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NORWALK,- CT. WEDNESDAY, Aucusr 23. 1848.
‘at Two Dollars Per Annttm in Adviuicc.
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VOLUME 31;-i-NUMBER 34-.
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q/‘the subscriber, will receive attention.
NEVV _'A RRANGEIYIENT.
ll0ll.lllillill llllklllill lilllll.
1 H E subscriber having purchased the Mar-
ble Yard recently owned by Messrs E.
Price 66 Son, wouid respectfully announce to
{ill who may be disposed to favor him \vith their
patronage, that lie is pi-epared to execute orders
for 11/1071 tunental Sculpture, and G’/‘ave Stones
of every description in a superior style, of Aiiier-
ican aiid Italian Marble, which will be furnished
as cheap as can be obtained at any other estab-
lisliiiient in the State. A share of the public
patronage is respectfully solicited.
J. M. SMITH.
N0tice.——\Ve the un_dersigncd having trsiis-
fcrrnd our Marble Business in Norwalk, to J.
M. Smith, cordially i'ecoiiiiiiciid him to our
former friends and customers in Fairfield
County. 3. PRICE & SON.
Norwalk, April 13, 1848. 16
‘RANDL E _& ll.-lY1iIOND’S‘
Hat and Cap Store,
VVEST SIDE THE BRIDGE.
. HE subscribers would iiiforni the pnblic
_ , that they havejust received from the city
one of the largest assortmeiits of Silk Hats and
Caps of every description, cver brought into
this town, which they are prepared to sell at
prices wliioli will give entire siitisfactioii. \Ve
would also call attention to our assortment of
Palmleaf, Straw and Panama Hats for suiii-
mer wear. Also a large assortment of Fur
Hats of our own making, which we warrant as
very superior. Those in want of a Hat will
do well to give us a call. Any person buying a
hat of us can have the same lroiied over at any
time free of charge.
Norwalk, April 18, 1848.
L‘. LOCIKVVOOD & SON,
Merchant Tailors,
AT Tin-: OLD srmn,
Bclvs Building, lllain-Street,
AVING just added to their former stock,
a large and well selected assortment of
fashionable Spring and Summer goods, coni-
prising all the varietics now in use for Gen-
tlemen’s \Vear, would invite the attention
of their customers and the public to the same,
assuring them that all Garments made by them
shall be done in a superior and satisfactory
manner. _ _
Particular attention paid to cutting for others
to make up.
Norwalk, April 3, I848. 14
NORVVA LII
'l‘illli0lllNll ES'l‘flBLlSllll’lllN'l‘.
IELGURTIS,
J‘; ERC HANT TAILOR, No. 10 Main
st. Olmstead’s Buildings, would take this
opportunity to return his thanks to his numer-
ous friends for their liberal patronage, and solicit
a continuance of their favors. He would also
invite attention to a large and well selected as-
‘sortment of .
BROAD CLOTHS-
Consisting of French, English, German and
American Manufacture.
CASSIJIIERES.
A large assortnient of French, Doeskiu, plain
fancy, and Tweeds Cassimcre.
VESTINGS,
A large and splendid assortment ever brought
into Norwalk. -
The above goods will be sold as cheap or
cheaper than can be be bought elsewhere.
The subscriber pledges himselfthat all gar-
ments niade at this establsliinent, sha I be supe-
rior in style and workmanship to any thing in
town.
Cutting done as usual.
Spring Fashions Received.
Norwalk, March 22, 1848.
lllnrtrti.
For the Norwalk Gazette. '
. STA NZ AS.
Sleep on, thou‘ loved of many a heart,
Low in thy narrow bed ;
Sleep on, nor heed the tears that mourn
An idol pale and dead. _
Sleep on, though desolate the spot,
That. was made " home” by thee;
Thy memory ling’retli still on all--
On bud, on‘ flower, on tree.
The maples tall, that round thy home
i A rustling music sent,
How changed their tone. and now for thee,
They sigh a low lament.
The bird, that in those leafy boughs
Had built her sunimer nest,
Her glad song changed into a dirge
\Vlien thou wert gone to rest.
