The herald., 1837-04-05

The Cog etse: A Tale OF Nenl Lie ny a. -
In the year Is, al college in one of the eastern
States, formed an acquaintance with young gen
ueman, native of South Carolina, whom shall ue-
sgnate by the name of Henry Stanley. :,
III was at the commencement OF our college ieIhi
having passed a successful examination, we had en-
tered together the freshman class On account OF some
assistance had rendered HIM in his preparatory ex
ercise, he had conceived for me a high triendsmF'
which was fully rcclprocaied on my part. we shu
ed the same room and the same bed, our utmost
thoughts were freely opened 10 each other ana III 'ic
we took for our models Orestes and Pylades ana DC
came sworn friends.
Neither our friendship of that hcKie nature
which often characterzes the OF YOUTH 10 me
most ardent, and may say romantic attachiehs VIC
added the stability and Judgment OF nper years
The father OF Stanley was rich Piaht@ei' @ ahd dod.
ed upon his only son. His mother nad deu Wnae ne
very young, and the will OF Henry became the
law of his father house. This, although II increased
his pride and added strength to his quick feelings, DID
not make him tyrant. His fathers slaves adored
him-needed but to learn his wishes to execute them.
In the same village in which our college was sltua-
ted, there resided, among the numerous families when
gave life 10 it's society, one IN which both Henry ana
myself became very intlmate Mr.. Granger former
a merchant in the city OF New York, having amassed
large property, had retired with his family to spend
the remainder of his days in this lovely village.
His wife and three daughters, constituted the fami-
mily With one of the latter Stanley formed ali ac-
qnainsance which soon ripened as we Supposed INTO
a mutual affection. Mary Granger was surprisingly
beautiful glrl and al TINS time had just completed
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ticular description for they left traces on my me
mory, think of her and endeavor to recall 70 my
mind her appearance but the attempt IS always
vain.
TO beautiful person she added an intelligent and
cultivated mind which made her the most fasclna tng
person have ever known. But, lovely and attractive
as was her outward appearance, beamlng with purity
as her mind appeared both were desceptive, for all
was polluted within, the canker worm of vanity had
fed her soul and had destroyed It's purity ana
its innocence. She was heartlcss coquette .,
She existed bu; for the admiration OF all men; with
the love of alone she could not be satisned IL
was some time before discovered her character but
when did, warned my fr end and entreaed hm TO
leave her. But, deaf TO my remonstrances and Will
ingy blInded by his love, ne continued his atteaton
until at length IN his nfatuaon he made her an ofer
of his hand.
II was not accepted by her. but re used with SO
much apparent reluctance that while added fuel to
his flame, II encouraged him TO hope But ne "as
destined soon to be deprived Of this "anchor Of the
sotd."
former graduate of the college, from the city of
New York. of prepossessing person and dashlng az
pearance while spending few days IN the village,
became acquainted with Mss Granger, and charmed
with her conversation and attractions, soon became
her lover and was acknowledged by her as an atfi-
anced husband.
The news reached the ears of Stanley, who, un-
prepared for it, had been feeding his love by the sweet
delusions of hope The effect on him was dreadful
for three months was he confined 10 his bed by
violent fever which completely prostrted mis- Strength
and left him but the mere shadow of himself He,
however at the expiration of this time, partially fe-
covered hs health and wished to resume his studies,
but n, physician warned him OF the consequences,
and advised him 10 return to his own home During
his Illness Mary Granger had been married, and was
now with her husband, Mr. Barclay, IN the city OF
New York, IN the fall round Of pleasure and excite,
ment. Henry remained with rs but a short time, and
his strength permitted hun, ne left AS for his
native state. Rccoectlons OF our past friendship and
melancholy forosodmgs on my side, made our parting
deeply affecting. With fearful eyes ana iaiterns
t,oda nshar tar
stage had left and had returned to The room we had
shared long together, feeling OF loneliness came
over me, and ! tarew myself on the bed and wept
aloud.
fell for him, for knew that he carried home with
him heart oil al ease" He had promised TO write
me when he reached home but from that day re-
ceved no letter from hlm, and tor years heard mol OF
hiiA. Ten years had passed away, ana now changed
was my situation.
After leaving my alma mater, i commenced the
study of the law entered as an attorney and was
at tins time engaged IN the practice OF my profession
in the city of f., situated on the Hudson river.
Fortune had smiled upon me- and was happy in the
possession Of the woman ] loved and three sweet
children
NV father had bequcalhed TO me a sum Sufficient
for my support, and the profits OF my profession en-
abled me to lay up early considerable amount Tor
some futare day '
One sutry afternoon in the month Of August, after
having been engaged during the morning In an I'M
portant and laborous case left the city for stroll
On the banks OF the Hudson | was leisurely walking
along inhang the fresh breeze which seemed 70 rise
from The mrrored surface Of the water, when ! saw
before me man apparently IN the prime OF lie, and
respectfully attired, seated on the bank oil the river
and seemed deeply engaged IN thought .
Supposing MN 10 be gentleman from New oTk, |
or some ad acent place, visiting ncghbourhood for
health or pleasure, accosted him. and invited hirn TO
JON me in my walk.
To this he politely assentcd and we walked on en-,
tering into conversation which he sustained with all |
the ease and confidence Of well educated gentle
man. Something in his appearance reminded me OF
some one had III former days but the rccollec-
ton was but momentary and passed like bubble
quickly away. Several times was on the point OF
enqulring ms name and OF stating my suspicious TO
him. but then again supposng that they were but nm
agnary refrained.
In the course Of our conversation several subjects |
were entered on, the merits Of the different classics
were edIscusscd Ancient history was referred 10, and
politics, that all absorbing subject with every class,
were mentioned by me with a view 70 provoke argl-
ment
On all, excepting the las, mentioned he seemed per-
fectly al home. His ignorance that which every \
American IS supposed TO understand surprised INC, l
however made no remarks but changed the conyer.
saon.
Pleased with having met with 50 pleasant a coInpa-
mon. 4 had ,rnperceptbly walked many miles from my
bonse and the shades of evening were already set |
tpr over the earth As | !arncd TO rctrace my steps
saw my compan.ca, who had been walkinga short
distance behind mo in the act OF aiming at me large
.toro ,xnch bs hold IN his hand. | Immediately i