Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-22

skstehss ~ the Hesrt--Ke. 4.
FRIsND BksNsrr,-It 10 many a month since my
humble pen has sssayed 70 write any thing for the
| public gaxe-sinee the unprotendlng eHusions over
the signature Of "a G0thamitc," were presented,
through the medium of the dear little Herald TO the
eve OF its numerous and admiring readers "A soJourn
AT the east for few weeks has brought to my init
mate knowledge several affairs finding their origin in
the pures emotions of the human heart-n the OWN
est feeling of which the soel OF man, ana the sweet
| and heavenly bosom Of enchanting woman IS capa-
BILE Thinking that few brief pencllings OF these
matters might not be entirely devoid OF interest," pear
with me- before my return 10 western wlds and west
ern grIs-he regions of hourshing Cities hae water
lots and numerous wild ca,s-wnhe skslcn, ~ ,nese
days of skelchng, faint views OF the varied see
merry of the human heart, which have lately come be-
fore my amused and interested vision:
Not thousand miles from the "city OF ems, IN
good old Connecticut, few weeks shce m'gnt De
seen riding up from the steamer just arrived from
New York, noble looking young man, enc Of a
small party from South Carolina. Finding dwell
ling place for his corporoal essence at the well known
Tontine, within whose comfortable rooms, LOT years
past beauty from all parts of the Union has found
transient but pleasant abod,, he expected to derive
much enjoyment from Iainging with the seJourners.
He INDUCED in antcpations bright and Joyous that
he would be the recipient OF great pleasure from gay
and lively rtations with some OF the fair creatures in
whose midst he found himself so happily placed
Rich we'll born proud and manly-the perfect gentle
man schooed in all the heartesness OF fashionable
intercourse he was prepared 10 make external dis-
PLAYS If tenderness and love- taking care TO Keep bis
own heart untouched and careless and Indifferent as
to the impressions he might make on some pare and
susceptible girl, whose love- perchance, would be won
only be dsregarded and left to pine away all the
bitter woes Of non reciprocity But who can assure
himself of the workings of his own soul? Who can
RELY with consciousness on that impervlousness ne
may so mueh pride himself upon and cherish What
hard and callous hearted man shall be able 10 say
with truth and certainty that his path will never be
al hv hoau nt
gazing in misunderstanding and charming in de.
meanor-so attractive, pure and unearthly IN mind,
person and heart truly loveabc in every respect,
that his soul will net rresstbly bow TO the magic
of female witchery and offer up the purest incense
and pay the devoutest homage-and pour forth the
most burning words Of high wrought alteration and
love- on the altar Of some Eve-at the feet Of some
sweet dulcinea-into the dellcately carved ear OF
some divine and matchless beauty!
Mr.. c., the South Carolinian, met accident
ally New England girl-a New Haven lass of rare
and striking loneliness. Oh! could SO delight to
stay my hand and indulge the natural prompungs OF
my soul in giving forth long, full and faithful de.
scrpton of this girl of hight OF love, OF purity, and
truth Bat the design of these sketches will not al
low and must content myself with saying, that her
countenance combined all that symmetry OF feature,
with clear transparent complexion blooming cheeks,
rOseate lips ana high intellectual expression, which
strikes upOn the mind with charm that mere beauty
is mpotent in producing The deep, rich, melting
expression of those dark orbs Of beauteoss vision
when her feelings were moved, and the mild peren
NAL cheerfulness heverng around that pretty mouth
tells unerringy Of heart whose possession would
make stole glad, and threw into ecstacy many
man Of naturally Geld and phlegmatlc temperament
And the grace with which she Moves faultless figure
commands the admiration of all. But must not
tarry in my sketch. l do not say she is equal to
New York lady, for agree with you, friend Bennett
that 90 where you will comes back at last to re-
pose on the loneliness Of the charmers Of New York
as the best and most satisfying resting place
that m an can ever find below-not even excepting
the elegant and splendid peeresses of the sea girt
Ise, OF whom you spoke so na''eIngly N yedr GoIo
promp ness energy, and fire. characerIzHg southern
aen, gazed upon Miss = with heartfelt adm
raioa-hls fancy astaken captive-his feelings
beyond his conlrolhis heart was under the sway OF
the divine MEETINGS Of sudden and rapid loye-and he
swore by the deepest emotions of his SOUL that this
rare plant of New England growth should adorn that
garden of southern flowers TO be found IN his iathers
family.
He resolutely determined that he would gain this
Jewell and wear il near his heart and be happy. Can
The resolves of the human mind, with fortunate cir
cuEstances TO back them, be always carried into ef
feet though to all appearance every thing smiles
propitio1s of successf
Mr.. paid MS microscopes his boa
quets-enpyed the society Of Miss = in pleas
ant drives, romantic walks on me iuxdrous soia and
by the mosn lighted window. He thought he read in
the smiles she gave him-the mild and sweet express
SION OF her eyes they exchanged looks-ln the gra-
cious manner in which she always received him. and
pleasure she seemed TAKE IN MS sCClety-a
cipsocy Of that attachment to which he had exclu-
slvey consecrated hs time, his thoughts, his whole
man. But who can tell by woman's looks, or smiles,
or manners, that che lsves, only seems 10 love?
Was this the natural manner Of MissJ-- 10 all
gentlemen who sratifcd her pride and vanity by low
ing attentions Tor was she an adept IN Irritation,
seeking 10 lure him TO declaration emily 10 be
fused and placed the proud list Of her rejected
su,tors7-or did she wish TO form wealthy alliance
without returning for his manly love any thing
than the decetfu show OF sentiment in which woman
Is sked7-er were his readings these of truth, and
did she really feel prepared 10 give unte him her
heart 3 best affections1 He offered himself In what
tones and words Of passionate love-with what looks
of barring cxprcsson-with what solemn promises
and holy vows the reader must imagine. Fer the
first time he kissed against her will that small, ssft
and delicate white hand and held il fact IN his. The
fervor of his emotions moved the fair girl tears
and she turned her finely shaped head, while the
clear drops of emotion gently fell from beneath those
downcast lids Of soft and delicate texture.
He must have an answer at once-be would not
wait She told him-what did she tell him. She
thanked him for his leve-shc told him he had her
frenashp--but more she could not give.
"And will you give me no hope 7" said Mr.. c..
/ cfier you my fortune, family, station, my whole,
whole heart to bless yeu till il ceases TO pusate-
my hand, my arm TO ASSIST, protec, and defend you