The room, where death and anguish lield‘
Dominion over thee,
But where the victor thou wert crowned,
A holy spot shall be.
High hopes upon thy life were hung
Ofbliss in years to come;
Oh ! joy for thee, but woe for those,
Whose hopes are in thy tomb.
A few short inontlis, and thou wert robed
A young bride fair and blest;
H0\V-Cllttltgodl when thou wort borne away
Unto thy lonely rest.
Again, again, thou art a bride
Arrayed in robes of white,
Unsullied ever more to be
In thy Redeemer’s sight.
Then stoop from thy ‘iriglit home above,
A guardian angel. thou,
And o’er the hearts that bled for thee,
\Vith soft compassion bow.
And when through sorrow sanctified,
Our welcome hour shall come,
Thine be the downy wings to waft:
Us, dearest, to thy home. ANNA.
For the Gazette.
“HASTE TO THE FAIR."
To the Fair, to the Fair, let all now repair
With pockets well lined——choice gems you
will find
Beyond all conipare, quite unique and riire;
Come then to the Faii'——‘l’in sure you’re
inclined !
Then come to the-Fair, come with full hiiiids,
Light hearts and merry, fair lips and cherry !
Come join the bright hands, down to the Fair,
Each bring a lady—haste, do not tarry.
Haste, haste to the Fair
To the Fair then let us repair :
Here nature and art
Have opened a mart
\Vhei'e each one may find
Some gem to his mind.
Here’s work-biigs and rutfs,
Pincushions and cuffs,
Niglitcaps for ladies,
Bibs for their babies;
Ice creams and candies,
\Vhips for the duiidies !
Ni-ts to hold money,
O dear, how funny .'
And all sorts of toys,
For girls and for boys.
Nice cakes and sweet. posies,
For palates and noses!
Then cool lemonade,
Just to help on the trade,
And a poem withal,
By a pupil of Gall.
The place or the fair, to describe we forbear;
Sufiice you’re aware, it’s a Fairy Queen’s Fair
Come then to the fair and come while you may
Leave some of your cash and takejewels away.
filisrrllaiiy.
From the Boston Traveller.
,_SlNCERITY AND PRINCIPLE.
BY 1-‘. A. G. A.
“ Do not go so soon,” said Mrs. Lewis
to her friend Mrs. Morse, who had been
making Mrs. L. a morning call, and now
rose to depart. “ Why need you be in
so much haste 1” continued Mrs.‘ L. “I
should be so happy to have you remain
longer.” .
“ Thank you,” replied Mrs. M., “I have
already made you a longer call ‘than I in-
tended; and I have an engagement which
I cannot neglect. Indeed, I shall be now
somewhat late, I fear, (glancing at her
watch) and therefore must go at once.”
Mrs. Lewis waited upon her visitor to
the door, with many expressions of regret
that she could not stay longer,and urgent
invitations to come again very soon,.—-
But, no sooner was the door closed, than
the bland smile vanished from Mrs. Lew-
is’ countenance, and she exclaimed in a
tone of petulance, “ Dear me, how tire-
some that Mrs. Morse always is; I really
thought she would never go! I was in a
perfect fidget, because you know I must
have this dress finished to wear at the
party this evening,” said she, addressing
Rclnoval.
I-IE subscriber has removed his stock of -
Groceries, Paiiits, Oils, .650. from the
A Bridge to Centreville, about midway between
the Bridge and South Norwalk Landing, oppo-
‘site his dwelling house. He intends to keep a
good assortment of family groceries, flour, &c.
Also, of Paints, Oils, Glass, Brushes, &c. &c.
A share of patronage is respectfully solicited.
JoiiN S. SAMMIS.
Centerville, (Norwalk,) Oct. 18, 1847. 1
READY IVIADE CLOTHING,
- UST received ii good assortment: of Spring
0 and Summer Coats, Vests, Pantaloons,
HIP Jackets, Shirts, Overalls, &c. which will
be sold cheap for cash by -
.. CHAS. T. LEONARD.
Norwalk, May 1st,',’48.
