Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-11-22


try,
viii convey 10 the distant Oceans confine.
a perpetual flood Of rich production ::
Aud as each swiftly gliding barque returns
itcomes rich laden with such precious store.
as must IFS wealth sugm ent eternaIly
AS time wears on, he'll leave TO future ages
Monuments of splendor and opulence,
Not known in the illustrious pasi--
Not found in the golden days oi Eastern
Empire. ~
The prosperous State OF or,s and commerce,
ANA The vast operations OF ecCe,S
For the bold udYsniuref will wresibe lau.
reis,
And professional men OF standing worth
/ May gather disdems
With an honest unimpeachable name,
And peisevering assiiui,y,
trust that all my splendid vsions
VI wealth and happy circumstances
May each be crowned with glad reality.
There is a matter of nobler, higher import
That to my active life gives impetus,
IL Is The beacon ui the aspiring, ambitious
man,
And may serve Ia realize al least,
Your early dreams Of greatness
mean the affairs of state, in which all men
Expect to play conspicuous parts
10 be enrolled in that great rouutry's glory
May well be einnlous Of;
And should my fortunes lead me onward
The most active efforts of my life
Shall he directed TO its attainment
And with the light of thy fair cou nienance
What could not accomplish?
Thus is my future life depicted
II Is the romance ofthe modern age
But were that life devoid of charms,
Save the halo ofthy magic presence;
Aud were IL cherries as the Vastly desert,
would reject life of ease aud comfort,
The richest splendors of an eastern palace.
And hail with thee its worst inclemencies.
Think otihese things, sweet Alice, think
And bring your mind 10 bear " iIh ior,i,,nie,
The loss al friends, of home and kindred -.
With me the blesi fulfimeni seek,
vi those fond joys and hopes that thrilled
our hearts
with noble impulses OF our youthful loves
Couldst thou in that heroic soul of thine,
And in thy far more gentle sentiments,
Find courage and conscientious will
10 Hy with me--to charm ny distant home
Then tie il mine 10 cheer-to crown thy
lde
With ALI those hne and sweat enin,, .--y----7--
~ n.y. $4,000 !, a---' AIN i4fa.se ~ "iIs.-
| But lest you should my earnest sui, reject
must soIemnIy swear, that neither fame
Nor glory, nor inducements To renopr-.
Nor prospect of the highest eminencc,
nor all The gay peeearls of the earth,
Van again restore me 10 a useful life,
Or from eternal gloom protec, me.
My Ills shall be enrohed in sadness
aly tomb, The grateful urn of my remains. -
"Eavnest; must confess you've spok zen
we'll:
But think you III! renouncc Inv father.
And all the endearing objects Of my home,
10 roam in distant wilds and lands remote !;
Nay, viii! not trifie with thy genuine
Earnest! in thy hands place my destiny.
Too long I've tried thy Unaffected love-
Thy noble son' and native worth subdue me.
J in this step I've been reluctant
IL was attachment, strong as natures ties,
10 my respected parent bound me
s'e assured that my ingenious heart
In thy HoDor places confidence unreseryed
My highest thoughts shall he thy fame
Fly fundesi word thy own dear name"
Thanks, Alice, thanks The smiling angels
Be 'he guardians OF thy living Joys:
/ "A nd with our mutual yows of constant love
And the guidance Of propiiiuus heaven,
Wen bid defiance 10 thy ruthless father
\ es, brave his diresl jurisdictions
But h"! he's here-ihe UNIV elcome " illness
vi ouf happy aud positive resolutions"
And Lks an apparilion, he stood forth,
! ~ hnse stern contracted brow,
nd visible Signs ofhigh dispeasure,
Foreboded all the gloomy ills,
That in lovers path lhrnw bagriero.
/ The trembling Alice. pole with lear
+ Bold Earnest, fixed in deep anxiety
A nd The eitiirde OF The firm statesman,
Made gFevP-efsuch rare statuary
, hs made me gaze with admiration
j was not held in long suspense To know
] he sequel OF this strange eventiul drama.
! 10 sarcastic speech began the father
y alns, earnest, worthy and honorable eir,
II nd you my good, ohedent daughter
/ thank you tor your kind intentions:
Still more congratulate myself
hat I've heeh treated with rcur Difference
Alice, sicrniy asked the injured parent,
Gould your unnatural, obdUraie heart.
lead you 20 this Uagra;eful measure?
Did You not th;nk that my declining years
" "u'G be a sorrow fol era in my life,
a cd this rash step would bring me Garlic
10 NY tomb?
Ard you sir would" brave my maIedict;ons,
I w ou!G lid defiance to resentment
You would bring upon yourself add yours
My perpetual curses and uiy hate
Fear'd you not that nay avenging saul
" ouid breathe destruction TO your ias,.
eight,
And make youf age of joys life rspleie
With blights and sigbs and sad calamilies
6nt nov trusO you're Disconnected.
W hat would you sir should | in stric,cr care
Conline her close within my strongest wall.
Aud keep ~ ample guard 10 watch he
safety :"
"Advise you, for your ow n protection,
TO double the guards on every rampant. :"
Indeed and in my house, you would &c
siege me-
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