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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-04-09

THE GOLDEN CHAIN.

THE GOLDEN CHAIN.
In mingling in the busy multitude that throns
the theatre of life, and casting around us an obscI
ing eye, we may CLEAN many lessons of wisdom
Evil examples abound, and these are to be studied
and aroided Good ones are also to be found, am
these should command our imitation as well as adj
mraton. We Journey through a country SO full
Of devious roads and winding paths, that sometimes
it is difficult TO determine which is the straight for
ward way, and we arc in danger of turning to the
right hand Or to the left very oftcn-but the exam
pies afforded BY the history and condition Of other
if properly studied, would generally prove finger
posts, in doubtful cases, to point US in the right
course. have little doubt that the exercise Of q
moderate share Of wisdom and prudence in at least
nine cases out of ten, will enable lis to escape most
Of the Ills of life Indeed so satisfied am that me-
are generally the cause of their own misfortune
that whenever see poor half starved looking sou.
wandering about with holes in his elbows, and h-
toes peeping out Of his Shoes say to my self th,t
man has been inprudcnt, and ask the reader when
lie bcholds such spectacle to apply the test and
SEE whether he differs much from me in tie conclu
sion. sat down however to tell story
In neat village in that Wild and romantic coul
thy to which the reader has been led so often. thc
banks Of the Susquch:,nn;,, not far from AIc,bue
lived 4 family BY the name Of Merton, il ulildlul
circumstances, respected aud contcntcd Mary Ncg
ton was the eldest Of SIX daughter who, having
been judico'oy brought UP 70 habit, q ndustrs
and economy, were rathcra~sstantst than d.,, Back
m,
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their gestures more graceful that instead of fear
ing they courted her society
But as there has never been throne without its
prctenders, a valuable coin without its counter
felt, even the Just claims and transient charms of
this Arcadian Queen did not preclude the preten-
sions of rival, whose name vas Difiidence She
bore some resemblance to Modestv, and was sup
posed BY many to have been born of the same mo
Their, but her entire want Of dignity BETRAYED that
she was not thc daughter Of Jupiter. Although she
never assembled the zone, she frequently display
81 blush which was mistaken BY some tor the
sceptre Of Modesty; bat it was used 50 often and
With 50 lttlc discretion, that she soon lost hcr a,-
thorjty, and excited more compassion t.an respect
Modesty was trequcntl, attended by hand-naid
called Perseverance, through whose assistance She
was enabled to overcome the most arduous difficult
ties, While Dnfidencc was always accompanied
by Inmidity, whose hesitating steps and tautering
voice impeded her progress and blasted her de-
signs The former was respected for her success
FIJI enterprises, tie latter commscratcd for her I'M
fortunate attempts
At this period there appeared among tile Area
dams youth called Genius. Ills disposition was
bo.I and aspiring, and His heart full Of enthusiasm
Even in his childhood, lie was often found Chamber
inE Up the rocks, and pucking flowers on the side
" rarnassns. lie would lie for hours oil the brink
OF tAc mountain rivulct, watching the eagles as they
wheeled in airy circles around the Handicapped
summit, and wishing for their pniors to bear him
to regions that had never Known the footsteps of
man. TIE saw Ill every fcccy Summer cloud that
visited the lofty peak, the Of some celestial
hearts and through the sable curtains Of the tenn
pest d seemed the awful forms Of Mars anu Jupiter
iIc admired and carcssed by all who saw linn,
tor there was something Of celestial dignity in his
countenancc, that charmed the spectator AHA gave
the promise Of future greatness. But he soon grew
tired Of their attentions, and would often cyince the
violence Of his temper, by spurning their cares5cs
There was, indeed degree OF haughtness in his
nature which disposed him to bear down all op7o-
ston, and even 70 trampic upon his interiors. E'.t
when he saw the fGg Queen Of Arcadia, he became
enamourel Of her charms, and sought ID Win Her
favor. The more he 3azed on her beauty and stu
died her character, the more was the pride Of His
heart subducd, and as he stroye 70 conform his mind
to hers lie grew in favor with her and with All man
kind, At length they were united lii WellocE, and
the event was hailed with .oy 5y the whole region
Of Arcadia. Wherever they Went, the flowers Of
literature sPrang in taclr path and the gems Of sc
ence cncrccd their brows. From their union came
that lovely train Of Virtues and Graccs which " con-
spcuously adorned this happy region, and continued
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y NSO~ooSO3/ 81 LIN AASA AAAo~NAJ
Her history is mine, said he in an earnest voice,
interrupting me in turn, and though the very
collection of it wrings my heart the relation can
do no more. Do you see yonder house p said he,
pointing to a neat, white dwelling dimy seen in the
twilight, before which, on little green velvet