KEGS Pure white Lead, ground in
-' Oil, manufactured of the best quality
-for sale by
XVM. C. Srncirr.
her daughter Emma, an interesting girl of
about eighteen years, who was busily en-
gaged with her drawing.
“. Why, mother,” said Emma, looking
up in surprise, “ you certainly urged her
to stay longer, and said you would be
happy to have her do so.”
M“ Well, how could I help it,” answered
rs. L., “one must say something ' po-
liteness requires it.” ‘ 6 ’
“.1 cannot conceive, mother, how true
politeness can require us to make a sac-
rifice _of principle, and utter sentiments
to which our hearts do not respond. For
pne, l prjiy to be delivered from suc/z pu-
iteness. '
“ “hNonsen:]e, cl}_ild,(’i’ sqid the mother;
w en you ave ive as orig in the world
as I have, you will be wiser than you now
Jute, and you will find thatyour fine theory
will do to talk about, but cannot be carried
. into practice. You will make enemies
instead of friends, and be thought odd and
singular.
your aunt Maurice has not been without
its effect; you have imbibed some of her
precise notions and cold-hearted senti-
merits.”
'“ Oh, mother, do not accuse aunt Mau-
rice of want of feeling,” said Emma, “for
she is as ivarin-hearted as she is sincere
and generous. You would love her as I
do, were you better acquainted with her.
I grant, that her conduct is regulated by
Christian principle, even in the minutiae
of daily life. But she is none the less be-
loved and respected by those who have
discernment enough to appreciate her real
excellence of character; for it is so de-
‘ liglitful to know that we can place full
confidence in those with whom we asso-
ciate, and be convinced, that what they
say they also mean. But dear aunt Mau-
rice, has taught‘ me to discriminate be-
tween sincerity and frankness, and that
bluntness of speech and manner which
some persons make use of, under the pre-
tence tliat they “ always speak their
mind,” as they term it, and thus under
the influence of passion, malice, or envy,
say many harsh and unkind things, calcu-
lated to wound the feelings of associates.
My kind and worthy aunt is never guilty
of such conduct. Oh,'that there were
more people like her in the world, and
less of deception and mere compliment.”
“ Why, Emma, you are growing quite
entliusiastic,” said Mrs. Lewis smiling.
“I wish,” replied Emma, smiling in her
turn, “I could impart some of it to you,
dear mother.” But, if you are not already
too much wearicd with my jabbering, I
should like to call your attention to a case
in point: You are aware that among my
acquaintances there is one whose friend-
ship I highly value, and whose character
I esteem and love, principally becausel
I see your long residence with
to suggest some alterations in her dress
for the occasion.
“ Emma,” said she, while the latter was
arranging her beautiful glossy riiiglets,
“ you know Frank Morton will be at Mrs.
Elwin’s to-night, and I hope you will not
be so reserved towards him as you were
at the last party we attended, for I under-
stand he has quite fallen in love with you.
He is ii very elegant young man, and his
family one ofgthe wealthiest and most
respectable in the community. Such ii
connexion is not to be met with every day,
and is well worth taking a little pains to
secure. Therefore I beg you will be a lit-
tle more agreeable this evening.” .
“ Oh, mother,” answered Emma. “ do
not speak thus! Do not ask me to receive
with smiles and attentions, one who has
so widely strayed from the paths of virtue.
Where is the poor heart-broken victim of
his baseness, whose greatest fault consisted
in loving him too well, and .whom he
betrayed, mined and deserted’! Shall I go
to her, -witli affectionate sympathy and
tenderness’! Oh, no, she is spurned, des-
pised and neglected; while he, who has
blasted all the bright visions of her youth,
all that is dear and precious in life, and
thrown ii dark shadow over her whole ex-
istence——he, because he is rich and fash-
ionable, must be received into the society
of the virtuous and the ptire, and caressed
and flattered as though he were ti perfect
pattern of integrity and virtue, instead of
being, as he often undoubtedly is, the
companion of the most abandoned of our
sex? No, mother, though it grievts me
to act contrary to your wishes—I can
never, never so far depart from my princi-
ples as to receive the attent-ions of such a
man.”
