The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-11-06
THE POOR PRINTER.
AID THE Exclusive.

York. The metropolis was alive with men, ,wo
men S9id children, Of every color, class and
cresdA-oid men, whose heads were whitened
withsthe snow of age-young men in de meTis.
dian isf manhood, untedly and unanimously {
greeS 10 drive dull care away and join the
luhileeto celebrate. the birth day of American
Independence. Ever and anon the bursting
ihnHSserof artillery seemed TO shake the island
of Manhattan; the carved eagle sat perched up.
m . pole Of liberty, aud our star spangied bans
uer became the Plaything of the bGlmY wind.
Whilss Aue-ss a ---;--- heart was brimfll of
Joy ADJ graiiludes there wefe ms sAaarnna.
hsartei, noble minded individuals bowed down
with aorrow SO Pungent and disappointment 50
bitters that the soul stirring proceedings Of The
ever,tp-be-rememuered fourth could not raise
their erooping spirits. The persons alluded TO
are Harriet and her suiter, William Malcolm.
Whes the intelligent, patriotic and high minded
William entered Harrie''s apartment, he was
disappointed and surprised to see the object of
bis love was bathed in tears. why doyou
weep, my dear Harriet = enquiFed William. in
a voice rich as music; at the same time grasping
atfsciiohately her snowy Ia2ering fingers, which
were OriameHted with three costly rings, the
ofeFisgs which friendship and respect had laid
ppoh the alter Of her fairy hand. Harriet gent.
ly and gracefully raised her head. while the
warm tears Of grief flowed free and fac, from
Grak hazel eyes, and fell upon her fair cheek
like dew drops from rose Leaf what can
do continued William, to tear away the dark
drapsFy which seems to mantle: your tender feel
ings 10 gloomy sorrow on this high and happy
day Y Harriet feelings were too big for utter.
ance. she could not vent her thoughts in words
SO violent was the tOmper of excitement Occa~
stoned by one who had broken up the great deep
of Let heart. Soon after she was able to speak,
she said she had just returned from visit 10 her
aunt R--,having paid her visit for the pur-
posesofinviting her to attend the anticipated
wedding which would probably take place in a
few days. She described the interview she had
with ber aunt, it was as followS:
When she had made known her errand her
aunt DbServed'-
rs |, ,possible that you, Harriet, have assumed
the responsibility Of pledging heart and hand to
a man without soliciting my advice
Harriet replied, when I fret became &C.
quainted with the man of my choice, sought
the advice Of my mother, who happened 10 be
in the city at the time; upon inquiry she discov-
cred That my friend was al honest and honora-
bile nan. and had no objection to my ascociatihs
with him; our friendship has ripened into love;
we are pledged TO each other and the wedding
dat y appointed
What is the gentleman shame Fl rrietl
HIS name. il. w Nillialn Malcolm 10. ...
= ss sns-a Fshysttuis. 81 4 fs4z.y6T, or u Moi,
chant or a Minisier~-wha. is hep
'He isa journeymen printer, replied Harr
ct.
"A iourneymen PrinterF exclaimed her aun
with emphasis. do you intend 10 disgrace you
connections by marry ing man who picks III
type for living You must be foolish and youl
mother must be mad to sanction your folly; yo,
need not Imagine, Miss, that shall condescend
TO mingIe in the society of mechanics; you lacl,
common sense or you would not thus throw
yourself away
Harriet again replied:
William is respectable, industrious, and e.
economical man, and loves
1T makes me think Of casting pearls before
swine,' continued the old aristocrat. you are
beautiful girl, your accomplishments are supe
riof to the at.ainments of most gilr. of your age
-.huw can you so lower yourself as to marry an
illterate mechanic 7
MY dear aunt, do you know that a printing
ofieei il an Academy where lasaons of nsei'l
knowledge are continually before the mind i.>.
William - not an iiterate man. bo Is n selGauobt
classical scholar. and occupies Iofty pIace in
the estimation oiau who know him.
U mr, n,
W. pay u'J JApe"sc W ~ yoor wedding a"n
go - eu sPLen"'u 80, ol 'u'ni'nIe, II you ",lI
- '"l' snn .L;n, 'aNe ny dav'ce; mere is
,vo,,Id ,o -, H. ~ ','%n s'ea. GsaIo yon;
or Mr.--, the Merchant You can ! b.v.
no doubt, marry either of these gen,lemsr "a, ond
thus keen n, tbe dignity Of vonr family - ""'
an. ..h..:. ..I
- .,o. .noo' 'n,""; a"J "In W n"' 100 proud
Wan!y c,Lne = ne'""",o, =: n,' ao1ne. tia,I'el'
Iand hodsr. bow c," "'et ~, ne rs an
sIn ! c..,. t, A..
ILL.,. re "eiuo""y uI I'I' h;' nlln say, iepIled
ua. na "1 bo eh,"oJ hroo nS ,arm oy diligently
ce"s uno' s"w'"'e oiod"aHe' d'u 'ne IackPIanei
lur'heI1nore, nave neaIa nltn say that you, in
Your Younger uay1' uSeo 10 PonnG putty, and
p p: a1neS' wne" ho u"o0 ~ couia moi afford
~ n're ne'Pi you hoVe ny Iorgo"en mat my
lear uncle IS sssn maker' IT. 70 but lew years
since ne relihquishen that BUSINESS.
ImPudent creatnre' now dare mus insult me
p !, my own mouse your uncle Is PRESIDENT OF
me BANK OF ana ono OF tie richest men In
Ehls wealthy metropolis ........
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