The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-03-17
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From the Star and Republican BdnHer.
A III Apply NEW YEAR.
BY MRS. LYDIA JANE PERSON.

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Barton to his young wife, rs he entered from
the counting room, to which he went before SIN
was awake. to make some particular arrange
rnents.
. Thank you dear Charles she ..answered
casping his neck with her round White arms
but then how can one he happy who is k,nlnli
zed by ungratifed wishes''
what do you mean, dearest?' he replied in ,
voice of surprise and solicitude; 'what wish hnv,
you ungratficd?
} Oh! do not be alarmed Charles; but il yO,
really wish me happy New Year. you mus
make me happy, by giving me n New Year.
4 present.
| The husband was mute
know she continued that have need OF
nolfi'ng, and yet there is something which
very much desire; aud think you will hardly
refuse me on this first New Year's day of our
unlon.-You know that Mrs. Ellis and I were
rivals IN our girihood, and ] do not like to see
her outdo me in splendor and elegance Well,
when called TO see her last week, I observed
on her sIdebonrd rich and superb set of nlate
ana iong ioF set which will outshine it, Now
do not look so grave. 1t viii, only cost few
hundreds, and we can economist l;uIe in son,e
! thing else, II 1t he necessary. Come saw YES.
ana let us go and order my magnificent set of
plate
1T will hardly he possible for me to attend YOU
today Charlotte, for have some particular ca lis
to make, in which, although I did not before
| mention IT, now request that you will accom-.
pany me-
And we shall bespeak the plate to morrow
Yes, love ii you please replied Charles; and
now be ready to go with me in an hour
Il wonder where he is going to take me- nu.
sed Charlotte, as she tied on her hat and Casten.
ed her superb cloak. Charles took her hand
with smile, and they went into the sleigh.
Their frs. call was at magnificent mansion,
the master Of which met them in the hall with
hearty welcome, and led them into the parlour,
furnished in style OF the most costly splendor,
beyond any thing Mrs. Barton had ever seen.
The library wns too like an enchanted hall. Mr.
Allen treated them with polite familiarity; and
on their departure presented to the young bride
as New Years gift beautifully executed sill.
yer vase crowned with an artificial rose bush OF
enamelled gold, cmeralis, and rubies and
breathing rich incense from the altar of roses
with VIII ich Il was enriched. She was enrnp-
tured with his courtesy, and liberaty. He had
called on them several times, and his snuvity and
gcntility of manners had won her esteem, but
she had never dreamed of his being so immense
y rich.
well Charlotte, said Barton, as they drove
away, 'how do You like my friend and his resi-,
dence.'
oh! he is gentleman and his house is ike
palace. But is it not strange that such a veal
thy man should DO co "a riar with us?'
Not at all, Charlotte. lie was my most init.
mate friend in College, we were always com
potiiors for the same prize, and the same honor.
won most frequently, and he was much richer
than J. but no jealousy awoke between us. And
uow do not envy him and he does not despise
me-We always meet as friendS and what
would YOU think Of me, Charlotte, if were to
undertake to furnish my pnrlour and library like
his
Il understand you, Charles; but then there is
not 50 great an inequality between you and MIR.
Ellis, MS between Mr.. Allen and you. But why
stop here at this hospin?'
Barton did not answer, but assisting her from
the sleigh, led her trembling INTO the receptacle
of misery. Stopping at n ward in which lay an
emaciated female, he babe her be seated; and al
ter some kind inquiries concerning the State OF
the invalid, Introduced his wife, and besought
the sufferer to tell who she was and how she
came there.
1T is bitter trial. commenced the woman.
to recall all my errors sins, aud sufferings, but,
since [ owe you so much [ will tell you all, in
as few words as possible. Lady, in my youth,
was called beautiful. l was school mate OF
YOUR husbands mother, and much beloved 10y
her. married first, and although she soon ni.
ter united herse with a weather. man than my
equally respectable Horace still she treated me
with all tie warmth Of sisters affection. But
from the eIny of their marriage | felt an envy,
the more criminal, from its being unprovokeh
We set up in genteel style, my house bein" ee'
gantly furnished; but still Mrs Barton, though an
Hpa,,stent atous lady, had many brilliant articles
band was prudent man, but unfortunately he
loved me too well. l urged him with tears and
all manner of persuasions, to purchase things
which woul, outvie with Mrs Barton's establish.
ment. He frequently warned me that we should
be undone, yet still complied with my extravn-
CANT demands. At length Mr. Barton having
made successful speculation, purchased beau:
tiful span OF horses and a gen'eel carriage
saw him drive past with his lady, and my
soul was in agony until forced a promise from
nv poor husband to purchase similar eqnirnso
for me- As soon as obtained it, | rode 'ri-
umphan,Iy to Mrs Barton's, She greeted me
as thought sorrowiully, and several times sIghI
ell as she looked sadly in my face AT length
onquired the cause of her uneasiness., MY dear
Ellen she commenced, you know that l love
you sincerely or should not venture, n to ya say
what imagined it my duty to tell you. your
husband is an excellent and honorable man, mn
YOU must be aware he is considerably in debt
Now creditors, you know, exercising kind OF
dictatorship over those that owe them; and it is