“ You are quite too severe and particu-
lar,” said Mrs. Lewis. “Frank Morton,
recollect, is young yet; and situated as
he is, we must expect some youthful
indiscretions. He will reform as he grows
older, and will doubtless make a kind and
have the fullest assurance of her perfect
sincerity and truthfulness. I can always
confide in her, for she never says anything
for the sake of compliment, that she does
not really feel. Oh, what it treasure is,
such a friend! One such, in my view, out-[
weighs a score of flattering and deceitful,
friends or rather acquaintances. There
is another, also, of my associates, who,l
though a very pleasing and agreeable girl,
yet is so prone to make sarcastic remarks
about people, that one can scarcely feel
easy in her presence; for you are contin-
ually feeling that you shall be likely to
share the same fate when not present.-
Do you not recollect, mother, the time
that we had some little misunderstanding
with these friends, owing to some care-
lessness, which was afterwards fully ex-
plained’! But, at the time, they did seem‘
to have good reasons for thinking them-
selves slighted.
sincere and open in her feelings, did not
attempt to conceal the impreisson that she
felt injured; the other young lady appeared
as pleasant. as usual, and we thought her
the most amiable of the two; but we
afterwards learnt that: she gave vent to
her resentment behind our backs, and said
some unkind and severe things concerning
us. And then you fully agreed with me,
when I said, how much I would rather
that people would say all they had against
me to my face, that I might know what to
depend upon, instead of going to others
with their remarks, thus depriving me of
the opportunity of explaining and defend-
ing myself. Will you not acknowledge,
dear mother, that sincerity is very desi-
rable and valuable!”
“ Certainly,” replied Mrs. Lewis; “but.
this case you have been speaking of, is
quite another thing from what I said to
Mrs. Morse this morning.”
“ Yes, mother, but the principle is the
same in both cases.”
“ Well, well, child, we will not discuss
the matter further now. What do you
intend to wear to the party this eve-
nine, 1”
“I l.llO|lgI'tty0f wearing my new black
silk,” replied Emma, would you not 1”
“ Yes,” said Mrs. L., “it is very becom-
ing to you; and I am anxious you should
look well on this occasion.”
Mrs. Lewis did not, at this time, give
any reason why she particularly wished
her daughter’s appearance to be pleasing
at this party. She was an amiable and
kind-hearted woman; but had been edu-
cated by worldly-minded and fashionable
relations. She had been taught to con-
sider, and she did, that fashion, gentility,
and the opinion of the world, were all-
iinportant. The daughter, on the contrary,
high-minded and ingeiiuous, was not at
all inclined to follow blindly and implicitly
such imperious dictates. She had been
named for her father‘s' sister, a woman of
superior abilities and high moral princi-
ples, which shed their gentle and subduing
influences over all her actions. She was
a widow, and had two sons, but no daugh-
ter; and being very fond of her neice,
Emma was allowed -to spend a great part
of her time with her worthy aunt, which
proved a great advantage to the gentle
girl, who was not slow in learning. those
lessons of Christian wisdom, which were
inculcatcd and daily exemplified in the
life of one to whom she was so devotedly
attached.‘ _
Some few weeks after the conversation
above alluded to, Mrs. Lewis and her
daughter received invitations to. another
large and brilliant party, which they ac-
cepted. When the day arrived, Mrs. L.,
who was. as usual, solicitous about her
I
affectionate husband. As to the young
girl you spoke of, we cannot alter the
customs and opinions of society. She
should never thought of marrying one in
his station in life. His friends would never
have consented to it.”
“ Ah, mother, that was no excuse for
him. She was young, artless and confiding,
and it was the height of biiseness in him
to seek and win her affections, if he never
meant to marry her.
“ lf intelligent and virtuous females
would take the stand they ought, and re-
fuse to associate with young men of im-
moral characters, how soon would there
be a reform! and how much misery and
suffering'woul(l be prevented! For One, I
,am resolved, with God’s help, to do all in
my feeble power to bring about a state of
i . .
things so desirable.”
