The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-23
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Poor Printer,
AND THE EXCLUSIVES.


On the 4th of July, l6-, Harriet Lee
might have been seen sitting on the sofa in
her neat little parlor, in house situated in
P. street, New York. The Metropolis was
alive with men, women and children, every
color, class and creed--old men, whose heads
were whitened with the snow of age-young
men in the meridiap of manhood. nnitedly
and unceremoniously agreed TO "drive dull
care away" and join the jubilee to celebrate
the birth day oil American Independence.
Ever and anon, the bursting thunder of arr
|tillery seemed to shade the island of Man
haitian; the carved eagle sat perched upon
IA pole of liberty, and our star spangled BAN
ner became the play thing of the balmy wind.
Whilst every American heart was brim-full
of Joy and gratitude, there was TOO gener-
Gus hearted, noble minded individuals bow
ed down with sorrow so pungent, and dis
appointment so bitter, that soul.stirring pro-
ceedings of the ever-to. aforementioned 18th
could not raise their dropping spirits.
The persons alluded to are Harriet and her
sutton, William Malcolm. When the intelli-
gent, patriotic and highminded William en-
tered Harriet's apartment, he was disap-
pointed and surprised to see the object Of
his lore bathed in tears. s'Why do you weep,
my dear Harriet?" enquired William, in a
voice as rich as music; at the same time
grasping aftechonately her snowy tapering
fingers, which were ornamented with three
costly rings, the offerings which friendship
and respect had laid upon the alter of her
fairy hand. Harriet gently and gracefully
raised her head, while the warm tears of
grief flowed free and fast from her dark
halle eyes and fell upon her fair check like
dew drops from rose leaf. .sWhat can i
do?'' continued William, ito tear away the
dark drapery which seemed to martle your
tender feelings in gloomy sorrow on this
high and happy day." Harriet's were too
big for utterance; she could not vent her
thoughts in words, so violent was the temper
|of excitement occasioned by one who had
broken up the great deep of her heart. Soon
after she was able to speak, she SAID she had
Just returned from visit to her aunt R.,
having paid her visit for the purpose of
inviting her to attended the anticipated we'd
ding which would probably take place in Al
few days. She described the interview she
had with her aunt, it was as follows:
When she had made known her Grand
her aunt Observed
t.It is possible tina: you, Harriet. have as
summed the responsibility of pledging heart
and hand to mar, without soliciting my
|adyice?''
Harriet replied, stWhen first became ac-
|quainled with the man Of choice, / sought
the advice of my mother, who happened to
be in the city at the time; upon inquiry she
discovered that my friend was an honest and
honorable man, and had no objection to my
associating with him; our friendship has rip
ened into Low {; we are pledged to each other
and the wedding day is appointed.n
ssWhat is the gentIeman's name, Harrietg1
Ellis name is William Malcolm. .
s'Is he 4 Physician, or Lawyer, or Mer.
chant, or Minister what is he?''
'He is journeman printer, . replied Har-
'riet.
"A JourRcyman Printer = exclaimed her
aunt, with reatemphasis. do you intend
to disgrace your relations by marrying d man
who picks up type for living? You rnust
|be foolish and your mother mad to sanction
your folly; you need not imagine, Miss, that
4 shall condescend to mingle In the society
'of mechanics; You lack common sense. oil
you would inotsthu throw yourself aWay..''
Harriet againreplied;
civilian IS aresPectable industrious and
economical man, and loves me-
'sIt makes me think Of casting pearls Be-.
fore sWine,' y continued the old arissocrat.
You are beautiful girl, Jour accomplish
ments are superior to the attainments of