Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-04
The Fug.tiye--A tale.
b. L. WILMER



aye mrdsnen hold.
Who quench the sre- Of your pernicious rage
With purple tole5ts issuing rom your veins.
SHAKEsrEAKE.
There are few things more destruc:-
i've to our peace and happiness in this
vorij. than frequent fits OF violenr and
rnconiroiable anger. For besides the
present uneasiness occasioled by the in
ordinate indulgence OF this passion, il
often gives occasion for future repent
ance, and perhaps IS succeeded by the
most poignant regret.
A few years ago there appeared ia the
city of New York man who excited
no osiinafy degree. of attention. Tie was.
IN oil likelihood native of his country.
BIT from what particular section he had
come was an impenetrable mystery. On
bis arrival he was pefcct stranger in
The city, but he had subsequently form
ed much acquaintance in the gay circles
# society, and among the literary anna
tours. 10 whom his classical attainments
always rendered him an acccpta bic com
Panion. lie passed BY the name Of
Mereton. but ii any person were so in
auisitIvc as TO wish to become acquaint-
ed with his family history, his place of
nativity, or the circumstances of his for
mer life. the enquiry was Immediately
checked b. the most naughty reserve,
and sometimes even with visible resent
meni. The pecullaritlcs, for time.
passed with little observation. as More
ton appeared TO be wealthy, and his con-
duct, which was uniformly upright and
honorable, forbade the suspicion that he
had been guilty Of any unworthy action,
much less of any crime that might affix
stigma on his character.
Among the families that he had been
accustomed to visit was that of Mr.. Selby,
gentleman Of great responsibility, who
had formerly been engaged in mercantile
pursuits, but having acquired a large
fortune, he had retired from business.
and taken up his residence in beautiful
villa about twomles from the city. His
dwelling was adorned with al! The rural
decorations that wealth could purchase.
or refined and even romantic taste
could suggest. But the chief ornament
was his daughter Clarissa, whose beauty
vas an universal theme Of admiration.
ana whose worth Ga rare circumstance in
sach cases) was proportioned to her beau
II.
There appeared to be a congenialisy
neiHeen the minds OF Clarrissa and More
ion' and IN shat case, conversational i'm
1'eourse only IS necessary 10 create
mutual attachment. This opportuni
was not wanting. and the attach
nen' followed of course. Oh, how i'm
PoFiant Il is for females TO use the I'LL
most circumspection before they suffer
their affections 10 be engaged by tbs. as
sdnsies and insinuating manners of
heir admirers! Clarissa did moi want dis
e1euon, but her character was Hinged with
nmauce, which often perverts the besr
aslufal abilities. the progress Of love
sometimes like the advance Of con
sumption, sure though impcrcepiiblc. II
~. 'nus 10 The present instance; before
~ parties became aware Of their stu
..on they We're deeply involved in that
~aaer regard for EACH other, which.
80 minds Of real sensibiiiiy is not fire.
.s"y evanescent- Moreton and CIar-
seemed cntranced in the delicious
a.c'pations Of their future happiness.
- we're soon awakened to present suf-
~.,ng and painful realities.
1here are many persons who will take
= a'ucn pains 10 accomplish the misery
o'ners as to advance their own vel
ARE. Ofthis number was Maria Cald-
~. se'; deficient in personal charms her
~'ssnc concealed in her bosom the most
seterate spite against those who pos
ed the advantages of beauty She