Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1829-01-06

TO her posterty. She has her llttie grant
at her knee by the way, the loyeies creature eV
er heheld. Her auburn hair clustered III NATURE"
.cnrls al, over her head, and her blue eyes were
: go brght with ioy and innocence that could not
Ink at her without thinking of heaven Oh! she
will be too fair flower to bloom 10 our solitary
wilds Beside the old lady sits her son--he was
very nan Isome nan, and bis countenance indicative
of an excellent disposition, but there was little OF
that energy about him which usually distinguishes
the ensrant from the East. thought Inn very
amiable but that he not in his proper element
that to have titled his small farm beside the soft
flowing Connecticut would have been more congeni-
al to his mind, than to explore the pathless forests
and mighty rivers of Western country. But
he had fine active boy, a lad OF eight perhaps,
who looked as If he would delight to ramole over
the whole earth. HIS face beamed with rapture,
and his eyes with inquiry at every strange object he
saw. He resemhed his mother, and could not do
Justice to her. She was one of those creatures OF
spirit and feeling, who " would move heaven and
earth" were it possible to those she loved.
Ambitious she Semlramis, and yet II was an
ambition that hardly had reference TO self. See
with what queenly air she is looking around over
the boundesi valley of the Ohio, then just opening
before her. She was a very beautiful woman, but
there WAS at that moment something III her counte-
nance much dearer than beauty. 1t was The conJu-
gal and maternal expression of triumph and affection
that seemed to say " Here my husband will be dis
tinguished, and my children rich and happy" She
was, in truth. the presiding and anlnating spirit OF
the party. | found she welded tor " pure, pure,
love-" the old song says, and against the wishes
of her friends, who had provided one they deemed
better match for her. Bat Cupid delights in thwar
ing hu prudence, and he had snitten with mutual
passion the daughter of the rich merchant and the
son of the poor father, and so they married do
not think the young wonan regretted her choice.
but believe she was disappointed in the degree OF
fpicity he had oynnctnd To Hny could if
be otherwise, when she had, doubtless pictured a
Paradise of domestic bliss. The old lady told me
her daughter-in law made an excellent wife, but she
was never quite contented with their little farm, &
so to please her, they we're removing to a country
where they could obtain more land. In short,
found to compare small things with great that il
was that which male the proud trlumvii
lose world, namely the influence of woman, thai
had induced this prudent and peaceful family to quit
the hearth and the altar of their childhood anC
old age and set out pilgrimage to the wilder
ness of Ohio -
Here the artist was interrupted by the landady
who entered to say that the poor woman wished tt
speak with the minister then if he was at liberty
''Her husband is dying. sir, believe"
Mr.. Erskine arose instantly, and followed tn,
hostess to small chamber in the garnet ofthe spa
cous hotel.
"rhe room is not very convenient for sick felix's
said the hostess, as they assembled the third stair
case, red glow AT the same Tune passing ner lSua
ly hard and monotonous countenance." 81 shoul
not have moved them up here, only the groans 9th
sick ones disturbed my gentee boarders. And the
these people had nothing they could pay for thei
lodgings, and could not afford to give them the
of the best chambers" Her feature. again gre
rigid with sense of her own Importance and III
unprecedented humanity she had shown, as she a,
ded 50 have, sir, dane great deal more for the
than was able to do.
She threw open the door Of the close chambe
and Mr.. Erskine felt, for moment, sickness can
over him, that deprived him Of the power to mo,
speak. His trance was brokenb by the sweet ton
of little pale girl, who ran to him saying, Z" ha
you any thing to give father lie will not open
eyes to day"
- He never will open them again, my love-" sa
female attempting to rise from her kneclin9 pc
ture, BY the low bed on which lay the lifeess bot
of her husband
coed God ~ exclaimed Erskine, &c do aga
see Emily Moore?o
'You see wretched dying woman, Arthur
said Mrs. Hanson. struggling to stifle her emotie
which yet was violent that she sunk nearly fair
ing, intoa chair--the only one in the room.
s. Is there nothing can be done for hcr?' asked 4
skne, eagerly as he vainly sought among the br
ken cups and empty phials for cordial to
vive her. Woman, cried he, turning towards t
landla1y with an expression of sternness that maj
her trembe, 20 send for physician and nurs
and bring something Instantly for this sick lady ,
Lady = bot the tone of contempt died on Il
hostesss lip as the dark glance of Iir,kne's eyes m
hers. She soon brought restoratves, and Mrs. liza
son was borne to another apartment.
Il shall now die in peace said Mira Hanson,
a low tone. and frequently interrupted by sobs wh
all her Efforts could not suppress. 81 shall die
peace. have so pinned to hear voice that "
familiar to me-to face that looked kind.
was such agony to think of leaving my dear lit
Emily alone with strangers!-5ut you will, Mr..
skne, know you will take of her
7 He promised ali she wished, and then strove
comfort her with the hope Of recovery and happi