The one, who is always '
Mrs. Lewis, seeing her daughter so res-
olute, forebore to urge her further on the
subject, but was evidently much disap-
pointed. '
Among the many lovely females who
assembled that evening at the brilliant
party of Mrs. Elwin, Emma Lewis shone.
conspicuously. There was an intellectual
beauty in her countenance, and a spright-
liness and grace in her manner, that reti-
dered her irresistibly attractive. Her
conversation was exceedingly interesting,
too; displaying the thoughtful intelligence
ofa cultivated mind and fine taste. Frank
Morton saw and heard all tliis—but when
he drew near and attempted to converse
with Emma Lewis, slie assumed. at once
so much cold dignity and reserve, that he
was obliged to withdraw, though with
evident inortification. He then attached
himself, for the remainder of the evening,
principally to Isabel Graham, a young
lady who was both handsome and agreea-
ble, but rather superficial; she did not
look so much at princip7es as Emma. She
was pleased with Morton's attentions, be-
cause he was handsome and pleasing in
his manners, and more than all, was rich
and fashionable. There was another
young man present, who appeared to be
a stranger to most of the company; he
was uncommonly good looking,and had a
noble brow and a manly hearing, but he
seemed modest -and unpretending. Mrs.
Lewis observed, and so did Morton, that
Emma was uncommonly animated in con-
versation with him; and those who were
near enough to hear his remarks, could
not fail to notice the intelligence and
high toned principles manifested by his
conversation. Emma was passionately
fond of music, _and possessed a rich and
melodious voice, which had been highly
cultivated. She was earnestly besoiight
to perform on the piano, to which she at
length consented. The young stranger
sang with her; and his fine, deep toned
voice blended so harmoniously with Em-
ma’s, and they sung with so much feeling
and correct taste, that their auditors were
fairly entranced.
“ Who is this young man I" whispered
Mrs. Lewis to her daughter.
“I will tell you to-marrow, dear moth-
er,” said Emma.
Frank Morton was much chagrined at
the repulse he had received from the iii-
teresting and beautiful Miss Lewis. His
pride was wounded, for he had thought
himself invincible before. But he soon
forgot his disappointment, in the society
of Isabel Graham, who lavished all her
smiles on him.
The next morning, Mrs. Lewis and her
daughter were discussing the events of
thepreceding evening. Mrs. L. observed
“ You have indeed succeeded in driving
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daughter's toilette, entered her chamber‘
Frank Mo.rto_nfo'i-over from your side.-
Isabel will probably obtain his hand and
fine fortune.” _
“ Well, dear motbei-,I certainly shall
not envy her in the least; and you may
live to see the day when you will rejoice
that your Emma's destiny is not linked
with Frank Morton’s.”
“ Who was the young stranger that you
seemed so much pleased with 1” said ‘the
mother. '
Emma blushed slightly, as she answered,
“ his name is James Wadleigh; I met
him several times at my tiunt’s, and lie is
stopping a day or two with :1 friend of-
l
his in town.” -
“And do you know anything of his.
family 'l’’
“I have heard my aunt speak of his,
mother and sisters in high terms; and
his father is a very worthy man, and much.
respected.” _ _
“ What is his business '!” inquired
Mrs. L.
“ He is a meclianic,” replied Emma.
“Indeed! And does your aunt visit
them 1" said Mrs.‘ Lewis.
“ Certainly she does.”
“I might have known as much, for she
never had any pride.”
“ Why motlier,” said Emma, “I hope
you do not think that Mr. VVadleigh’s be
ing a mechanic is any disparagement to
him or.liis friends! You know my grand-
father was one also. And I have heard
father say that, as a general thing, they
are the noblest class of men in our coun-
try; intelligent, enterprising, and sound
in principle, they are the hope and the
pride of the nation.”
“I know your father has some strange
notions,” said Mrs. L. “ but how is it with
the son, is he aiso a mechanic '!”
“ Yes, he has served a regular appren-
ticeship at the printing business, and is
now a journeyman.”
“ And is it possible,” inquired Mrs.
