The herald., 1837-04-27
Some Extracts

One oi inc most brilliant traits IN the human cno
yacter IS woned degree Of pity for the unfortunate
Few people are there treading the stage of human
life, that have not in the of their brief exist
ance felt the pangs of m s!ortune the still more
deeply regretted feelings of disappointment II cannot
therefore BE- matter of wonder that the hero of our
tale should have felt of the ills which flesh IS
her Tolls too which nature had not given the power
TO support. In after life one of the favorte express
Sons OF our hero
world that heayeB,
ancns ~ & i.s many ma hsna,works had blessedas moals
We are at loss To know where he borrowed the sem
tence. we presume |. was from some undiscovered
asthor, whose beaut es the world had never known.
Henry Augustus Hargrove was born OF poor Dut
toerabe respectable parents He had received ber-
al, though not classical educaton and early evnced
natura strong and unbridled passion, which IN his
alter years did not depart from hlm. AS the frst
fourteen years spent by hero at school (wAcn
ever he did not play truant OF course they passed
away without much interest to the reader we shall
therefore introduce our readers TO nm, at the same
time that his father introduced hlm to the junior part
ner of the house of Saveal d Co. applicant for
situation. Terms were agreed on, and Henry
soon initiated in the mystery o copying letters, de-
vering notices, and sndry other things necessary for
a new beginner. Henry, in his school days. had never
know restraint, and those who have ever been engag
ed in breaking colt, at the imminent risk of break
ing Their necks, can Judge Of Messrs Saveal 81 Co.'S
task. The moment that Henry was unmolested (as
he called ~ by the concern" that moment there
was no chance of finding him. Some days he would
stay an hour some two or three, and at last he would
- udy .NCCu VIC tcil IcduCL tlidt HC WdS
soon discharged
The next situation which our hero was placed in
was more CO ngenal to his taste and habits. 1t was
the delivering clerk of small retail dry goods
IN Canal street, where he had ample time to watch
the pcople that passed to and fro, and when he de-
lvered goods, to stand and examine the beautiful pic
lures hatevery where met his astonshed gaze. Not
wlthstandlng his numerous fnalts Henry madea pass
ing good clerk, and as time rolled on, he gradually
grew up in and in the favor Of his employers
We shall leave Henry Augustus occupied as ageneral
clerk bOokkeeper, and salesman, TO enjoy himself and
his situation, and introduce him our readers after
a laps of about six years.
Gods what change there The little ragged
Of sarcng boy of fourteen the gorgeous butterfly
tweny-one--former friends were forgotten,
qtialntances formed, and the of his life
was passing away. Over gaily decorated door and
window No. Canal street, in flaming gilt letters
and on red ground, you might discover embaZoned
II. Augustus Hargrove, dealer in staple and fancy
dry goods Ladies focked in and ladies focked out
and our hero in the zenith Of his glory
Our hero passed his twenty-first summer. Autunn,
beautiful autumn with its rich mellow fruit, its bland
skies It's clear and shining sunset its varagated leaves
with all of natures radiance and mans decay, paint
ed IN the gay yet fading forms had passed away, and
winter withs gaites and pleasures fast approach
ing. In the whole course Of Augustus life he had
never loved His breast had been adamant to the
tender passion, and his heart only beat when he was
likely to get beat at billiards. Winter commenced and
so did balls and parties. Our hero attended both at
no small loss of money and customers. One evening
towards the close of the gay season orr hero attend
ed bail gwen by Mr. Tnpup at his rooms in Assembly
street Scarcely had he entered the room when his
eye rested upon the most lovely being TO his eye)
that man ever looked upon. He stood motonlcss,
and gazed upon the beautiful mortal before hlm. As
she ueaded the mazes Of the waltz cotion, heavens
what grace! what foot what ancle! what a
form! and our hero turned from gazing the modest
angel that graced so far scene. Need say that
Eom that moment our hero was in love Cupids dart
had pierced his heart, and he surrendered himself
prisoner. Reader have you ever loved have you
ever felt pleasing Joy run soft and sweety through
your VEINS and centre al the heart have you ever |
anced yourself king empress, the chosen idol of
chosen bosom too proud for earth, and yet too hap
py to think Of heavens So then you have loved and
can better imagine the feelings of Augustus than |
have power 10 describe them. lfyou have never loved
set yourself Immediately about it and then fancy what
would in vain attempt TO initiate. To use another |
poe;iocaa. fancy which Augustus must have heard at
some OF cur theatres
with elotiaa; iane iatoxicae !.s ths mml, u,a
Air bos exalted abovc valEar meni"
An introduction 10 the beautiful Hour was no very
her accepted lover Then did the csrren ofexstcnce Of
our hero run smoothly and swiftly away and he look
ed forward 10 the time when Cynthia Smyth should
be Mrs. II. Augustus Hargrove
Our hero great admIrcr Of Shakespeare and
consequently frequenter of the Theatre One eve
nlng our hero had determined forgo the smiles of
his dulcena, and visit once more hs avorte haunt
The fact was she had given him TO understand that
mined to bury his disappointment in the beauties of
Shakespeare. The crowd at the Theatre was immense,
a young lady to make her first appearance that
evening and dance "A pas dc deaux."
The first piece was over, the orchestra had played
fayoe overture the curtain rose and the young lady
made her appearance dressed in very short frock,
and amidst the enthusiastic applause Of the audience
Our hero put his glass TO his eyes heavens what Wis
SION met his astoEished gaze what dreadful phantom
had assumed the form efhis only love, twas dream!
she commenced dancing. No! il was reality, that
same foot, that same ancle, which had conquered his
heart was there, that same form which he was one
day 10 call his own, was displaying herself TO pub
lie audience and in the Theatre. IL was too much,
bis spirit sank beneath the blow and he rushed from
the place in despair
Decision was one trait in our horos character aud
he Immediately put down his foot and swore by the
most sacred oath that she should never be his wife |
nor the companion Of his bosom. The next evening |
found our hero in the room, alone with Cynthia His |
hat was pulled over his eyes his coat buttoncd COM
peiey TO his chin, his face was anything but clean
his hands were thrust far into the pockets Of his mex
pressibles and he looked the very picture Of des-
per.
Good heavens" exclaimed Cynthia, what is
the matter dear r.