The Northern star, and constitutionalist. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1834-1837, 1834-11-29
MISCELLANY.
THE FAITHLESS FAIR.
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| Henry W joined company Of vol
lunteers during the memorable revolution
jary Struggle between Great Britain and
The American Colonies. His youthful bo
som Qlowed with that patriotic fire which
seemed 10 animate the whole continent. -
AT the period we speak oi, it became not
the man to hold back-his liberty depend
ed upon the medilated blow--a blow aim
ed ut is,s greatest power in Europe, the
lgiant iwar through ages OF blood But
whatever obstacles existed, they became
lpigmies when compared with the objects
set forth in that Declaration which inspir-
fed every patriotic heart to resolve on lib
orty or death.
Henry rushed into battle, needless Of
conse quences. 1t was ut the battle OF
Trenton, which, more than any other sin
gle battle during the war, decided its
fate, that Henry, rushing into the hottest
of the conflict, guined the enemy's stand
ard, and bore 1t oil IN triumph. For this
uct OF youthful bravery, Henry was pro-
NOTED lo the rank OF Captain, and gained
the high esteem Of his superior officers
We shall not follow our young hero
through the many and various campaigns;
suffice it to say thai ono act Vt hsroIsm
succeeded another until, at the termina-
ton OF the war, we find him returned IL
mong list vi contemporary heroes as
Major.
Previous to Henry's joining the army,
He was betrolhed TO young lady oi
great personal beauty aud considerable
lproperty. She parted from him'awith
many prOtestations Of love and affection,
and tho teurs fell ON the cheek OF her
lover 10 seal the words, 81 am thine,"
Day after day succeeded his departure,
and she anxiously awaited the return Of
the post. 1t came; her lovers letters
were filled with protestu.ions OF love and
cons,ancy. While the papers teemed
with heroic actions OF the bruve, and the
rapid promotion Of his youthful comPan.
lions, there was no mention made of Hen.
ry. They all spoke Of Major Drayton-
the young, the noble, and the brave ane
the sigh Of disappointment often escaped
1.-The bosom of Helen, and wish that i
was her Henry. Helen was proud-the
passing events Of the war had created
in her an ambitious fire il smothered her
love for Henry, and kindled another
fame Of every opposite guilty. But to
return to Henry. Returning with his
youthful bosom elate with hope and joy,
convinced that one iailhless heart would
lsympathize with him, in recounting his
many suderings and privations, during a
long, tedious, end bloody campaign, he
determined to surprise bis love by STRAIT
arem. Others may condemn an act OF
this kind, as one unworthy man, low
er-but whatever Henry's motives were,
he bid them entirely fom others. I'M
der another name he entered the army
under the assumed title, he gained hon
or fnme and repown. Aware with such
,o recommend hin, there would be no
doub. of happy and joyous welcome he
therefore determined to surprise his lieI-
en- in another guIse ; in the garb Of a poor
soldier. He tapped at the door OF her
motber-he was admitted by u servant,
and conducted into the parlCr. Other
officers have paid their respects; the
LrilIisnt dress of many a youthful warrior
byJ passed before her eyes, and with
beating heart she obeyed the summons -
A tinge OF led passed over her face and
he imprinted fond kiss on her cheek
that kiss u, the iulluess OF fond heart,
wns not returned with that iervor his
glowing fancy had painted twas cold,
formal, aud trembling.
And have you returned ? escaped her
a,her as a question than an exclamation.
Yes, Helen ! am returned, tho same IN
heart. tho same fond lover as ever. But
YOU see my garb denotes the suherings !
have endured, what misery, privalon
and toil-but what Of this /! We have
pained our liberty, and planted on our
Shore the banner OF Virtue, Liberty, and
Independence And Thy dear sweet lln-
aye was ever present In my SIGHT IL
cheered me in battle, and could press
my cold blanket with erstaciic Joy know
inc ,hs, ono fond heart was beating Tor
me, and tina, heart was yours.
ALAS ! Henry, you-you-must not
be as,onishcd to find u chnnxe IN me. MY
Parcnt--'
.Chases in thee-in thee, Helen =
Good Heavens What Yqsan you +
Speak -
.--havo insisted on oH separa-
tion, and fse has decroed .it-ws must
part
Gracious Heaven ! Helen, is this
,hcii former kindness their former love Z
But forgive them their motives are TO
me obvious but in you, Helen, TINS
transition is beyond my belief; If tins
your love :,
Daughter Helep,' was now repeated
by her mother without, Captain f'ilis y
below