Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-04-23


red, and had drawn from her a half suppressed ac-
acknowledgement, that he was dearcr to her than
every thing else on earth. he had sworn by the
bible, IN which they had often read together, by
TIE uod whom they worshipped, that he would never
cease to love her; and If the of her parents
could be obtained, to consummate that union to
which he had long looked forward with rapture and
delight. But alas,
"Thc course of true lovc never vet run smooth"
Henry, who had commenced business for himself In
an unfortunate moment, had omba rked in hazard
Gus speculation, which unforeseen occurrence had
caused result in the entire spwrcck of lis for
tune, dashng in the dust, the airy castles his imagi-
nation had fabricated, and throwing over his pros,
poets OF easy competence aud happiness, cloud OF
limpenctrable darkness Annette was still the same
and in her society nc found his only consolation
But his troubles were not yet ended a dark and
mysterious Providence had ordained that the bitter
cup which had been forced to his lips, should not
pass from him, till he had drank the very dregs
Long intercourse with the world, and supreme
DEVOTION to self had rendered the heart of the
cIous father OF Annette dead everv tender emotions
loss OF property, was 10 him the loss Of every rratf
cation necessary 70 the husband; md he had deter
mined that the Intended marriage OF his daughter
should not take place. EntTeates and rcnonst rancy
were III vain. Annette secluded and Mr.. PAYNE
was told with cold formaty, that his unexpected and
total taue III business, had rendered him an improper
match for his daughter, and requested him To dscon-
thlue MS visits to hcr This was n stunning blow 10
the unfortunate Henry. With the coincidence and
sympathy OF Annette, he could have borne the loss OF
property without repung; hut with thai: to be driven
from the presence of her whose love was interwovcu
with every fibre OF his heart aud have his fond OK
pectation of being soon placed in the endearing rea-
ton of husband, blasted i'll a moment, was more than
he could bear.
III the bitterness of his grief he cursed the ay TINT
gave him birth upbradcd Annette for her cruelty and
ingratitudc ana termed with sickennr panr on the
gloomy prospect before him.
Annette, however, poor girl was not less miserable
than himself; she had been entreated persuaded
b1tt 1Il in 1,o.r,
It could not, and should not. be withdrawn. How
did she wish 10 sec lra. that she might throw hcr
snowy arms around his neck, and compensate hv
her aicctIonatc tenderness flr the frowns OF her
. unrelCniug father. and 4 hard hearted world
But alas. all intercourse was denied them and the
disconsolatc girl compelled to brood i'm silcnc,
over her unhappy fate, and the unfortunate con
dltion OF her lover. He had written often bu, tho
/ letters had been intercepted; and many wearisome
days dragged heavily by, without furnishing him any
intelligence from the idol of his affections Some
minds thus situated would have risen from the mo-
Inentary detection into which they might have bccn
thrown, and resumed their former appearance, with
as much ease elastic football when the pressure
TO which II mas been subjected is removed But this
was not the case, with the ardent, and serious Hem
ry his affection given in sincerity and truth couldpot
be withdfaUn; and what he loved, he loved with his
] whols soul.
| Stung to the quick BY the supposed neglect with
which ne was treated, and goadcd to madness by
what he thought the fckleness and alsehood of her
convuisive grasp, and rushed from the apartment
where he had been listening. with feverish anxiety
TO an Interested connexon of the cruel father of An
nette at whose suggestion he had been representing
10 the fostering mind of his uuditor that Annette
aware Of the distinction which fortune had placed
between them, and in compliance with the advice
and wishes OF her friends and relations was DESTROYS
that no further interviews might be sought. or re-
quested and that the attachment, whic crculnstan-
ces mac created between them, might be broken Off
Preceding with h1sy strides 70 the house of his-
aged parents an the vicinity he resolved 10 remain no
longer III place, where every day made fres aesi
tons TO the accumulated that prayedupon his
heart, and gave promise Of more happy times:
but he would 60 10 some distant cline where his per-
sou, and hls cruel disappointment were alike url-
known and endeavor, it he could, to forget the rv-
ing incidents of his youth
Having hastily arranged his affairs he retired "a
lis room and having written the following letter
enclosed the pledges affection which in bet davs
he mad received from his beloved Annette. Leaving
1t ON the table, with instructions to his mother tn
cause to be delivered he proceeded immediately TO
the nearest port, and embarked i'll a ship bound t,
Calcutta.
F,tAiy Eceaip., S4yts7,I,,7t
Dear Annette: Afer what has happened You csn,r, H. ,
pcd that snoui refuse longer 10 retain what yn zoe ~
once pleased to term, and was happy To con.ider l,e
once thought, the gOoi innocent the lnyojy r,e
changed, aud am wretcncd | sail tor,o,,yS 10 -
requests for interviews aud the attachment Of which YOU
broken of. farewell dearett Aupe,ts. cam, 49,
You TOR what you once and shall hope that yon may
hereafter ENJOY that happiness and peace, which snail for
ever be stranger. Anectionatey youis,
HENRY PAINE.
On the morning after The departure of Henry.
his mother raped gently at the door Of MS apart
incnt, to induce him 70 rise: receiving n, answer
me good old lady equity opened the door, aud be-
hedt 10 her surprise aud establishment, that the bed re-.
NAMED undisturbed, and her son. although he had
ir,rcd at night, was not there. Eagerly advGncing To
lhe table soc saw letter addressed 70 thIiss An
ue'te Clcaycan1,' and another to herself Hastily
adjusting hcrspcct9 cies she opened the one address
cd to herself, and read, while tear trcklcd down
hor "ithsred check, to the following Effect
Only Dear Parents Tire unfortunate circumstances in which
recent events have placed me, have compelled me IN leave this
place without delay though thou the most hcartIcadi,
F', ~ MUS andndonmg you, too probably for STAY
,"J!d not and 70 avoid the anguish, which formal pan-
must necessarily cau-", Has induced candene ,e,,y-
iure earnestly enireat yOD forgive this act which have
been driven 10 performs and to consider rather AZ ~ VrF
hads Ian an WdfJrt son. Yours, with much affection
and respect, H. PNYEE,;
Her husband roesiur OonT. and attracted a., 81