grass plat, waved III the evening breeze, the heavy
foliage of few scattered locust trees. 1T was the
residence of Emily $, lovely girl, whom my
msfortunes have brought to an untimey end. She
was the only daughter of fond, aectionate parents,
who loved her almost to alteration. We were sent
together to school at early age, where became
playmates, and intimate friends. Alike innocent
and playful, we passed many pleasing hours in the
fields and groves in each others company, instead
of mngling with the merry and the gay, that laugh
ed, jumped, and played together, on the school
house green. We were happy in each others COM
pany, and when, hand in hand, went from school,
with fresh flowers blooming by the way, we would
point out to each other those we loved best-and,
when the labors of our studies were over we used
to retire to a lone spot, beneath the light of the
Respondent moon there sit, and with Gghtsome
hearts, listen the aressness of each others pratt
tie. Thus passed away the days of youth-days that
were spent in pleasure unalloyed-in innocence
and joy.
Il now felt that my heart was unconsciously
bound up in hers-that ! in love-deepy in
love- My father industrious tradesman, not
affiuent, but in easy circumstances. He had but
two children, younger sister and myself and we
were loved by, and loved in turn, the best of pa
rents My father and the father of Emily were on
terms of apparently the purest friendship-and
while fortune favored the worldly prospects of my
father, it faded not. But when he became unfortu-
nate-when the shafts of affection seemed to be
aimed at him, thisapparenty pure afection-snong
friendship-was broken off. / cannot but think of
the words of our sweetest poet, when he says,
'Ah !! what is friendship but name
charm that lulls to sleep,
A shade that follows wealth and fame,
But leaves the wretch to weep ?
1T was delightful evening, in the month of
June, (the grass fresh with the evening dew,
and the lovely green of the shrubs and trees was
slightly seen by the light of the moon, just rising,
and throwing syery lustre upon the scene,) that
crossed the way from my home to that of Emily
found her, as usual ready to greet me with smile,
and prepared for our customary evening walk
When we were alone, observed that the smile had
left her coantenance, and given place to gloomy,
languid look, that betokened inward sorrow and
grief and tenderly asked her the occasion of that
detected look.
so, Charles, said she, could you know what
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know, you would pity mel DO you not remember
the vow that made you but little day ago, that
would be yours Have we not lived and loved each
other, from the time could be capable of loving,
and enjoyed for months and years gone by, all the
pleasing anticpations of future happiness Could
l say No, what l have to communicate, would ex-
cite less affecting pang-but We cannot, Charles,
be un;ted!'
God of Heaven, exclaimed /, what m;sfo1
tune has interposed to prevent this happy union p
1t is not you hope that
Me 2 Intercepted Emily, me would to God
it did rest with me No, Charles, will tell you
Your father and mine, you are well aware, haze been
the most afectonate friends. But yours has been
unfortunate and in the opinion of my worldly father
lost all that makes his friendship desirable Thank
Heaven trust inherit none of that part of his dis
position But have not yet come TO the worst am
an unhappy girl, unworthy of the love and affection
you have freely bestowed upon My father for
bids my holding any communication with you
baly, or otherwise, all-ail because you POOR
Look at me, Charles,-can you, will you believe
me false p
go, my God ? eiacuated, extricating the hand
which she had grasped on concluding her melan-
choly tidngs-'Is it come to this : Good lack
am only poor Emily, can yet be yours But we
part tonight for little whe-1 shall soon return
Here is the bower where we interchanged our vows
Of faithful love, here gave those tokens o. bliss,
which shall be realized if riches can buy worth and
beauty of miser. would not injure your feelings,
dearest, but am distressed =
''You speak true said she, as she put her
through mine, and to return, 'and your
benevolent father has not observed it. But should
you ever be rich, remember that Emily lives for
you alone =
s'We had now arrived at the gate, and as | i'm
pressed upon her ruby lips kiss, babe her be
faithful her vow and should this be the last time
her father should permit us to meet correspond,
to consider it only farewell for the present, and
live under the enlivening, cheering hope OF meet
ing again, of being united, to be separated only by
death. Farewell Emily Farewell Charles
were pronounced-the waving of lily white hand
was SEEM and we separated
Il repaired to my chamber, spent sleepless
night, and rose in the morning, with the intention
of going Immediately to | arranged my affairs
in the course of the day. and in the evening" called
again, to see my Emily before could think Of tax
ing my departure. was met at the door by her ia
ther, who inquired in harsh tone, what was the
object Of my evening visit ? / told him frankly.
