The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-10-20
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the aViuity and respect, with which every
thing English, is received in this country
This Anglomania is not confined alone to our
politics and laws. 1t embraces a still wider
sphere cooperation. Our Ladies themselves
are infected with it. !. They are principally
guided by it in their dress and in their man.
ners.,i And how shameful is it, that an En-
glisb nan, who is in all the numerous points
OF collision, between the two countries, the
enemy OF the rights of America, should be
preferred by an American lady, /. to her own
countrymen, when there is no, ADEQUATE
ground for the distinction! But it is true An
Engiishman no sooner displays himself
mong them, than he becomes the center of
attraction to some. Of our Countrywomen
these consider him as the rarest curiosity.
These have eyes and ears for no one else
They treat him with the most particular at
tention. And a, person who is ignorant of
the truth, would really consider this fascina-
ting idol, as some Superior Being. 49,
And to what is this prediction for the
English, to be Imputed !! must confess
know not. Is it that they are better more
wise, or more virtuous than we are. Ger
family these causes do not exist :: And it cannot
be imputed to them, TO what then can 1t be
ascribed : Let those answer for themselves
who manifest this preference.
Oh! my fair readers, reflect OH the unhap.
py fate of the innocent CIara.-Drop a tear
OF pity over her msfortunes, * learn to pro-
tit by than 1! ::
, Clara was descended of rich and respec-
table parents. She was an only child. From
her birth, she was treated with the greatest
tenderness and care, resulting from the ex-
IRENE OF parental fondness. Noexpe.se was
spared to give activity to her mind, and grace
to her person. These cares were not una
vailing. Nature had blessed her with genius.
InTn -
her mind were surpassed by those of her per-
son. which in the eyes of the world, are con
sidered as far more valuable
: when tlrst saw her, she was just six
teen. She was the most lovely girl had
ever beheld. The roseat bloom of youth
and animation glowed on her cheek RAYS
OF intelligence beamed from her beautiful
dark eyes. Sweetness of disposition was
visible in every feature of her face Her
form was airy and faultless. She was in fact.
the goddess OF beauty Incorporated into an
earthly form.
! This charming girl struck the beholders
with admiration at the first sight, nor was
this admiration diminished by nearer ac
quaintance with her. The strength of her
Judgment, and the eloquence OF her wit,
commanded the pleasure and admiration of
all who heard her. l have never known a.
ny one who better deserved to be happy than
Clara, nor one who was originally more So
| Why did this fairy scene vanishs Why
was she deiuded by the prospects of happi
ness Why was she destined to become
the most miserable of women. 0! cruel
reverse Dreadful affection Even now
weep when reflect upon the fate of this
unhappy creature.
With claims such as she possessed, Clara
had Only to shew herself to the world, to
attract crowd of admirers. hut, she had
not yet met with man, on whom she could
bestow her hand along with her heart And
happy would it have been, il she had never
had! The fame of her beauty and her for
tune soon attracted the attention of an Eng
iishman, who had lately arrived in Ameri
Ca. The tinsel of q reputed title, and the
reputation OF superior wealth every where
obtained this man admittance and respect.
dis address was easy and pleasing. His p
qWIiaSe costly and elegant.
| This important parsonage had no sooner
shewn himself, than he attracted particular
attention Almost all were enulous to please
| MN. Clara, who was cursed with the van
ny OF her sex, could not regard him with
dlSrespect. Even in her eyes, his title was
resistless. She loved him before she had seen
| him. OF Course when he made her an offer
OF mis- hand and his fortune, she accepted
them with pleasure. Her parents proud of
| the ldea oil having lord for a son, were ca
| silly induced to give their Consent to the
speedy contamination of the nuptials.
Unhappy Clara Where was your good
genius at that momentl You knew not, that
you were hurrying into an abyss of misery !
You were innocent yourself, and YOU suspect
ed not deceit in others
| For short time after their marriage. there
could not be happier pair than Clara and
Clermont. But this happiness was of feet.
ing duration. As soon as he had obtained
her fortune into his hands, he became less
| emuious to please her. He was often emf
nentIy cold and reserved. He would fire.
lquently absent himself for weeks together.
| AT length lac entirely disappeared. He was no
where TO be found Clara was ignorant Of
the cause of his absence. She knew not how
to interpret it. What were her sufferines
during this painful suspensei She was ago.
nized almost to distraction. At length she
was informed that he had embarked for
France. For what purpose Why had he
not Informed her of his intention She was
unable to answer these questions, And now,
tor the first time, a suspicion Of the fatal
! truth fitted across her mind. But she could
| not, even tor moment, entertain SUSPECT
on OF the honor aud integrity Of her beloved
' ler arr,f.