Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-08-11

A very interesting article in tho last Aslatc
Journal on the subject Of Rejected Lovers" E.
nuInerates some striking we'll as startling love
adventures which have occurred among the So
cely Of The English in India. We give below
the most remarkable anecdote which is told in
the circles Of Madras. .Nec- Bed. Mercury.
''An affection had sprung up between
two young persons acquainted with each
other from childhood, which received the
appreciation Of their mutual friends: the
youth oftho parties, however,-the lady
being only fifteen, and the gentleman
three years her senior, Or,--rendered it ad-
visablo tha: the marriage should not take
place until both had reached more ma
turo age. The failure of some expscta-
tions obliged the lover to accept cadet
ship, and, with the full consent Of his re-
lations, he went out to India under an
engagement to send for his beirothed as
soon as circumstances would admit of
his taking upon him the expense of main
tanning a wife. The youth continued
true to his first attachment during a con-
siderable period, and the receipt Of the
lady's portrait, which was forwarded to
him Just as she had attained the full
bloom of womanhood, showing that the
promise she bad given of beauty had been
more than fulfilled. AT length; feeling
himself to be in condition to support an
increased establishment, he wrote to the
lady requesting her to come out to him,
and she, never having thought of any one
else, obeyed the mandate as soon rs il
was possible for her to embark upon her
voyage. Some delay had taken place
in consequence ofthe death of her father,
and the gentleman at first grew impatient,
then angry, and finally, meeting some
body who struck his fancy, transferred
his affections to new object.
While in the height and frenzy of this
passion news reached him that his first
love was on her way TO India, and he
was obliged to make arrangements for
her reception at the house of n female
acquaintance, and to proceed himself to-
Madras to give the meeting. She ar
rived, delighting all who behcld her
with the beauty of her person, the cle-
gance Of her manners, and the accom-
plishmenis Of her mind. Captain S.
was considered to have gained prize,
and she, in the fond expectation of the
warmest welcome which love could give ,
awaited an interview which was to lead
to union Of the most indissoluble ma
tmre. The gentleman made his appear
ance, but the GOODNESS and constraint Of
his manner showed that all was not right
He either avcried his eyes, or raised
them in displcasure nt an object formed
to attract and cap,ivate, and refusing an
invitation to dinner upon the plea Of an
engagement, quilted the house, leaving
the fair stranger in dismay at conduct so
cruel and so unaccountable. Adding
insult TO injury, the inconsta ant took eve.
ry opportunity which offered TO utter
sighting and disparaging remarks to one
who had anticipated the most affection
ate treatment. At length, the change
in his sentiments was so glaringly dis
played, that she felt obliged to inquire
the cause and to come TO final explana-
ton. lie then acquainted her with the
truth, taking care TO spare her feeling
in the re'i'al, and Offering some provis-
ion if she chose To remain in India.
Indignant at a conclusion so different
from what she had right to expect, and
disgusted by the conduct Of the man
who had induced hef to quit kind friends
and home for a long and dangerous
voyage; in the full confidence that she
was seeking the arms of protec ctor, she
declared her intention Of returning to
England; nor could she be dissuaded
from measure resolved upon in the Bit
terpess Of wounded spirit though several
families Of the highest distinction entreat-
ed her TO make their houses her home,
and though the gentlemen Of the prcs-
dency showed an earnest desire TO in
duce her 10 give herself away in marri-
nge. Too deeply distressed in mind 10