Lewis, with rriuch emphasis, “that you
would throw yourself away upon a jour-
iieymzin printer, after all the pains that
have been bestowed upon your educa-
tion .7” '
Emma blushed as she answered, “Jaines
Vlfadleigh has never made any proposal
to me of the kind, and I do not know as
le ever thought of such a thing; but cer-
tainly I‘ should not think _of rejecting a
young man of such high moral and intel-
lectual worth as he possesses, simply be-
cause he was a journeyman printer.”
“ You are ii strange girl,” said her
mother, somewhat sadly. “I do think
that a certain degree of pride is necessary
and becoming to young ladies.”
“I do not think that I am entirely des-
titute of the commodity,” said Eiiima,
good hunioredly; “ but perhaps we have
different interpretations of the term. I
certainly have too mticli pride to throw
myselfaway, as you term it, upon a young
man of dissolute principles, merely be-
cause he is rich and genteel."
“ VVell, at least,” said her mother, ‘‘I
hope you will never engage your hand to
any one without first consulting your
parents on the subject.”
“ You may be assured, my dear mother,
that I could never so far forget my filial
duty as to be guilty of such conduct.”
And here the conversation ended.
In the course of the day, young Wad-
lcigh called to see Emma, before leaving
town. Fortunately Mr. Lewis was at
home. He was a very sensible and dis-
cerning man, and knew how to appreciate
real excellence of character, wherever it
was found. He received the young man
very politely, and soon became engaged
in an animated and interesting conversa-
tion, in which Emma modestly bore her
share.
After Mr. Wadleigli had taken his leave,
Mr. Lewis inquired who he was: and
when Emma had told him-—“Ah ycs,”,
said he, “I knew his father well——a finei
man, a very fine man he was; and this son
is a promising fellow.” Evcn Mrs. L.:
acknowledged that he was very agreea-l
ble—“ but it was such a pity that he wasl
not a lawyer or a doctor.”
Time passed on. Frank Morton was,
married to Isabel Graham,
and poor}
Mrs. Lewis could scarcely repress her!
tears, when she witnessed the splendor;
of their establishment or saw the hand-E
souie couple pass in their elegant car-i
riage. For a time all went on smoothly?
with them; and Isabel was the gayest ofi
the gay, and Morton seemed all devotion
to his young and lovely bride. But at
length the novelty began to wear away,
and then it was whispered that lie was
becoming more dissipated, and that his
poor young wife was often neglected for
the society of it fascinating female \\ ho
was lost. to every principle of honor and
virtue. Isabel tried to be as lively and
cheerful as usual, but a close observer
could plainly see that there was a secret
sorrow within.
Meanwhile James Waclleigh was indus-
triously and perseveringly pursuing his
onward course. He was soon promoted
to the office of foreman of the large es-
tablishment where he was employed ;
which situation he filled with great credit
and success. He had frequent opportu-
nities of seeing Emma, and though he
made no formal offer of his hand, yet it
was very evident that he was deeply in-
terested in the beautiful girl. But she
was the daughter of a rich merchant, and
Wadleigh was comparatively pooh.
‘ Emma herself refused severalexcellent
offers, much to the surprise of her parents‘;
but her father had so much confi_de_nce in
her‘ judgment, that he was willing to
leave herunbiased in a step so important
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to her future happiness. Her mmheg
fretted a little at her dai.igbter"s-oddity,
as she.termed it; but Emma was ever‘
so dutiful and affectiona't'e,arid assured
her so earnestly that she had no wish to
leave her, that Mrs. Lewis had not the
heartto urge her on the subject; though
.Wa‘dleigh was the principal cause of her
indifference to others. _
It was not long before James was able,
with some assjstance from his father, to
take an establishment of his own finely
l sassination.
