The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1873-06-10

Ma. Eplron The term bottom dthe
wheel when applied to the condition. Of
men. sometimes means more than n 6nan-
,ial failure, loss of reputation and inlu-
ence. 1t denotes = loss Of ambition and
enterprise, and a complete revolution Of
the little wheel which the great pendulum
of nature allots to every man to %revolve
his " private scheme in the drama of
life. The motion Of which may be acccl-
Grated by the impctuous but never re.
tarded by the indolent. A basty transit
to the shady side allows one who has re-
tired from the conflict a better opportun-
ity in the afternoon Of life, to detect the
illusions which so often misguido and de-
ceive us.
Improper selections from the gifts Of
nature, a%rtfully decorated with gaudy EN-.
bellishmeuts, very often %disappoint our
hopes and expectations Any unnatural
desire to possess or enjoy what was not
designed for us, becomes a source Of mis-
cry and regret. Pleasures We are best
adopted to, are strcwn upon the path we
arc admonished to follow any deviation
from fixed imposes is hazardous men
who are succe ,sful in deceiving, others
are also sure to deceive themselves.
Wealth, honor aud fame, are sources oil
happiness when they are the legitimate
fruits Of industry or Inheritance. But il
allowed to initiate US with pride aud self.
c%onceit, and refuse to give the beacon
light to the benighted, which their pros
perity demands. becomes rust on their
escutcheons, and must corrode their SELF
appreciation. There undoubtedly is no
real pleasure unless guaranteed by an ap-
proving conscience. Human happiness is
the engrossing theme Of all money IS sup.
posed by some, to admit the bearer to tho
coveted treasure, but experience has
proven something more requisite. 9th.
ers think by observing set rules, forms
and ceremonies, and strict compliance
with nearly all Of the ten commandment,
to cherish this rare plant. But it will
not thrive in an impure atmosphere
Others with epicnrean instincts, prey upor
everything that seems desirable within
their reach, until safety becomes pain
full, totally disregarding the promotion
they should Inherit, beyond the river, fine
their passport is procured for the lowe
ferry. Some contend that the profcieuc..
made in life is a margin for advancement
, in a future existence and maintain
pleasant theory that departed spirits ar
permitted to return to earth with me:
sages of warning OF encouragement Sue
believers must be strongly iocited, to cm
ulate the worthy, that by the law Of a
6nity, their guardian angels might be
superior class. So that the infoI latin
r received would appear more auih.uii
Astonishing presentlments are sonet mt
experienced by persons who are in 4!
lous, and give no heed to their i'm rs
ions. Others like Mrs. Fisher of the \
!, lautic disaster, are deeply affected
makes but little difference, how this MAJ
aetic communication is sent, so long
We know it must have been By speci
permission, if not delegation. The stan
aasassafify ghjShy P99 ,tRspS% Eewau,
: much unfinished business to complete
- high stakes to win. But passing even
- remind us that whatever We acquire
only leased for a brief term. Yet indu
try and enterprise are commendahlc
- any event. More moi
:! OBSERVER.