Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-24

AHo HoIulHR OF the Stn ceptcnDei o0CnsCu " ns's
been appointed by ali the "ton' Of this city as day
OF jubilee and rejoicing. The birds sang IN full
threated welcome-the most laggard birds turned ou
their hearts to the susshine-the discharge OF mus
kerry, boRfres ringing Of bells the waving of many
scarf with the animated gestures Of the ladies'
nounced that something momentous had occurred to
disturb the regularity and calmness habitual to our
city The good ship Highland Chief,ain' had re-
turned, laden with the choicest gems of Africa and
the orient The course Of trse love- had run smooth
and Edward, the loved and loving Edward had re-
turned to clasp his fair Ameana his heart and pro-
sent the marriage rousseau, in search of which he
for many months had been waaderer- Twas 4
gift that would have done honor to Bourbon. Or.
naments Of pearl and ivory, statsary, a beautiful
shawl, captured from the Rajah of Lahore, twenty
Ethiopian slaves with anhlsts and bracelets of gold,
chop-sticks nlaid with mother of pearl, and many
other articles, description Of which would be too
vouminoas for the Herald. We willexamine them
more al cur leisure, aad report upon them as their
value merits. BIZ; let us turn for a momeat to the
nymph for whom these prosena are designated. The
news had not yet reached her. as she sat in her bou
dor in w. Place, her fair hand supporting her yet
air-r cheek, her spirit occupied with its own work
ings, as to be conscious of neught external and Ed
surabe feelings was watching her absorption. same
Llama, he, we meet again" His voice restored
memory and consciousness at once TO her; she
sprang forward, reserve, fear time change, all for
gotten and fell iasensble nhis arms. "Thus" said
ne, have seen thee in imagination when the storm
god threatened our noble bark thus in imagination
have casped thee in these arms, and felt the warm
hrob Of thy heart agains, my own" And over them
her han oiaod tbo Rop fath nd
Sheba-like mother. "Bless ye, my child bless We,
bless ye! And you my that is 10 be- receive this
priceless jewel at our hands; be happy with her.
May your lives be like fairys dream and The
ing of it serene and placid as the sunset on calm
lake. as gliding the water and the SHES, ii promises
bsauteous morrow, emblematic of your own" But
am getting sentimental told men are a, ,imes) and
must essay to throw of twenty years. and be little
more lively. I'll change the subject TO TIE beautiful
Julia, who is about unite her destiny to one, who
though young in years, has received the suffrages of
his state, which has elevated him to one Of the high
es, offices in The gift of free and happy people.
Twas night; and the busy hum of New York was
hushed in sleep, that universal quser Of turbuen,
passions, leaving the town tranquil and quiet the
grave From one house. however, in Pigaric Place,
blaze of light eliminated like virtue cleaning in gold
Of this brilliantly Illuminated place sa, gentleman in
deep converse with lady: and as the glare oflgtt
rested on her. her face resembled the mos, bsaufu-
Parian marble. Pearls, like Cleopatra's were pen
dant from each small round ear and diamonds set in
Jet shot FIRE from the centre Of her grde Her dress
was of dark ruby velvet as also the slippers which
encased her tiny feet and which latter were likewise
studded with brilliants. The companion Of one so
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youth, the deep set and black stamped him
who had long inherited the passions of manhood and
the naughty curl Of the upper lip gave aspect far
from inviting, except to those who blinded by Gu
pds powers, lock ever on blemishes beauty spots
balmy breath waited the soft evening gale-'twas
| the sigh Of the beautiful maiden.
Directly saw you" whispered she, in murmur-
ing accents :" loved you-my heart and soul are
cen,ered in YOU aad shall be so forever"
He listened, inhaling the breath of those words,
which the language made musical to aim.
Listen" said he kissing her long curls-"I will
make your brow the hottest OF affairs and lay your
eet all the Joys Of the world. have carriages and
palace in the west; all the jewels and diamonds of
my ancient family; and each day shall bring some
new enjoyment some fresh dress. All that there is
of happiness and rapture shall be sought for you"
Eyes" answered she, "I shall love all thar will
crafty my dear darling husband"
We brcahed short prayer for their happiness, and
wandered on, lost in a revery which was at length
| broken by a rich ard meodious voice, accompanied
| BY dulcimer, in the beautiful air Of "Mo Caro-
Sposo in front of one of the most arstocratic man.
SONS in Broadway. The world is all in love- thought
We as the voice ceased, the easement opened, and
fair hand was waved in thanks to the gallant cava.
ier. The moon bursting from behind cloud, re.
veaed TO US the fair daughter Of our old friend the
importer and commission merchant Charley -
The serenadcr was no longer a mystery, as the city
had long rung with the approaching nuptials OF Sir
| Robert to Miss X. The brides father is to present
her with magnificent DOVER aad Sir Philip not tc
be outdone in liberalisy, land being witha somewha
religious will give in return massy golden cruoif,
with a beautiful image of the Virgin cleaning with
emeralds Heaven bless the three happy couples
and heaven will bless them, if the fervent prayer:
and best wishes Of one avail, Who thocgh at times
he speaks sportyey, has heart to feel and feelings
to estimate the supreme felicity Of united souls.
Accrp ES7-The sail boat Perryauser from Jersey
city for New FORK, was cspsized in a squal yes,er
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