Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-05-27
From 0e Military Sketch Book.
ALGEMAR AND ELLEN.
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upnn how his portrait ought have been set forth by
tho ppcts and the artists, have no doubt but he
would have directed them to have pictured him Ill
the dress OF soldier. He always has delighted in
camps and barracks the claShny of arms sets his
heart into glow, and the sound of tho drum makes
hni luttcr his wings like rising lark. Yet, with
I'll this preference for the profession of tho sword
h, happiness seldom long lived, and lac is often
very often, found weeping his broken jovs--or
TOYS as they may be-n bitterness propori onablv
pripnunt his pleasures were vivid For tho ,r.,i
of this, appeal to the individuals of the British ar
my vino have served with the little deity and to those
who are still better iudgcs-thcr sweethcarts.
Among the many Instances of romantic and unfor-
innate love which have fallen under nv observation
IN The service, IL the case of friend Of minc-a
Young officer of the S'th regiment of iuiantry--to
winch are attached circumstances interesting,
that feel shall not be- nruding on my readers in
skn'cing brief history Gifts light and shade.
Without giving the real names of the parties. in
DOING which should not feel myself warranted,
will tell the story; and it will not hope, lose its title
crcdencc, by romantic substitutes Let us tl.cn
call ono Aii"mar the other Ellen.
Acmar was about four and twenty when
10 first saw Ellen; she was not then quite
sixteen; and although not altogether the ..angeiic"
and "othercd" beauty which he imagined her to he,
2nt - which his passionate language was wont TO
sreok 0t her, yet she sweet gIrl-s,ch giIi as
one possessing her, would not be- inclined TO ciannc
Tor another, although Thousand beauties given
hlrn for cloicc:--yclow silky hair-ine expressive
blue cyrs--tccth like ivory middle sizc-ehape like
venue h"rsc rcntic, Yet acute in thought; and rs
y
t5'lr toiies. lie vas manly, opcn-hcartcI-aud
what hrs companions ealcd--a good looking fellow;
bUt ta ladies' of his acquaintance land the ladies are
ih' h',' dg"s N the world of such muttcrs) all
agreed 'iint be was irresistible among thcm-whch
irun his mnnHncss Of person, his ELEGANCE Of mind
o~ las si1vy If rNannors whether from the happy
combination -" these three qualifications, am not
prepared tn sav-but certain it is that he was the
COR tho ladies'.
When first ne marched into the town o. s+f-t in
us ight-'niantly dress, on the flank ofhis company
'ho band merriy playing. ana the sun brightly glis
frnlag ON his a"coutrCments, bards shy
ne disturbed many quiet heart, and kept many
bright eyes from sleeping well rs they before had
heon accustomed TO DO. The regiment was covered
"'tb White dust. and tl!c summers sun gave the
''nntcn7rCo. 81 tho mon fresh and ruddv appear
g1co When the officers retired to the inn and were
''unci2g at iis p7r'our windows, out OF the many
beautiful females who passed and rcpassed Tor ladies
have arrays great deal of outdoor work to do
sjch A. yfSug, shopping Aeon the day a regiment
marches inoa town few did not lool; kindly on my
friend Allcmat. witnessed their r!anccs ard, TO 10
-e dear angelic beings Justice, thcy expressed their
meaning il the most mistressiy manner.
However Lttcn was not among them: nor did Al
'la- meet 9Th her until two months after his arri
Nj Al +'-+t. lie was h0wC-ef not unknown to her
although she vas complctely to him: she seldom
,sscd day without seeing him. and with each sic,
-"r"1se" her disposition to him again. ut length
ta"y Introduced to each other 1T che house ofn
Iauual '"Cil l;auce; and from that hour they were
neVer happy a7undcr. Their opportunities Of meet
.Ig were. at first, no' very frcqneut, owing to the
prudent vigilance OF her widowed mother aud dra-
ToD ~ IN old maiden relation hO had little else Il
80 blt attend 10 Ellen's morals. however Allerar i
was fortunate enough 10 attract the kind notice of
this antique virgin and therefore found his opportu-
mites Of conveTsing with his beloved increase
lave often been present when they met during a r,I-
raj walk, and from what / Witnessed in the ancient
iady manner towards my friend. have no doubt she
regarded him with tenderness wholly incomDatible
with their relative ages And changed too. in her
General Recommendations stiff cold, sour. puri-
'nnical Ducnna she nj sudden. transformed
ITO gigglng, Jlisl, tawdry-dressed hirt Instead
OF an umbrella she carried yellow paraso; and
although seldom without clogs of a moist da y before
now anieied IN blue satin shoes. Her conversation
too, was now the beautiful tints Of the clouds ;
the varieties and fragrance OF the fowers-iustrn-
ing her opinions By quotations from DarWns lCyes
Of the plants" She would sigh she spoke TO Al ,
iemar Of the happiness of true friendship and the
sweets OF retirement with those 1--WE eStaemed!"-
here is no doubt OF It--sac in love with him
and TINS love was very nigh proving the means Of de-
PIyIng poer Aiicmnr Of his Ellen forever; for whca
se found that her hints md her srhs and her Ian
Gilshcs were 81 thrown away upon him, and that he i
vas not only the lover but the beloved of her beau
'n relation she turned out the terrible of all the
dragons that ever opened mouth. But enough oil
'or let her 20 to thcthc place 70 which al super
a'nnated maids must 20 at lasf.--sb, has nothing
''oIe 70 DO "t1 my stUry--so aGjcU! n
AHemar and Elenmcf. and met arain:-i'ov yro', !
dtOgelheF by the moonlg GIT, and parted often as the
cay PeePod over them they loved truly passionate
~ Vrtuo1sly:--thcy seemed made for each other &
80" 10 nave CtvIded such would have been the sea-
'h'Ne o. al That IS divine oyo,ne destruction OF
'i 9'N'' lo'rTs vain" more tIun existence itself
However they were obliged 70 Separate Int not
"''sout h9ra iofm meeting agan--hllcInar's rcai
i. vas oIuered 10 Inarcn for puItuqaE and rs III.
'ens TIehd were not d!-py-r! To let her marry a
hat 'me-cven had Ai,nar received fle consa;, 9.
n5-i, was agreed upon be- vceA the loyc-s flqf =
'''y should wait more favorable opportunity Of.
'Hfng IN m8'Tfnonv: % fhc F1rc I'm, ,tsl.i-,
each other ~ eternal faith n love- 7''9
i was IN Nay the regiment received tho route.
ana AHem0T passed lie night previous 20 rnarcL,nr
!' s"9'. t.Hs"f-" "i'h ms beloved Ellen. VhaI
% snA-a.e ng.3 Let tie reasorer say ,ylat ,c
lew Yi'Fo'acr pratc with his cold tor,or.
-iu'Ie '' n.ihhE or msre real worth 10 tho lon-t
lu'n me s"e.' 't carly oyo--and The hour Of mar
o1cbOy pleasure. g. hrp, oGueinO IN to,Jo. diiot,
ihelr haPpisst meeting. u was q beautiful ni,b3
mere was nJ' n breath Of wa d. .,J ,,,, .'S',