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TE5Es REPOSzwORY.

HE 6nAN r. iSD-Oh EMIl1 o
e. All who art thou, whose voice hear
am the Grave I"
Montgomery.
There is something like melancholy pleasure
in surveying yard. To the fra me-
MORALS of human greatness-to read on the carved
marble the name and merits of the person on whom
the worm is banqueting beneath, is sufficient to
convince us that death regards neither age nor sex,
rank nor condition of man. We see alike the I'M
carved stone and splendid urn, DER which the love
y willow bends its branches, and rose and ivy Irvine
around. The great, as we'll as the humble in life,
fall prey to the King of Terrors, the Dread
Destroyer
Such were my reflections, as was standing at
marble monument richly carved, and which told
the pure and unspotted character of her who lay
Wondering in the cold and silent grave beneath !;
when was interrupted by heavy sigh, which
seemed to proceed from willow, whose
branches were waving over the grave.
Turning around, discovered young man, with
his head reclining on his hand in a mournful pos
ture, gazing on rose that bloomed upon her grave,
on which the soft dews of summer evening had
already began to fall He did not appear to observe
me, until |, with hesitation was moving away, when
he saluted me in stern, melancholy tone, and in
CURED if was "in the habit of promenadng the
church-yald by twilight"
answered him in the negative, and informed him
that came to see if any of the names of the COM
panions of my boysh days were on the gray stones,
that stood in such numbers round,-'ch chance had
led me to one, which was reading, when asgh in
terrupted me, and as you, by your melancholy man.
ner, appeared to wish to be left alone, was
about to depart, and was alone prevented, by the
question which have now answered.
smiling languidly, 'and- 8
sIf,' said l, interrupting him, you could, con-
sistendy with your feelings, Gas you seem to be
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SAt8celldMD.
From the New-York Statesman.]
FROM EUROPE-.No. XXI.

~-&@A 1SASo NANOVH ASOAtOL A1-sNUs A~A4As
LONDON, l5th-AUGUsT, 1926.
On our way back from Greenwich to
town, we visited the Tunnel of the
Thames, on its right bank, half mile
below London Bridge. The work is
now in progress; but in my opinion it is
among the widest projects of aspecuIat-
ing age, and viii never succeed, al
though an mistaken confidence in the
undertaking is expressed by the COM
pany and their agents, who have al
ready expended large sums of money.
The first intimation of our approach to
the scene of operations was torrent OF
muddy water, sufficient to turn a mill,
panring from the bank into the river.
After treading half dozen dirty alleys,
and of course paying Shilling each for
a sight, we were by special favor per-
mittee to mount the scaffolding, where
large steam engine is at work in rails
ing mud and water, and TO descend by a
ladder into the abyss below. The cir
cular and perpendicular we'll is nifty feet
in diameter, and seventy feet deep, with
lis sides walled up with brick. It's shaft
has already been sunk TO the depth that
was contemplated, which is thirty-fye
or forty feet below the bed of the river.
The workmen are next to grope their
way in an horizontal direction, securing
the passage as they proceed, by arches,
models of which were pointed out to lis.
This subterranean road, should it ever
be completed, is TO be splendidly lighted
with gas.
