Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-07-13

shared by too many OF her seX-a scOrn for all
who could not trace their lineage TO an equally
noble origin with hers. But now, surrounded
by admirers, and excited by the gay scene
around, even Ellen Bevoir had forgotten her
prejudices.
"Who is that elegant MANI" said she 10 her
| cousin, during an in,ermssion betwixt the sets,
slancing toward noble-looking officer in the
uniform of captain of The army; she has been
in the room full half hour, and We, he has not
asked 10 be introduced to me. declare" she
added gaiy, 81 am quite piqued at his inditfer-
ence"
"Ah. coz, you will make him repent of it yet,"
Iaughingly replied her cousin, cor mistake
your sex. But see, he is coming this way. He
is an old messmare OF mine, and will introduce
him-ah. Capt. Stanley, glad to see you" and
advancing from Ellen's side, her cousin grasp
ed the hand of the approaching officer. The
saluia;ion was warmly returned, and awhile the
TWO friends were engaged in talking of the
events that had transpired TO each since they
met last. A. length, Stanley's eyes happened
10 fall on the spiritual face OF Miss Belvor, and
from their look of admiration, her cousin knew
at once thai an introduction would be consider
cd favor. He accordingly presented the
young officer 10 Ellen, and after few remarks,
sauntered across The room, leaving his cousin
and Stanley together
What is SO favorable 10 love as a gay ball.
room7 and what ballroom is so dangerous as
that of West Point! Both Ellen and Stanley
were soon lost 10 every thing except each oIhera
They danced together, and promenaded IN COM
pany, until they became the objects of whisp-
cred though general remark. Before the ieS-
tivilies of the evening had terminated, 1t was
universally gossipped about that the beautiful
! Miss Belvoir, and the hitherto heari-lree Cap
tain Stanley, had fallen mutually in love. Some
affected 10 sneer at H. some wondered how II
did happen; but all agreed that the two were
the finest couple in The room, and were admira-
bly fitted for each other.
The gossip of a ballroom was for once, rlg ght
Ellen Beyoir had passed three winters since
her coming out, without meeting with any one
to subduo her virgin heart; but from the first mo-
meni she saw Stanley, she felt strange interest
in him. His gallant bearing, his polished man
ncrs, his fine conversational powers, and above
all a certain frankness of department toward
her so different from the sickening flatIerY dali
ly poured into her ears, appealed at once TO her
! fancy, and so subdued her judgment. She felt
that Stanley was one 10 whom she could look
up, and she knew that only such character
could possess her love. His eloquen, tones Vi
braled in her ears long after they had parted
for the night, and even in her dreams she saw
his manly form bending admirably over her.
Stanley had been equally charmed with his
partner Years had elapsed since he had been
appointed 10 one Of the stations on the far west,
and during that period he had been completely
excluded from refined female society. He oc-
cupied the time in piciuring 10 himself the beau
ideal of a being such as he could choose Tor a
; wife. On his return 10 the east he had mel
many lovely beings, whose attractions his
friends thought him incapable of resisting; bui
nearly year had passed even less susceptible
than ON his return He sought in vain 10 real
ze his romantic dreams, and finding II lmpossI
, BILE, was content TO enjoy The reputation OF
confirmed bachelor Now, however, he though
he had met the divinity which he had so Ions
, adored in secret; for, in Ellen Bel,Or, he fan
ced he saw every trait which he sought to have
| in wife. As he became more confirmed II
/, his first impression, and after fortnights SO
iourn at West Point, where Miss Belvolr haC
been passing the summer, Stanley became com
plerely in love Nor was Ellen less enamoret
of the Young officer, whose gallant bearing al
s GdCteu SACIy e96t cHA "hVoO SCi wv" an ''''
field had already won for him an enviable name
When, therefore, Stanley proposed forher hand
Ellen accepted it, for she was an orphan ant
an heiress, and already in possession OF he
properly. 1t was arranged that The weddint
. should take place the ensuing winter.
n The lovers al length parted but only for lw
h short months, preparatory TO ihelr future mar
: riaoe. Business called the lieutenant TO Wash
: inglon, while the aflanced bride, accompanle
II by her cousin, returned to Boston, by The wa
e of Albany.
. 1t was at The close Of hoi sury day, tila
Il the carriage in which they travelled drew U .
J. at neal public house in one OF those quiet VII
i lagos which are scattered through MasSachu
e sets They had journeyed the whole da
IS through the mountains, and The sight OF IN
l. white inn, with its green venetian shutters an
l. lis pretty garden in the rear, all beokenng IN
e idiness of the owner, was peculiarly refresh
d ing to the travellers. The pleasant lookin
e widow lady who met them at the door, lncreaS
r ed their delight with the place.