Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1842-06-23
Popular Gales.
From the N. Y. Christian Messenger,
THE RECLAIMED I;
Or, Woman's Fidelity Rewarded,
BY MRS. 4. NJ GTELswooD.

situated on plain which extends soma
two or three miles on the banks OF
Charles river. BY the works ofnature.
art aud industry, united, this villug0 ia
rendered one Of the most pleasant in-
lard places ofthe many that have risen,
as by enchantment, by the water courses
Of our land. Ii is place where many
from the city resort, to be famed by tbs
cooling breezes from the river, and in
hale the pure and fragrant air impaired
from the surrounding shrubbery, AID
the rich fields Of clover that, in sum,
mer, wave to the broozes on iis banks.
It's several churches rising above the
other buildings, and bathing their gol-
den spires in earliest sunlight, are q
sure indication that its Inhabitants ara
devoted to the worship Of God.
In this village resided the widow Mel,
ivilIe Mrs. Melville was left in early
wdowhood to take upon herself the SIM
gle and weighty responsibility ofthe ed-
ucation Of several children. Amanda
was her third daughter. She was ono
Of those gHileless, fascinating females,
whom to see and know, is to love and
admire. Her complexion delicate, with
the glow ofyouth playing on her cheek;
her deep blue eye melting with kindness,
ana, when lit up by the contemplation
of some interesting subject, shooting
forth those brilliant flashes, which are
iindces Of the inmost emotions Of the
soul, gave her personally mora than
common charm. Her conversation was
Interesting, brilliant and ediiying. She
was amiable in her disposition, affec-
itiona!e and strong in her attachments,
and dignified in her department. Ira
short, she was beloved by her friends.
and admired by all who knew her.
H Leo Alberton was one Of the many
who often escaped from the confined
and impure atmosphere of the city, to
breathe the more salubrious and invig7
Grating country air. The fourishing
and beautiful village of which have
spoken, possessed many attractions to
induce Leo to locate in it as a merchant,
He had become acquainted with Mrs,
Melvile's family, and ardently attached
to Amanda. Leo was amiable in his
disposition, and prepossessing in his
manners and beside, he had the out
ward advantage Of n noble figure and
winning face and more than all, an
intellectual and well cultivated mind !,
and added to these, kind and benevo-
lent heart. In one word, he was hls
Amanda could wish. 1t was soon known
!, that mutual attachment existed be-
tween them, and it was murmured
Through the village, that they wcro
made for each other, and fortune SEEM
cd 10 sanction the remark. In a few
months Mrs. Melville gave her damgh,
ter to the care and protection of the
generous and noble Leo Albertor. He
led the lovely girl to the hymeneal altap
with manly pride conscious that in her
he possessed treasure. Every eye,
old and young, rested upon them, IN
the man Of God pronounced the words
1 which sealed them one; and with one
accord, all whisPered-"What a lovely
couple"
Time passed on, and they were hap
; py. Alberton was highly esteemed and
= honored as q townsman and was q
kind, aAocionate and iudulgcnt hus-
band and father. Amanda, by her su-
perior Intellectual cndowments, and
amiable disposition, shed light and bles'
\, sing on the social and domestic circle ;
and their pathway seemed one Of sun'
shine and flowers,
In Ia the Speculation fever" as Il
was significantly termed, in distap
n town, where wealthy company ha'
1t purchased an extensive wuter-priyiloge
in contemplation of rearing up lurg'
manufacturing district. This, Of cours'
gave rapid rise TO the value Of property
&c in the immediate viscnage, ,and therefore
~ drew general attention. Albcrtou, NJ
q ways active, aud ever awake to improve
n ment, entered largely into the purchSs
of real estate lie closed business /
V the little village on Charles River, an
y moved to tho busy scene of action
Q. where speculation was the watch wor,
and speedy c,ohh the common objee,
pursuit There bis business was, bu.