendation OF
a friend, Mr.. Davis had made. to be al
| lowed 10 file his certificate in the Office
where the Young gentleman. Under the in
strIction OF hi, father. was also studying
! law.
Tine PASSED nn Charles Chatterton.
! III the full possession OF IN ample fortune.
and surrounded by the Establishments of
life, found 4 thousand things to charm
him IRON! his office. He was young, gay,
and witty. His society was courted by all
| MS acpua.ntances OF his own sex, and
| among the fair and fascinating OF the other.
heart like his vas sure 10 find Joys too
/ delicious 10 be yielded for the drlldgery OF
4 lawyer, office or the remote hope of fu-
ture fame. lie loved music, and its notes
; Welcomed ant detained hila wherever he
/ went. Dancing was his delight and
/ there were snowy hands which he knew he
, might have for the asking, and bright eyes
, 10 Hash upon him when he did ask and
/ how couiG he tarn from witcheries like
these for the du>'ly volumes Of Anticipated
law He was al enthusiastic admirer of
nature, and she wooed him in 4 thousand
WAYS from his tedious task. Her breath
va, fragran. anon the ar, ana her voice
cane to hin in winning tones in every
breeze. It was impossible FOR him to turn
deaf ear 70 her elchan.Enents there