A visit TO the Tower. of London, on
the left bank of the Thames, opposite
Mapping, concluded our observations
for the day. We were first conducted
10 the apartments appropriated to a
modern armoury, in which there are
500, 600 muskets, carbines, pistols, and
all descriptions of implements of war,
many of which we're tried and found
useless in practice. The collection OF
armour taken from {" the lnvincibie Ar
mada" of Spain, in the Tina of Philip
the Ii. is extensive and rare, properly
set off by a statue of Elizabeth, in the
attitude of making her heroic speech to
her troops, with her steed caparisoned
for the field, and held by page. The
identical, long-shanked, rusty axe with
which the left-handed executioner hew-
ed off the head of poor Anne Boleyn,
for no better reason than because She
had blamelessly lost the affection Of
capricious aud liceniious monarch, re-
fleets as little credit upon royalty, as ii
affords pleasure to the visitant.
In the ordnance department of the
Tower, there is variety of curious
pieces of artillery, some Of them upon
agigantic scale; mortars, Roman scythes,
and military ensigns taken as trophies in
different ages, and from various nations.
II was gratifying to lind no spoils from
The well fought fields Of our own coun-
try, or from the decks of its gallant
ships. France has supplied the Tower
with The greater part of its munitions
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GOOD aDVTcE.

Lie abed late, especially in warm wea-
Their. if you get up at four O'Clock the
dies will only poster you-besides, the
birds makes confoundad noise-they
all sing at once and create confusion.
Eat voraciousiy of green apples, cucum-
bers, and the like-this will help the
doctors; and every trade, It's said, must
live; aud if men lived as they should,
doctors would infallibly starve.
If the hook TO your gate, barn, chaise-
house, or the door of any other out
building be lost; see that you place a
rail, post, sled or cart neap, or some
large stick of timber against it; this
looks well, saves buying hooks, and
shows that you are prudent and keep
matters snug.
Be sure to keep half dozen cats,
and not less than two dogs; they help
of with superduous meats, which might
become tainted ;--besides this benefit,
the cats serenade you nightly, and pre-
vent you from coping too sonndly, and
their music is, to the full, as good as
that which the geese make. The dog
will keep off your neighbours, as wood
chucks aud weaseIs, and serve to keep
your kittens orderly and in good ha-
mour.
Bonnets were formerly used to cover
and protect the head: this is obsolete.
altogether antiquated and vulgar. Be
sure not to put your bonnet on your
head; hang il npop your comb, OF
somewhere-why should you hide your
pretty face You will also have the air
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THE FIRST ERROR.

Mary Conway was the flower of her
fathers family. She. was young, and
well do | remember that she was beau
itul--rhost beautiful.-There is no OBJ
Ject beneath the sun--notbing in this
vide world, full as it is of allurements,
rich as it is in glorious promises and
golden hopes, and spirit-s;irring dreams,
thar burns into the heart like the fresh
vision OF young angelic loVeliness, in the
heyday of the passions. There is
something so pure and innocent, and no.
ly in the mild lustre of her eye; some
thing SO heavenly in the soft and gentle
smile that plays upon her cheek and
lips; so much ethereal gracefulDess 10
her form; SO many attractions round
her, that it seems to me beholding in
telligence, from the court above, would
bend moment to contemplate and con-
slider, before he few TO the eternal
throne TO enter the crime of idoIatry
against her youthful worshipper, in the
moment that he lost the recollection OF
his Creator in gazing upon her. look
back through a mist of years, but see
no object beyond it more distinctly than
Mary Conway.
She married early in youth, advanta-
geously, and happily; in age and for
tune, her partner was entirely suitable
for her; their minds too were similar,
above the ordinary cast, firmly moulded,
full Of sensibility, delicacy and spirit.
And the morning of their matrimonial
life wore every presage of long, and
and delightful, and quiet day ofjoy. If
it seemed bright to others, it seemed
doubly SO TO them; and lost in the plen-
itude of their happiness they forgot, if
it bad ever entered their minds, how
much care and caution, what watchful-
ness and forbearance, what kindness and
prudence were necessary to secure the
peace and tranquility they now enjoyed.
Love does not burn always with the
brightness of its first light; but it often
grows more and more deep, sincere and
exchanging as time rolls away. The
feelings remain as tender and suscepti-
BILE, after the shield that protects them
from every unkind word or act has been
broken.
