Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1836-08-02

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The fo'tupos of women. Gays celebrated writer.
are very prccsuous; aud il - true. Many love
iy woqisn. happy in her fathers house and blessed
with every thing ihst wealth could purchase, a.
affection besiaw has looked forward to The future
DAY of couftshp and msrrisgo with igbt ard
promised herself years OF happiness unshhdowod by
cloud Bot alas IN how many instances ere
those bfillsnt prospects blasted sud the grave how
often has il closed over the Young md lovely -
How many ihoughtlcss girl has plunged into mat
rimony wiibou, duly considering the step she was
about to mske. aud without having bestowed q
though, upon. or made any inquiries concerning
the character Of the man. TO whom perhaps she was
Abou, TO offer herself victim. Much horror is
e.prcsscd concerning the snifco of IIindosian. or
tho custom Of burning The widow alive upon the
funeral Pile Of her dead husband but alas, how
many wives die broken hearted during the lives OF
their husbands Men ofthc worst habits are al
wsys shrewd enough 60 conceal their evil courses
when Addressing a lady, ADD II requires the most
consumms'o art TO deiec, them at such time, SO
studied is their pretended ,ittuc, aud so cunning
are their devices.
Alexander Vernon was a rich merchant Of New
York, who had acquired weol,h by the importation
Of French goods. and had retired in bis old oge
"a enjoy the fruits OF his Industry lie had bu, one
child, a daughter beautiful, gentle, and generous
and the idol Of her aged father aud mother. Tx.
pcnse had not been spared in her education and she
lad received every Accomplishment, that is taught
in female sominsrcs in America. She was Of small
stature. bu, faultcss in her form. her complexion
fair and ford, the blood mantllng like hectic or
her check and her large dark eyes sparkling like
diamonds. The pulses Of many hearts were quick
ened when gazing upon her angelic face, press
hap no ecai bs
Horidi,y of her temperament would Indicate lively
disposition and che had often been heard express
the happiness she enjoyed in her fathers house.
Az would readily be supposed. she had many I'D
mrers and among some Of the most talented and
ueslihy and handsome young men IN New York.
n ia hard 10 account for the unexpected choices
which many ladies make from the number OF thel
Iovc,s and il was thus with Miss Vernon. She
fixed her heart upon Lieutenant Rolsnd, an oihcer
in the Navy, handsome and polished young man
lint one whose character was nj variance with his
noble appearance. lie had killed his man in d1
Of, and was said TO indulge occasionally IN gaming
His general character was that OF Wild young
man. He was also poor, and paid his devotion Il
Miss Vernon, for the double object Of obtaining
lovely woman. and an Independent fortune. u
her presence, and in that Of her parents, he was
yieid morshst. ever descan:ng on the evil propen
from the indulgence of bad passions The age
pareu,s, who we're religious. mstook him for So
crates or Seneca, and encouraged by their kind
Mas his attentions to their daughter. Miss Yer
non was Of singular disposition, and often eN
prcseed her desire TO reform rake. She scene
little disappointed in the thought tina, she woul
not have an opportunity to do SO, If she gave he
hand TO Roland.
Il We. one evening in May that Roland knock
ed at the door, and was ushered into sp'endi
parlor. the floor Of which was covered with III
riches, Turkey carpet and the walls painted in III
most lovely landscapes. Miss Vernon was reel
ming on sump,unus otto man. her hair falling lux
urianily round a neck, white as slabssier, an
smooth as marble. For moment Roland imsglr
ed himself in romantic woodsnd. complete la
the painter ske,ched the perspective, aud that ia
charming Miss Vernon was the goddess Of ia
scene The moon shone through the window
tho end, and Just shed ligh, sufficient to render ii
Illusion perfect.
Roland advanced, too her small hand and fsu
upon one knee, poured into her bosom the var
pro,es,siious Of his own.
at is in vain" he cried, afler pause Of impa
stoned eloquence, II cannot live without you.
you are bound up the brightest hopes Of my m
YOU are the charm of nv existence, ana who
you the world is wilderness and lie blank.
Oh. yes. IN my affection for you have ombark'
oil my hope. II happiness and II am wrecked
am lost forever. Ny bcsuufo Lesbis, Il you a
mine. sm happy 4 not, life Will no longer be
blessing.
Le.bi. listened to HIN Nilh her eyes fixed upc
the floor, and when he ceased, plainly told him Ia
her heart and hand were his. In ihe meantilu
when she va. looking forward 10 brighter bliss,
cloud d,rtened the horiIun, and q storm threatens
10 wreck The barGse freighled ~iih her hopes
happiness. The parents Of Les5ls bad learned u
true character OF Rolbnl and determined on snsic
ing Their only el,ld from The arms Of aid your
hber,ins. Mics Vernon sdnired bis spir, of Va
adventure. so true u IL that young women IN re
sral love bad men IN preference 10 good ones. Tn
10. they admire the wi,d and romsnt.c, rather IA,
the sober and sedste. The reason Is obvious 10 e
cry one ~ho viii spend moment 10 refeeiion.-
Thus the lovely Lssbia sdorcd Roland and PTid'
herself 90 the opportunity 10 reform sr'se. Al'
What fatal mistake has II beeo 10 many love
woman. The parents Of Lesbia demonstrated vi
Der. bet IN yaia. They threatened to disinhei
be, IL she persisted 40 her deteiBissioH, bel 81
eisegsrded eQ9klly ,hsiF enirea,ies ADD their hrea