The herald., 1837-01-26
Evalina, or, the Victim OF Consumption
FOUNDED ON FACTS.


lived the widow H. who sprung from the noble
race of ancestors who among the first settlers
of this western hemisphere, and who might well
boast of large share of that noble blood coursng IN
her veins.
She was rather above the common size in her per-
son-of fine figure and commanding appearance, |;
which was surmounted by head of Greclan mould,
most exquisitely chseled and OF aabaster whteness
dark piercing eye, cncircled by finely carved eye
brows and rich tresses, flowing from her highly
arched head in graceful profusons which gave to her
whole appearance beautiful and srlkingly exquisite
proportion which could not fail to call forth deep
feeling of interest in every behoder.
At the time Of my writing she must have been en-
tering her thirty year, and having been married
at an early age to Mr. H, the husband OF her
choice was too soon made to feel the vanity of all
earthly happiness and to drink deep in the bitter cup
OF affiiction which, through the providence of God
was caused in the sudden death OF her best of earthly
friends-her dear husband.
This event caused the dismal gloom which now sur
rounded her hitherto happy cottage, and being left
with two fatherless children, who now clung to her
as their only earthly proectress, had well nigh been
too much for her broken spirit to bear
"Ye weep and it is well;
For bett eatth's partngs-yesterday
sf na sSnsDs ~ss SSs. ssssss sss R T. q s%s 4e
Whereer he moved"
But, alas! what change.
That voice which she was wont to listen to in hea
venly ad0raten was now closed IN dea h that arm
that had been the support Ut her delicate frame lay
moulderne in the tomb and all within that once hap
py cottage was d0lOrous and sad
But / will not dwell longer on this sad tale Of woe
nor add one to the long catalogue which
follows in the train of one, who mourned mot as
those that have no hope'-nor add one tear more to
the eve that is already suffused with tears Suffice II
to say she bore all with that Christian forttsde which
is SO beautifully developed in lovely woman; and
which, when sorrow has robbed its victim Of its earth
ly Beauties shines forth in that bright efulgence Of
light which is not of earth, but tinged with the bril-
liant rays of heaven. fn Nn eg staf q
Months passed on, and the calls of maternal afec-
ton were entwined in the hearts OF her only So
lace-her two fatherless chidren-whom shall de-
signate by the fictitious names of William and Eva
lima ,U,
William, the Younger, must have been at the death
of his father between two and three years of age.
Evalna the subject of this memoir was, at the time
first knew her just entering fifteenth year. !.
Full of youthful gaiety, and possessing mind OF
no ordinary endowments and all those essential quail
tiles which grace the lovelest and airest OF her
In fne TO attempt description of her beauty imagn-
alton is confounded and language is inadequate to
convey the most imperfect idea. ~ ..1a u
1t was in the summer of 1882 when l, together with
thousands left this devoted city to escape the dread
full scourge which was raging to an alarming extent,
for the lovely village sf-- and It was whiie mere
that l first beheid the beauufui-the angehc-the
adorable Evalina.
Sne had just returned from boarding school, having
finished her cducntion, and this her first e'frs
wards her as she entered the room, and all hearts
were prolific in sounding her praises.
Her syph like form, her delicate waist, her swan
like neck her angelic and heavenly face Of alabastcr
whiteness-her mild, deep, liquid eyes OF piue, Wncn
shown with sparkling brillancy-her golden tresses,
all all gave her the palm; and all were ready TO ex-
claim that Evelna must be some bright seraph, that
had lust descended from the bright regions above to
astonlsh the children Of earth and point them up 10
None could listen to the lively and eloquent Ian
o,mgc that fell from her lovely lps-wlthout emotions
the most pleasing her manners the most rcfined and
polished and fee from that affecedness which so
ften characteristic of ladies' Of her age; her dspos
non the most md-lively, but not rude-gay, and yet
sedate-the Joy and only solace Of her widowed mo.
ther who claimed her the idol of her heart. And
well she might, for Evelina was the most beautiful
and obedient Of daughters.
II was her constant study TO do every thing for the
comfort and happiness of her dear mother. Not
wish could be expressed nor thought breathed, but
Evelina would know it, and have II accomplished II
in her power She was in her thoughts by day. and
her waking dreams by night. t.t
Often might they be seen, just as the summer sun
was sinking down in the lovely west, gliding with It's
tnseled rays the beautiful fields and flowers with ITS
heavenly light arm in arm the rising hill adjacent
10 their cottage in close conversation and watching
the mellow light as It faded away.
But this earthly happiness was Of short duration.
1t was soon to be embtered by sad fate, which no
earthly being could foresee. Having in one Of their
evening walks fingered too long Evena in her return
home frsm the heavy dews that had fallen, had
dampened her feetand not taking the precauiion that
that her situation required, caught violent cold
her lungs, which net being eradicated, terminated IN
consumption.
The most eminent physicians were consulted, and
all that earthly friends could do for her restoration,
was done She gradually faded and wasted away
like a lovely flower that had been plucked by some
ruthless hand from its parent stem.
Her sufierings al times were very severe, but she
bore all without murmur q sigh
In about year from the time of her first exposure
the disease had gained it's crisis which was soon TO
bear her to the world Of spirits.
was appnsed Of the fact and hastened to her hab-
itaton to take the last farewell of one esteemed
above all others just arrived at the house, was
informed by servant that she was then in the last
struggle with the king of terors and that she had but
few mements to live Scarcely knowing whittier
went soon found myself by her bed side But, Oh
God. what changel That fair brow, which had
dwet upon in such lovely alteration was covered with
\ clamny sweat which betokens sudden dissolution
hnt was still beautulyes, beautiful in the arms of
death! clasped her hand, which lay motionless by
her side 1t was cold marble and as white as the
driven snow :,
gazed upon her cye-and shall never forget that
dying eye
.,Her eyes alone grew bright, and brighter still
M Too krisht f,r o look upon sunnsed
With many tear and cl sed without coun
They as the morning star, when goes
Not down b, hind the dsrkened west nor MUGS
cbecurcd, among the tempcsts OF the sb,
s1f malt. in flal