The business in which they were en-
gagged was prosperous one; and Hen
ry was man of business, Industrious,
attentive and intelligent. Every one
who spoke of them prophesied that
they would speedily realize splendid
Independence. They were the pride
Of the village. But bow small matter
sometimes gives an unexpected direc-
ton TO the fortunes of kingdoms, cities,
a.l individuals! 1t happened one af-
ternoon, several months after her mar
riage, that Mary had a little tea-party,
at which several Of the matrona Of the
village we're present, and, as it is often
the case, long and learned dissertation
ON the matter Of managing husbands,
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$ No more the Grecian Muse unrivall'd

+" No more the Grecian Muse unrivalPd
reigns,
To Britain let the nations homage pay;
She felt Homer's FIRE in Milton's strains,
Pindar's rapture in the Tyre Of Gray"
Another instance of this kind was OBJ
served, sill more striking AID beautiful.
The remains Of johnson aud Garrick
repose side by side beneath the pave
ment, at the feet of Shakespeare, Here
is triple association of the most inter-
esting character. The moralist and
tragedian were intimate friends in life,
sustaining the relation of preceptor and
pupil, and the still nearer one of having
encountered penury and neglect togelh-
err: they sleep at the feet of the great
dramatic master, whose genius they both
reyereDced, and both illustrated, in the
closet and npon the stage. Sbakxpeare's
monuments beautiful in design and exc
cution, worthy o. the poet whom ii
commentaries, and of the taste of Pope,
who was member Of the committee
that superintendent its erection.
In another part Of the church, the
relics OF the two great orators, William
Pitt, and Charles james Fox, rest by
the side of each other. Addison's mon
Iument consists of full length statue,
which is said to be good likeness,
standing upon an elevated pedestal, and
looking towards the Poets Corner,
where he loved to linger while living.
1t is reckoned high honor 10 ob-
tain niche 10 this ancient and venera-
Bile repository; and the prominence up.
on the walls, which some OF its inmates
have acquired by the unaided efforts of
sheir own genius and talents is a credita-
BILE commentary on the character and
institutions of England. Shakespeare,
Johnson, Garrick, and hundreds of 9TH
ers, whose memories are cherished aud
revered, rose TO eminence from the
humblest origin. Nor are these honors
in all cases merely posthumous Seve-
raj of the most prominent characters now
in power are self-creaied men. The
Prime Minister is the sonof an actress;
Lord LiverpooPs father was a cobler !;
and Lord Eldon, the Chancellor of the
Exchequer, was once a servant boy,
whose business was to sweep the Office
of an attorney. This is anohle feature,
and in some degree atones for the oppo-
site defects, with which it is associated.
Our happy republic carries the princi-
pie TO still greater extent.
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TO the Honorable The Senate and House of
Representatives Of the Commensurate
Of Massachusetts.
NE the Subscribers respect
W fully represent, that the Road now
travelled from the Worcester Turnpike Road
through Westborough, Grafton and Sutton, in
direction to Hartford in the State of Con-
nectlcut, Is crooked, billy and rough, and in
several instances circuitous, and that the
opening of Road upon the most practicable
route from said Turnpike TO the Waters Viii
lage in the westerly part of said Sutton, would
very much shorten the DISTANCE, as will appear
by the plan exhibited, and pass mostly through
a level country, avoiding nearly all the hills
now travelled over on the present travelled
road-and win be ofgreat public convenience,
not only to the people Of said towns, but to
the people OF the towns of Millbury, and all
in western direction to Hartford in the State
Of Connecticut.
Therefore, your petitioners humbly pray,
that they with their associates may be incor-
porated with full powers to make TURNPIKE
Road, to commence at the Worcester Turn
pike Road, at or near the mile stone marked
twenty-five miles from Boston line, in the
south-westerly part of the town of Southbor-
ough; thence in the best practicable route to
or near the Congregational Meeting House in
said Westboroush thence 10 or near the
Wilkinson Village Factory in the easterly
part Of said Sutton; thence to the said Wa
ters' Village in the westerly part of said SUIT
ton.
And as in duty bound will respectfully
pray,
DAVID WILKINSON, and so Others.