The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1827-12-29


from open opposition. Perhaps lie might have
been willing to face any obstacles of this kind,
Tor hI, Ideas on the sui tct of parental Authorl-
ty were absolute but another powerful motive
operated on his mlnd--he was conscious that
opposition on the part of his son would ei.ec
tnally destroy his bridal prospects, that the Ia
dy he had selected Was too sensitive and gene
rous to enter his family an unwelcolnc guest
She had married, when Young, tie husband
OF her choice. aud the first year Of her welded
life almost reallzeda lovers dream. She was
beautiful, and every eve frightened at her APP
proach-but neither virtue nor beauty could cX-
empt her from vci>situLc; her husband in iew
years died il bankrupt and left her ill an in
FAINT son to struggle through life
There have been MARTYRS in the cause Of rrll-
gon that have sung the song of victory While
the flames cured around them; there have
been champions for freedom of their country.
who have feariessly rushed on to battle anl
death, but there is no image more "iectin.;
than that Of a patient widowed mother Lcvoting
her days and nights to her helpless children,
and suffering EartyrLou without the martyrs
crown.
Such was now this Ia,!y's lot; bnt She met it
with checrulness and serenity. IS hcI son al
vanced in years, she saw in he fair promise of
rs youth future happiness and honour; bat this
promise was never to tie rcaliZcd--hv sudden
and unexpected death s!c deprived Of her
joy and soIace. Many years had passed Since
tins event took place. Time had changed her
anguish INTO resignation yet, when She con
sented to become the wife Of tie father. the
thought Of the son WAS present TO her ntd---
She had never seen him: but every proof Size
had heard Of his devotion to the memory Of his
mother drew tears from Ter ewes She felt that
confidence which sirtuous purpose never fails TO
mpart, that She could win bis affection. and
supply the place ola being 50 dear to him She
thanked God. in the benevolent glow Of her
feelings, fer the opportunity he was preparing
tor her to bind up the broken heart 1t was ma
tnral that she should express this enthusiasm;
and She learnt with keen disappointment that
he was to sail immediately fer milder climate
Just month after his departure the nuptials
took place. lis father Immediately wrote to
HIM and communicated the event. with every
expression Of parental affection his step mother
too wrote and told him hA~ earnestly She wish
ed TO press him to her healt-that She already
felt the tenderness Of parent. and well may
She added, for my was LOST and he is found
DE Naux received the packet at small sea
port at which the captains orders had made it
necessary for him to stop. When he had read
the letters. he did not communicate their con
tents; probably he felt that there was no one
that could sympatAlze in his emotions-but be
Determined to quit the vessel he was in and take
passage home Both winds and waves were
proptIous to the restless and agtated state of
his mind
II was twilight when he arrived al his fathers
house. The bridegroom was sitting with his
bride and Hstpninp IN her ronynrsafian with |