The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-01-31


however, he could see ne particular
| reason why he should reRonsIrats g.
gainst his wife's designg thinking it
She could &c, man OF fortune whom
she loved, it would be an additional
advantage, 10 giving her privileges Of
being benevolent, which he knew would
add to ber happiness. When they ar
rived at the springs a room wasfurnish-
cd for their reception, the sppearsncp Of
which was much improved by some Of
/ CaroIine's painting which she had ts-
ken with her and hung upon lie walls.
Nothing particularly worthy Of notice
occurred during the irsttwo weeks Of
their say at the springs.
One evening Mrs. MOniear came. 10.
to The room in great haste, what makes
you so melancholy this afternoon my
dear,' eaid she to Caroline, put off that
mask of solitude and prepare for the
evening; as several ofour acquaintauces
from Nashville intend spending the eve"
ming with US, together with young
gentleman Of refinement and fortune,
from New Orleans. whom they shall IN
troduce into our acquaintance. by
this intelligence she expected to flash
the spirits Of Caroline, but was aston-
ished with wha, composed indifference
she heard the message. Liam not tho
least apprehenslve,' added she but you
f will attract his attention. therefore steady
wellhow to appear, that our most san
guine expectations Of comforting upon
YOU lasting benef, be not dirappoin>
ted saying this she left the room
'Ahp said Caroline within herself,
'were you aware how far the hopes Of
. happiness which ] cherish. transcend
in nv estimation from The lucrative, Un~
/ zeal, and affected ailments In which you
. are desirous Of involving me, II YOU
0 are really interested in my welfare, you
r would with DISCUS, abandon .b,m.
s The hour arrived when the pcmpous
f champion was 10 ride to conquest.
o The door opened, the party entered
y and Immediately was introduced 10 Car-
" olne. Mr.. Rangor, merchant from N.
n Orleanp, a tail genteel well dressed
m man. A broad face, enclosed by q
10 huge pair Of wbiskers, while q glnsieD-
9 ing pair of Mustaches gra'td bis upper
$, lip. He bowed cercm,nious'y, Caroline
# bowed, al the same time contrasting bic
b affec ,arions, with the simple and modest
III manners of Washington. HIS manners.
j, log ther with bis artificial person, ~ero
.e al once objects Of disgust; comparing
,e her feelings with those she felt OF the
,e first interview with Washington, she at
nll once felt she could not love him. Some
ID conversation characterized the evening
ID which was to her equally as unpleasant
as his person and manners. The hour
" growing late, the company dispersed
/. with much ceremony. Mr. Rangor ash
10 ed permission TO call again, TO improve
J. their acquaintance, which was eagerly
r granted by Mrs Mon,ear.
il, We have had pleasant evening
to said Mrs Montear, as the company
Id were departing, very lively replied
u Caroline, very much so-but l d.
of admire the conversation and manners o
D. Mr. Rapgor, they are so graceful an'
Of easy.' Being Satisfied with CaIoiine'
n- reply, she directed her conversation 4
nd her husband. which gave Caroline a
g. opportunity of Withdrawing. She retir
nd ed 10 her chamber, but feeling in he
mind from what ehe had seen, som
in forebodings ofa conspiracy, che 90
ed down to write TO Wash,ngton, for sh
a. had for some time heard nothing froI
k him, She wrote teelingly, ,assuring him I
Nv her constancy. Having closed it sh
elt retired, while dreams up the pleasin
I'm theme.
Q. The next morning as she was iakin
Ter her usual walk thr ough the garden, sh
ID. accidenily dropped it; unfortunately
10, was observed byMr Rangor, from alwi
,is dow IN another part Of the house, VIII
g. after she had gone into the house, vel
Ie- and picked hup, read it, and laid
ed down. Alter she had been in the hous
q shor, time she missed it, and goiu
n out she found it folded up as she ha
he los, it, and consequently concluded th'
Iu- no one had seen It.
his He being now acquainted with HI
uf- engagements, was prepared to take II
but advantage Of her circums,ancas, whiC
he he did, first by couniermanding her le
ice Ter after she had sent it TO the post o
d. fee. After breakfast be called in, sii
.u- ting ,ha, he felt il lns duty to take the
Dr. leave, as he was instantly TO set d
Ihe for Cinclnatti; 10 meet Steamboat
ing his, to The captain Of which, he had .giv
e. en- sni6jddilf0es order relative TO
a. cargo, which he wishRf TO rectify. y
me left imme dia,ely 10 an express, aIll