Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-04
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Human hsppisess has sIvsysits abatsmsnts-the
highest sansnlne ofsuccsss u not without a ccsa-
ing hopes, when had fondly anticipated 10 be UNI
ted to Miss Emma Arlington, young lady, for whom
had formed strong attachment something inter-
vened TO prevent II. MY parents could not THINK OF
winkng at such an un0n-to be united to the daugh-
ter of an artificial flower manufacturer would be do
rogaung from the dignity of the family, and mutual
reconciliation could never exisL-Sach were Inc
ideas entertained by those to whoml owed my beng.
No pains were spared on their par, 10 give me
good education, and to have me marry into Ut not
wealthy a respectable family. My acquaintance
with Miss A. was formed while at school, and
gradually grew strong the oftener we spoke and
saw each other. There was something so pleasing
in her manners, uniting an amlable disposition with
we'll cultivated mind, that made her beloved by all
with whom she associated. There was all The re-
finement and polish of the lady, without the hollow
ostentation of pride, which in these more modera.
days has become quite prevalent among certain clas-
of society, tending rather TO corrupt than TO cor
the tone Of morals. She had arrived at that ne-
resting period of life, when the eyes OF numbers were
upon herabroad and at home-at the ball-o or IN the
drawing room.-She was the idol of her parents-the
theme of conversation The air of elegance and gent
hty-gracefulness of carrlage-refnement of man.
ners- seemed TO throw around her bewltchlng love-
ness moulded to shine in any sphere oflfe in which
she may chance TO move
But geatle eader with all these qualities united,
gree-could associate with no ladies of quallty-mo-
we'd not in the ranks of fashionable llfe-and was
looked upon as one beneath my dignity and station
tit only TO be admired, but etcoured. She was poor
whilst was wealthy. She made no distinction be-
tween human beings That they were born free and
equal was her belief; but though the line had been
drawn IN society plain to every eye It was oepalpa-
BILE not 10 have escaped her observation. had been
taught to measure the extent Of my importance by
my parse; to think more highly of myself than it
was just; and it has grleved me TO my very soul to
entertain my leisure hours with people whose friend
ships lasted only till The wine held out" Why had
not been born Of humble orgln-a peasant?
simple honest people, that live quiet rural life, bes
sed with everything that can impart pleasure to the
txind tranquility to the soul, and what may be called
the nobility of nature. Such was the being on whom
my affections were rvetted-the dearest object of my
soul Oft did strive TO get the consent of my family
to an union, but it was Of no avail The oftener
preached the subject the more strenuoasly was it OPP
posed; until at last, stung with remorse, pledged
away my heart and hand to her, determined 10 brave
the world, let the consequences be what they may
We married-but alas, the honeymoon had scarce
passed away, ere the relentless hand of death snatch
ed her like untmely FROST While living, our hearts
were entwined and knit together by the strongest
bonds of friendship of which the human heart Is sus-
ceptibe. She lived not for herself alone-but for
other. Her death was premature-'twas suddcn--no
warning voice told her TO take heed of the future-no
clouds fingered upon the horizon of her existence to
darken the bright and sunny Pah-no lingering spirit
w
was to be broken and that the rrevocabe decree had
gene from high heaven to summon her to the man.
SONS of the blessed
The lapse of time brought about many revolutions
the quiet and peaceable days Of old age came on
gradually in their course, and the thoughts of my
early life with all their pleasing associations, would
rush green 10 my mind. Life Became bHrden-oen
would drop tear at the recollection of some old
and valued friend who lived but only in the remem-
brancc of the things that have been-often weep at
the cold charities of an unfeeling world-of trials
pastel happy days, and melancholy musings which
often rise, and throw a mellow shade over our feel
ngs. AT the death ofmy wife soughtretirementfro
the world and chose to lead solitary life rather than
minge in the scenes of busy wsrld-to be alone
nothing to break the serenity Of the scene but the
sweet carols Of the BIRDS and the gentle rpples of
the meandering stream-whcrc the scenery had not
loet its wildness and sublimy by the nroads which
tho hand of industry and enterprise is daily bringing
about. Within sight of the little hamlet that looked
far and wide cut upon the domain, stood the plain and
whitewashed scpulchre, wherein was laid the treas
once 80 dear to me-a silvery stream rolled 81
enily along, rejecting on It's polished surface the
likeness of heaven in miniature and the graceful form
of the weeping willow, with its branches hanging
Jescally the sacred spot careessly playing TO
and fro in the summer wind. Sat me down beside
the whispering myrtles that margned the rivuet; a
modest flower had reared its little head above the
mother EARTH towering if with lordly pridc-it
had been placed sentinel to watch the sacred relics
Of the dead. pucked it in thoughtlcss moment,
when unconscious beauty dropped and withered in
my grasp; flung il like careless thing away-it
died. 1t was the life Of that little spot but all has
N haou dull II