Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-17

influence Oh SplIit ana lovely SndutS
have graced the landscapes with their thousand ns,
without feeling delighted al the spectacle? No sound
is heard to break the stiffness Of the hour save the
lone love dtty of the cuckoo.
"The plain song Cuckoo gray,
Whose full many man doth mark,
And dares nay"- Shakespeare.
The mansion of Major lie Roy's, like all residences
in new country was built Of logs, and put up in
neat and comfortable syle, with more regard 10 con-
venience and simplicity than architectural elegance
Built on the summit OF rock whose base was IN the
celebrated rvule, known as the Indian Fish Creek
the most beautiful form, but the most distressing
in its ovei iows-and embosomed amidst me loilest
hills, it enjoyed the most delicious of climates, pro-
ducing almost spontaneously all the choicest fruits OF
Southern and Northern America.
Like many of the happy vaes in the far west II
appeared sequestered from the cares the foes, and
the crimes of the world. No language can convey
an adequate idea of the grandeur and beauty OF the
prospects from the White Cabin.
Major LIE Roy was the descendant of an ancient
French family Heinherited all those brave qualities
and that stern virtue which had so emnently dstin-
gushed his ancestors Early in life he lost his excel
lent wife, whom he endery loved, and seemed to de-
rive his sole consolation from the education of the
two children she had left behind.
Charles, his eldest child, fell in the memorable bat
tie of Tppecanoe, before he had reached his nine
teenth year, regretted by all, but by none more than
his noble commander, Gen. Harrison
Augusta, his only surviving child, had the accom-
pllshments Of ripper years, with the touching simplicity
of youth. She was mOdest-she was beautiful. Ten
years had elapsed since the death of her beloved mo-
Their. Augustus grief had given way to gentle but
not unpleasant melancholy, which gave soft and
interesting shade to her countenance. Her time HI
therto had been solely directed towards rearing those
virtues, which nature had planted with so liberal
hand, and which had hourshed and expanded into
beauty and strength.
Major LIE Roy's cabin, like all mems of note, was
the resort of strangers of Distinction who, attracted
by business or pleasure in that section of the country
found home under his roof and partook OF that hos
pitalhy SO characteristic of the west. Among the
visitors was Marion, young man OF tne promise
and brilliant prospects. The beauty Of Augusta en-
bellished by the elegance Of mind highly cult,
waited, touched the heart of Marron and he solicited
her hand in marriage. The manly sense OF Maroon
and the graces of his person. had not passed unob-
served or unapProved; they had anticipated for HIM
in the heart of Augusta preference every other
sutton.
The ninth of November 49,, was the birth day Of
the beautiful Augusta. The pride of Major LeRoy
prompted the splendid preparation for the ami
versary. The old and young from far and near, hon.
ored the celebration by their presence.
The company is now assembled and the fair Au-
gusa is the magnet of attraction. 10 her every eye
is directed. Wherever she moves, crowd OF young
hoosery surrounded her. Competitors for her smile;
they address her; she listens to them with graceful
courtesy, but her heart is unnterested. Marion Is
absent
81 wonder" said Caroline-one of a grouPe Of
lovely girls, whs examining some paintings
II reckon kne w." answered Miss Polly Upstart.
"Te us y cried the wicked Caroline. !.
"Why Mrs. Peco has not been invited to the party"
What do = you think" asked Miss Churchface' OF
"Why," said Miss Emma, 81 think he is a nice
yonng man-that is all"
augusta is an angel" exclaimed one of the
groupe.
"Seer' said another how amiable Judge Dury is
to Mrs l."
"Yesw remarked Mr. Ewing in soft voice, and
aWhat is there to wonder at2" whispered one
young lady to another.
"Od love is never forgot, and now one is more Sc.
cure Mrs. is quiet, simple kind Of a soul, and all
is in proper train"
"Why, bless my poor eyes," cried Mrs. b. 81 did
not see you do tell me how are all your concernsT
"very well, I thank you, most kindly, Mrs. b"
"If was Mr.. Maroon" said the wicked Ann, ~
would honor this to Augusta"
"How happy wilthai young be,
Who calls u, , sSs nyT se BIZ os
Mines fixed on her alone
Her dress 70 neat, with smiles 70 sweet
III home resign @ esll Der NINE,
Sweet lass OF white Cabin Hill"
"Herew says a dozen voices, "comes Monsieur
Peco and his old fiddle; now for dance" Dancing
in the large cities is only an accomplishmsnt-in the
The cav and Manly Marion enters the room. Au-
gusa is all fe-he takes her hand and leads her to the
head of the dance-sn every side, youth and beauty
embelsh the scene. The noble forms Of the hoosier
ysuth-the symmetrical forms Of the ladies-the
white heaving bosom-the dark, full eye OF liquid
fre-the fine snkle-the fine auburn tresses which
waved on their neck, were Ornamented only with q
wreath of wild roses. Augusta moved in the dance
with the light steps of the graces. Silence relgned
through the room during the performance; and q
murmur of applause arose on its conclusion.
Marion took Augusta by the hand and led her 10
an open window.
Lovely Augusta," said Marion, 81 cannot express
half what feel this occasion. Augusta, dearest
Augusta, love you long, ardently, exclusively have
loved you; my happiness depends upon your deci-
sion; say lovely Augusta, shall be happy or mise
rablep
Whilst Marion thus spoke, a modest confusion
overspread the countenance Of Augusta, and the
trembling of her hand which Marion had retained in
his told that she was not unmoved listener. But
before the lovely girl could reply, loud peal of thun
Diet and vivid glares of lightning struck terror INTO heI
heart. The sky which had all day retained tina
clear and lovely blueness peculiar in the aimos.
phere of the far west, suddenly assumed an uncom.
mon heaviness--the rumbng thunder-the cnes o.
domestic animas-the sudden burst of wind over the
cabn-the foamng waves OF the fast swelling rivule
dashed against the rock with inconceivable fmy-al
portendcd dreadful storm.
Where now, amidst that gay throng lie the voice o.
revery; where is Mordcca Peca and his old old three
string fidde where is the light and jovia converse
ton where the disposition to offer and receive those
| innocent compments1 alas, fear has succeeded te
Joy, danger has bsaished frivoty oil hearts are
| filled with apprehension.