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!°°3l9(!s \\‘i_lh the editorial charge ofa re-
spectable jonrnal, which he conducted
with great ability and success, securing
the respect and. confidence of all who
knew him. ‘
He now no longer hesitated to make the
offer of his hand and heart to her who
had been so long the “ bright particular
star” of his existence. Emma frankly ac-
knowledged that she Ilatl long entertained
a partiality for him, and assured him that:
she would be his, if he could obtain the
consent of her parents. Mr. Lewis had
kept his eye on the young man, and was
well acquaintedivitli his character’ a‘tirl
prospects; he therefore, gave his fulf
consent to their union. But I.’/Irs. Lewis-
withlicld hers at first. She could not so
readily overcome her prejudices—slie'
could not bear to think of her daughter’
being so closely connected with the fami-
ly of a mechanic. Vvlien she saw how-
ever, liow much her daugbter’s happiness .
was involved, and heard the sensible ar-
guments of her husband and Emma's kind
aunt (who was visiting them at this time)
she at length yielded — comforting herself‘
with the reflection, that at least Mr. VVad-
leigh was no longer ajourneyman primer.
The happy pair were soon married, and
experienced all that liappiness in each
other’s society which sincere affection,
elevated by christian principle and culti-
vated tastes, is calculated to produce.
In a few years, Mr. Vl'adleigb was elect-
ed to a seat in the Legislature of his na-
tive State, where his talents and iiitegrity
procurred him great respect and esteem.
Subsequently he was chosen ii member of
Congress which honorable station he now
occupies, and where he is ever found the
unflinching and manly defender of every
great and noble principle.
But what has become of the rich and
fashionable Frank Morton all this time’!
Is be honored and respected, as James
Wadleigh! Alas, no !—his course has
been downward. Several times he has
been seen in a state of inebriation , and
his excesses not only greatly injure his
health, but seriously affected his once fine
fortune. To repair this, he at last had re-
course to the gaming table, which finally
swallowed up the whole, and he was a
bcgoar; and in a fit of desperation and
madness, he shot himself, leaving his poor
heart broken wife and several young chil-
dren completely destitute. Ah, what a
sad reverse to the once proud and happy
Isabel!
Among the kind friends who interested
themselves for lzer, none manifested t"nOt'é
sympathy than Emma Wadleigli and her
kind hearted husband. They did all in
their power to alleviate her distress, and
provide for her wants. Mrs. Lewis was
at last obliged to confess that she was
indeed tlianlcful that her daughter had es-
caped such a fate, that she had chosen a
mechanic, and the son of a mechanic,
rather than the gay and dissipated Frank
Morton !
From the Ladies’ National Jlfagazine.
THE DAUGIITER OF AARGN BURR.
BY CHARLES J. PETERSON.
After. his duel with Hamilton, Burr was
a desperate man. The country pronoun-
ced the death of Hamilton ii virtual as-
New York and New Jersey
each indicted Burr for homicide; and he
who had lately traversed the Union amid
the acclzimations of crowds, now sliulked
rom his native state with a price set up-
on his head. His term as Vice President
had expired, and his party cast him out
with loathing and scorn. His fortune was
squandered, his business as a lawyer
gone. He wandered for some time ovei‘
the western _stat(-s. Ordinary men would
have yielded, without a further struggle,
to fate. But Burr, in the vastness of his
adventurous mind, now conceived ti ‘pro-
ject whose magnitude carries the imag-
ination back to the times when Pizarro
plundered the Incas, when Cortez put a
king to ransom, when cities were sacked
by the free rovers of the seas.
Far away to the south-west, a thousand
miles beyond the Mississippi, laya vast
and wealthy empire, governed by tyrants
whom the people hated, and defended by
troops whom soldiers should despise.-
For centuries the riches of that kingdom
had been the theme of travellers. Her
capital city was said to blaze with jewels.
It was known to look down on the lake
in whose waters the unhappy Guatamoziii
had cast the treasures of that long line of
native princes of which be was the last.
.\*lcn dreamed of that magnificent city as
Aladdin dreamed of his palaces, as Co,»
lumbus of Cathary. Costly statutes, ves-
sels of gold and silver, jewels of untold.
value, troops of the fairest Indian girls for
slaves, all that the eye delighted in, or the
heart of man. could desire, it was current-:
ly declared would form the plunder of
Mexico. A bold adventurer, command-
ing an army of Anglo-Saxon soldiers,
could possess, himself. of the empire in
less“ than'_ a" ‘twelve niontlgi Th9 time:
she suspected that her partiality fordanies
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