Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-05-12

tfv, dttcnueu Dy AL tue yOutn anu Dedu-
ty in the neighbourhood, arrayed in their
gayest attire. Ellen was OF course
conspicuous guest, and attracted univer-
sal admiration. 1t was then and there
she became acquainted, for tho first time,
with DR. Charles w. Lattimer, and sew
eral times in the course of the evening,
was his pleasing, aud pleased partner in
the dance; and after the termination of
the festivities Of the evening, much to
her and his own satisfaction he waited
on, and saw her safe home.
DR.. Latiirner had made The science of
medicine his study, and after attending
medical lectures, through the regular
| course, had honourably received Di-
ploma from the faculty of the University
of Pennsylvania. lie selected the vii
lage of b as the place in which to
| commence buSineSs,A AID a short time
previous to his introduction TO Mss Will
| son, had opened an office, and slender
ed his professional services to the citi-
,zens." As he became known, his tai
ents and medical requirements were du-
ly appreciated, his practice soon became
respectable, and he had every Prospest
OF doing good business. lie was a
young man gilmore than ordinary talents,
aud was not only well acquainted with
the science of medicine, and the branch
es connected with it, but had an exten-
siye knowledge ofgeneral literature, and
all the learning OF the schools" His
person and appearance were well calcu-
I,taI Al, ottnrt:.,, e l,a lnj,
and his polished manners, pollteness,
and urbanity, made him welcome and
iavorite guest in any company.
" Ills years were young, but his experience old,
His head unmellow'd, but his judgment PC,
And IN a word (far, far, behind his worth
Come all the praises that now besow,)
He is complete in feature and in mind,
With all good grace to grace gentleman"
After his first interview with Ellen,
DR.. Lattimer experienced sensations be-
fore unknown to him, and very different
from what he had ever previously felt in
regard to any other of his fair acquain-
tanccs. There was something which
he did not we'll understand, and for
which he could not as yet account, that
frequently, almost without his beng
aware of it, led him to the house Of Mr..
Wilson. He repeated his vsts-.he
society Of Ellen daily became more fas-
cinating, and he soon ascertained that
he had received wound from the arrow
Of Cupid, OF which lie was not likely
soon to recover. erbca,ieous person,
prcpossessing manners, and the bewitch-
ing gracefulness Of her every movement,
nInroI fh.a trsax fol l,ia IN
son frequently in her company, as sus-
ceptible 10 the influence of love as was
Doctor Lattimer His frequent visits,
and pointed attentions towards Ellen,
| became apparent to - parents, end ex-
cited their fears as to the result. lie
soon observed change in their manners,
| and their GOODNESS and reserve sufficient
! ly Showed that his visits were disagreea-
bic to them; and they discouraged, and
! endeavoured to prevent all intercourse
between them. Although than the doc
f.! tor
| . A sweetcr and lovcler gentleman,
| Fram'd in the prodigality o. nature,
Young, valiant, wise,
is not often TO be seen. Yet nc wanted
in one very material recommendation to
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson. The tickle God
dess, Fortune, had not bestowed her ia
YOURS on him, and he had no other de-
pendance for his support than his talents,
aud his own exertions;. and wealth was
one amongst the qualifications, in the
opinion Of her parents, absolutely neces-
sary for the husband of Ellen TO possess;
the want Of which was an insuperabe
| barrier to the consummation of the hap
piness Of the lovers.
Twas not so with Ellen. Notwith-
standing the watchful vigilance of Mr.
and Mrs. Wilson, she and the Doctor
contrived to have frequent interviews;
and at favourable moment he revealed
to her the state Of his feelings, and de-
clared that he entertained towards her
the purest sentiments Of love, with the
eloquencc excited by the subject pie AIDED
his cause, and earnestly solicited her
hand in marriage.
* Were 1t by forcefnl destiny decreed
Or did from chance, or natures power proceed;
Or that some star with aspect kind to love
| Shed its selected influence from above,
| Whatever was the cause, the tender far
An aas,cering flame, with bushes did ierlare."
Not with more deligh, did an ambitious
monarch ever hear Of a rival kingdom
being added to his crown; not with more
delight did mser ever hear of an un-
expected acquisition of treasure; or a
condemned felon under the gallows, the
arrival of pardon, than did DIR. Latti-
mer hear the thrilling confession ofrecip-
rocal love from the beautcous lips Of his