Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1837-07-04
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uoccu,ly would have done, had not these same pei.
',iciaus pu, their veto the proposition, aud prov
ed satisfactorily that she might thereby comprom
Use her fathers intctcsts. aud confirm rumor
ready adost, Of coalitions between Mr. CrawfolOs
party and ono Other Of tho opponents.
Even the ihca,ct was subjected To The sane d.
huoncc and on d,ilercn, evenings filled exclusive
by ono party II was cue Of tho modes adopted 20
sseertain the zeal and strength Of parties and Is
was amusing on such oceusors to observe the ya.
citations. the cmbaffRssmeuts, The hcsthtions oi
those who feared to commit themselves. whether
~ no they wonld 60 TO tho ,heatet With such or
such persons, ard The varieties of excuses by which
they would cvadc invitations. What an cshilara-
ting evening was that vi which Mr. CrSwtord's
friends filed the thestor And now, how ia that
strong phnanS broken divided--scattered Ma.
ysf them in high oAicc---oue III the highest
And Mr. Crawford he has gone To the quiet grave
"whue the wicked cease from troubling AND who O
the weary are at rest The warfare aud turmoil
Of h1mun passions the defeats or triumphs Of
nmbtion-thc Inconsistency or fidelity OF friends
The joys or sorrows Of the hcar,---the alterations
OF hope and car-aro oil buried IN HE quiet grave.
II the spirit look back on The scenes II br~
left below, how puerile--how insignl6cant--hoY
ephcmeral must the highest aims of human lo rr
pear Could they be now estimated, % they wi
one day be, IN the regions al Immortality strife NJ
contention would cease and the lies Of social liz
remain unbrokcn by conflicting interests.
Time moved unImpcded in its course by the
tide of human affairs or human wishes, though to
the anxious mind IT seemed to linger The elections
IN the states wee ovcr--thc returns received, and
it was left with Congress TO elcc, one Of three
highest candidates These were General Jackson,
Mr. Adams aud Mr'Crawfnrd. 4 now field for in
triguc and. effort was now opercd-bu, chccka
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nestle scenes and sentiments.
/ The decisive day at length arrived. was a
down right snow storm. Aware of the attraction
which would draw every one to the Capitol Mr
Crawford and his family seated themselves sfound
the blazing fire IN the drawing room without any
fear Of being interrupted by visitors. NJ espccia-
ton existed of the election being decided The
/ fire, day--it was even supposed that it might re-
main in suspense and the balloting be continued
for many days--possiby to the last day Of the scs-
sion consequently little anxiety was. felt ABBOTT
the result Of thu, mornings balloing. The sub
jeci was little though spoken of in this family
circle. 81 dreampt. papa. that had cburned
a fine batch ofbuter, which brought in my milk
pail TO show YOU, and which you praised a. the
best butter you had ever eaten" "And drcampt,"
said the other daughter "lha, / was 10 our garden
at Voodlawn gathering strawberries" at Is
more than likely girls that your dreams will como
true" answered their father. Il do wish they
would" said The mother Il am should
be far happier home ,hnp we could ever be in
the Presidents house,
GLOW can you say 20 :" exclaimed domesti-
Gated friend, who was present. "Aftcr a struggle
of two years, defeat will be very hard to bear-c-
ven IN game of chess ii requires some philosophy
TO take 1t patiently"
II cannot deny that" answered Mrs Crawford f;
/ = he mo Era nl dof.a 1
on every other accoun: most sincerely do J wish
we may 90 to Woodlawn. instead Of the White
house. ] am sure should be far hsppier."--
Let us have oUr book" said Mr. Crawford, "and
while one of you reads to me- ! will likewise have
game of chess with one of the boys."
The book was so interesting that The election
gong on at the capitol for the time forgotten.
The storm continued raging. 1t looked gloomy
without doors, but bright, warm and cheerful with
IN.
The snow prevented the sound OF wheels being
heard on the ground, and before amy one was a.
ware OF The approach Of a carriage the door opened
and Mr. ID. entered. The ruddenness Of his en-
trance made every start his face was flushed
with emoton-bis manner hurried.
Hundreds would be in Taste 10 bring good IL
dings," said he, "but here come viii, bad news.
Adams is chosen on the first ballot" rs IL pos.
slbe" exclaimed Mr. Crawford. Il thought IL
would have been Jackson well. am glad II 10
over Not change OF tone, Of voice or Of eoun-
tenance, eyinced any quick or deep feeling and
being glad '0os ouer, whs declaration as nsiu-
raj as It vas sIncerefor suspense is Of oil ss,cs
OF mind the most nto'ersble.
The family received the information with as lit
, tie emption as Mr Crawford.
We'll" observed Mrs C.. lone Thing comedies
me the disappointment is Of God not Of man, for
had Mr. Crawford been in good health, il would not
, have been so.r
Soon afterwards anoiheT oSuisge drove to the
door. Mr. L--y came H. looking very much
cast down, aud shaking Mr. CfSsiotds optstreiehed
hand ssid "a voice melancholy his counte-
nance, 1T is all over" Sir Cobb, who had se-
companied bin. was much Agitated he could
not immediately see Sir &. bot vent INTO the d.
nng room. ME- Crswford and her daughters went
~ Lrn hc shook their hands. shd brushing sway
The tears, which 10 spite of his codesyors would
gusb to h,s eyes, Wei girls" sa,d he. you may
pack OPP az coon you please" lie could say no
. more ms voice was sahocsisd by emotion. His
feelings sere tAose 81 tender and srdentiy at
iseied friend, not ibDse Of disappointed pohieisn
,gu,s aid Mtss elaaktuo hauds All him